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RE: Anti-Sway
Does your truck have a top overload spring where it contacts the perches.?
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billyray50
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06/18/13 02:38pm |
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RE: Bilsteins vs. OEM Dodge shocks
I have new Bilsteins on my Dodge and was the one of the best upgrades I did. Most members on Cummins and Dodge forums recommend Bilsteins. Keep us updated on with your situation.
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billyray50
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06/17/13 07:02am |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
Wintersun, How do you like them supersprings? Would like to get uninstall my airlift 5000 airbags since they are worthless on Dodges due to their placement between axle and bed box. Create more sway when inflated with more than 10 psi.
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billyray50
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06/15/13 09:53pm |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
The op has a 2nd generation Dodge 2500 so not sure of the axle rating. I know my 2006 3rd generation 2500 has a 1 ton 11.5 AAM same as the 3500s1 ton srw.
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billyray50
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06/15/13 09:49pm |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
Exactly...My Camper is 8'6" so I have limited storage. I did put food and water in fridge. No beer: Only 4 gallon dsi hot water tank.(.Only thing I will bring is some lightweight lawn chairs and hopefully hitch master on front of camper and a new 2000 watt Honda. Cant afford them onboard 2500 generators.
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billyray50
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06/15/13 08:47pm |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
Your payload is 3300 lbs. I I wish I had 3300lbs. My Dodge payload is 1958 not including 6 adults at 150 pounds..
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billyray50
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06/15/13 06:05pm |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
I keep hearing about this adding 1000 pounds loaded and I am sure that in some cases its true. I loaded up for my normal trip yesterday and weighed every item on a scale which I checked for accuracy that I loaded into camper, fridge,and back seat. Loaded even more than I usually take to compensate for wife's clothes and granddaughter. Came to whopping 225 lbs!! That number did not include 35 gallons of fresh water or beer;). I make a point to pack light with only what I need.
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billyray50
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06/15/13 04:47pm |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
LOL Gluten free is the way to go!!
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billyray50
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06/15/13 03:58pm |
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RE: How much weight is too much weight?
Hey Abslayer, I agree in regards to a 4000 pound range camper is in the range of 350 or 3500 1 ton or dually unless in my case with 2006 Dodge 2500 3rd generation 3/4 ton is exactly the same truck from engine, tranny, brakes, and axle except for top overload spring and sway bar which I have added. My Adventurer also has a much heavier dry weight that both stickers claim for my 8' 6" 86 FB model. The one sticker inside states 2648 and sticker on back states 2698. The only option I had added was a Colman Mach 11,000 BTU roof AC and added 1 more deep cycle battery. I also weight it dry and camper came in at 3089!! So Adventurer is off too.
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billyray50
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06/15/13 03:56pm |
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RE: Regular gasoline priced higher than diesel
Diesel dropped to 3.42 here in north Dallas, Texas...cheapest I ever seen since I bought my Dodge cummins in 2006!!!
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billyray50
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06/04/13 01:05pm |
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RE: kettle falls washington - weekend trip report
Hey TC.. My first summer job too was at our hometown local drive in!! Had a lot of fun that summer of 1978 working at the drive in!!
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billyray50
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05/28/13 01:19pm |
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RE: kettle falls washington - weekend trip report
Keep up the great trip reports. I am jealous seeing you guys out there with your Adventurer. Soon as my only daughter gets married June 30th. My Adventurer and I will be heading to upstate N.Y. for the summer and beat the Dallas, Texas Heat!! :C
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billyray50
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05/28/13 12:57pm |
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RE: Good Tires
Look into Nitto high load index or Toyos if you are staying with stock wheels. I had Nitto for 3 years now and just purchased new Nitto durra grapplers. Great tires IMHO.
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billyray50
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05/23/13 05:39pm |
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RE: Its Official! The Wife and I Are Now Truck Campers!
Congrats on the new TC and welcome to the club!!
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billyray50
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05/23/13 09:50am |
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RE: What Are The Upsides & Downsides To Driving A DRW Truck?
I agree with you to sleepy and my truck is no grocery getter!! Can do all that with my Adventurer 8'6' model. Did it, done it, Been there..I will be towing with it too with my 5.9 Cummins Turbo diesel and Tranny with power and torque to spare...If I ever upgrade to a bigger TC like yours I would want to upgrade to a dually for those extra 2 tires. Which is the only difference with 3rd genny Dodges. I have same 1 ton axle and brakes. I know members that haul AF 990s and also Lance 1050 slides with my model with minimal mods with no problems.
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billyray50
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05/21/13 10:15pm |
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RE: What Are The Upsides & Downsides To Driving A DRW Truck?
Wintersun ..You do make some good points. My DW has been talking about a medium size C class in late 2014 !!:R I just purchased the Nitto Durra grappler 285/75r/17 10 ply with a load index of 3970 lbs. at 80 psi. Had to replace the Nitto Terras that lasted 45,000 miles hauling a 11' shadow cruiser and my heavy 8' 6" Adventurer 86 FB that I just weighed again at 3060 lbs. dry. I like the way the truck handles with the Durras. Have not tested camper loaded yet on them. Bad storms here in Dallas. Will try and load TC on truck maybe Thursday.
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billyray50
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05/21/13 04:05pm |
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RE: What Are The Upsides & Downsides To Driving A DRW Truck?
I have been following this thread for a few days and do not see any down sides to having a Dually. In 2006 I was living in fort Lauderdale, Florida at the time had was having a hard time finding a good used dually. Not many dealers had any and not many private owners were selling duallys in great shape. At the time should have thought more outside the box. Also my homeowners association had a rule defining them as commercial trucks and were not allowed. I ended up buying a new Dodge 2500 CTD quad cab 4x4 long bed. With the money spend on mods just to make it a 1 ton SRW and do not get me wrong I like the truck and has been great with the 5.9 Cummins but wish I looked harder out of state perhaps. I reside in north Dallas, Texas now and I am in Dually heaven here!! Dually trucks save a lot of time and money when it comes to hauling a TC or anything else. When I am able I will be upgrading to a DRW.
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billyray50
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05/21/13 02:14pm |
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RE: Do I really need a Dually?
Congrats. Great looking TC!!!
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billyray50
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05/21/13 11:35am |
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RE: 2013 megacab increased payload
I think its both. A couple of months ago I saw a new dodge CTD 3500 SRW with a new lance 850 on it and looked at the spring setup and truck did not come with the top overload springs and perches. Looked like my 2006 2500 setup. Maybe be thicker and a little wider leaf springs?
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billyray50
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05/21/13 08:34am |
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RE: Help! Just got my truck camper need advice
Hey Freeborn, Congrats on TC. Looks like you have same truck as mine. Check out my profile and see all the mods I installed on my truck. not sure what year your lance is but your model at 10.6 its going to be heavy. Not sure what dry weight is but I highly recommend weighing truck with full tank of gas, tailgate off, and yourself, spouse? Then weigh your truck/camper fully loaded for trip. If you have the 17 forged aluminum rims I highly recommend the Nitto Terra grapplers 285/70r/17 high load index 3750 lbs. or Nitto Durra grapplers 285/75r/17s high load index rated 3970 lbs. The 19.5 vision wheels and tires would be another option. I found out the hard way my TC is a lot heavier than I realized. Ignorance is not bliss. Ideally I should have purchased a dually especially if you want to haul a 10. 6 TC and also be able to tow. Best of luck.
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billyray50
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05/21/13 07:52am |
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