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Freightliner to make light duty trucks?
I read this on another thread and didn't want to hijack it.
I Googled it but could find nothing. :@
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~DJ~
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11/25/09 06:48am |
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RE: Decided on the Ford!!!
Those 2010 F150's are winning all kinds of Truck of the Year awards (Kelly Blue Book top 10 2010, Detroit Free Press Truck of the year, NHTSA America's Safest Full Size Pickup, Edmunds Top Rated Truck, The Detroit News #1 Truck of the year, J.D. Powers Quality Award, Texas Auto Writers Association) and it is one big Towing Machine too! Congratulations!
I'm loving mine even more than I thought I would!!! Went down yesterday and bought a new phone so it would work with my new truck!!! :B
Can't wait to pull something!!! Should be my snowmobile trailer soon (I hope)!!!! :B
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~DJ~
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11/25/09 06:38am |
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RE: Dodges Marketing Director should be FIRED
As for Howie's adds I suspect they're somewhat effective but they seem to spend more time talking about OTHER makes than their own which has generally been considered a bad idea. It's ALWAYS better to tell folks how GOOD yours is than how BAD another brand is. Commercials should be POSITIVE not negative.
It is funny that you would single out Howie who is selling Chevrolet products. That clown Dennis O'Leary, Ford's commercials, is not only trying to point out negatives about other brands, but he is doing it in almost the same fashion that you describe about Howie's commercials.
The latest commercial with Dennis O'leary calls the new F-150 a smart truck, and it makes clear reference to the new RAM as a dumb truck. Kinda missed that commercial? No?
Those negative ads are very effective and if you are trying to convince the public to accept what you are offering, it is a good idea. Ask any marketing agency director.
If you don't believe me just wait until election time. Do you remember the last time a politician told you how good his policies were going to be?
I have a new F150 and I guess she thinks she is pretty smart. I tell her to do something and she says "I didn't understand you" in perfect enunciated English!! :M
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~DJ~
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11/24/09 09:36pm |
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RE: Would the government stop the sale of GM?
Since Obama is the new CEO I guess the government can do anything they want with them!!!
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~DJ~
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11/24/09 09:16pm |
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RE: Toyota to recall 110,000 Tundras
Had I been one of the affected Toyota owners I would have certainly appreciated that post!!!
If my Ford needs a recall I will also appreciate the news I read here. I'll go down and get the darn thing fixed. I have learned in the past that manufacturers (any of them) can get sloppy in mailing out recall notices.
Tundra makes an awesome truck. But NONE of them are immune to an occasional hiccup!!! :)
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~DJ~
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11/24/09 09:12pm |
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RE: Dodges Marketing Director should be FIRED
I will always have a warm spot in my heart for Dodge. I wish them only the best. My last 4 Dodge trucks were excellent.
However when I decided to go back to a halfer I did not even look at anything but Ford. I don't feel I deserted Dodge. I feel that Dodge deserted me!!
Plus I really like our local Ford Dealer. They have been top notch with us for the last 2 years DW has had her Lincoln. And having a great dealer is a big percentage of owner satisfaction. JMHO :)
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~DJ~
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11/24/09 04:40pm |
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RE: I may steal the PVC pipe idea for water storage
Thanks All for the other ideas and suggestions.
This is why I'm thinking pipe. I have a pop up so nothing on the roof. I have to build a spacer under the camper to clear the deep box of a Ford. I have drawn up the spacer to have 2 compartments for storage which will be out of the sun and underneath the camper. They will be approximately 5" tall, 20" wide and 8' deep.
I would like to use all of the 8' available so the pipes, probably not the least expensive way to go, would fill the bill. Plus the extra weight of the water will be more evenly distributed over the full length of the truck bed instead of a tank/bag near the rear.
Maybe I'm all wet (pun intended), I don't know!! :B
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~DJ~
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11/24/09 07:56am |
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RE: I may steal the PVC pipe idea for water storage
DJ: According to my figger'n that pipe is 1206.8352 cubic inches and would hold roughly 5.22238778778563 gallons of water, give or take a bit. :B
... see http://www.orbitindustries.com/pages/api%20tanks/tkcalc.htm
Now tell us what you are planning on doing with it. :h
Bob
I need to build a platform for an older pop up TC to clear the deep box of a new Ford. May as well get some use out of that dead space!! :B
Thanks All!!! So 4 tubes in my "new" basement would be 20 gallons of extra water!!!!! :C:C
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~DJ~
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11/23/09 06:10pm |
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I may steal the PVC pipe idea for water storage
Can anyone tell me how much water a 4" by 8' pipe will hold?
Or the formula to use?
Home Depot only has the 4" in black ABS which is sewer pipe I guess. Would it not work for potable water or do I need to find the white stuff?
Thanks......DJ
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~DJ~
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11/23/09 05:34pm |
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RE: video game sets all-time entertainment industry record
They've came quite a ways since "pong"!!!!!
The rap music would kill it for me. :p
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~DJ~
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11/23/09 03:58pm |
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House AC?
I went thru TCU and most of the pics are gone for this mod.
I guess my main question for those of you that have done it is the smallest AC, like 5000 BTU, able to be run on a Honda 2000?
JoeChi - have you ever tried yours?
Thanks...DJ
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~DJ~
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11/23/09 10:11am |
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RE: Sure like my new F 150-!~!
Thanks all. These are the tires I put on. I also had them siped. Just went out and checked the air pressure. Nearly 45 lbs!!! I lowered them to 35. That should help a lot and thanks for the advice.
None of my trailers at present have brakes but the sway control video sure looks cool.
I am drooling on a new 18' Springdale off road TT. Maybe in the Spring!!!! :)
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~DJ~
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11/23/09 05:06am |
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Travelling Liberty Bell
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo194/deejis-photos/th_Proclaim_Liberty-Ring_the_Bell.jpg
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~DJ~
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11/22/09 06:34pm |
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Sure like my new F 150-!~!
Just got home from a round trip from Boise to Spokane. She now has 1200 miles. MPG's not quite as good as stated 14 city/19hwy but again I was going through mountains/snow and a lot of times in 4X4. Hopefully it will do better when everything is broken in.
The ride is nice even after switching to traction LT tires. Lots and lots of doo dads!!
Two things I am disappointed in:
1: Traction. It is 4X4, limited slip rear and traction control. In 4X2 it slipped around worse than the old dually in 4X2. :h
2. Those stinking head rests have got to go!!! They stick out way too far forwards and I can't hold my head upright. Forces me to lean forward. Still have a headache!!! :M
All in all I think it is going to be a great little truck!!!! :B
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~DJ~
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11/22/09 06:12pm |
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Looked at a TT yesterday!!!
Now that I have my little pop up TC, well not yet but it will be shipped around the 1st from South Dakota!!! It is a pretty simple outfit with few comforts. It will be perfect for my solo excursions.
DW says it is fine for her too but I know she is lying!!! :B
I looked at a new Springdale 18' TT built for off road and extended boondocking. It is lifted with off road tires and HD frame. 60 gallon water tank with twin 30 waste tanks. Also has a small starter solar pack.
All the comforts of our old TC and still would not have to camp in trailer parks!!!
Still in the thinking it over stage!!! :)
I know I am a Dodge Deserter but not from the TC world!!! :B
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~DJ~
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11/19/09 09:25am |
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RE: New RAM Van
We need to get used to seeing them, they are here to stay.
Absolutely!!!
I've been seeing quite a few of those little new cars, the KIA Cube?, the one with the hampsters driving? Anyway several around town lately. Wonder if they are any fun?
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~DJ~
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11/19/09 09:05am |
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RE: Follow Up to Tundra, Titan, or Dodge (a tad long)
I did not follow or post to your other thread. But reading this one I don't see the problem with your numbers.
If you load up your 5er to 8000# then usually 20% is tongue weight which would equal 1600#. You state your tow rating is 10,300 and payload is 2K.
You are well within your tow limits and will be very close on the payload depending on passengers, etc.
If a couple hundred pounds over the payload of your truck is going to break it then some of these truck camper guys are going to have real problems!!!
Don't know for sure but I think there is a Tundra/5Th wheel forum. I would check there for sure. :)
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~DJ~
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11/19/09 08:57am |
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RE: Thinking about double tow.
Thanks all. I guess my biggest concern was doing it with the Ford F-Paperweight!!!!
Yes it is legal in Idaho to double tow ball to ball. I've all ready talked to the hitch center about building a HD hitch and putting brakes on the boat trailer. All no problems.
Like I said there is only 1 or 2 times a year I want to do this and I would not be leaving the state when I did. :)
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~DJ~
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11/19/09 08:16am |
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RE: Thinking about double tow.
Best way to tow a boat is with a truck & slide-on truck-camper. The camper rides in the bed of the truck and the truck tows the boat, or whatever other trailerable toy you have, directly. Less length, easy to back up and park, safe towing combination, legal in all states. Put a light weight truck camper on your truck, hook up the boat and you're good to go. Truck campers are also alot easier to off-road with than a trailer, especially with a boat and trailer. Check them out some time. :)
Six-Pac Campers
Lance Campers
HA HA you're a funny guy!!! You know I just traded off my Dodge dually and S&S camper for this 150. Everybody has just gotta keep rubbing it in!!!! :B But it's all in fun and I enjoy it. Just wait till I get it built and go camp where you guys can only visit with your bikes and Jeeps!!! :B
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~DJ~
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11/19/09 08:12am |
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RE: A few questions on Dualies
DJ,
Good you still have a sense of humor about your serious downsizing. I suspect you will soon again join the BTC (Big Truck Club) when the realization of your actions catch up with you. Look at it in terms of motorcycling - you have gone from a Harley Tourglide to a Honda Trail 90, simplifying your life, your transportation and your new found abilities to explore those trails you so much want to. Transportation 'Lite' is the moment. However, that will wear off and soon you will be back. We welcome you with extended arms back into the BTC when you are ready.
:C
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~DJ~
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11/19/09 07:54am |
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