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by Future Fulltimers
Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Dodge 3500
Replies: 40
Views: 6553

Re: Dodge 3500

rosey wrote:A Diesel Dually is the only way to go if you're gonna tow a large heavy 5er. DW & I love our 07 Silverado Classic Dually.
HERE! HERE!! :ymapplause: :ymapplause:
by Future Fulltimers
Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Bedsaver by Blue Ox
Replies: 10
Views: 2451

Re: Bedsaver by Blue Ox

I looked into getting one of these but decited against it, mainly because of the cost. In their video (on their web site) they showed a fifth wheel coming unhooked and being able to re-hook just by backing up. Makes me real glad I didn't purchase one. I agree with George. It seems that something may...
by Future Fulltimers
Sat Aug 08, 2009 5:47 am
Forum: Towing Discussions
Topic: Towing in Mountains
Replies: 44
Views: 6959

Re: Towing in Mountains

I leave mine in tow-haul mode and lightly touch the brake. That will signal the computer to downshift the transmission. I only use the brakes to keep the engine at about 3k RPMs. If you do manual shift watch your RPMs. Seems like the engine really screams!!! :shock: At least mine does.
by Future Fulltimers
Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: I hate to admit it but......
Replies: 17
Views: 3643

Re: I hate to admit it but......

Do I see someone else getting a new truck coming??? =))
by Future Fulltimers
Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: RV Lifestyle
Topic: Walmart "Camping"
Replies: 22
Views: 12151

Re: Walmart "Camping"

Many of the Town/ Cities/ Counties where Wal-Marts are located are telling Wal-Mart NO, you can't have RVers spending the night in your parking lot.
by Future Fulltimers
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Chev 6.6 duramax repair
Replies: 4
Views: 850

Re: Chev 6.6 duramax repair

Speaking of that fuel sensor; had a dealership change my filter once. Seems that the tech that replaced the filter used a pair of channel locks to tighten the sensor. When he did he cracked the sensor which caused the truck to be hard starting because the fuel system was loosing it prime. When I had...
by Future Fulltimers
Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:17 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New truck is quiet
Replies: 54
Views: 11935

Re: New truck is quiet

If I can remember back that far, my first three trucks were the oval. I just like the straight six diesel and if the oval ever gets smart and puts it in there truck.... I'm coming back home! To tell ya the truth, I 'm really glad they haven't because I like this one so much! It would be so hard to ...
by Future Fulltimers
Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New truck is quiet
Replies: 54
Views: 11935

Re: New truck is quiet

Hey Mike, We may have to (dare I say it) buy a Ford as opposed to buying a Goverment Motors truck. =(( :ymdevil: Boy, I hope this one lasts a long time. :))
by Future Fulltimers
Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:24 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New truck is quiet
Replies: 54
Views: 11935

Re: New truck is quiet

That "drive thru" test is a good measure, my big block bronco with a wild cam and 3 in exhaust has to be shut off to talk to a passenger let alone order at a drive thru :shock: :shock: While plowing 11 out of 13 trucks we use are diesels, most are old 7.3 powerstrokes a couple are 6.0 and...
by Future Fulltimers
Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:46 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: New truck is quiet
Replies: 54
Views: 11935

Re: New truck is quiet

Mine is very quite. In 2006 Dodge was reported to have the noisiest out of the three so I didn’t even look at one. Too bad cause I liked the “Big Truck” look of the Dodge and the idea of the Cummins engine. :thumbrt: :thumbrt:
by Future Fulltimers
Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Smog Inspections for CA Diesels
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Re: Smog Inspections for CA Diesels

How long is "momentarily" ? A second; five seconds. Seems the law leaves it up to the officer and his/her opinion. Mine omitted a “momentary” puff of smoke as I was accelerating onto to the highway yesterday and I wasn’t pulling the bird. Then of course there are all the people who have no...
by Future Fulltimers
Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:55 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: OMG NEW TRUCK
Replies: 22
Views: 2464

Re: OMG NEW TRUCK

CaptainSkidmark wrote:code P2299 brake pedal accelerator pedal position not campatible.
Is that Truck Mechanic-ian for "We don't know what the problem was and are glad it went away"??? =))
by Future Fulltimers
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: OMG NEW TRUCK
Replies: 22
Views: 2464

Re: OMG NEW TRUCK

Steady there! =)) Congratulations and enjoy! :ymapplause: :ymapplause:
by Future Fulltimers
Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Rear Main Seal
Replies: 11
Views: 2476

Re: Rear Main Seal

Well Don not to start an oil war here but I like dino oil used delo in all of my cummins from day one. Like Mike (not wanting to start a war), I'm with Rob. I did see an opinion once that stated full synthetic was a waste of money if you change it regularly but to each his own. That's why we have t...
by Future Fulltimers
Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Tow Vehicle
Topic: Emission Controls for 2010 Diesel Engines
Replies: 15
Views: 2097

Re: Emission Controls for 2010 Diesel Engines

Reading the Chevy Owners site, it is rumored that Chevy will not be changing their engine much for 2010. Seems that the new system has caused a spike in the engine & exhaust temps (hot enough to do damage to the pistons). While some are saying it is the same system as Mercedes others are saying ...