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I would have skipped the rabbit too!  But only because I hate rosemary.  Of course, I don't think I've ever had rabbit without little pellets in it :)

Are you 1000% sure you will never, ever, ever want a 5th wheel?

2wd will generally get a little better mileage because it will weigh a few hundred pounds less. Although that could be negated if gear ratio is different between the 2wd and 4wd models

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And an RV isn't?

I don't know about you, but my 5er hasn't made it into the water  yet.

About 10 years ago, many "companies" were making land purchases along the PA/MD border in the Gettysburg/Emmitsburg, MD area.  Scuttlebutt was Disney was behind it but ran into a large tract owner that refused to sale.  Many people in the Emmitsburg area insist the rumor was true.

Okay... just realized that he'll probably be coming behind me tonight, to read what y'all have said.  Don't get any ideas babe... remember what Mike said, "don't buy a boat... just find a friend who owns one" :)

 

Good feedback on the truck so far Fiends... keep the suggestions coming!!

Agreed.  I live in a private lake community and we don't have a boat anymore.  Between the camper, street rod and muscle cars, & pets, I have enough money pits.

IMO, the size of the back seat in the GM/Chevy products was dwarfed in comparison to the Ford and Dodge/Ram. I did like the Mega Cab in the Dodge/Ram, but prior to 2013, their payload numbers were pathetic compared to a similarly equipped crew cab.

 

People-mover-ness, my wife felt the Ford truck was more "work truck like" than she liked.

 

I prefer a 4x4 truck, but it does make it taller (which I dislike).

 

I prefer a long bed truck.

That's why I bought my 2015 2500 Chevy Silverado crew cab.  I took the dog cage and folded up the back seats and attempted to put the cage on the back seat floor.  The new style Chevy was the only one beside the Ram Mega Cab the cage would fit on the back floor and not having to move up front seat even more.  I couldn't get the cage in any of the Fords, older GMs or the regular crew cab Rams.  My boss just bought a brand new F250 Crew Cab King Ranch (It's good to be the boss) and both his kids agree that my back seat area has more room.  Even the back doors are longer.

I predict the week that we want to go will be the most expensive that month.

Like I said "correctly" : )

Did he did do the blue spring mod for fuel pressure? That's a known injector killer.

I'm not sure.  I will try to call him this weekend and ask him that.  He's not to mechanically inclined and is trusting with what shops tell him.

6.0 Fords can be good trucks if they are fixed correctly. I have a 06 and had an 05. Both were bulletproofed ahead of problems. I talked to the buyer of the 05 a few months ago, and it is going strong approaching 200k.

If the work was performed correctly I would not hesitate to buy one. With that said those trucks in your links are high priced imo. I paid 16k for my 2006 dually, lariat, cc, 4x4 with 122k on it back in 2010.

I also had a 2003 and 2005 dodge 2500's with the Cummins. I had more problems with them (no engine trouble) than the Fords.

My ex brother-in-law's Excursion 6.0 has been "bullet-proofed" twice by two different repair facilities and it's now sitting again with bad injectors and an oil pump.  This is the 3rd set of injectors and 2nd oil pump.  He mulling around the idea of fixing it again and selling it.

Diesels are durable and known for their longevity (unless it's the old Ford 7.3s or 6.0s)  However, items like injectors will be costly.  Another thing to consider with the mileage and age of truck is the rest of the parts on the truck itself.  Brakes/Suspension/Transmission/Rear End Gears, Transfer Case if 4x4, etc....Those items will wear out and degrade much quicker than the diesel itself.  Approach an older, high mileage truck with those factors in your mind and find out if they need replaced or will go out soon.

...ghost

....ghost

Curly Antlers:  I Think that they are Kudu.  Basically a weird name for an antelope

I think model year 2006 was the last year for that 6.0 in trucks.  The vans weren't so lucky.

Hi Tom,

I really don't have anything to say about Ford or Ram/Dodge as I'm a GM person, but I would only consider 2011 or newer GM twins.  Can't give you advice on which is the best diesel either as I'm also not a fit for diesels because I make multiple short trips daily and I need the payload capacity on my 2500 for my 5th wheel  For example, I have a 2015 Silverado LT 4x4 Crew Cab w/6.0 gasser and 4.10 rear end.  My payload is stickered at 2,831lbs.  A friend just bought a 2015 Silverado LT 4x4 Crew Cab w/6.6 Duramax and 3.73 rear end.  His payload is stickered at 2,367lbs.  That's 464lbs less due to the diesel.  His and mine are optioned identically with the exception of the towing mirrors since mine was the pre-August build it has the old style towing mirrors and I lack wi-fi.

Now, back to why I recommend only 2011 and higher.

As of 2011 the GMC and Chevrolet heavy Duty's have being upgraded with a new fully boxed high strength steel frame from front to rear improving stiffness by 92% with bigger rear springs, larger engine and transmission mounts and new hydraulic body mounts to improve the ride.The front suspension incorporates new upper and lower control arms and new torsion bars tailored to one of five different gross axle weight ratings. Upper control arms are constructed from forged steel that is both stronger and lighter than the previous arms, while the new lower arms are cast iron to maximize load capacity. Using a unique torsion bar for each gross weight rating allows for better control over vehicle height, resulting in improved handling and better alignment for reduced tire wear. These improvements allow for up to a 6,000 pound front axle weight rating, allowing all 4wd trucks to accommodate a snow plow. Additional front suspension enhancements come from new urethane bump stops, two per side. The upper shock mount has been changed from a single stem mount to a two-bolt design to eliminate the possibility of squeaks and thumps. The rear suspension design uses asymmetrical leaf springs that are wider and capable of greater load handling. The design features 3-inch wide leaves, with front and rear spring sections of different lengths to reduce the twisting that can result in axle hop and loss of traction. The 2500HD use a two-stage design with a rating of 6,200 lbs, and 3500HD models have a three-stage design with 7,050 lb and 9,375 lb ratings on single and dual-wheel models respectively

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Bob

No potato product with vinegar?

Did you never get fries at Thrashers and pour the vinegar all over them?

Mmmmm. My favorite food. Yes, I have waited in that line for one hour for a bucket of those fries. I've even knocked a seagull down out of midair that was trying to steal them. Don't mess with my Thrasher fries. That's serious business

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This is what I use that got from Lowes.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_146781-40883-KL12120_0Z2z8vm__?productId=3522750&pl=1&Ntt=kobalt+air+pump

You can plug it in to 110/115 volt outlet (You will need an extension cord for this) or you can plug it into a 12v source.

You set it to the PSI you want/need and then it will shut off automatically for you so you can walk away and do other things. 

I use it on the muscle car.  I  use it on the street rod.  I use it for the lawn tractor and lawn cart.  I use it on bicycles.  I use it for my

wife's car and I use it on my truck which the I keep the rear tires at 80 PSI on that.  I take it with me when I go camping always and use it

on the day we depart. 

I own a large Craftsman air compressor on wheel that resides in the garage and I also own a small Craftsman pancake style air compressor that and I prefer this to air up the tires.  The muscle car and street rod only reside a few feet from the large compressor but I don't use that anymore to air up tires.  I'll pull out this Kolbalt and let it work.  It's much more convenient as it's truly portable and we'll make your trip home with your camper safer as you will be able to ensure you have the proper air pressure before you hit the road. 

Did I steer you wrong with the torque wrench recommendation ?

I get the same mileage on my 2015 2500HD Gasser towing the 3300lb. (9990lb. gvw) dump trailer empty and loaded as I do with my 5th wheel.  I was hoping for better mileage since it was empty.

I still can't get past the thought that this is a knockoff of Herman's Head.  

I mentioned that to my wife and she had no idea what I was talking about.  Yeardley Smith sure does have a face for The Simpsons

I'll be honest, I thought about trying Via Napoli, but my bubbe's voice was screaming in my head "Don't be a schmendrick and pay $20 for a small pizza."  Her voice was already berating me for paying $140/night for the Fort.

J&D Campground in Catawissa/Elysburg, PA.  Stayed there last in October.  Nice view, and wide open spaces and 1 mile from Knoebels Grove Amusement Park.  We have talked about parking our camper there as a Seasonal for awhile now.

Artillery Ridge Campground in Gettysburg.  Stayed there last Memorial Day even though it's 10 minutes from the house.  I just like it there, I can't explain why but everything just 'feels right' to me at that place.

You really think people would pay for these?

I think so.  Shipping would suck though.  I really like the lantern add-on.

tiered tickets would work perfectly for our next planned visit.

You can check out local auctions as well.  The auction I work for (Day Job) will be selling two golf carts. Gas Powered though.