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RE: new to wd for my pop-up
What is the Nitro rated to tow?
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TXiceman
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07/07/08 11:12am |
Towing
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RE: Best programmer (chip) for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7L Hemi
The chips on gassers are a waste of money. Tiy will do better with manifolds, exhaust and intake modes. Most chips on gasser will require the use of preminum fuel.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/07/08 11:11am |
Towing
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RE: blue tote along for fresh water storage
You need to be sure the plastic on the tote is suitable for potable water.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/07/08 11:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: TT under 6,000 wet weight
Campergirl, first thing you need to understand is that the published tow rating on the trucks is a MAXIMUM and based on a base model truck, no options, no cargo, no hitch and only a 150# driver. So for every # you add to the base rating with cargos, passengers, hitch (150 to 200#) you reduce the tow rating accordingly.
For estimating purposes, you can use 80% of the tow rating or 0.8 x 6000# equals 4800# for a wet and loaded trailer weight. You should in no way try to pull a 6000# loaded trailer with a 6000# MAXIMUM rated vehicle. You will be over the trucks rating, guaranteed.
From personal experience, the medium and small sized SUV's make preyty poor tow vehicles due to the short wheel base and high center of gravity. You need to really consider the comfort of towing, because with small tow vehicle, it is tiring at the best. You need to consider pop ups and small Hybreds unless you want to upgrade to a larger vehicle. Think of the safety of your family first.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/06/08 08:29pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: They're trying to talk me down to a 1/2 ton...
RUN away from that salesman,,he us selling to a quota, The 3/4 ton with the V-10 will serve you well.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/06/08 06:32pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 500 miles?!
The 500 miles is to let the rear gear set to set or wear-in to a normal pattern. So be sure an get 500 miles on it fiirst.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/06/08 04:15pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Weight concerns for our new TT
Wish you would have ask before you leaped...You really need a 3/4 ton truck for the trailer. Sorry, but i bet the stealership told you no problem.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/06/08 04:11pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tow vehicle surges back and forth
Are you sure of your weights? 350# tongue weight and a 3800# trialer is only 9.2% on the tongue. You need to get it up closer to 12% and see how it rides.
Also, some road conditions will make a normally smooth rig buck like a wild horse.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/08 11:19am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 3 to 4 mpg more by adding a quart of oil to deisel??
Tink about it..if you have a 35 gallon tank which is 140 quarts, you mix would be 1 in 140 or 0.71% by volume. Just another old urban myth.
ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/08 11:15am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: SEVERE sway with my 2008 cougar304BHS?????
only difference between trucks is the leaf springs on the back?
Read closer...one is a Dodge and the other is a Ford.
ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/08 11:09am |
Towing
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RE: Sway bars
Get him to up grade to the Reese Dual Cam HP or Straight-Line hitch which has Sway control built in.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/08 11:06am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: AC PROBLEM
What size breaker and what was your voltage in the trailer with the A/C operting. You need to get one of the plug in volt meaters. The A/C units should be able to run on 108 volts as the power company is to provide 120 volts, +/- 10%.
Some of the older units could still run at 105 volts, but the newer ones sure don't like below 108 volts.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/08 11:04am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Hot Water Heater
The problem is he is heating hot water...a hot water heater. My trailer has a water heater which makes water hot.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/03/08 11:01am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2010 Duramax - over 700 lbs-ft?
In 2010 will anyone be able to afford to pull their trailers anywhere?
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/02/08 08:36pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Reese Dual Cam setup
hailwood, I have never had mine come off the cams. You should go back and check your set up and make sure the cam saddle are not too far to the rear.
Ken
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TXiceman
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07/02/08 08:32pm |
Towing
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RE: Hot water heater electric on or off?
Electric is very slow recovery or reheating. If you have the time, electric will probably be marginally less money.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/08 11:12am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Towing Tragedy
I hope all will pull through...but something does not add up ..typically poor news reporting. A Durango is a mid size SUV, not a pick up truck and a 35' 5th wheel. Was he using one of the 5er tow dollies or wa it really a pick up and a 5er or was it really a travel trailer?
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/08 11:09am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Has anybody used their power washer........
Power wash it if you want to face a nice bill to repair the gen set. They are not water proof and will not sttand upi to the pressure wash.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/08 10:57am |
Tech Issues
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RE: towing jeep liberty
If there is any question, rent a trailer to haul the Jeep. Not all Jeeps can be towed 4 down.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/08 10:53am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: electrical trouble ??
Usually it is worn and loose recepticle or worn plug. Also if the connections in either part of the plug are loose, it will generate excess heat and melt the plastic. You should get a new male plug and repalce the end before it hurts someone.
When you plug into a campsite, inspect the plug first and DO NOT use it if it is not in good shape, show signs of heat of smoked.
Ken
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TXiceman
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06/30/08 10:51am |
Travel Trailers
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