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New TV
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As can be seen by my signature information, it’s time for a new TV. I will likely be getting a new or late model used ¾-ton or maybe a SRW one-ton diesel truck. Since Toyota doesn’t make a ¾ ton diesel, I will be purchasing from one of the big three US manufacturers. I really don’t want to discuss ¾ versus...
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MAYBE2021
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Weight Ratings and driver testing...
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Good Morning: My intent here is to spread the word about something I learned last week from my recent contact with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles concerning max weight ratings and driver testing. In Nevada, a tow vehicle and 5er combination weighing over 26,000 pounds Maximum Gross Combin...
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Dave MW
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Ram 3500 Batteries
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We have a 2016 Ram 3500 diesel with just over 50,000 miles. In the last week we have found our batteries dead twice in the morning. Am wondering if life expectancy of a battery should be greater than just over 3 years? We are full time and on average we move every two weeks. Also last week we had an auxili...
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Barb and Frank
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Excessive Bouncing with Travel Trailer
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We recently picked up our "new to us" travel trailer. We were taking it home from the dealer on a state highway and hit a section of road that was pretty rough and we were really bouncing a lot. After a number of miles we got out of the really rough part and the ride smoothed out but I am wondering if there is...
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Ronjohn99
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Fuel cap for ATTA 60 gallon aux tank
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My hauler bed from Classy Chassis has a 60 gallon ATTA aux diesel tank and one of the locking gas caps has failed. There's no part number listed on it naturally…and Amazon shows a bunch of different part numbers. Does anybody know what the correct part number is to order a replacement? I've got email in t...
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Neil and Connie
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2019 F350 Dually rough ride
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I picked up my 2019 Ford F350 Diesel Dually 4.10 FX4 truck Friday afternoon. We haven't tried towing with it yet, as we have not yet picked up our DRV Mobile Suites from the dealer. However, we took the truck out Saturday for a few hours - out I-40 to a state park. This is the first truck I've ever owned, and I...
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EricHarmon
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Auxiliary Fuel Tank
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We are looking to add an auxiliary fuel tank to the bed of our Ram 3500. Having read some older posts on this subject, it seems some tanks are better quality than others. We were looking at a Northern Tools 32 gallon tank that fits the dimensions of our bed under the rolling bed cover. Are there any othe...
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Barb and Frank
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Replacing Truck Tires
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We have a 2016 Ram 3500 DRW with 22,000 miles, and the front tires show considerable wear on the outside. We are researching replacement tires and would like to know what tires others are successfully using -and where to purchase. We tow an 18,000 pound Heartland Landmark 5th wheel. We are looking...
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Barb and Frank
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F350 Dually Inner Tire Inflation
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I am trying to decide on the best method for inflating the inner tire of my new 2019 f350 dually. When I was researching for a flexible valve stem extender + brace I read of the potential for leaks with extenders. Has anyone come up with a viable solution to inflating the inner tire? Is using the dual head a...
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olderthandirt
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Tire Pressures On 2019 F350 Dually
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Standard tire pressures for my 2019 F350 dually are 75 front and 65 rear. I find that this also provides just the right amount of understeer for non-towing highway driving. For those of you with an F350 dually TV, what rear tire pressure do you recommend for towing? Max cold tire pressure is 80lbs for my...
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olderthandirt
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running bigger wheels
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My '14 Ram 2500 has 18" rims and I'd like to upgrade to a larger wheel. I saw a good deal on american force wheels. I'm curious if ride will be rougher with 20" wheels. Has anyone gone up a size? Did you make any adjustments on your truck?
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dovenson
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Playing Itunes Purchased Audiobooks on newer TV Audio Systems
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For those of you with newer TVs who, like me, want to listen to audiobooks while on the road, I need help in figuring out an audiobook playback problem using my Ipod Classic with my new 2019 F350 Sync system. In the past I have always purchased audiobooks online using Itunes which then synchronizes with...
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olderthandirt
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RAM HD Recall
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To all RAM Truck drivers out there. I read this today on a business website: DETROIT - Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 660,000 heavy-duty trucks worldwide because a loose nut can cause a loss of steering control. The recall covers Ram 3500 pickups from 2013 through 2017, as well as 2500 pickups and 35...
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The Schweitzers on the road
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Finding a toad...
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Any good outlets for finding a toad? We are switching back to a class A and I can't decide if I want to use a tow dolly or try to find a vehicle already set up for flat towing. I don't want to travel hundreds of miles to find a toad, so something in the Seattle/Portland neck of the woods is preferred.
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NorCal Dan
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2019 RAM3500.... WOW!
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RAM has just unveiled their new 3500.... impressive specs upto 400 HP and 1000 ft lbs of torque. They upped towing to 35K and payload slightly to 5600 lbs(4x4CCDRW w/aisin tranny), not that most people will ever need that much capacity, but heh more ability should mean less strain on the components fo...
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BiggarView
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Blue Ox f'er hitch???
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Hoping some of you out there can shed some light on this particular fifth wheel hitch. It is the Blue Ox Super Duty model 6200 that we would be installing in GMC Sierra 3500. Our RV service center in Huntsville AL recommends it but I can't seem to find many reviews online anywhere. Which leads me to believ...
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Cattntitans
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Ram 4500
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I realize the popular Ram's are either the 3500 or the 5500 but we are looking at a 5th wheel that is borderline to much for a 3500 (probably really over) but certainly under what a 5500 can handle. Today I called a dealer to inquire about a 55oo and told him roughly what weight's we would be towing and he to...
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Hdrider
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Michelin Defenders Question
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I’m getting ready to replace my truck tires with Michelin Defenders. I’ve read on this forum, and others, that the LTX M/S2’s are the way to go. Is there any reason to consider (or not) the Michelin Defenders AT 2’s? We tow with a 3500 Ram DRW pulling an 18,000 pound Landmark. Also, is it necessary to...
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Barb and Frank
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Toyota Prius
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Anyone out there tow a Toyota Prius?
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Hazel
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Open or Limited Slip differential
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After much consideration I ordered our truck today. My wife told me she wanted either a black truck or a white truck. Knowing how much I enjoy washing vehicles I order it in Oxford White! Ended up getting a 2018 Ford F350 DRW 4x4. It was a tough choice between the Ford and the Ram but I feel confident I w...
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Cyride
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Automated Safety Hitch
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Has anyone out there purchased and used the Automated Safety Hitch for towing a 5th wheel? I've looked into it and it seems like there are a lot of positives in using it, even at the current cost. We're getting serious about buying our first 5th wheel and considering going full timing so I'd like some i...
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CandR
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2018 RAM
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We recently replaced our 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck with a 2018 RAM 3500, we ordered it with a 4:10 Axle Ratio and Air Ride Rear Suspension. I am a long time GM fan, this is my first Chrysler product and so far it has exceeded our expectations. Ordered and installed the "Puck" mounting brackets for our C...
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2018 RAM 3500 Update
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Just wanted to post a update on our 2018 RAM 3500. We have had it almost had it a year now and have put 25,000 miles on it during our first year of ownership. I have always been a die hard GM fan for many years having owned many GM cars and trucks including a several GM Duramax trucks. Our GM Duramax trucks were...
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Rob_Fla
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Bed rail clearance?
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We have a 2017 F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Long Box truck. The top of the bed rails is about 60" when empty. We just purchased a 2008 Domani and the owner is delivering it to us as we do not have the 5er hitch mounted yet. He is throwing in his 22K Reese hitch. In measuring everything I could, I see that it might be a...
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CraigAs
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Extended Warranties for tow vehicles
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Our new truck should be here this week. I have been looking at extended warranties, which are actually service contracts, and would like some input on whether to go with the Ford ESP contract or a contract from CNA National that is sold by our dealer. The Ford ESP product will cover the truck for a m...
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Cyride
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HELP, THIS IS JUST TO TIRING.....
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Recently I was in the market for a new 3500 dually GMC or Chevy (I have been a general motors guy my whole life.) all I kept hearing is if you want that you can't have this. What I am looking for; general motors, capable of towing 20,000 lb. 5th wheel, 8' box, extended cab / not crew cab, (only my wife and I)sho...
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2014Sierra
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Questions About the Future of Ram Pickups
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I'm not too confidant in the news source, but there is a story out there that Fiat is possibly going to do away with Chrysler. The story at the link below says nothing about "selling the Chrysler Group off," so I wonder if they will just drop the brand. The story does speak of them keeping the Jeep brand b...
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Terry and Jo
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Hauler Bed Compression Locks
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Hello. I have been following this forum for over a year and have found it very informative. I recently purchased a truck with a hauler bed and all of the locks use the CH751 key. Most of them are compression latches with T- handles. Have any of you with this setup replaced these with those with a unique key...
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TonyM
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2018 Ford Diesel 3:55 or 4:10
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I'm looking closely at a couple of 2018 Ford diesel DRW 4X4 trucks. One has the 3:55 and the other has the 4:10 rear end. The 3:55 specs indicate it will tow up to 27,000 and the 4:10 specs show it will tow up to 31,300 for Gooseneck towing but the specs for 5th wheel hitch rating is limited to 27,000 for bot...
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Cyride
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How many tow with an HDT?
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Just curious how many of you tow with an HDT or class 8 tractor? We recently made the switch to a 2005 Freightliner Century after tiring of being at 100% capacity with our RAM 3500 dually, what a difference in control, comfort and stopping ability.
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dmkimm
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