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01-08-2020, 09:22 AM
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Location: Kingman, Az
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All I did to my truck was disconnect it from the '17 Eagle 28.5RSTS we just bought after towing it home 400 miles from Boise, Id.
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2017 Jayco Eagle 28.5RSTS
2016 Ram 2500 SB Longhorn 6.7 4x4
5th Wheel Prep/Auto Level
Andersen Ultimate w/Andersen Bed Shaft
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01-08-2020, 10:52 AM
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#3142
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Natalbany Creek Campground, Amite City, LA
Posts: 3,244
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeventyGTX
All I did to my truck was disconnect it from the '17 Eagle 28.5RSTS we just bought after towing it home 400 miles from Boise, Id.
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Nice looking rigg!!
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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01-08-2020, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 2,882
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Oil change and I started shopping for shocks. My mechanic suggested staying with stock because I'm really not towing that many miles and my 21QB isn't very heavy. I'm not convinced.
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2017 JayFlight 21QB
2021 Ford F150 SCrew 3.5 Eco, 157”, 3.55, Tow Pkg
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01-08-2020, 07:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Oil and filter change, top off washer fluid, and vacuumed out the interior
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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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01-08-2020, 10:26 PM
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#3145
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeventyGTX
All I did to my truck was disconnect it from the '17 Eagle 28.5RSTS we just bought after towing it home 400 miles from Boise, Id.
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That's a good looking setup, come on summer time.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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01-08-2020, 10:28 PM
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#3146
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,532
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I did went and got my freeeee oil change, they gave my two years of freeeee oil change and even though I don't need it I will be getting my oil change every 6000 miles.
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2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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01-09-2020, 05:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
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I change the oil/filter in my Sierra every 5,000 miles. The computer tells me a story more like 12-15,000 miles but I ignore it. Oil and filters are cheap, engines are not. I change my Allison transmission oil/filter every 25,000 also.
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KM4STL
2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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01-10-2020, 03:38 PM
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#3148
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Lakeway
Posts: 100
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I covered it hoping to avoid hail lol
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2020 Eagle 272RBOK
2019 F250 KR 5” lift
1 crazy chocolate Lab
1 stinky Basset hound
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01-10-2020, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Longview
Posts: 93
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Well, after months of going back and forth my DW and I finally decided to upgrade from a 1/2 ton TV to a 3/4 ton TV. We pick up our new 2020 Chevy 2500 with the 6.6l gas engine in the morning.
Although our 2018 Tundra performed well for us, even pulling into CO, I always felt a little wary facing the more “robust” passes. I actually only had one instance when I could not get shut down quite as fast as I wanted to when a nut tried to pass us with a uhaul and on coming traffic. The bigger truck might not have made a difference, but it did tip us over the hump to go ahead and upgrade.
I would not have made the upgrade if our favorite places to camp were not above 9000 ft. The numbers on the new Chevy 3/4 are pretty impressive and we should be able to stay with this truck should we ever decide to upgrade to a 5vr.
Th Tundra has been a good TV, and I would not hesitate to recommend it for a trailer a bit smaller than our 28RL WhiteHawk, or if people don’t plan on traveling to the high country often.
Be advised if you decide to start down this same path, the 3/4 ton gassers, at least in Texas, are a bit difficult to find, both in Chevy and Ford, 2WD especially. I know there are two definite thoughts on TV capacity and I don’t intend to take either side. I just think my DW and I will feel a bit more secure in our mountain travels with the new 3/4.
As mentioned, both tow and cargo numbers are impressive, but will let you know how it performs once with hit our first 7% grade. Although I loved my Tundra, it is doubtful that the gas mileage on the 6.6l Chevy will be lower (lol).
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01-10-2020, 04:31 PM
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#3150
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Lakeway
Posts: 100
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Congrats on the new truck! After you pick it up tomorrow morning shoot us some pictures.
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2020 Eagle 272RBOK
2019 F250 KR 5” lift
1 crazy chocolate Lab
1 stinky Basset hound
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01-10-2020, 06:11 PM
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#3151
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Kingman, Az
Posts: 402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ATX512
I covered it hoping to avoid hail lol
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Another reason why I don't lift my trucks, I keep them in the garage.
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2017 Jayco Eagle 28.5RSTS
2016 Ram 2500 SB Longhorn 6.7 4x4
5th Wheel Prep/Auto Level
Andersen Ultimate w/Andersen Bed Shaft
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01-10-2020, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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What did you do to your Tow Vehicle today?
I unhooked the battery tender & drive the 8 miles round trip to pick up my oldest DD from high school today. However, I realized something VERY important from this...I keep telling my oldest DD that she will be driving my truck to school next year since it just sits during the week & I have a “company” car. After watching all the boys drool over my truck while waiting on her, I’m staring to second guess this idea!
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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01-10-2020, 06:39 PM
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#3153
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Dan
I don’t know what is worse...boys drooling over your truck or drooling over your daughter! My DD turns 11 soon and I’m not looking forward to her high school days!
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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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01-10-2020, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,680
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Dan
I don’t know what is worse...boys drooling over your truck or drooling over your daughter! My DD turns 11 soon and I’m not looking forward to her high school days!
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Oh, just wait until the teenage years, first dates, etc.
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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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01-10-2020, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
Oh, just wait until the teenage years, first dates, etc.
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Not looking forward to that either! But I am looking forward to cleaning my guns a lot! [emoji23][emoji1787][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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01-10-2020, 06:47 PM
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#3156
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Not looking forward to that either! But I am looking forward to cleaning my guns a lot! [emoji23][emoji1787][emoji23]
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Trust me...the boys now a days don't care! I hear my father's voice coming out of my mouth right now. "You kids now a days...."
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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01-10-2020, 06:51 PM
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#3157
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bookemdanno
Trust me...the boys now a days don't care! I hear my father's voice coming out of my mouth right now. "You kids now a days...."
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Reminds me of the progressive commercials...when you turn into your parents [emoji3]
Luckily here in small town Magnolia, most of the kids still respect their elders. It’s the damn city kids I worry about
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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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01-10-2020, 06:53 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Not looking forward to that either! But I am looking forward to cleaning my guns a lot! [emoji23][emoji1787][emoji23]
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bookemdanno
Trust me...the boys now a days don't care! I hear my father's voice coming out of my mouth right now. "You kids now a days...."
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My teenager daughter has shot archery competitively for approx 8 years and has now moved to trap, etc. Her last "Boyfriend" came over one day for her to teach him how to hold a bow. It was quite comical to watch.
She also can drive manual transmission, but I digress.......
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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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01-10-2020, 09:06 PM
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#3159
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ATX512
I covered it hoping to avoid hail lol
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Lol, you forgot the window.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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01-10-2020, 09:35 PM
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#3160
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Lakeway
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big1
Lol, you forgot the window.
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Hahaha literally put 8 bags of mulch on the windshield and sunroof. Yup I’m that guy. Lol
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2020 Eagle 272RBOK
2019 F250 KR 5” lift
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1 stinky Basset hound
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