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    swimmarz reacted to Tri-Circle-D in May 2017 Movie and Activities Guide (with bonus map)   
    Stranger things have happened.
    TCD
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    swimmarz got a reaction from Katman1356...Jason in time flies when your fighting Ford   
    Howdy Folk's!
    I have been away from this site for a while, had  a little too much going on, some of you know due to being my FB friends but Id want to clue you all in as to what not to buy

    this right here
    http://www.covingtonford.net/used-inventory/details/?lang=en&make=Ford&vehicle_type=Truck&year_min=2015&year_max=2017&price_min=4000&price_max=56000&mileage_max=8000&sort_by=price_asc&view=list&vin=1FTEW1CP8FKE98464&index=3&count=10&offset=2&limit=1
     
    this is my old truck that Ford purchased from me as a result of it being in the dealership for 77+ days for water leaks/ mold
    I am still in a Ford as I had them replace the truck and used the Lemon Law's to their fullest extent and then some.

    Initially I purchased the grey truck in January of 2016, had no issues till june/ july where i noticed it being humid in the truck after it rained 
    the back window was replaced and the issue continued, then found a vent in the back of the cab that was leaking, this was replaced 3 times with no sucess hence the lemon law

    I got over 100% of the MSRP, not what i paid but its sticker towards a new truck, so this time i got more packages and such
    I went from a 2015 that i paid $33,000( $42,000 MSRP)  for after rebates and such to a 2017 that has an MSRP at $47,000 before rebates.
    I had to come out of pocket to cover the 6% tax on the difference in value but that wasnt much considering i got them to waive the mileage charge on the truck being turned in

    the new truck is still an F150 Supercrew with the 2.7, just in lightning blue and now has the sport package, the tow package, 36 gallon gas tank, Navigation, and ford connect( Cell phone built into truck for remote start/ lojack)
     
    this truck will be making is maiden voyage to the fort next weekend ( memorial day) jsut need to finish up repairs on the pup ( sink drain hose, power converter replaced)
     
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    swimmarz reacted to Tri-Circle-D in May 2017 Movie and Activities Guide (with bonus map)   
    It looks like no one posted the May 2017 Movie and Activities Guide for the Fort.
    Here's the link if you want a nice PDF copy that you can download. This month, they included a PDF map of the Fort. The only problem I see with the map is that is still shows cabins on the 2100 loop.  There is definitely a more current version out there that doesn't show cabins on 2100.  Oops:
    http://image.emails.disneydestinations.com/lib/fe9d15737d66047d71/m/8/PWR1FAKf.pdf
    Here's some screen shots in case you don't want to click on the link:


    There's some new stuff they're trying out this month. 
    One is the Throwback Tuesday movie. Interesting.
    Two is a beach party on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.  They haven't done one of those on Memorial Day before.
    TCD
     
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    swimmarz reacted to Travisma in Interesting finds at a Tampa Sams   
    Not sure, possibly the side zip, and they don't list them on their website. Not even sure of the price, was just surprised to see them and a real Big Green Egg.
    We've had good  luck with our Extremes.  We try to keep them in the shade and we have ice last 4 days. Reflectix or a silver reflective truck window shade helps a , and keeping the grandkids out really keeps the ice longer.
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    swimmarz reacted to twiceblessed....nacole in time flies when your fighting Ford   
    Sorry you had troubles with the truck, but happy to hear that you (hopefully) got a good replacement!  So frustrating, when you research before you buy...and still get a lemon.  Yuck!
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    swimmarz got a reaction from mouseketab.....Carol in Ice Machine CC reader   
    just an FYI, it shows up as a charge in NY state for Vac&Vend 
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    swimmarz reacted to DaveInTN in Halloween at the Fort for the first time   
    This has an ominous undertone.  Did FortWildernessGuy get into your crock pot and steal the pork?
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    swimmarz reacted to Memphis in Halloween at the Fort for the first time   
    I'm in!   Weeeeeeeeeee ........   Hey where did all the cool emojis go?  I need the roller coaster one
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    swimmarz reacted to Tri-Circle-D in Halloween at the Fort for the first time   
    I'm in.
    That photo of your son with his hands up on the Mine Train is one of the cutest things I've ever seen!
    Awesome!
    I'm looking forward to the rest of your report.
    TCD
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    swimmarz reacted to Travisma in Halloween at the Fort for the first time   
    Welcome from another "local"
    We are out of Tampa, about 70 miles from our driveway to the Fort check-in.
    Mostly interstate except for about 7 miles in the beginning., I keep it between 55 and 60 and get about 22 MPG once I'm on the interstate. 
    But them again we have an old small 10 foot square Coleman. I have to keep checking the mirrors to make sure it's still there since the truck barely feels it.
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    swimmarz reacted to twiceblessed....nacole in Halloween at the Fort for the first time   
    Wow... I'd love to have that drive The Fort! :)
    Super cute pic on the MT.
    Halloween at The Fort, is like nothing else... excited to hear what you thought.
     
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    swimmarz reacted to Tri-Circle-D in The nerve of these people, this is so friggin wrong!   
    One thing it means is that there are no special activities on Halloween afternoon or night that would draw outsiders to the Fort.
    TCD
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    swimmarz reacted to mouseketab.....Carol in Halloween 2016 GG Food list...   
    I believe it is Saturday, the 29th at Jenn's site, and Lorna is also hosting a gathering on Sunday the 30th at her site
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    swimmarz got a reaction from arthuruscg in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    here is the ad
    The problem I have with that ad, is that GM will be aluminum in the bed as well in the next 1-2 years, they are investing heavily in aluminum production and have inked deals with Alcoa and invested $877+ million to re-tool the plant ( just like ford did a few years ago)
    http://www.wsj.com/articles/gm-to-invest-877-million-to-upgrade-flint-mich-truck-factory-1438696800
    The second issue i have with the ad is no one will load a truck they way they are doing it, #1 it would damage the material being loaded in this case its the brick pavers, #2 most people who use truck for hauling have a bed liner of some sort, be it line-x, a plastic liner, or in my case a thick rubber mat.
    any of those in use, specifically the rubber mat or line-x would have prevented the aluminum bed from being punctured

    its a great ad at the end of the day as it does show the competitive advantage they currently have, but in a year or so  this ad will bite back at them...
     
    My dad was a FAT ( fire apparatus technician) for 33 years, so i believe you, the article that i had read was more geared at OTR semi's 
    Paccar is used in Kenworth and peterbuilt and they feature the use of the plastic oil pan for weight reduction, and noise reduction as it dampens the sounds of the engine
    http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2015/11/test-drive-paccar-mx-11-pulls-stronger-than-expected.aspx
    " Sitting in an engine compartment, the MX-11 looks like almost any inline six-cylinder diesel. Like all Paccar engines, it’s painted a conservative dark gray. It might look like an MX-13, but few parts are interchangeable between the two engines. Compacted graphite iron forms the MX-11’s block, double overhead camshafts actuate the valves, a “lube module” consisting of two filters cleanse the motor oil, and a composite plastic material is used for the oil pan. "

    At the end of the day the OP ask for an opion onthe ford Eco-boost I have one so i gave my opinion
    we all do different things and use our vehicles differently, I work from home, behind a computer screen 8 hours a day, but when i am off work I like to play, and I am a home owner 
    my Xterra wasnt cutting the mustard when i needed to bring home 20 bags of mulch, or new appliances, or taking the bikes and 4 people to the park, my truck does what i need it to do and thats what matters to me.  now I am not saying ill never upgrade to a diesel but for now, i dont need one
     
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    swimmarz reacted to Tuke in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    IDK, it seems everyone has their favorites. Personally, I've heard nothing but great things from the EcoBoost engines and above and over the Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation system). I believe there is some confusion among fans and critics when comparing the different EcoBoost engines at the top or bottom of a model lineups.
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    swimmarz reacted to NLPRacing in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    My Ford F150 Raptor has the 6.2L V8, so I can't comment on personal experience with EcoBoost engines in F150's.  But, I have friends & family with 3.5 EcoBoost F150's and they couldn't be happier.  Also, my daily driver is a 2014 Fusion with a 2.0L EcoBoost and our company has two 2013 Escapes also with 2.0L EcoBoost engines that are used by our outside salesmen, and I have to say that they have been great engines so far.  Both Escapes have nearly 100,000 miles and only one has had any problems (it was an emission related part that failed).  I also have a 2017 Explorer on order for my wife with the 2.3 EcoBoost.  We test drove Explorers with both the N/A 3.5 V6 and the 2.3 EcoBoost back to back.  The little 2.3 EcoBoost felt much more powerful than the 3.5 V6, that's why we decided to get it.  If it gets better mileage, that'll just be a bonus.
    As far as plastic intakes, oil pans, etc., I don't have much of an issue with them.  My son's 04 Mustang GT had a crack in the plastic intake manifold after 12 years & 120,000 miles.  So I bought a new one on Amazon for $150 (with free next day delivery) and we had it installed in a few hours.  If I can drive a vehicle for 12 years and 120,000 miles and then only put $150 into it, I'm okay with that.  :)
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    swimmarz reacted to BigTom in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    You need to remember, most 150 series truck buyers only use them as passenger vehicles and only ever now and haul a small load like some mulch or fertilizer a few times a year. If you are going to work one hard you will get a 250 or larger. Therefore the durability of the bed is not a big concern.
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    swimmarz reacted to ftwildernessguy in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    I have two words for those idiots in the video.  BED LINER
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    swimmarz reacted to keith_h in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    Yep a good piece of marketing that will put GM in the position of explaining why they have moved to aluminum in a couple of years. GM is actively working on cutting over to aluminum for truck bodies and even filed few patents related to the processes they are using. One of the patents I've seen even appears to be a better way than Ford has handled construction. I'm hearing 2018 or 2019 model year and yes you can call me on this.    Back to the commercial, a real person doesn't throw or drop cement blocks from 4-5 feet above the bed so it is somewhat disingenuous. I've also seen some 2015 F-150 construction trucks and they aren't any more or less banged up than all steel pickups. None the less I think it will  help them sell an extra truck or two for those that were leaning towards a GM truck but might have bought a Ford for the right price. 

    When the all aluminum bodies first came out everyone was talking about how it cost more to repair aluminum and it did. This was because they repaired the aluminum like you would steel by banging it out and filling the body. When the aluminum was repaired via panel replacement the costs came into line with repairing steel. A couple of the auto rags even corrected their early articles. I also go by my insurance premiums which are actually a bit cheaper than I would get on an all steel 2013 or 2014. If there was an inherent problem with aluminum I would expect the insurance industry to know about it and charge accordingly. Anyhow I'm pretty much an agnostic when it comes to brands. I prefer Ford for trucks but have no issues or concerns about folks who prefer GM, Dodge or the other manufacturers. It's nice that people can find something that appeals to them and that we aren't all stuck with the same thing. 
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    swimmarz got a reaction from NLPRacing in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    here is the ad
    The problem I have with that ad, is that GM will be aluminum in the bed as well in the next 1-2 years, they are investing heavily in aluminum production and have inked deals with Alcoa and invested $877+ million to re-tool the plant ( just like ford did a few years ago)
    http://www.wsj.com/articles/gm-to-invest-877-million-to-upgrade-flint-mich-truck-factory-1438696800
    The second issue i have with the ad is no one will load a truck they way they are doing it, #1 it would damage the material being loaded in this case its the brick pavers, #2 most people who use truck for hauling have a bed liner of some sort, be it line-x, a plastic liner, or in my case a thick rubber mat.
    any of those in use, specifically the rubber mat or line-x would have prevented the aluminum bed from being punctured

    its a great ad at the end of the day as it does show the competitive advantage they currently have, but in a year or so  this ad will bite back at them...
     
    My dad was a FAT ( fire apparatus technician) for 33 years, so i believe you, the article that i had read was more geared at OTR semi's 
    Paccar is used in Kenworth and peterbuilt and they feature the use of the plastic oil pan for weight reduction, and noise reduction as it dampens the sounds of the engine
    http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2015/11/test-drive-paccar-mx-11-pulls-stronger-than-expected.aspx
    " Sitting in an engine compartment, the MX-11 looks like almost any inline six-cylinder diesel. Like all Paccar engines, it’s painted a conservative dark gray. It might look like an MX-13, but few parts are interchangeable between the two engines. Compacted graphite iron forms the MX-11’s block, double overhead camshafts actuate the valves, a “lube module” consisting of two filters cleanse the motor oil, and a composite plastic material is used for the oil pan. "

    At the end of the day the OP ask for an opion onthe ford Eco-boost I have one so i gave my opinion
    we all do different things and use our vehicles differently, I work from home, behind a computer screen 8 hours a day, but when i am off work I like to play, and I am a home owner 
    my Xterra wasnt cutting the mustard when i needed to bring home 20 bags of mulch, or new appliances, or taking the bikes and 4 people to the park, my truck does what i need it to do and thats what matters to me.  now I am not saying ill never upgrade to a diesel but for now, i dont need one
     
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    swimmarz got a reaction from NLPRacing in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    my 2.7L oil filter from Amazon is $7.66, the 5.0 L is $5.39
    the 2.7L takes 6 quarts of oil vs the 5.0 taking 7.7 quarts

    Personally i run Pennzoil platinum and that is  $7.87/ qt or the 5 qt jug for $22.50
    so 2.7 is 1 5 qt and 1 single quart= $30.37
    the 5.0 is 1 5 qt and 3 single or 2x 5 quart  $46.11 or $45
    service interval is based on the computer and the oil life monitor and that is between 4000- 8000 miles depending on use

    my 2.7 oil and filter is $38.03 per change
    the 5.0 would be $50.39 per change
    The dealer has "the works" for $39.99 and its not full synthetic, but i do get a tire rotation 

    and DogDiver, keep your "real tuck" I camp 6 times a year and don't need the diesel maintenance costs or extra fuel costs, If i was a full timer/ retired it would be a different story
    that's why they have variety in vehicles you can get them in any color now... not just black   



     
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    swimmarz got a reaction from NLPRacing in Ford F150 eco boost motor   
    Has Ford F150 with Ecoboost.but the baby one 2.7 L twin turbo, 325 hp and 375 tq, 6 speed auto with 3.31 gears
    yes the oil pan is plastic composite, it requires no tools to pull the drain plug, its the same drain plug used on the 6.7 L  Powestroke
    The oil filter is a cartridge style, and sits on top of the motor, at least for the 2.7L it does, you unscrew it but don't remove it till after you have drained all the oil from the pan, slide the old filter out, put the new one in with its 3 new o-rings
    Oil changes take 20 min, 15 of that is waiting for the truck to drain fully.( lots of tiny passages due to the auto start stop feature of the engine while driving)
    oil change video if you want to see it
    your trailer if i looked it up right is 12,500 lbs and that may be over the limit of the F150 with the ecoboost motors
    that new motor comes with a new transmission, 10 speeds!
    All-new, second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine in the 2017 Ford F-150 produces 375 horsepower and a segment-best 470 lb.-ft. of torque, a gain of 10 hp and 50 lb.-ft. from previous 3.5-liter EcoBoost
    Class-leading torque of 3.5-liter EcoBoost  and new 10-speed automatic transmission will deliver improved acceleration and performance

    I can tell you that the truck is very roomy, and they are using the cab from the F150 in the 250 and 350 in a few more months, so it will be the same cab/ interior across the line, the superduty getts differnt fenders/ grill/ tailgate but the rest of the body will be the same

    Personally i have the 2.7, I have a pop up that weighs 3400 lbs,  I remember getting almost 20 mpg while towing it, but the engine was still breaking in
    I say that because up until i got 1500 miles on the truck i never saw better than 22 mpg on the highway with no trailer and being empty
    after 1500 miles its like a switch flipped and i get 26+ mpg if i stay out of the throttle and keep it near the speed limit (70)
    I upgraded from a nissan xterra that would get 19 on the highway, 15 in the city and 12 mpg when towing the same pop up 

    the other end of the spectrum is the aluminum f150 when unloaded is "on par with a mustang" in terms of acceleration, this came from my uncle who has a 2015 mustang and had a big grin when he got on the gas in my truck, he was surprised that it could pull that hard for such a small motor
    for example a 2015 f150 with the 2.7 ecoboost 4x4 supercab was clocked at 6.1 second 0-60, an others claim they have gon 5.8 in the supercrew with the 3.5 L ecoboost
    for comparison the mustang v8 is 4.5 seconds but the v6 and the ecoboost are both 6 second cars for 0-60

     
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    swimmarz reacted to Tri-Circle-D in Renovations Coming to Fort Wilderness - 2100 Loop   
    LOL.
    The picture thief is the same person who swiped and posted my other photos, claiming that they were taken by her sister.
    At least this time the thief didn't lie- she said they were posted on another site.  But, she left out the part that she stole them without permission.
    So she's a thief and a liar.
    Oh well, if it wasn't for what that other site stole, their three or four active members wouldn't have anything to discuss.
    And, BTW, Picture Thief, you can let Denise know that there are no poop bag dispensers on the 2100 loop.
    TCD
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    swimmarz got a reaction from Beckers in The nerve of these people, this is so friggin wrong!   
    it was me....
    she wanted to know the site/ sites that things were posted on so i took numerous screen shots and sent them to her after our conversation, I also talked to her about the pool being used by non resort guests and how they really should put a MB scanner on it like the wilderness lodge now has and restrict it to resort guests.

    to give more details, she said I was 1 of many many emails pertaining to this, and the new manager is being made aware of each one.
    I don't know who the new guy is, but some of you posted here that he was good, we shall see...

    during our conversation she did say to me that the events listed for  holiday weekend  in the activity schedule are for the"exclusively for  resort guest only"
    She said that Disney does not publicly share the events schedule as to not draw attention to it but noted that various bloggers and websites do and that is what is creating the problem, I advised her that wasnt the issue, its resort security.... they could publish all they want, but if they are not providing a secure environment that's what causes the problem.  She saw my point when i mentioned the "gone mad" party at the GF, how they ran out of food/ drinks due to the amount of people that showed up for it this past Wednesday.  She was already aware of that(had a few complaints) and asked how i had known of it as i wasnt a resort guest, we got back to the blogs and such how people are essentially advertising come for the "free event"  here's how to "bypass security"  

    she then asked how could Disney make it better, we talked about the NSSHP and VMCP how they use wristbands for the event and have staff ushering people out, they already have wristbands they use and just pick a different color for each holiday weekend, no band no access its that simple and it can be done at any point of entry just have to enforce it  each site can hold 10 people, so at check in you get 10 bands
    Its really not right/ fair for non resort guest to show up for events/ facility use when we are paying to be there 
    After 20 min or so we had exhausted all of my concerns and she sent me the email below
    they have roughly 80 days to do something about it
     

     
    Dear Rich,

     
    Thank you for speaking with me yesterday and following up with this additional information.

     
    We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. Please be assured that it has been forwarded to the appropriate leadership.If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

     
    I hope your next visit will be filled with many memories and Magical moments.

     
    Best Regards,

     
    Lene Jakobsen

    Guest Experience Services

    Walt Disney World Resort

    (407) 828-1220

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    swimmarz got a reaction from Wicked in The nerve of these people, this is so friggin wrong!   
    it was me....
    she wanted to know the site/ sites that things were posted on so i took numerous screen shots and sent them to her after our conversation, I also talked to her about the pool being used by non resort guests and how they really should put a MB scanner on it like the wilderness lodge now has and restrict it to resort guests.

    to give more details, she said I was 1 of many many emails pertaining to this, and the new manager is being made aware of each one.
    I don't know who the new guy is, but some of you posted here that he was good, we shall see...

    during our conversation she did say to me that the events listed for  holiday weekend  in the activity schedule are for the"exclusively for  resort guest only"
    She said that Disney does not publicly share the events schedule as to not draw attention to it but noted that various bloggers and websites do and that is what is creating the problem, I advised her that wasnt the issue, its resort security.... they could publish all they want, but if they are not providing a secure environment that's what causes the problem.  She saw my point when i mentioned the "gone mad" party at the GF, how they ran out of food/ drinks due to the amount of people that showed up for it this past Wednesday.  She was already aware of that(had a few complaints) and asked how i had known of it as i wasnt a resort guest, we got back to the blogs and such how people are essentially advertising come for the "free event"  here's how to "bypass security"  

    she then asked how could Disney make it better, we talked about the NSSHP and VMCP how they use wristbands for the event and have staff ushering people out, they already have wristbands they use and just pick a different color for each holiday weekend, no band no access its that simple and it can be done at any point of entry just have to enforce it  each site can hold 10 people, so at check in you get 10 bands
    Its really not right/ fair for non resort guest to show up for events/ facility use when we are paying to be there 
    After 20 min or so we had exhausted all of my concerns and she sent me the email below
    they have roughly 80 days to do something about it
     

     
    Dear Rich,

     
    Thank you for speaking with me yesterday and following up with this additional information.

     
    We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. Please be assured that it has been forwarded to the appropriate leadership.If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

     
    I hope your next visit will be filled with many memories and Magical moments.

     
    Best Regards,

     
    Lene Jakobsen

    Guest Experience Services

    Walt Disney World Resort

    (407) 828-1220

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