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04-18-2019, 07:40 AM
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Added some Powerwagon Flares to the old Ram.
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04-18-2019, 11:32 AM
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Location: midwest
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put on some new chrome grille bling...
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04-18-2019, 02:43 PM
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What did you do to your Tow Vehicle today?
Got a 6" drop hitch and new 2 bike Swaggman for my front receiver hitch for my birthday from the DW and DD's! I'll take pics later...I just got back from driving to/from Lubbock, TX and I'm exhausted! Saw lots of Jayco's going West & East on Interstate travels!
Edit: I should also confess that they also purchased me a pedicure...I’ve never done this before, so I’m a little apprehensive!
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Dan
'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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04-18-2019, 05:47 PM
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Picked up the plates for the new TV and got them installed this afternoon.
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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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04-19-2019, 07:51 PM
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Had it carried via a flat bed to the Ford dealer.
Wife was coming home from my son's house. it basically quit, dropping down to limp mode while the wrench came on.
Will not know until Monday or Tuesday what's wrong.
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Erroll and Mary Doss and Duffy (RIP)
2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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04-19-2019, 08:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atlee
Had it carried via a flat bed to the Ford dealer.
Wife was coming home from my son's house. it basically quit, dropping down to limp mode while the wrench came on.
Will not know until Monday or Tuesday what's wrong.
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Well best of luck to you. I hope that it's not too expensive.
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2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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04-19-2019, 08:35 PM
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Location: Magnolia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bookemdanno
Got a 6" drop hitch and new 2 bike Swaggman for my front receiver hitch for my birthday from the DW and DD's! I'll take pics later...I just got back from driving to/from Lubbock, TX and I'm exhausted! Saw lots of Jayco's going West & East on Interstate travels!
Edit: I should also confess that they also purchased me a pedicure...I’ve never done this before, so I’m a little apprehensive!
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Sure Dan...you’ve never had a pedicure. Wink wink [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
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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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04-19-2019, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Sure Dan...you’ve never had a pedicure. Wink wink [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
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Can someone tell me what a pedicure is? Something else I have to get for my truck? This forum is always costing me money.
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04-19-2019, 09:03 PM
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Took the Reese 15 k out and installed the new BW 18k Patriot.
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04-20-2019, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Vasquez Kid
Well best of luck to you. I hope that it's not too expensive.
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I'll be very unhappy if it cost me more than $200 deductible on the Ford extended warranty what ever is wrong.
This engine is getting to be a little troubling. This is the 2nd time it has gone into limp mode. The first time was a few miles over 36,000. Throttle Body.
Between 50k and 55k, Ford replaced both timing chains and both turbos.
Waiting on what's wrong this time.
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Erroll and Mary Doss and Duffy (RIP)
2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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04-20-2019, 06:55 AM
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Have you changed out your spark plugs yet? Two important things the EcoBoost needs are fresh plugs and fresh oil. I changed my plugs at 70,000km and fresh Mobil 1 full synthetic every 5000-6000km.
Hopefully it's nothing major - was it humid/raining when it stumbled? Could have been the condensation in the intercooler issue where the water gets picked up and fired into the cylinders when you stomp on the gas after going easy for a while (condensation builds up). Then it's a bit of a misfire with a flashing engine light until it burns off and clears, then you're good to go.
You're lucky to have new chains and turbos!
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2013 F-150 EcoBoost MaxTow, Roush tuned (415hp 506tq), lifted on 33s, R.A.S.
2013 Jay Flight 28BHS Elite (Equalizer 10K hitch)
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04-20-2019, 07:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyBound
Have you changed out your spark plugs yet? Two important things the EcoBoost needs are fresh plugs and fresh oil. I changed my plugs at 70,000km and fresh Mobil 1 full synthetic every 5000-6000km.
Hopefully it's nothing major - was it humid/raining when it stumbled? Could have been the condensation in the intercooler issue where the water gets picked up and fired into the cylinders when you stomp on the gas after going easy for a while (condensation builds up). Then it's a bit of a misfire with a flashing engine light until it burns off and clears, then you're good to go.
You're lucky to have new chains and turbos!
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Yes to the plugs. Put them in at the same time the chains and turbos were changed. I have 70800 miles on the 2014 truck, and at least 60% of it has been towing. I have the oil changed every 5K miles, but use the synthetic blend Motorcraft oil.
I've never had the stumble before, although I've read about it on various forums. Maybe that's all there is too it. But it's not something I want to deal with when out on the road pulling my trailer.
If I had the extra money, I'd go get a F250 with 6.2L gas engine tomorrow.
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2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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04-20-2019, 07:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2naEagle
Can someone tell me what a pedicure is? Something else I have to get for my truck? This forum is always costing me money.
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Go to the nail salon. They cut your toenails for 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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04-20-2019, 07:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atlee
Yes to the plugs. Put them in at the same time the chains and turbos were changed. I have 70800 miles on the 2014 truck, and at least 60% of it has been towing. I have the oil changed every 5K miles, but use the synthetic blend Motorcraft oil.
I've never had the stumble before, although I've read about it on various forums. Maybe that's all there is too it. But it's not something I want to deal with when out on the road pulling my trailer.
If I had the extra money, I'd go get a F250 with 6.2L gas engine tomorrow.
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Just be happy you don't have the new 5.0L Coyote with the oil consumption problems. Have you been following that thread over on ford-trucks.com?
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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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04-20-2019, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Go to the nail salon. They cut your toenails for you [emoji23]
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Wish me luck....I’m going with them in an hour.
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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04-20-2019, 07:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atlee
Yes to the plugs. Put them in at the same time the chains and turbos were changed. I have 70800 miles on the 2014 truck, and at least 60% of it has been towing. I have the oil changed every 5K miles, but use the synthetic blend Motorcraft oil.
I've never had the stumble before, although I've read about it on various forums. Maybe that's all there is too it. But it's not something I want to deal with when out on the road pulling my trailer.
If I had the extra money, I'd go get a F250 with 6.2L gas engine tomorrow.
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Sounds like you're treating it right with maintenance. Be nice to it, like let it warm up and whatever, but drive it hard. The ones that get babied and never see wide open throttle etc are the ones that tend to have problems. The ones that get driven like they're stolen seem to last.
I'm not sold on gas engines in HD trucks. Maybe this new Ford 7.3L gas will change things, but the trucks I have driven with big gas engines are underwhelming. I drove a relative's Ram 3500 this past week with the 6.4L and 4.10 gears.... meh. It was OK. Diesel is the only way for me in a HD truck. The Ford 6.2 was the same reaction. Just OK. I wouldn't even raise an eyebrow with what GM has to offer gas wise either. Just my thoughts on powering big trucks for big jobs.
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2013 F-150 EcoBoost MaxTow, Roush tuned (415hp 506tq), lifted on 33s, R.A.S.
2013 Jay Flight 28BHS Elite (Equalizer 10K hitch)
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04-20-2019, 08:26 AM
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Location: Southern Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyBound
I'm not sold on gas engines in HD trucks. Maybe this new Ford 7.3L gas will change things, but the trucks I have driven with big gas engines are underwhelming. I drove a relative's Ram 3500 this past week with the 6.4L and 4.10 gears.... meh. It was OK. Diesel is the only way for me in a HD truck. The Ford 6.2 was the same reaction. Just OK. I wouldn't even raise an eyebrow with what GM has to offer gas wise either. Just my thoughts on powering big trucks for big jobs.
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I agree with this statement somewhat. I really think it depends on how much towing one does. For me I only tow 5-6 times a season and my F-250 with the 6.2L does a more than adequate job.
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2012 Eagle 320 RLDS
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04-20-2019, 08:46 AM
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Just when the auto companies announce the elimination of many sedans and small cars and announce the addition of big inch gas engines for HD trucks, gas prices started to rise.
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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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04-20-2019, 02:29 PM
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What did you do to your Tow Vehicle today?
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Dan
'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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04-20-2019, 02:37 PM
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Looks good Dan! I have the same bike rack on the front of my truck. It was great on our trip this weekend
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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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