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05-26-2015, 08:33 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Long Island, NY
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My latest setup
New to me TV
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Thanks,
Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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05-26-2015, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Bartonville
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Nice truck!
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Scoutr2 (Mike)
2015 Jay Flight 32RLDS Elite
2012 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab LTZ (6.6L Duramax/Allison)
Equalizer Hitch (1200# bars)
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05-26-2015, 09:37 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Aurora CO
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Yes nice truck.
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Jim & Kim from Colorado
2014 Eagle 30.5 RLS
2015 Dodge 3500HD SRW 6.7L
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05-26-2015, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: NW AR (God's Country)
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Sweet ride! BTW, are you planning on getting a larger RV?
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2012 Eagle Super Lite HT 26.5RKS
2005 GMC 2500 SLT HD D/A
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05-26-2015, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Regina SK Canada
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Very nice ride! You can tow any trailer with that truck!
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2013 Jayco Flight 33RLDS ( Parking this at seasonal site)
2013 F150 EXL Screw 5.0 4x4 3:55 locking ( not towing the above trailer with this truck)
Spending my children's inheritances on my toys!
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05-27-2015, 04:22 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutslayer
Sweet ride! BTW, are you planning on getting a larger RV?
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That makes me laugh, I think I bought too much truck! LOL Going to pull into the campground with a truck that is only a few feet shorter than the trailer.
Thanks guys for the nice comments!
The back story:
I was towing with a 1500 Suburban and the trailer was right at the max, if not slightly over its capacity. I never felt comfortable so we olny went on local trips. I decided I wanted a bigger truckk for safety reasons. I started looking into 250s and 2500s with the anticipation of eventually getting a bigger trailer. Well, as the wheels turned, so to speak, I decided it was better to go the 350/3500 route this way I would not have to worry about weight limitations in a couple years and upgrade the truck again. Basically, buy once, cry once! Wifey wanted the dually, it looks nice she says.
There were some other factors that went into the decision. The truck had to have a 40/20/40 front seat so I could seat 6. Family of 5 plus a frined for the kids or the dog. The pickup bed to carry the 5 or 6 bikes. So on and so forth.
So I plan on getting a bigger trailer in a couple years, once the truck is paid off or close to it.
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Thanks,
Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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05-27-2015, 05:27 AM
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Nice! is that a 6 or 8' bed?....good luck with it.
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05-27-2015, 05:38 AM
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Nice! Enjoy that beast!
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2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
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05-27-2015, 05:40 AM
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Sweeeeeet............
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Steve and Lisa
Un-tethered buoys in the shipping lanes of life.
Jayco Jay Series 1206
Dodge Ram 1500, Hemi
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05-27-2015, 05:52 AM
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Location: Long Island, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rick danger
Nice! is that a 6 or 8' bed?....good luck with it.
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Its a long bed, 8'.
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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06-07-2015, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: RV'ing the USA
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Congrats! Love the new ride. Happy and safe travels.
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2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4
2016 Jayco Eagle 323 LKTS
Traveling the US full-time
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06-10-2015, 10:35 AM
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The key to a happy, long living 6.0 is keeping it out of overdrive when not working it and no aftermarket programmers (keep it bone stock). Keep those RPM's about 2800 at crusing speeds (working or not)and it will give you many miles of dependable life and very few (if any) problems.
All that said, Nice set up!
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'97 Jayco Eagle 314BHS
'03 Tahoe LT 5.3L
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06-10-2015, 11:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Plowtoy
The key to a happy, long living 6.0 is keeping it out of overdrive when not working it and no aftermarket programmers (keep it bone stock). Keep those RPM's about 2800 at crusing speeds (working or not)and it will give you many miles of dependable life and very few (if any) problems.
All that said, Nice set up!
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Very nice.
Re: Ford 6.0... I would add,
Keep the fuel and oil CLEAN.
And when pulling the trailer, let the engine idle 3 min. or more to cool the turbo before shutting the engine off.
And after cruising (not pulling) for long periods (an hour or more), before exiting the highway, slow down a bit then and go 'pedal to the metal' for a few seconds so the turbo vanes go from one extreme to the other. And cooling the turbo still a good idea.
I suggest, too, that you add an engine-coolant filter. The factory engine oil cooler can gradually plug up leading to all kinds of problems.
Get some kind after-market gauges to monitor temps and pressures. They may alert you to a problem before an expensive failure.
I've also used Ford's PM-22a from day-one due to improve lubricity and reduce exhaust soot. No way to know if this has made any difference.
My 6.0 has about 314,000 miles and still going strong.
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SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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06-11-2015, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Plowtoy
The key to a happy, long living 6.0 is keeping it out of overdrive when not working it and no aftermarket programmers (keep it bone stock). Keep those RPM's about 2800 at crusing speeds (working or not)and it will give you many miles of dependable life and very few (if any) problems.
All that said, Nice set up!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oldmanAZ
Very nice.
Re: Ford 6.0... I would add,
Keep the fuel and oil CLEAN.
And when pulling the trailer, let the engine idle 3 min. or more to cool the turbo before shutting the engine off.
And after cruising (not pulling) for long periods (an hour or more), before exiting the highway, slow down a bit then and go 'pedal to the metal' for a few seconds so the turbo vanes go from one extreme to the other. And cooling the turbo still a good idea.
I suggest, too, that you add an engine-coolant filter. The factory engine oil cooler can gradually plug up leading to all kinds of problems.
Get some kind after-market gauges to monitor temps and pressures. They may alert you to a problem before an expensive failure.
I've also used Ford's PM-22a from day-one due to improve lubricity and reduce exhaust soot. No way to know if this has made any difference.
My 6.0 has about 314,000 miles and still going strong.
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The truck currently hs 226,xxx on it. When I got it in Jan I was all over it. It already has the egr delete. I confirmed the stc fitting was changed. I upgraded the dummy plugs and stand pipes. Replaced the aftermarket oil filter with a new OEM filter and cap. Also changed the fuel filters and air filter with oem. Changed the oil cooler with the new motorcraft design. Upgraded the Cleaned the intake and installed the egr valve that was removed. Upgraded the delete to the IPR design. I did not add a coolant filter as of yet. Also added Fumoto block drains and oil drain. Upgraded the starter as I broke a lug off the solenoid when removing it for the block drains. Did multiple flushes with Simple Green HD and then finished with distilled water flushes. Changed over the Zerex ELC Cat-1 coolant. Oil changed to Rotella T6 15w40 and Archoil 9100 additive. I am utilizing Torque Pro on an android device to monitor all my gauges. I WOT every once in a while to keep the turbo vanes from sticking.
All I can think of for now.
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Thanks,
Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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06-11-2015, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Macrosill
The truck currently hs 226,xxx on it. When I got it in Jan I was all over it. ...snip... Rotella T6 15w40 and Archoil 9100 additive. I am utilizing Torque Pro on an android device to monitor all my gauges. I WOT every once in a while to keep the turbo vanes from sticking.
All I can think of for now.
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WOW! You were all over it! Totally!
(Wish our list included a 'thumbs up' emoticon)
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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