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RE: Why is the load capacity on dualed tires lower?
Read the link that Dutch posted. The lower rating is a safety factor to take into account the slight differences in tire loads between duals from slight differences in diameters, between tires or crowning of road services. It has nothing to do with air gap stated in another post.
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jmvx2
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02/11/13 03:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Air bags with 5th wheel hitch
I have the pull-rite slider and firestone bags on my truck. There is no interference at all. I also use the baqgs just to keep it level and I am under the axle weight ratings. It helps especially on bumps keeping the rubber bump stops from hitting and making the ride smoother.
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jmvx2
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02/03/13 10:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2007 Dodge 3500 6.7 diesel
Have 139,xxx miles on my 07 2500. NO smog related issues at all. Like said before, don't idle to much and remember that this engine likes to be worked. Use EB frequently also. That being said I did have to rebuild the transmission @ 107,000 miles. When it happened it was the 1st 68rfe transmission that the trans shop had to rebuild. I probably didn't take it out of overdrive as much as I should have:) because the engine had so much torque and pulling power. My 5th wheel weighs typically 12,000 lbs and tow even heavier moving farm equipment.
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jmvx2
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11/09/12 09:28pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: price of diesel
It's $4.09/gal in N. Calif. Usually its the same price as mid or high grade gas in Ca. Its amazing that with Hurricane Sandy shutting down refinerys made little impact on prices in the East, yet here in CA if one refinery has a hiccup the prices jump with in the hour:h
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jmvx2
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11/08/12 09:53pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: air compressor
I carry a Craftsman 2 gal in my basement. Thought of mounting it but dismissed that idea in favor of portability. My hose reaches the tires without removing the compressor.
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jmvx2
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10/17/12 09:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifth Airborne Fifth Wheel Pin Box....feedback?
I have a 19,500 lb 5th Airborn Sidewinder no longer using. Was used on a Leland 7920 pin box. New price on Tweetys is $1742.
If interested send pm with offer. Located in 95963 zip code (Northern Calif.).
Note to Moderator: If not ok to post here feel free to move.
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jmvx2
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09/05/12 10:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slide Retracting Problem
You can also get the circuit breakers at NAPA or other parts stores
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jmvx2
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08/28/12 10:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Discussion: Towing with my Dodge minivan?
Back in the day.... I had a 94 Grand Caravan with the 3.8 and 4 speed (1st year the 3.8 was available). When the kids were growing up we towed a Jayco Tent trailer (I think it was 3500 gvw)every summer to or through the mountains. 2 adults, my 2 kids plus 2 friends. Back end was loaded to the top of window plus grear on the roof rack.
I had the tow package, but the tranny cooler was minimal. I added another cooler to it and also used a larger engine oil filter that added another 1/2 Qt of enginge oil capacity or 11% more total enginge oil, 4.5 to 5 Qts. If towing its important for tranny longevity to add an auxillary cooler.
I drove that van 220,000 miles before I sold it and I seen it being driven around for several years beyond that. The engine and tranny was still original, never touched. Never went longer the 50,000 miles between trans oil/filter changes.
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jmvx2
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08/04/12 07:58pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Pulling 15.5 k with 8.1 and Actual Owner Experiences ??
I know a dairyman that has a 8.1 in a 1 ton. Don't remember what his actual milage is but do remember him saying he gets much better mileage towing at 55mph compared to driving empty at 70mph. The higher speed/rpm kills the mileage compared to driving at 55, even with a heavy trailer in tow, fwiw.
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jmvx2
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07/15/12 09:09pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Anyone Ever Find Water in Fuel?
130,000 miles in my 07 6.7 Cummins Dodge. Never have found a single drop of water.
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jmvx2
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07/15/12 09:00pm |
Tow Vehicles
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