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by rwlouks
Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:19 am
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Will I ever quit banging my head on my 5'er
Replies: 35
Views: 13780

Re: Will I ever quit banging my head on my 5'er

My compartment doors have the hinge at the bottom the door opens down, so no problem there. I have hit my head on the bedroom slide. I'm wondering if hanging streamers or some sort of curtian from the bottom edge of the slide would help.
by rwlouks
Fri May 25, 2012 3:33 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Question on 2012 F350 Electronic Shift on the Fly
Replies: 11
Views: 4487

Re: Question on 2012 F350 Electronic Shift on the Fly

From the 2012 F350 Owners Manual for the Manual Shift on Stop as they call it. "The 4WD system is engaged or disengaged by rotating the control for both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the floor-mounted shifter. ...
by rwlouks
Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: A tour of Ford's Super Duty assembly plant
Replies: 5
Views: 1567

Re: A tour of Ford's Super Duty assembly plant

Having worked at Ford for 27 years, most of it working on computer systems destined for the plant floor, I am still amazed every time I go into a vehicle assembly plant. To think that you could unload 10,000+ different parts at one end of the building and drive trucks out the other end boggles my mi...
by rwlouks
Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:52 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: I Couldn't Make This Stuff Up
Replies: 24
Views: 4374

Re: I Couldn't Make This Stuff Up

Try calling the Ford corporate customer relationship center at 800 392-3673.
by rwlouks
Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New 2011 Ford F350 in the driveway
Replies: 26
Views: 5610

Re: New 2011 Ford F350 in the driveway

I've had mine for just over a year and get just over 12 MPG towing and 20 empty. Mine has the 3.31 gear and still has plenty of low end power.
by rwlouks
Tue May 03, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New 2011 Ford F350 in the driveway
Replies: 26
Views: 5610

Re: New 2011 Ford F350 in the driveway

It has been a long time since I had black interior, it must be making a come back because alot of the trucks have it now. I am starting to remember how hard it was to keep it clean. There is only 300 miles on it and I haven't towed anything yet but it feels like it will do a good job. The onboard m...
by rwlouks
Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:15 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Continental Tire Recall
Replies: 1
Views: 892

Continental Tire Recall

Continental is recalling some tires installed on 2008 & 2009 trucks. You can get the full story here http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachric ... ll-008.htm
by rwlouks
Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:55 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New tow vehicle car carrier on the way
Replies: 215
Views: 21100

Re: New tow vehicle car carrier on the way

Bruce - If you are going to make it as far as Houghton on your UP trip let me know.
by rwlouks
Fri Mar 11, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: RECALL of Ford 6.4 diesel
Replies: 22
Views: 6721

Re: RECALL of Ford 6.4 diesel

Jeff - It looks like your truck is covered by the recall. The recall is a Customer Satisfaction Recall number R11B23 The purpose of the recall is to flag potentially harmful conditions before they cause real damage to the engine. They are monitoring: - Water In Fuel Reduced Power - Engine Coolant Te...
by rwlouks
Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:44 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: RECALL of Ford 6.4 diesel
Replies: 22
Views: 6721

Re: RECALL of Ford 6.4 diesel

I'll have to stop by the dealer and check. Haven't seen anything in the mail, yet. Mine hasn't given me any problems, but we're headed out on a 1800 mile trip next month. Might schedule the 5k maintenance early and get this taken care of also if it applies. What problems have you had? If you email ...
by rwlouks
Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:51 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Trading F250 for GMC or Chevy ??
Replies: 15
Views: 3151

Re: Trading F250 for GMC or Chevy ??

I've been getting 18 mpg empty and 12 towing with my 2011 F350 w/ the 6.7.
by rwlouks
Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:48 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: curt Q5 20K hitch
Replies: 13
Views: 2348

Re: curt Q5 20K hitch

I had the Curt in my last truck and went to the Reese Signature hitch with the new truck. I switched because I got the factory installed hitch mounts from Ford in the new truck, not because I had trouble with the Curt. The Reese hitch is a lot better than the Curt IMHO. I get no chucking with the Re...
by rwlouks
Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Big three Diesel Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 7412

Re: Big three Diesel Shootout

John - I'll have to measure it when I get home tonight, but as Jeff said in his post there is a height adjustment on the hitch. My hitch came set in the middle of the height range and it was perfect for my unit, so for me it was as simple as dropping the hitch into the mount and I was done. I measu...
by rwlouks
Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:41 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Big three Diesel Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 7412

Re: Big three Diesel Shootout

John - I'll have to measure it when I get home tonight, but as Jeff said in his post there is a height adjustment on the hitch. My hitch came set in the middle of the height range and it was perfect for my unit, so for me it was as simple as dropping the hitch into the mount and I was done.
by rwlouks
Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:36 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Big three Diesel Shootout
Replies: 42
Views: 7412

Re: Big three Diesel Shootout

Hi John, your F250 like my F250 has a 2"block between the spring and axle and 17" wheels while the F350s come with a 4"block. It's my understanding that Ford will replace the 4" block with a 2" block at no charge. And you can get wheel sizes in 17,18 or 20". Rob Is thi...