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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
I work at a dealer an I’ve only seen one Aisin failure. I see far more emmisions failures than anything, DPF, sensors, etc!
Before I bought the MH I was looking for a 6.4 gas truck specifically to get away from an issue while on the road.
You are SPOT ON!!! I personally know a Top Mechanic and the Parts Manager at my local Dealer, they say the same.
So YOU had the only Aisin failure in your dealers history? Lol
Very ironic…
Lol , and you know they are all telling the truth, that's amazing only one failure per dealership. :B
Lol and after your recent dealer experience (on CF.com) you have the most reason to be skeptical! That was some next level stuff!
I'll share it briefly , took the truck in for the infamous V06 recall drag link replacement ,they called me nearly 5 hours later we don't have the part . Only to find out when I got home that they had changed my oil .:?
The worst part of it ,had just changed it a week or so ago ,plus they overfilled it about 2 quarts . Gotta love those dealerships .
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cummins2014
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03/19/23 08:46am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
I work at a dealer an I’ve only seen one Aisin failure. I see far more emmisions failures than anything, DPF, sensors, etc!
Before I bought the MH I was looking for a 6.4 gas truck specifically to get away from an issue while on the road.
You are SPOT ON!!! I personally know a Top Mechanic and the Parts Manager at my local Dealer, they say the same.
So YOU had the only Aisin failure in your dealers history? Lol
Very ironic…
Lol , and you know they are all telling the truth, that's amazing only one failure per dealership. :B
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cummins2014
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03/17/23 08:19am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: folding utility trailer
We're just shipping off our trash to the garbage heaps.
Very telling, that mentality. Calling a conservative state with one of the most fiscally stable budgets and best morals a trash heap, vs the massive budget deficit and dumpster fire that defines the sunshine state….
Yup, reason for not replying .
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cummins2014
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03/06/23 05:02pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Electric and ICE forever together?
How many of use carry a spare gas (or diesel) can full of fuel as we travel on well travelled highways?
I do agree that for off road EV may not be a wise choice.
If by “off road” you mean rural vs urban, maybe.
It’s funny how the closed minds refuse to acknowledge that if one booked a new EV truck/suv to any sort of substantial trailer, there are many paved roads in both of our countries where it wouldn’t make it to the next charging station or at a bare minimum you’d be chasing charging stations and praying you made it there.
Well, you wouldn’t be “praying you would make it there”. You would know before you left wherever you are exactly what charge you would arrive with at your destination. If it says you can’t make it and you leave anyway then you are going to the wrong destination or have the wrong vehicle to get there. It’s not that hard. Right tool for the right job.
No, you’re exactly right. And in the populous areas of the country, bingo bango,you can fill up them depleted Duracells somehow every hundred miles when they go dead.
For those of us who travel in less populated areas I guess just keep that spare gas powered truck around for the big trips….
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How would I know exactly what charge I’d have? Is it like a DTE on normal vehicles?
Or is there some magic that happens in EVs that predict grades, winds, how much my mileage will drop based on knowing what I’m loading into it or towing?
What if I’m headin to Havre but decide to go to Chester because the fishin is better?
I was raised in Chinook , don't remember if there were charging stations there or not . :B Heading west thru Havre over towards Browning is where the good fishing is . Chinook to Browning is just shy of 200 miles ,then over to Mission Reservoir to fish should be okay ,as long as you charged back up in Browning , I'm sure they have plenty of charging stations . :R
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cummins2014
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03/06/23 09:00am |
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RE: folding utility trailer
We're just shipping off our trash to the garbage heaps.
What Southern California.
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cummins2014
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03/04/23 09:03pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: folding utility trailer
Lol, who cares….:)
Just use the thing in WA. You can’t get pulled over for obstructed license plate…or expired license plate, or wrong license plate. Or no license plate at all! Hahaha
And yet here you are, continuing into the fourth page LOL . No worries in Utah , no plate required. :)
:B
Cheers!
Utah is another place I’d love to live!
There are worse places for sure , unless the Californians don’t stop moving here . :B
I prefer to think the more you get, the less the rest of us get, by default!
It’s bad here , when the governor of Utah makes a comment, telling them to stay home or something to that effect .
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cummins2014
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03/04/23 05:39pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: folding utility trailer
Lol, who cares….:)
Just use the thing in WA. You can’t get pulled over for obstructed license plate…or expired license plate, or wrong license plate. Or no license plate at all! Hahaha
And yet here you are, continuing into the fourth page LOL . No worries in Utah , no plate required. :)
:B
Cheers!
Utah is another place I’d love to live!
There are worse places for sure , unless the Californians don’t stop moving here . :B
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cummins2014
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03/03/23 05:12pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: folding utility trailer
Lol, who cares….:)
Just use the thing in WA. You can’t get pulled over for obstructed license plate…or expired license plate, or wrong license plate. Or no license plate at all! Hahaha
And yet here you are, continuing into the fourth page LOL . No worries in Utah , no plate required. :)
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cummins2014
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03/03/23 10:17am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: RAM 3500 with HO 6.7L Cummins SRW
^^^ I think it’s got to be a 3500 series with the Aisin …. the high output is only available in a 3500 series and is only available with the Aisin.
I was going to say ,it would be the Aisin if it's the HO . Like 12V said , that's a question to be asked before purchase if concerned . Never gave mileage much thought , truck was not bought for economy . Mileage towing as said is probably going to be about the same.
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cummins2014
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02/25/23 07:40am |
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RE: RAM 3500 with HO 6.7L Cummins SRW
Just discovered that the new RAM we ordered has been built and is waiting to ship. The 2015 RAM 2500 with the regular 6.7L Cummins that we have now will get around 20-21 miles per gallon when running empty on a trip. Does anyone have experience with the HO on fuel mileage? Both trucks have the 3.73 rear end.
Thanks
Pretty sure your 2015 SRW has the 3.42 rear end ,unless you put 3.73's in it . As far as mileage no idea , but would stand to reason having 3.73 in the new one ,probably slightly less mileage would be my guess .
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cummins2014
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02/24/23 11:13am |
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RE: New HD truck bed rails too tall for 5th wheel
Obviously the truck beds are higher now, than as mentioned, a 2000 model. In the years that trucks moved from 16" wheels, to 17", then 18/20" wheels, with tall tires, some things had to change. Taller tires, required suspension spacers to allow fit, and room for squat when loaded. Add heavier, or extra springs, to allow for increasing RAWR.
DRW trucks stayed with smaller tires/wheels, so often times lower bed height than SRW. Some trucks have factory air suspension to keep bed level, and may allow for lower bed height.
The OP can raise the trailer, find a truck with similar height, or just tow more nose high. IMO, towing a small FW, up to 3"s nose high, would be acceptable, but not my personal choice.
Jerry
My sons new 2022 Ford 350 , and new 2022 fifth wheel runs a bit nose high ,he is as low as he can get on the bedrails. It's either lower the truck or raise the fifth wheel .
My 1999 Ford Superduty 350, and my 2008 Montana fifth wheel was pretty close to level. Same fifth wheel behind my 2014 Ram 3500 was a bit nose high . My present fifth wheel is a bit better ,but still slightly nose high . I was okay with them all. I would not of wanted to be any higher .
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cummins2014
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02/22/23 10:51am |
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RE: 1/2 Inch Drive Corded or Battery Impact Wrench
Just WOW...I surely am the only one on these forums that does not have a battery powered impact! I am not lazy...did not order one yet...hanging tough, so far.
That pretty blonde Babe is a reminder, that I can use non-powered tools too!
I have to admit, that I did cave, ordered a nice new Case pocket knife, after many years not having one. Yup, the knife thread on ATC got me. Mine should be in my pocket this coming week!
Jerry
Case are nice ,kinda of a bucks knife guy myself . But admit I carry just a small Swiss combination these days ,has the fingernail clipper , blade , tooth pick etc . If out ,and about well then its the Leatherman on the belt .
Yes ,no battery powered impact yet myself, never gave it much thought until this thread .
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cummins2014
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02/20/23 08:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 1/2 Inch Drive Corded or Battery Impact Wrench
Lot's of LAZY people, or maybe they just need to have the latest gadget??? How much time does it take to break loose the lug nuts and remove them and do the reverse compared to the impact? Also a long handle ratchet wrench or a simple pc of pipe that can double as a defense item is nice. Is it really worth it to buy a 1/2" impact???
Wife never has complained with the good ol manual tools!!! She really makes that speed wrench spin!!!
https://i.imgur.com/Ea1HcmZl.jpg
You have trained her well, but mine will hand me the tools .:B
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cummins2014
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02/20/23 08:23am |
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RE: Exterior Stairs
My 5th wheel came with the MorRyd solid step. NEVER had an issue with level or being solid on the ground. And adjusting has NEVER taken more than several seconds.
Can’t compare the MorRyde to the glow step , the only thing they have in common is they contact the ground . The MorRyde are solid steps , you either raise or lower , and all the steps remain level when at the right height. Glowsteps are accordion . I’d take the MorRyde any day over the glowstep .
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cummins2014
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02/18/23 03:02pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Exterior Stairs
The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable. The price is another big factor to consider. The Morride step will not fit my threshold unless I do a serious modification. I am still looking, but for now I have rigged up a support under my current steps so they will be safe an won't deteriorate further.
They are far from my top contender ,a good set of three or four step suspended would be my next choice if the time comes .
All suspended steps do bounce or at least have the potential for bounce.
The bounce compromises the stability of the steps.
Comparing a suspended steps to a ground contact steps is apples and oranges.
Suspended is OK for many but they simply cannot provide the solid stability of a ground contact step.
I don’t disagree as far as stability, sure the suspended do have some give . Mine had very little , I’m sure there are others that are flimsy, mine were not .
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cummins2014
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02/18/23 02:56pm |
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RE: Exterior Stairs
The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable. The price is another big factor to consider. The Morride step will not fit my threshold unless I do a serious modification. I am still looking, but for now I have rigged up a support under my current steps so they will be safe an won't deteriorate further.
They are far from my top contender ,a good set of three or four step suspended would be my next choice if the time comes .
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cummins2014
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02/18/23 11:12am |
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RE: Exterior Stairs
....The "GlowStep" so far is the top contender, but I have read that when the steps leg is adjusted they may not be level, and the latch system seems questionable...
I don't know where you read all this but I don't believe it. Having had Glowsteps for 6 years, I can assure you it is not correct.
There are 3 adjustments for the height of the top of the steps and 5 adjustments on the bottom of the legs. This allows for getting the steps level regardless of the slope of the terrain. And the latch mechanism is solid. Once latched and pinned, there is no way for it to come out. They are rock steady when deployed given the supports at the top and the ground at the bottom.
The Glowstep is still my first choice for steps!
You can read my previous post on glowsteps . Yes there is nothing I can do to get "ALL" four of my steps level. I'll repeat again ,went as far as talking on the phone with a rep. Changed the adjustment legs to the longer ones , gave them my measurements etc etc etc .Does not matter what adjustment I do , I try all three adjustments ,adjust the legs, but I do not get all four completely level ,believe it or not ,but it's a fact . I have tried everything . It is what it is .
As far as the latch system ,yes its solid . If you forget to pin it ,it falls just slightly ,and will scare you to death ,but won't cause an issue I guess unless someone panics .
The glow steps are far from my first choice , I spent 12 years with a three step set up that was suspended , solid , no need to adjust ,always level , NEVER an issues .
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cummins2014
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02/18/23 11:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 1/2 Inch Drive Corded or Battery Impact Wrench
I have a 25" breaker bar for the really stubborn stuff. :)
I was going to say , cheater pipe is a must at times . Never gave having a impact wrench much thought when traveling . I have used a battery impact ,my son has one . I do a lot of my own wrenching at home ,and use air. I rotate my own tires ,and use the air impact to remove lug nuts ,makes the job go faster , but on the road not sure I am going to put out the bucks for a quality impact on thinking I may need it . Possibly a cheap one . I carry a long breaker bar ,torque wrench ,and hydraulic jack . To date have changed " ONE fifth wheel tire on the road , and was no big deal with the tools mentioned .
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cummins2014
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02/15/23 10:34am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Exterior Stairs
Not bashing just being honest. IMO the solid steps have no advantages. :)
100% agree! No Bueno Solid steps in my opinion. GlowSteps offered me a free set if I would evaluate them but I kindly declined as I am more than happy with these simple, solid and trouble free.
The extra step was not really needed. It is handy if needed.
People only know the CHEAP flimsy steps so the THINK standard are no good. These are VERY solid with no compromise.
I agree 100% , I have the Glowsteps , prior to that had the fold out suspended three step design ,never an issue . Never needed to adjust , they were solid . These Glowsteps IMO are a pain , they always require adjustment ,they never seem to be entirely level ,have talked to Glowsteps about the problems ,they even sent me some longer adjustment legs, but still are not that level . If I level to get the bottom two steps level ,then the upper two are not ,and the other way around .
I would not recommend them unless they were more or less able to be leveled on certain fifth wheels . I could add a step ,talked to Glowsteps about that ,gave them all the measurements etc , and they advised against it , reason they sent me a free set of longer adjustment legs ,unfortunately they didn't help . The height of my fifth wheel just doesn't work with the four step design of the Glowsteps .
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cummins2014
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02/12/23 09:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Alarming spalling failures on 7.3 Godzilla
Since I'm still waiting on Ford to come clean on the 6.0 PSD debacle or even own up to the fuel system warranty claim denials. Does anyone rember member Ricatic's story?
I will wait for Ford to announce that the 7.3 Godzilla may have a problem. Because I know I can count on Ford to own up to their mistakes!I remember it well.
Ric and I used to get into some heavy brand debates. I have never seen as strong of a brand loyalist as him.
When Ford denied him warranty, I took no pleasure in it... Firstly because I don't kick a man when he is down. Secondly because the truth is that even though we all may have our brand that we like,,, we are all at the mercy of these huge corporations. They have deeper pockets than any of us and more/better lawyers as well. And though one brand may be of a mind to treat their customers right than another a change in the board room can quickly change that.
I posted a similar message back then, and it led to Ric and I becoming friends, even talking on the phone, not just the forums. He's a good guy. It has been awhile since we talked, and I hope he is doing OK...And I hope Ford steps up and takes care of their customers that are impacted by this issue
If I remember he said that will be the last Ford he will own. I do know he went on quite the crusade against ford for quite some time . Didn't he finally get his insurance to foot the bill ? It was like 10-12K for the repair ?
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cummins2014
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02/09/23 07:49am |
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