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  2. No More Chanting?

    in WDW and Disney Park Discussions

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    I wouldn't be so sure about that.

     

    Most of the walkway blockers are "special" and live in the land of me where everything revolves around themselves.

     

    So I wouldn't put it past them to mow people down in the airports, plane gangways, then gate check them so they crush everything else that gets loaded on the plane at the last minute.

     

    Or if they are "extra special" cause a stink until they get the stroller stowed in the first class coat closet!

    I refer to those people as "Sun People" or "People of the Sun" (POS for short), as the world does revolve around them. If you don't believe me just ask them.

  3. Tow Vehicle ..PURCHASE made!

    in Camper Suggestions: from tents to Class A beauties

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    I went with Bilsteins for mine and happy with the decision. I'm not sure of the model, but I know they are nothing fancy...just a good ol' yellow Bilstein shock.

    Yep, Bilsteins on my last F250 and made the ride less rigid, and boy are they a bright yellow, with blue boots if I recall. One of my buddies runs his tire pressure about 20 pounds less when not towing and then airs up each time he tows, for what its worth.  

  6. Need advice on purchasing used Travel Trailer...the good, the bad, the ugly

    in Camper Suggestions: from tents to Class A beauties

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    Regarding advice on TT's I have always held to the belief that 10 years is pretty much the lifespan of the roof. If I am buying used I certainly want to look at the roof, and know the age, and understand that buying an 8 year old unit means I will be replacing the roof in two years. Others may disagree, if so, great!  I would like to hear others chime in on their experiences with units 10 years and older. I know there are exceptions, like the ones kept in a temperature controlled garage, but not many of those exist.

     

    By the way...Thank You both for the sacrifices you have endured to protect this country.

  7. Tow Vehicle ..PURCHASE made!

    in Camper Suggestions: from tents to Class A beauties

    Posted

    First off, CONGRATULATIONS!

    I had always owned Gas trucks, and NEVER considered using cruise control while towing, until I switched to Diesel. It truly is unreal how easily the diesel seems to pull compared to all of my previous gassers.

    Regarding tank size, I feel like I researched this as much or more than you did while searching for a truck. When I had my F250 V10, it was a shortbed also, which for some reason Ford thinks must have a 26-28 gallon tank (26 for gas, 28 for diesel). I was getting ~6-7 mpg towing in the gasser which means I was stopping every 120-130 miles for gas, at least yours is diesel and you can go a little further. The tank I was certain I was going to buy was the Titan Tank replacement (https://titanfueltanks.com/), until I learned they only are made for diesel :huh:  with that in mind they offer a 50 gallon replacement tank that will fit in the same space as your 28 gallon. They are sold direct or through a local garage, and I found that most local garage(s) will offer a better price than listed on website and installation is included.  Probably not a purchase in your near future, but worth looking at for future consideration.

     

    Again, Congratulations on your new purchase that is a nice looking truck.......now about that front tag.....

  9. Tow Vehicle ..PURCHASE made!

    in Camper Suggestions: from tents to Class A beauties

    Posted

    Okay.... we've got the black one listed below and two others.  Here are the stats:

     

    1)  2011 F250 with 112k miles price about $37.500 (includes us buying news tires).  Tom's color preference:  Black on Black.   No warranty.

     

    2)  2011 F250 with 62k miles price $43,000.  Exterior is white, not Tom's favorite   This one is certified, so there is some warranty left on it.

     

    3)  2013 F250 with 72k miles price $45,000.  Black on Black with navigation (the other two above did not have this option).  Because of the year, some warranty left on it.

     

    4)  2012 F250 with 31k miles price $48,000.  Grey on Black with navigation and a sunroof.   Here was the text on the ad: ruck comes with ford extended factory warranty 7 years 125k. And 45k mile ford maibtanxe contract. Truck has been serviced at for every 5k miles on the nose. Truck was bought in November of 12, so warranty good till 11-19.

     

     

    Thoughts on these four??   Keep in mind, budget is an issue.

    Be aware that there was an issue within a specific manufacturing window on the 2011 Fords in which the glow plug tips would break off and fall into the engine, causing major damage.  I'm only aware of this because TN22 has a 2011 F250 and told me about the potential problem as his was built during this window.  He got a great deal, so opted to take the chance. You might reach out to him.  That being said, at 112K, I'd highly doubt this would be a problem. Like Lone-Star said, the 10K difference in price would cover the cost of a lot of repairs, but - Less Miles and Warranty is always better, amen!

    July 2010 to March 2011 is manufacturing timeline for the above mentioned issue. This is covered under warranty by 5 years from date of sale or 100k.

    My date of sale was June 2011 and when I bought it had 76k miles. So I have some runway on warranty.

    Regarding price- my truck was on the lot for 39k and I did not pay anywhere near the asking price. Mine is a F350 not a 250.

    The prices you have listed seem high to me and I agree that if I was going to pay north of 40k I would go ahead and buy new. Your financing options are typically better along with full warranty.

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  18. Travel Advice

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

    Posted

    Does anyone use an infrared thermometer to check their tires?

     

    I got one to use in my pizza oven to check the stone temp, but I saw on a PUP web site that they use it to check to see if the bearings and/or tires are overheating.

     

    Of course, they didn't specify what a normal temp range is!

     

    I got mine at Harbor freight with a coupon for $25

    Yes! I use one. My tires run in the low 120 degree range at each stop I try and check them. FWIW my truck tires run about the same temperature, so I figure that is normal for my setup.  I don't know if you can predetermine what yours "should" be, but my advice would be to take a temp reading at each gas stop and keep track of what they are. That doesn't help much on the maiden voyage, but that is the only way I would think you could determine a baseline. Maybe some others can share their temp readings?

  20. Tow Vehicle ..PURCHASE made!

    in Camper Suggestions: from tents to Class A beauties

    Posted

    As to the diesel or gas argument. On our trip to the Chicago area I had the opportunity to talk with a couple of the full timers and was surprised that they had gone with gas engines for their class C and smaller class A RV's. They had diesel rigs previously but decided to go back to gas for not just the service costs but being able to get the vehicle repaired. They said the advantage of the Ford V10's they had was they could go to just about any Ford dealer or other repair business and get parts and service where as with the diesels they had a harder time finding someplace that could work on them. It probably isn't that big of a deal in more populated areas but out in the wide expanses I could see this being a problem.

    Ford stopped putting the V10 in the Pickup truck at the end of 2010. I traded a 2009 V10 in on a 2011 Diesel, and couldn't be happier. Primarily for fuel efficiency reasons, but I will certainly give the V10 a positive vote, as it pulled our 9800# TT very well, across several large East Coast mountains. As I have said in other posts, the stupidity of Ford to put a 26 gallon tank in a full size truck, especially when towing less than it's stated capacity and am getting 6-7 mpg, you realize you are stopping every 120-130 miles for gas. All of the add on fuel tanks and replacement tanks are for Diesel only. So, I would carry a 5 gallon gas can in my truck bed "just in case".  I did receive an email from Titan Tanks recently stating they have a 15 gallon in bed wheel well saddle fuel tank ,available this summer, that is designed and approved for gas, but you would still have to stop and pump/siphon the gas into the primary tank. 

     

    Bottom line I would think you could consider a gas truck as an option as long as you aware of some of the challenges.

  23. Tow Vehicle ..PURCHASE made!

    in Camper Suggestions: from tents to Class A beauties

    Posted

    I agree with weekender, and Doug.

    IMHO......Heavy duty trucks tend to be weight distributed forward, which means the rear end seems light to the overall "balance" of the truck. I point this out, because everyone that I know would never own another 2 wheel drive heavy duty truck. Backing up in loose gravel, wet grass, wet pavement, on the slightest incline will cause the truck to spin. I have seen many dually's,  two wheel drive stuck when trying to backup , and you would think with the additional weight of the dually this would not be an issue, but it is. And by the way, the only way to unstick a Heavy duty truck is with another Heavy duty truck (or larger), so it makes it that much more worrisome to get one stuck. I think your two "must haves" should be 4 wheel drive, and Crew Cab.

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