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by watkinsk
Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:19 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: F-350 Diesel Particulate Filter
Replies: 28
Views: 14185

Re: F-350 Diesel Particulate Filter

Dana, I do know that on my 2012 F350 I am supposed to have the coolant checked every 15K miles for the efficacy of the additives. They literally do a litmus paper test and then add the rust inhibitors as required. The coolant is not required to be changed at that time....although it may be cheaper t...
by watkinsk
Sun Jun 11, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Prodigy Controller - Short Code
Replies: 14
Views: 6059

Re: Prodigy Controller - Short Code

Don, you didn't say but is the SH code only when towing or is it also occurring when driving unhitched? If it is only when hitched, I like the ground wire theory.
by watkinsk
Thu Sep 01, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Cardinal/Blue Ridge Market Place
Topic: 2010 Sportchassis P2 Cummins for Dedicated Campers
Replies: 0
Views: 3320

2010 Sportchassis P2 Cummins for Dedicated Campers

I am advertising this vehicle for my neighbor, Matt Snow. He is selling his 2010 Sportchassis Semi with a Cummins engine. If you are a full-timer or someone similar this is a magnificent truck to pull your large 5th wheel or trailer. 25K actual miles on a vehicle that can go 1Million miles. I can vo...
by watkinsk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
Topic: Creede Colorado
Replies: 0
Views: 3538

Creede Colorado

I want to recommend a place where Sherry and I camped this past weekend. It is named Mountain View at Rivers Edge, located in Creede CO. http://www.mountainviewsrv.com/ Price was $41/night for 30 amp and because it is so cool during the day you dont need much AC. 50 Amp costs $43/night. The campgrou...
by watkinsk
Fri Aug 05, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: chugging motion seems to be worse with new 5th airborne coup
Replies: 5
Views: 3641

Re: chugging motion seems to be worse with new 5th airborne

Stuart, on my 2004 1/2 Dodge 3500 I had Firestone RideRite airbags installed and ran the pressure at 25 lbs when towing and 15 lbs when not towing. I think you are on to the problem with your rear end so stiff the 5th Airborne is being countermanded. BTW, I am installing the Firestone RideRites this...
by watkinsk
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Ford 2002 7.3 check engine light
Replies: 28
Views: 14226

Re: Ford 2002 7.3 check engine light

:bounce: :ymhug: :bounce:
by watkinsk
Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Ford 2002 7.3 check engine light
Replies: 28
Views: 14226

Re: Ford 2002 7.3 check engine light

Jim, for gosh sakes please change your sign off. It says you still have the old Ford! :bounce:
by watkinsk
Sun Jun 26, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Ford 2002 7.3 check engine light
Replies: 28
Views: 14226

Re: Ford 2002 7.3 check engine light

I have 34K miles on my 2012 F350. Other than a very frustrating emission control sensor failure that left me stranded I have been very impressed with the 6.7 engine. I have found the transmission to be amazing and the manual option is handy for towing passes like Wolfcreek. The 6.7 engine and tranny...
by watkinsk
Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: Bird Spotted!! Was it You?
Topic: On Colo Hwy 9 heading towards Fairplay.
Replies: 0
Views: 2231

On Colo Hwy 9 heading towards Fairplay.

Looked like they were probably going to go over Hoosier Pass into Breckenridge and then I-70.
We haven't been out yet this year so it got my juices flowing!
by watkinsk
Thu May 26, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Pin Box Adjustment
Replies: 47
Views: 17653

Re: Pin Box Adjustment

Was Monty the foreman? :bounce:
by watkinsk
Thu Apr 28, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Pin Box Adjustment
Replies: 47
Views: 17653

Re: Pin Box Adjustment

John, first I hope you have someone to help you! This is definitely a two person job. I have done a King Pin changeout on two rigs. Getting the old one off is not as easy as you think. When putting the new one on, pull your tailgate under the mounting section and use that to help position the new Ki...
by watkinsk
Mon Feb 08, 2016 6:39 pm
Forum: Cautions and Warnings
Topic: Marathon 235/80r16 trouble
Replies: 9
Views: 5426

Re: Marathon 235/80r16 trouble

When my Marathon failed (belts slipped) on my Right Rear I was lucky in that I noticed it during a stop and before the tire blew. My Marathon's had less than 5,000 miles on the them. The AAA road repair agent that changed the tire for me told me that in the previous two weeks before that he had been...
by watkinsk
Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: F-350 Coolant Additive Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5113

Re: F-350 Coolant Additive Question

Jim, what I have learned is minimal but this is what I know: The Ford 6.7 Diesels use an orange coolant that is totally different than the old Gold coolant. Never the two should mix. These new orange coolant trucks are special. for the low-sulfur engines. All other diesel truck coolant additives are...
by watkinsk
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: F-350 Diesel Particulate Filter
Replies: 28
Views: 14185

Re: F-350 Diesel Particulate Filter

Thanks Dana. I certainly don't have a problem now as my rig has only 30K miles and almost all of those are highway. However, stuff does happen so I am glad to know there are solutions. I just hope there is a business along the front range of Colorado that does the "bake" method.
by watkinsk
Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: F-350 Diesel Particulate Filter
Replies: 28
Views: 14185

Re: F-350 Diesel Particulate Filter

Dana, did you look at the BG DPF cleaning products to clean up your filter? I just heard the BG product advertised this weekend and have no idea if it is a good product.