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by paul7x57mm
Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New Turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 1742

New Turbo

Bingo! I am glad I purchased the warranty. The day I left for Colorado, I blew a turbo clamp. One of my buddies told me to carry a spare standard 3 inch clamp just in case and I had to use it. My turbo clamp popped l& it sounded like a shotgun blast. I pulled over in the shoulder of I-70 and put...
by paul7x57mm
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Ford 6.0 PSD towing my cardinal--best mileage speed?
Replies: 28
Views: 5900

Re: Ford 6.0 PSD towing my cardinal--best mileage speed?

Drove to colorado and back about 2,200 miles, I averaged 9.9 mpg driving 60-70 mph. tried to keep rpms about 2100 - 2400 range.
by paul7x57mm
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: Salina, Kansas
Replies: 0
Views: 891

Salina, Kansas

Stayed at Sundowner west on August 13th and saw Cardinal pulling out when I woke up. I tried to say howdy but the bird flew away before I could get down the steps.
by paul7x57mm
Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Warranty about to expire
Replies: 7
Views: 3573

Re: Warranty about to expire

Bingo! I am glad I purchased the warrnty. The day I left for Colorado, I blew a turbo clamp. I happened to carry a spare 3 inch standard hose clamp and put it on along the side of the road. I stopped at Ford and they installed a new properclamp and told me that I may have a 299 code for over/ under ...
by paul7x57mm
Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:22 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Warranty about to expire
Replies: 7
Views: 3573

Re: Warranty about to expire

I ended up with the Ford warranty 48 month 48,000 miles. It cost $2,725 the extra 4 years is good for me because I do not drive a lot of miles per year.
by paul7x57mm
Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:36 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Warranty about to expire
Replies: 7
Views: 3573

Warranty about to expire

My 2006 f250 warranty is about to expire in about 5k miles. I have 89k miles on the truck. with the 6.0 psd. Ford dealer is offering 4 year 48kmiles for $2,800. I have not had any problems with this engine or transmission to date, and have to make a decision to spend the money or not. I have read ma...
by paul7x57mm
Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Towing hard
Replies: 17
Views: 4208

Re: Towing hard

I have nearly the same rig you have 33ckt with f-250 SRW 6.0 PSD. My trailer weight on tag is same as yours. My bird wheel spacing is about 1/3/4 inches. This rig is pretty heavy as far as towing is concerned but the Ford truck is built to pull them all day long, and other folks in construction indu...
by paul7x57mm
Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Best route through the Rockies
Replies: 22
Views: 8109

Re: Best route through the Rockies

Glad to see this post because planning a trip to Keystone area. The loveland Pass photo puts things into perspective.
Has anyone camped along the I-70 route in the mountains? I am looking for a couple nice places to stay.
by paul7x57mm
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: tonneau covers
Replies: 16
Views: 2905

Re: tonneau covers

I have the Truxedo low pro and love it but found out this week that when i have my slider hitch in the rear position, the pin box hits the Truxedo frame when turning too far.
by paul7x57mm
Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: New Members
Topic: 46 New Members so far for March!!
Replies: 29
Views: 40424

Re: 46 New Members so far for March!!

Thank you to all involved in setting up and maintaining this site. Your efforts are really paying off which is evident from the increased membership. I really like the way it is set up and the information posted. I have learned a lot about the technical aspects of the RV and my tow vehicle. Much of ...
by paul7x57mm
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:55 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: tonneau covers
Replies: 16
Views: 2905

Re: tonneau covers

I have the Truxedo also and love it . (Low profile style) not 100 % leak proof but good enough for my needs. With a little foam tape, i think I could make it 98%. The leak points are in the 4 corners of the bed rail.
by paul7x57mm
Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Montauk Trout Fishing
Replies: 7
Views: 3023

Re: Montauk Trout Fishing

Another good place for Trout fishing is Bennett Springs State Park. It is a little more upscale than Montauk and the stream is little wider. I like the camp ground at montauk better.

http://www.mostateparks.com/bennett.htm

http://www.missouritrout.com/bennett.html
by paul7x57mm
Wed Feb 03, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Montauk Trout Fishing
Replies: 7
Views: 3023

Re: Montauk Trout Fishing

Here are a few photos from Montauk, I have attached the web site for the park. http://www.mostateparks.com/montauk/photos.htm http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz215/Paul7x57mm/Montauk/S4201490.jpg http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz215/Paul7x57mm/Montauk/S4201425.jpg http://i829.photobucket.com/...
by paul7x57mm
Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Reece 16K hitch problem
Replies: 1
Views: 1110

Re: Reece 16K hitch problem

I looked at my 16 k hitch and have a center pin about 1 inch + in diameter. This pin has a flat piece of metal welded on one end and the other end has a small hitch pin with a ring. This pin attaches the upper reciever part of the hitch to the swivel mechanism. My pin rotates also because I can see ...
by paul7x57mm
Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Montauk Trout Fishing
Replies: 7
Views: 3023

Montauk Trout Fishing

Montauk State Park bound at the end of March. Hope to land the big one with my Fly Rod. Montauk is a great place to camp because the camp sites are within walking distance to the stream and the fishing is great!