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08-30-2018, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
Posts: 1,228
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I don't know why it took me so long to getting around to doing this.
Installed the Builtright Rear Seat Release.
https://www.builtrightind.com/produc...r-seat-release
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It's always nice to have a little extra room for emergency supplies.
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09-03-2018, 04:10 PM
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#2222
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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Used it to haul a big load of debris from the current bathroom/kitchen remodel to the county transfer station. Then scrubbed all the bugs and dirt off it from last months Utah trip. Later this week it gets an oil change in preparation for the last trip of the season.
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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09-03-2018, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
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Re-shaped the front bumper and lower air dam on our way to Delaware camping. Apparently a Jetta station wagon didn't fit between me and the Subaru I was following at a safe distance! I left too much room and he squeezed in between as I-495 traffic was stopping.
I also found a failure with my ProPride hitch. Found it when we were hooking up to leave. Talked with Sean Woodruff @ ProPride and they are going to refurb the hitch head after I send it back. Bearing was completely gone! Once home I pulled it apart and found the other bearings have some water in them too. Supposed to be permanently lubed and sealed I guess.
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2017 28BHBE Kitchen skylight, remote control and Aluminum wheels hitched by ProPride 3P
2017 Ram 2500 CC LB 4x4 Big Horn Cummins
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09-03-2018, 07:18 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,721
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Sorry to hear about your issues on 495. You don't by chance run a dash cam in your truck do you?
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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09-03-2018, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
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No dash cam but I do wish I had one. Trooper said I was basically at fault because he was completely in my lane and had made the stop before I sandwiched him. Made his Jetta quite a bit shorter on both ends. Trooper was nice and felt bad giving me a ticket...so he didn't! He said if I argued it in court I would probably get it thrown out anyway so he said to heck with it. Would have been a day off work plus a 300+ mile drive back down.
Side note, we got 10.3 mpg on the entire trip with all but 20 miles towing. That is setting the cruise at 68 mph most of the way. Tons of traffic so lots of stopping and getting back up to speed.
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2017 28BHBE Kitchen skylight, remote control and Aluminum wheels hitched by ProPride 3P
2017 Ram 2500 CC LB 4x4 Big Horn Cummins
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09-03-2018, 07:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,721
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I just started using one this summer after almost being involved in a similar issue to yours.
Again, sorry for your bad day. I hope it all works out for the best for you.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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09-03-2018, 07:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro
Re-shaped the front bumper and lower air dam on our way to Delaware camping. Apparently a Jetta station wagon didn't fit between me and the Subaru I was following at a safe distance! I left too much room and he squeezed in between as I-495 traffic was stopping.
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Ouch! Hopefully not much more than a new bumper for you. Not a good look for that Big Horn front end We've almost been in this situation a few times so I did add the dash cam before we headed out this season. Nice of the trooper to drop the ticket. Good luck with the repairs.
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TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
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09-03-2018, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro
Re-shaped the front bumper and lower air dam on our way to Delaware camping. Apparently a Jetta station wagon didn't fit between me and the Subaru I was following at a safe distance! I left too much room and he squeezed in between as I-495 traffic was stopping.
I also found a failure with my ProPride hitch. Found it when we were hooking up to leave. Talked with Sean Woodruff @ ProPride and they are going to refurb the hitch head after I send it back. Bearing was completely gone! Once home I pulled it apart and found the other bearings have some water in them too. Supposed to be permanently lubed and sealed I guess.
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That's just a darn good excuse for a new BIGGER (aftermarket) bumper!!
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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09-04-2018, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bookemdanno
That's just a darn good excuse for a new BIGGER (aftermarket) bumper!!
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Exactly! Get a ranch hand bumper and it’ll probably be less than the stock replacement one and you won’t have to worry about Jettas or deer or anything else getting in front of you [emoji23]
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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09-04-2018, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Palmetto
Posts: 1,057
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
Sorry to hear about your issues on 495. You don't by chance run a dash cam in your truck do you?
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I started using one after a woman on a cell phone missed her exit on 285 in Atlanta and stopped in the lane. I had it locked down and went to the emergency lane and barley missed her. I purchased the Rand McNally RV GPS from camping world for $279.00 w/coupon. It has RV GPS where you can set your height and weight, a dash cam and rear view camera hook up. You can turn on dash cam, and run gps and rear cam at same time.
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2017 Jayco 377rlbh (sold)
2021 Grand Design 351MR
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09-04-2018, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bookemdanno
That's just a darn good excuse for a new BIGGER (aftermarket) bumper!!
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That was my thought too! I have been looking at different ones but then I remembered my rock-crawling Astro I built that had a monster bumper that I mounted a 9,000 milemarker hydraulic winch to and after a couple years around here it was showing signs of rust. Every 2-3 years all the heavy duty hardware on the "Sweet Pickle Bus" (front bumper, full skid plate, rock rails, diff guards, plow mount etc) all needed fresh paint. Even POR-15 is no match for the sand and salt they use on the roads here.
That said, I authorized the local body shop to repair to factory specs. Truth is, this truck will never see any more offroad than a dirt road! I've gone stale in my age! LOL
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2017 28BHBE Kitchen skylight, remote control and Aluminum wheels hitched by ProPride 3P
2017 Ram 2500 CC LB 4x4 Big Horn Cummins
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09-04-2018, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: S. Indiana
Posts: 334
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Getting ready to leave for California, changed the oil and filter, put some air in the tires, cleaned the windshield. California or bust!
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2018 Ford F-250 Lariat, 4X4, 6.7L PSD, SC, SB
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09-04-2018, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,402
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Replaced original front shocks (90K miles) on my F-250 with Bilstein shocks. The hardest part was getting the nut off top of the shock on the passenger side. It was frozen solid and even after spraying WD-40 and letting it sit for an hour the bolt portion rather than twist off via the threads stripped completely off the shock. I had to use a deep socket, universal ratchet extension and two additional straight extensions to make the long reach from the top side of the engine compartment to the top of the shock. There was no way to get any leverage on that nut from inside the wheel well.
Getting the new shocks on required using the jack to compress the shock so that the bottom bolt hole on the shock lined up with the lower bolt. I think I'm getting to old to be doing this stuff in my driveway. My wife comes out every hour to check and make sure I have had a heart attack or collapsed from heat stroke. I may wait until things cool down before tackling the rears. And I've learned in life the job you've never done before and think will take you an hour will take you three hours.
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2018 Jayco 28RLS
2012 F-250 6.2L 3.73
Equalizer Hitch
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09-04-2018, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2edgesword
Replaced original front shocks (90K miles) on my F-250 with Bilstein shocks. The hardest part was getting the nut off top of the shock on the passenger side. It was frozen solid and even after spraying WD-40 and letting it sit for an hour the bolt portion rather than twist off via the threads stripped completely off the shock. I had to use a deep socket, universal ratchet extension and two additional straight extensions to make the long reach from the top side of the engine compartment to the top of the shock. There was no way to get any leverage on that nut from inside the wheel well.
Getting the new shocks on required using the jack to compress the shock so that the bottom bolt hole on the shock lined up with the lower bolt. I think I'm getting to old to be doing this stuff in my driveway. My wife comes out every hour to check and make sure I have had a heart attack or collapsed from heat stroke. I may wait until things cool down before tackling the rears. And I've learned in life the job you've never done before and think will take you an hour will take you three hours.
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This made me laugh. I, too, did my shocks in two stages. The good news for you is that the rears should be much easier than the fronts. Was for me.
Yeah several years back I'd of done all fours during a lunch break. Good things come I time I suppose...
Love my new Bilsteins tho!
Cheers.
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2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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09-06-2018, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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Took it to the dealer for a full synthetic oil change, front diff and t-case fluid exchanges, cooling system flush and cruise control recall. Up to date on the severe maintenance schedule and ready for a run to northern AZ later this month to finish off the season.....
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TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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09-08-2018, 02:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
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Got tired of the harsh ride of my F250 - Yes, I know it's a truck not a luxury car but the ride was excessively harsh and there was a lot of front end wheel hop. I installed Bilstein 5100's all the way around. What a phenomenal difference! You still know you are in a truck but the wheel hop is gone as is the nasty bounce when traveling over multiple bumps in rapid succession. Probably the best upgrade I've done to any tow vehicle I've ever owned...
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2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
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09-08-2018, 07:43 PM
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#2237
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Hot Springs
Posts: 236
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Put on a set of Dash Design cool mesh seat covers.
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09-08-2018, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Green Bay
Posts: 398
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Put on new Michelin Defense tires. See posting in tow vehicle forum. Delighted with their performance.
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09-08-2018, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 113
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Got back from the 4 day boondocking trip, first outing with the Timbrens.
Truck was way better, virtually no squat in the rear and the WD hitch put the right amount of weight on the front wheels. No lighting up the sky or spooky steering feel. I can live with a firmer ride for the improvement in balance.
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09-09-2018, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,855
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Did some work trying to salvage my BakFlip VP. The heat from our trips to the southwest have really taken their toll on it the last season or two. A couple of the panels have now delaminated and the back half has a noticeable sag in it. I added a strip of aluminum solid angle across the back joint and fastened it with some #10 bolts with oversized washers from the top side. Still sags a bit but not nearly what it was before. Plus it's keeping the delaminated panel sandwiched together. It's not quite 5 years old and I'm rather disappointed that it hasn't held up better. Given how pricey these things are I'm not really interested in replacing it so soon.
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TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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