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RE: Is there a such a thing as a short wheelbase dually?
We just bought a Ford Supercab DRW that has a back seat that will fit adults for a short ride and kids for a long ride. We didn't want the length of CC long box so we stayed with a SC. We would also have nothing but a long box to pull our 5th wheel. If you are going fulltiming you will want the extra room in the box.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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06/09/13 06:36am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: ethanol treatment & generators
Yes they are sealed (sort of - still have that charcoal vent canister i think). But they actually still evaporate a lot, though less than in the past. But you see it more in Arizona than Nebraska. The Places like Death Valley give the OEMs fits passing the evaporative tests required by the EPA.
Jim
That's not the only thing that evaporates in Death Valley ;)
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Denny & Jami
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05/30/13 06:36am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Neutral wire burning in surge protector
The connection was never tight the first time causing it get hot and burn the wire, after that happens the lug on the terminal block is shot I don't care how hard you tighten it. That looks like a contactor so it will have to be replaced along with the wire.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/30/13 06:31am |
Tech Issues
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RE: ethanol treatment & generators
Well I guess I've been real lucky considering we have run it in 3 cars the oldest was a 89 EFI and the newest is a 01 EFI and 5 trucks with the oldest being a 81 with a carburetor and the newest 2000, I'm not including the the one we just bought because it only has 120 miles on it and it's a Flex Fuel.
Denny
Denny it's not as bad "running" the fuel. It's the storage issue with ethanol based fuels that the #1 problem for most people. Research what Harley Davidson did and what happened to their engines with the E fuels. That's just one example.
In the end, I'm glad your cars have not been "infected"......... I'm happy for you. My message is that you shouldn't tell others to do "nothing" about a well documented problem that's happened to many across the country. Especially, when there are some easy, simple and cheap preventative measures folks could do to help thwart off certain issues with E formulated fuels.
Peace out hillbilly.
I look at it this way we have been storing our car for 7 years for 7 months to 2 years at a time with E10 with no ill affects and we will continue doing so because it works, remember all newer cars have sealed fuel systems so there is very little evaporation or anyway of outside elements getting in.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/27/13 05:02pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tracfone?
We have a CDMA Tracfone that's uses Verizon's system and it's worked everywhere our Verizon phone has worked, we have both. Get one with triple minutes.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/27/13 01:42pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: ethanol treatment & generators
My mechanic suggests I use an ethanol treatment in my fuel tank to counteract the effects of ethanol on my generator and I have found this to work very well. It had been running a little rough even though I just had the carb cleaned. However, it gets expensive with a 55 gallon fuel tank. Is there any other solution to this problem? (I am not a mechanic).
Here is my solution; First change where you are buying gas to make sure that that's not the problem. Stop using treatments because they are not necessary with 10% ethanol, ethanol is a good cleaner and it will remove any dirt or moisture from your system but that crude has to go somewhere so it has to be burned making it run rough until it'a all gone. Also remember that all the crude that's in the stations tanks also will get cleaned out and you will end up burning it also. I've been running my generators, lawn mowers, outboards, trucks and cars for years without any problems. We have burned gas in 49 states and the only state that has was worse than Washington for quality is Alaska with Oregon and California right behind. We have also stored our car in our garage for two years with a full tank of 10% ethanol with no problems, we just got back after 8 months this time and it started right up and ran just like it did.
If you start using ethanol in a car or truck that has never had it before it will rough and the mileage will drop because it'a cleaning out your system.
Denny
1). Most places now only have E10 gasoline.
2). It is a well documented fact that Ethanol is NOT a problem free fuel. On the contrary, ethanol ATTRACTS MOISTURE (water). Water in an internal combustion, air aspirated engine is BAD.
3). Ethanol produces varnish almost four times sooner than non-Ethanol contained fuels.
4). Ethanol does "clean," by removing any and all oil based solution that's in gasoline. It also drys/cracks many plastics and rubber hoses, gaskets and liners.
5). E10 formulated gasoline has a documented record of being 10% LESS efficient in complete combustion, than non E10 fuels. This means that with E10 based fuel, ones's MPG's go DOWN by 8-10%.
About the only good thing E10 based fuel does, is burn cleaner. However, there is a big sacrifice to that benefit. ie. less MPG's; accelerated moisture and varnish damage to an engine and/or its components; and higher Maintenence or repair costs with older engines.
A fuel supplement that is petroleum based, does in fact help prevent E10 fuel damage and accelerated wear, due to a complete lack of any lubricating qualities.
I've been running 10% for the last 25 years in both my play and work trucks and cars for a total of well over 600K miles (I never really keep track) without one problem. The V10 truck I just traded had 129K miles on it and 100K of that was pulling our trailer and it had no engine or fuel problems at all same with my last work truck at 100K when I retired, our 12 year old GM car has also had nothing but E10 from new same thing no problems even after sitting for 2 years with E10 in the tank. I've changed between E10 and straight gas pulling our trailer and there was no difference in mileage. I have never run any kind of a fuel supplement of any kind and never will.
Denny
Denny, you're just one of the lucky ones with that stuff, that's all.
Well I guess I've been real lucky considering we have run it in 3 cars the oldest was a 89 EFI and the newest is a 01 EFI and 5 trucks with the oldest being a 81 with a carburetor and the newest 2000, I'm not including the the one we just bought because it only has 120 miles on it and it's a Flex Fuel.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/27/13 06:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Axle nut size
It takes a 1 7/16 socket and they are torqued to 145-150 ft lbs.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/26/13 08:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: ethanol treatment & generators
My mechanic suggests I use an ethanol treatment in my fuel tank to counteract the effects of ethanol on my generator and I have found this to work very well. It had been running a little rough even though I just had the carb cleaned. However, it gets expensive with a 55 gallon fuel tank. Is there any other solution to this problem? (I am not a mechanic).
Here is my solution; First change where you are buying gas to make sure that that's not the problem. Stop using treatments because they are not necessary with 10% ethanol, ethanol is a good cleaner and it will remove any dirt or moisture from your system but that crude has to go somewhere so it has to be burned making it run rough until it'a all gone. Also remember that all the crude that's in the stations tanks also will get cleaned out and you will end up burning it also. I've been running my generators, lawn mowers, outboards, trucks and cars for years without any problems. We have burned gas in 49 states and the only state that has was worse than Washington for quality is Alaska with Oregon and California right behind. We have also stored our car in our garage for two years with a full tank of 10% ethanol with no problems, we just got back after 8 months this time and it started right up and ran just like it did.
If you start using ethanol in a car or truck that has never had it before it will rough and the mileage will drop because it'a cleaning out your system.
Denny
1). Most places now only have E10 gasoline.
2). It is a well documented fact that Ethanol is NOT a problem free fuel. On the contrary, ethanol ATTRACTS MOISTURE (water). Water in an internal combustion, air aspirated engine is BAD.
3). Ethanol produces varnish almost four times sooner than non-Ethanol contained fuels.
4). Ethanol does "clean," by removing any and all oil based solution that's in gasoline. It also drys/cracks many plastics and rubber hoses, gaskets and liners.
5). E10 formulated gasoline has a documented record of being 10% LESS efficient in complete combustion, than non E10 fuels. This means that with E10 based fuel, ones's MPG's go DOWN by 8-10%.
About the only good thing E10 based fuel does, is burn cleaner. However, there is a big sacrifice to that benefit. ie. less MPG's; accelerated moisture and varnish damage to an engine and/or its components; and higher Maintenence or repair costs with older engines.
A fuel supplement that is petroleum based, does in fact help prevent E10 fuel damage and accelerated wear, due to a complete lack of any lubricating qualities.
I've been running 10% for the last 25 years in both my play and work trucks and cars for a total of well over 600K miles (I never really keep track) without one problem. The V10 truck I just traded had 129K miles on it and 100K of that was pulling our trailer and it had no engine or fuel problems at all same with my last work truck at 100K when I retired, our 12 year old GM car has also had nothing but E10 from new same thing no problems even after sitting for 2 years with E10 in the tank. I've changed between E10 and straight gas pulling our trailer and there was no difference in mileage. I have never run any kind of a fuel supplement of any kind and never will.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/26/13 06:42am |
Tech Issues
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RE: ethanol treatment & generators
My mechanic suggests I use an ethanol treatment in my fuel tank to counteract the effects of ethanol on my generator and I have found this to work very well. It had been running a little rough even though I just had the carb cleaned. However, it gets expensive with a 55 gallon fuel tank. Is there any other solution to this problem? (I am not a mechanic).
Here is my solution; First change where you are buying gas to make sure that that's not the problem. Stop using treatments because they are not necessary with 10% ethanol, ethanol is a good cleaner and it will remove any dirt or moisture from your system but that crude has to go somewhere so it has to be burned making it run rough until it'a all gone. Also remember that all the crude that's in the stations tanks also will get cleaned out and you will end up burning it also. I've been running my generators, lawn mowers, outboards, trucks and cars for years without any problems. We have burned gas in 49 states and the only state that has was worse than Washington for quality is Alaska with Oregon and California right behind. We have also stored our car in our garage for two years with a full tank of 10% ethanol with no problems, we just got back after 8 months this time and it started right up and ran just like it did.
If you start using ethanol in a car or truck that has never had it before it will rough and the mileage will drop because it'a cleaning out your system.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/25/13 05:55am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How much HP & torque do I need ?
There's a lot more to towing than just the weight of the trailer, frontal area plays a very big part and if you dig into tow rating you may find rating somewhere were frontal area is listed. There is a big deference between a utility trailer that weighs 4K trailer 8 ft tall and 8 ft wide box going down the road.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/22/13 06:24am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Double pulling
I live in Texas where it is legal to double pull. I plan to go to Sturgis and Yellowstone in August while pulling motorcycles behind.
I know some states do not allow double pulling. Does that apply to me since I am registered in Texas where it is legal?
The states you have to go through OK, KS, NE and SD all allow double towing so you won't have a problem just watch you length, 65 ft overall is normal. I have personally pulled in all but OK without any problems.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/14/13 03:08pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2013 FORD F-250 6.2 GAS ENG. MPG
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Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/10/13 07:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2013 FORD F-250 6.2 GAS ENG. MPG
Can't imagine you can get anything close to a 4:30 gearset in a F-250. But after looking you sure can. Can't imagine the mileage would be very good. It would be screaming at 60 mph
B.O.
I've got one on order (F350 DRW 4.30 gears), they have a 6 speed transmission with a double overdrive so it won't scream at 60 mph.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/10/13 07:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Verizon jet pack mifi
Who is getting a Verizon discount for DATA. I only receive the discount for voice ?
Being a Vet I get the "government" discount for both. 15%
I also get a 15% discount for being vet but it'a for voice only not the Mi-Fi.
The only place we haven't been able to use it was Mexico and they just let use shut it off for the month we where down there, when we got back it just took a automated phone call and it was back on.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/07/13 07:04am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Verizon jet pack mifi
Anyone using this for internet access on the road? Thinking about getting one,this would be first time,having ability to use computer on the road other than free wifi spots,thanks for any info.
We had our 4620 Mi-Fi from Verizon for the last year and wouldn't be without it again, we don't stream movies so we have never gone over the 5GB a month that comes with our plan. If you have a problem with it you can always find a Verizon Store about anywhere in the country.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/06/13 09:11pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Firestone air lift ??
2013 GMC 2500HD with B&W 5er hitch. Will the B&W interfere with mounting of Firestone air bags that mount outside of the frame?
Thanks
pointrow
Yes they will, you will have to have the ones that mount on the inside off the frame.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/04/13 09:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: AGM batteries vs flooded wet cell deep cylce
I installed 2 blue top Optima AGM batteries in our rig over 10 years ago and they still work just as good as they did when new. Our battery compartment and cables look just as good as they did 10 years ago.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/01/13 11:49am |
Tech Issues
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RE: What to do with an 1991 Jamboree chasis AC with R12?
Hi all!
Just bought this RV. The chasis AC does not cool. The compressor does not start. I can tell that this AC runs on R12 by the refill connection type. A workshop suggested a conversion to R134 for $550. They replace the also the dryer and accumulator.
What are my options?
Thanks,
-Guy
Have it converted over to 134A but make sure they fix any leaks that the system may have. If they have to replace any hoses make sure they use ones for 134A because 134A has a smaller molecule and tends to leak in places the R12 didn't.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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05/01/13 11:41am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Verizon Mi-Fi Models - Newest?
If you have a Verizon 4620 MI-Fi you get 5GB for $50 a month and you can use up to 10 devices on 3G or 4G. We have used it in remote areas with only 1 or 2 bars without any problems all by itself it just slows down, if you use it on 4G it is very fast. Right now we only have 2 bars on 3G and it works fine.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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04/24/13 08:11am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tailgate replacement ideas pleas
Just thought I'd add my .02. I bought mine on eBay. It was for sale at 585$ and had an option for best offer. I sent a best offer of 410$ and within 2 min it was accepted. It is a Husky Liners brand and very sturdy and pretty. It came literally the next day. I love it. I've had it two years.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t286/Xtremes102nv/01FE5BD9-169C-4BA6-8723-18445FAEC3BA-844-000000AFBF135684.jpg
Is that a backup camera mounted above your licence plate, I've been using a louvered tailgate from Handy for 13 years but when we get our new truck I don't want to lose the backup camera so I'm looking for a place to remount it.
Denny
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Denny & Jami
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04/22/13 06:57am |
Fifth-Wheels
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