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03-31-2017, 05:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
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I may have to wait for my birthday as well, Dan.
Those things are a little spendy!
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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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03-31-2017, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 942
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I finally managed to get a working update for the Ford Sync for my truck, to version 4.6. About 6 months ago, they told me there was and update available -- the previous version my truck was 4.1.2 -- so I downloaded it and followed the instructions to the letter, and nothing seemed to be happening, no update completed, no failure message, nothing. I had a lot of back and forth with Ford, and still no solutions. After a while they stopped answering my emails. I eventually gave up.
Then out of curiosity, I checked again. Still 4.6, but the file date was just a few weeks old, so I tried this one. Same thing: no update completed, no failure message, nothing. I tried it again, but this time it said file not found. I checked the version installed on the truck, and it said 4.6, and it seems to have worked.
A little better functionality, some more features, and the stereo itself sounds better so the audio codec has probably been updated. Bluetooth streamed audio now shows the artist and song title on the display; before it didn't. Sync's pronunciation is a little better, it actually says "Bluetooth" instead of "Blueduth". But when I tell it to "play genre folk", it uses another F word instead of folk.
Apparently it plays nicer with apps like Pandora and the like; I don't use those so I can't comment on it. I'm still playing around with it, but it looks like a decent upgrade. Is it worth the hassle? For me, the increased Bluetooth functionality and the better audio sound make it worth it, but otherwise, probably not.
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Geoff & Jill
& Sierra, the little white monster
2013 Ford F-150 XTR SC Ecoboost
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 24FBS
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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03-31-2017, 04:24 PM
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#1403
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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Got the estimate done today for the hail damage to the TV with the insurance adjuster. Their initial estimate is $1,528. We'll see how much it actually is tho when I take it to a reputable body shop??
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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03-31-2017, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 1,853
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Got rid of the crappy OEM Goodyears. I did get 3 years and about 32k miles out of them but they were not going to make it another season. Moved up to an All Terrain tire - Backcountry AT's from Les Schwab - but stayed with the P-rated 275/60R20. With my small trailer and tongue weights of around 450lbs I never had any trouble with sidewall flex on the Goodyears. The Backcountry's have a slightly higher load rating so I gained 78lbs per tire to 2679. And they are stamped with "Made in the U.S.A" as well..
As we actually had a pretty decent, sunny day here in the PNW I then loaded up the utility trailer with all the junk from the last bathroom remodel and hauled it to the dump....
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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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03-31-2017, 09:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Clanton
Posts: 15
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Traded up!
What did we do to our tow vehicle? Traded it in on a bigger one! 2013 F150 XLT Crew traded for this beauty!
2015 F250 Supercab Lariat
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03-31-2017, 09:17 PM
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#1406
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Nice upgrade!
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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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03-31-2017, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico
Posts: 3,766
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On the advice of many others here, I finally opened up the void area above the microwave. Took out the MW, popped out the black false panel, screwed in 4 shelf supports (1/2 x 1/2) around edges, stapled in a piece of lujan for the new shelf. It took longer than I thought because I suck at working in tight places, but the DW likes it for bread and paper plate storage so I guess I done good.
Happy RVing,
Jeff
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2018 Eagle HT 26.5 RLDS. SOLD
2009 F150 Supercab UNICORN, 5.4L ,3.73, HD and Max Tow Packages, Timbrens, Bilstein shocks.
Wet bolt kit. Andersen Ultimate 20K hitch. TST 507RV TPMS. Hydro Life HL-200. 16" Goodyear Endurance. Progressive EMS. SteadyFast Stabilizers. Furion backup camera.
Best friend wife, Di, and dog Cooper. RETIRED
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03-31-2017, 09:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico
Posts: 3,766
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Oops, posted in the wrong area. Actually this is what I did to my Jayco, Don't have a microwave in the truck. lol
Happy RVing,
Jeff
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2018 Eagle HT 26.5 RLDS. SOLD
2009 F150 Supercab UNICORN, 5.4L ,3.73, HD and Max Tow Packages, Timbrens, Bilstein shocks.
Wet bolt kit. Andersen Ultimate 20K hitch. TST 507RV TPMS. Hydro Life HL-200. 16" Goodyear Endurance. Progressive EMS. SteadyFast Stabilizers. Furion backup camera.
Best friend wife, Di, and dog Cooper. RETIRED
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04-01-2017, 04:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
Posts: 3,059
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Lowered rear tire pressure from towing psi back down to normal day to day psi. Rides much better now.
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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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04-01-2017, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
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Got the new ARE MX-series cap installed.
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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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04-01-2017, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Elkin
Posts: 3,905
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Washed and waxed and ready for next week's trip. Now to do the camper... 👍
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'18 Jay Flight 33RBTS
'02 F250 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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04-01-2017, 01:18 PM
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#1412
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro
Got the new ARE MX-series cap installed.
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Looks good
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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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04-01-2017, 01:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,761
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro
Got the new ARE MX-series cap installed.
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That looks sweet! Love the color.
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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04-01-2017, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
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Thanks! I hope to have a picture tomorrow with the camper hooked up behind it!
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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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04-01-2017, 04:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Middle, TN
Posts: 1,098
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Finally.....finally got to tow with it for the first time yesterday!
Can you see my grin from there......I can't seem to stop
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04-04-2017, 10:28 AM
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#1416
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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Dropped mine off at the body shop this morning to have the hail damage taken care of. I was told that it will only take them 2/3 days to fix, but might take 1 week total due to all the other vehicles in the area with hail damage.
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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04-07-2017, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
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Made my 1st tow with it...about 50 miles to the dealer. Combination of 2 lane back roads, interstate, lots of wind and it snowed most of the 1 hour drive! Luckily it wasn't sticking to the ground. Once on the interstate, I set cruise to 68. Truck stayed in 6th gear and never downshifted. Averaged 10 mpg according to the dash. I am absolutely in love with the exhaust/engine braking while slowing down.
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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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04-07-2017, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,212
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro
Made my 1st tow with it...about 50 miles to the dealer. Combination of 2 lane back roads, interstate, lots of wind and it snowed most of the 1 hour drive! Luckily it wasn't sticking to the ground. Once on the interstate, I set cruise to 68. Truck stayed in 6th gear and never downshifted. Averaged 10 mpg according to the dash. I am absolutely in love with the exhaust/engine braking while slowing down.
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So you're not selling it for a gasser in the near future?
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2017 Eagle HT 26.5BHS Sold
2019 Eagle 321RSTS Sold
2024 Grand Design 310GK
2022 Chevy 3000HD Dmax
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04-08-2017, 04:58 AM
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#1419
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulton, NY
Posts: 958
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TxLoser
So you're not selling it for a gasser in the near future?
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I don't think so!
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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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04-08-2017, 08:52 AM
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#1420
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LiftedAWDAstro
Made my 1st tow with it...about 50 miles to the dealer. Combination of 2 lane back roads, interstate, lots of wind and it snowed most of the 1 hour drive! Luckily it wasn't sticking to the ground. Once on the interstate, I set cruise to 68. Truck stayed in 6th gear and never downshifted. Averaged 10 mpg according to the dash. I am absolutely in love with the exhaust/engine braking while slowing down.
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Looks good...I really like the color!
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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