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RE: Fuel tank and 5er hitch
Thanks for mentioning bracket mounting. I looked at the installation diagrams again and noticed that the brackets mount on the outside of the frame rails and face in; I was trying to mount them on the inside of the frame, which is where the fuel tank and exhaust are. The brackets for the rear hitch base rail mount on the inside of the truck frame, facing in. I will take your advice and use a wood block between the frame and bed while drilling.
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mike2wheels
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01/24/12 02:07pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Fuel tank and 5er hitch
I'm trying to install a Reese 16K hitch in a 2010 Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with the short bed. I have the rear rail installed, but I'm blocked on the front rail. The driver's side of the front rail is over the fuel tank, while the passenger's side of the front rail is over the tail pipe. Removing the tail pipe to install the bracket is probably not that difficult. But I'm concerned about lowering the rear end of the fuel tank to get that bracket installed. Can the fuel tank be moved sufficiently to get a drill in there, or does the tank have to come out?
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mike2wheels
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01/23/12 09:12pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Just test drove a new Ram 3500 - WOW
My 2010 3500 SRW with 4.10 gears and automatic got 14 mpg on a recent trip to Death Valley. Almost 1400 miles hauling about 5000 lbs of people, trailer, and camping equipment, including a couple of days in 4 wheel drive off the beaten path. Last summer, on a trip to Oregon, had an O2 sensor go bad; replaced under warranty in Medford.
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mike2wheels
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01/23/12 08:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Preventing your SLIDEOUT awning from billowing?
That anti-billow device won't protect in strong wind gusts. A gust hit us coming up I-5, snapped that device right off. Although the awning unfurled, it wound back up pretty as you please.
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mike2wheels
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01/08/12 02:23pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: highway 152?
There are a few miles between Gilroy and Casa de Fruta that is twisty two-lane in rough shape; it gets a lot of traffic and little maintenance. From Casa de Fruta to I-5 is nice four lane divided highway with a climb over Pacheco Pass (1300 feet). Many trucks and RVs take this route, but I prefer 101 south to Paso Robles and 46 east.
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mike2wheels
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11/30/11 09:11am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: motorcycle towing
A lift is nice if your coach has the capacity to add that much weight to the rear axle. We tow an enclosed trailer that has worked very well for us. Backing it takes some practice, and we specify sites at least 55 feet long at campgrounds.
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mike2wheels
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11/10/11 11:54am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: APPROX. COST TO INSTALL 5TH HITCH RAILS
Earlier this year I was quoted (in Arizona) a price of about $260 if I provided all the parts. The truck has a spray-in bed liner.
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mike2wheels
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11/09/11 12:27pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Air Brakes and a Low Brake Fluid Alert light and sound
When my RV had a hiss near the rear it was a failing height control valve located near the rear axle. Although the valve was constantly leaking, the compressor could keep up with it.
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mike2wheels
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11/08/11 09:05pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: NEED HELP!!! Starting of 1997 Aerbus XL w/ Cummins
I have that engine in my Rexhall (same year, different model). As stated previously, it does not have glow plugs, and Rexhall did not provide an indicator on the dash for the grid heater. The one time mine failed to start was because there was air between the fuel filter and the injectors. The diesel tech loosened the fuel lines on the engine while I cranked the engine for a few seconds. This purged the air.
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mike2wheels
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09/22/11 08:24pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: anyone using a 4.7L dakota?
I had a 2000 Dakota with the factory towing package and used it to tow a 3000 lb cargo trailer. On flat roads it worked ok, but in the hills the engine had to work to hard and the brakes were undersized. Fuel mileage when towing was terrible, and isn't good when not towing. For a little V8 it's very thirsty. I got tired of replacing stuff on it and replaced it with a Dodge 3500. Probably overreacted a bit.
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mike2wheels
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09/08/11 01:21pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Valve extensions
I have straight steel extensions I bought from Alcoa. They came with the rubber grommets that fill the hole in the Alcoa wheel. They've never leaked.
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mike2wheels
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06/01/11 05:57pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Best mororhome cover for intense desert exposure
I've used Classic covers and Adco covers on our motorhome. Although our sun exposure is not as harsh as what you suffer in Arizona, I've found that any southern exposure gets eaten by the sun. The Adco covers weakened at the gray side material and didn't last a year. The Classic covers have lasted 2 to 3 years before suffering the same fate. The Tyvek material used by both manufacturers to cover the top of the RV seems to survive quite well. If I lived in Arizona I would seriously consider something more permanent.
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mike2wheels
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05/29/11 02:26pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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