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RE: Tow Vehicle w/ Best Back Seat for Passengers - Ram Mega Cab?
My 15 RAM Crew DRW has PLENTY of room in the back seat and I have some tall friends. I am tall and never have to move my seat forward. Never have understood the MegaCab thing as it causes you to loose so much bed space.
There is really not that much more leg room in the backseat of a MegaCab , I have the MegaCab . and we compared it to my sons crew cab , if I remember nearly all the extra room back there is behind the seat . I personally prefer the MegaCab over the crew cab . A couple things , one is I like the extra room behind for fly rods , and other gear. The other is there is no notch in the middle of the seat on the MegaCab like the crew cab . I wouldn’t think that would be that comfortable for the middle passenger, not a big factor for me , but for a family carrying five , it could be .Maybe the newer Rams do not have that notch , my son has a 2022 Ram 3500 Crew cab , I’ll have to look .
As far as bed length the MegaCab has the same length bed as the crew cab , they both are 6’-4” , so as far as losing bed space they are the same . Unless as I know you don’t like the short beds , and that’s what you are saying .
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cummins2014
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11/08/23 06:22pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
There isn’t a hill I’ve been on that I would be afraid to descend pulling a 16000 lb rv with the 7.3 gasser. Low gear and 6000 rpm is a lot of engine braking.
You are a brave lad !!! Can't argue the fact of what a 7.3 gasser will ,or will not do , but I towed a fairly heavy fifth wheel many years with a 7.3 Powerstroke , no EB . Had a few white knuckle experiences coming of some of the hills in Utah, Idaho ,and Montana . Yes learned pretty quickly on how to come down some of those long grades . One example is the one coming from Ennis,MT to Virginia City , MT. It has the runaway ramp if needed .
There's no comparison of the 7.3 Gas with a throttle body, and transmission grade braking compared to a 7.3PSD that has absolutely no grade braking functions.
Bottom line...I'll take a 7.3 Gas over a 7.3PSD anyday for all towing applications.
I will take a 6.7 Cummins over both of them for all tow applications .
So what are your impressions on driving a 7.3 gas truck?
I driven two different 2022 350 Superduty Laraits 6.7 Powerstrokes 10 speeds, one a friends ,and one my sons . Impression ,okay . As far as ride ,and handling I prefer my 2014 Ram 6.7 Cummins Laramie Megacab . I drove my friends Larait around 90 miles , up Parleys ,and Daniels Canyons here in Utah , both good grades , ran well . Not towing so very hard to compare there ,but obviously a 2022 6.7 Powerstroke is going to pull those canyons very well towing . My 2014 will pull those same canyons the speed limit 65 on both towing , so as far as towing the new Powerstroke has no advantage over the 2014 Ram I have, and the "TOWING I DO " .
To answer your question ,first I have no impressions about the 7.3 gas truck , but I am sure it would give me the same impression as any other 350 Superduty ,I prefer the handing ,and comfort of a Ram truck . There is one thing I like about a ford truck compared to the Ram ,and that is the mirrors , sure not enough to switch back . I have driven the new 2022 Ram 3500 Laramie my other son has , those new Fords IMO have nothing over on the Ram truck .
I have driven nothing but Ford trucks since my first new one in 93. I recently started to look for a new truck I decided to also look at the Chevy and at the Ram.
I really did'nt care for the looks of the Chevy so that was out quick, I liked the looks of the Ram and when I drove it I was impressed with the ride and the comfort of it. The 6.7 has a sound of it's own and the exhaust brake is the best of them all hands down.
The mirrors on the 23 Ram in my opinion are as good or better than the Superduty mirrors, and the Ram has power adjust convex mirrors.
Im sure you can tell by now that I ended up buying the Ram. So far I am very happy with it.
My sons 2022 Ram 3500 is very impressive . He said it had power mirrors ,but I thought they were the same as my 2014, I didn't pay that much attention . Possibly the 2023 are different ?
Even after driving the two 2022 Superduty's ,and getting back in my 2014 Ram ,like you ride ,and handling just seemed better .
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cummins2014
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11/06/23 07:51am |
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RE: I'm curious to know what you would do?
And the attacks begin... What a shame!
https://i.imgur.com/69Jax7xl.jpg
The truth is troubling at times . :)
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cummins2014
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11/06/23 07:44am |
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RE: I'm curious to know what you would do?
I look at it this way. I have grown to respect your way of buying the next NEW truck hardly after the first oil change is required. Now to think of you possibly buying a USED truck is just shattering my respect for your style!!! :B
Last week we purchased a "used" 2023 Ram 2500 Hemi with ~9k miles so some more shattered respect. We really didn't need it, but the price was good. My wife (she wrote the check) and I picked it up and drove it to the farm. Rides pretty smooth.
I'm beginning to think there's hope for you yet . :B
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cummins2014
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11/01/23 03:43pm |
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RE: New and Old Skins
Pretty confident these new AT2 tires won't last as long as your previous MS2 tires.
Friend had them on his Superduty 350 , they went less than 30K. I considered them at one time , but went with Toyo. Was not impressed with Toyo .
Which Toyo tires did you have?
AT2’s
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cummins2014
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10/29/23 07:15pm |
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RE: New and Old Skins
Michelin changed the compound on the new and improved MS2. I recently had some installed on my truck. They rode really nice when not towing. Hooked up to my TT and the truck felt like it was on ice. They replaced the POS Firestones on my Ram 3500. While those tires didn't last very long they were much better at controlling the truck when towing.
Went back to Discount tire and told them what happened. I put 2000 miles on them. They gave me a 100% refund and I got some Cooper AT3's. Much better than the MS2. Stiffer ride but my truck goes 50/50 towing and DD so I'll live with it.
So far the Cooper AT3 XLT's have been the best riding ,handling tire ive ran so far on my 2014 Ram 3500 . Time will tell on the wear . At 18 months ,and about 10K miles ,looking good .
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cummins2014
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10/29/23 10:40am |
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
Never owned an FCA that I could keep out of the shop. So I see a lot of advantage in a Ford.
You should let my friend know that , he's been thru two 6.7 Powerstroke engines on his truck ,the first was a broken crankshaft , the second I didn't hear ,but it had to be replaced . I'll stick to the 6.7 Cummins .
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cummins2014
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10/29/23 08:04am |
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
There isn’t a hill I’ve been on that I would be afraid to descend pulling a 16000 lb rv with the 7.3 gasser. Low gear and 6000 rpm is a lot of engine braking.
You are a brave lad !!! Can't argue the fact of what a 7.3 gasser will ,or will not do , but I towed a fairly heavy fifth wheel many years with a 7.3 Powerstroke , no EB . Had a few white knuckle experiences coming of some of the hills in Utah, Idaho ,and Montana . Yes learned pretty quickly on how to come down some of those long grades . One example is the one coming from Ennis,MT to Virginia City , MT. It has the runaway ramp if needed .
There's no comparison of the 7.3 Gas with a throttle body, and transmission grade braking compared to a 7.3PSD that has absolutely no grade braking functions.
Bottom line...I'll take a 7.3 Gas over a 7.3PSD anyday for all towing applications.
I will take a 6.7 Cummins over both of them for all tow applications .
So what are your impressions on driving a 7.3 gas truck?
I driven two different 2022 350 Superduty Laraits 6.7 Powerstrokes 10 speeds, one a friends ,and one my sons . Impression ,okay . As far as ride ,and handling I prefer my 2014 Ram 6.7 Cummins Laramie Megacab . I drove my friends Larait around 90 miles , up Parleys ,and Daniels Canyons here in Utah , both good grades , ran well . Not towing so very hard to compare there ,but obviously a 2022 6.7 Powerstroke is going to pull those canyons very well towing . My 2014 will pull those same canyons the speed limit 65 on both towing , so as far as towing the new Powerstroke has no advantage over the 2014 Ram I have, and the "TOWING I DO " .
To answer your question ,first I have no impressions about the 7.3 gas truck , but I am sure it would give me the same impression as any other 350 Superduty ,I prefer the handing ,and comfort of a Ram truck . There is one thing I like about a ford truck compared to the Ram ,and that is the mirrors , sure not enough to switch back . I have driven the new 2022 Ram 3500 Laramie my other son has , those new Fords IMO have nothing over on the Ram truck .
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cummins2014
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10/28/23 06:34pm |
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
There isn’t a hill I’ve been on that I would be afraid to descend pulling a 16000 lb rv with the 7.3 gasser. Low gear and 6000 rpm is a lot of engine braking.
You are a brave lad !!! Can't argue the fact of what a 7.3 gasser will ,or will not do , but I towed a fairly heavy fifth wheel many years with a 7.3 Powerstroke , no EB . Had a few white knuckle experiences coming of some of the hills in Utah, Idaho ,and Montana . Yes learned pretty quickly on how to come down some of those long grades . One example is the one coming from Ennis,MT to Virginia City , MT. It has the runaway ramp if needed .
There's no comparison of the 7.3 Gas with a throttle body, and transmission grade braking compared to a 7.3PSD that has absolutely no grade braking functions.
Bottom line...I'll take a 7.3 Gas over a 7.3PSD anyday for all towing applications.
I will take a 6.7 Cummins over both of them for all tow applications .
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cummins2014
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10/28/23 08:19am |
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
There isn’t a hill I’ve been on that I would be afraid to descend pulling a 16000 lb rv with the 7.3 gasser. Low gear and 6000 rpm is a lot of engine braking.
You are a brave lad !!! Can't argue the fact of what a 7.3 gasser will ,or will not do , but I towed a fairly heavy fifth wheel many years with a 7.3 Powerstroke , no EB . Had a few white knuckle experiences coming of some of the hills in Utah, Idaho ,and Montana . Yes learned pretty quickly on how to come down some of those long grades . One example is the one coming from Ennis,MT to Virginia City , MT. It has the runaway ramp if needed .
I have no doubt 7.3 gasser will hold back much more than 7.3 diesel with no engine brake. My question is will the Powerstroke, with exhaust brake added, slow any better than the 7.3 gasser.
I have no idea . I entertained the thought of EB ,injectors etc. on my old 7.3 diesel , but decided to just go with a new truck . I drove that old Powerstroke for nearly 16 years , great truck ,just didn't get it done towing a heavy fifth wheel .
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cummins2014
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10/28/23 08:15am |
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
There isn’t a hill I’ve been on that I would be afraid to descend pulling a 16000 lb rv with the 7.3 gasser. Low gear and 6000 rpm is a lot of engine braking.
You are a brave lad !!! Can't argue the fact of what a 7.3 gasser will ,or will not do , but I towed a fairly heavy fifth wheel many years with a 7.3 Powerstroke , no EB . Had a few white knuckle experiences coming of some of the hills in Utah, Idaho ,and Montana . Yes learned pretty quickly on how to come down some of those long grades . One example is the one coming from Ennis,MT to Virginia City , MT. It has the runaway ramp if needed .
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cummins2014
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10/27/23 09:16am |
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RE: New and Old Skins
Pretty confident these new AT2 tires won't last as long as your previous MS2 tires.
Friend had them on his Superduty 350 , they went less than 30K. I considered them at one time , but went with Toyo. Was not impressed with Toyo .
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cummins2014
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10/27/23 09:05am |
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RE: WTH ! ! ! Tires
I was winterizing my rig today, and came across the issue pictured below. I have 5 seasons running them and was hoping for a 6th before replacing.. Looks like I will have new tires before heading out in the spring..
https://i.imgur.com/SDf2quim.jpg
Looks like its time for some new Sailuns . :)
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cummins2014
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10/23/23 07:34am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need ideas for stabilizer jack pads.
12V should be along shortly ,he has built some very nice ones . I too have built some from 2x6's ,and 2x4's stacked double , my son built the same only he went three high . They seemed to have held up well ,I have had mine for several years , I stained mine so they look pretty good .
Thanks for the compliment!
Built mine in 2016. I sanded them down and applied another three coats of oil based finish this Summer. They keep the rams shorter in extension causing the RV to be more stable.
https://i.imgur.com/vPG
Very nice 12V. I remember you posting these a few years ago, along with how you built them. I thought I had saved the post but I can't find it now. I am getting older and am lucky to be able to find my underwear some mornings!!! LOL
You having that problem too . :B Although I do remember the nice write up he did on those blocks .
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cummins2014
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10/20/23 09:17am |
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RE: Need ideas for stabilizer jack pads.
12V should be along shortly ,he has built some very nice ones . I too have built some from 2x6's ,and 2x4's stacked double , my son built the same only he went three high . They seemed to have held up well ,I have had mine for several years , I stained mine so they look pretty good .
Thanks for the compliment!
Built mine in 2016. I sanded them down and applied another three coats of oil based finish this Summer. They keep the rams shorter in extension causing the RV to be more stable.
https://i.imgur.com/vP2lZZIl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/jnDRHIil.jpg
Your welcome. I’ve always admired them , nice workmanship.
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cummins2014
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10/19/23 01:18pm |
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RE: Need ideas for stabilizer jack pads.
12V should be along shortly ,he has built some very nice ones . I too have built some from 2x6's ,and 2x4's stacked double , my son built the same only he went three high . They seemed to have held up well ,I have had mine for several years , I stained mine so they look pretty good .
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cummins2014
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10/19/23 07:56am |
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RE: A change is coming...
Having sold a 59 vette , I know the longing for one . But those 59’s are a bit out of my price range now . :(
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cummins2014
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10/11/23 09:19am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How to keep gray water from coming up into tub?
What the heck do all the tent cameras do when they wash their utensils, plates, canteens, whatever,???WHat about when they clean themselves?? They let the grey water flow down hill.... Its only GREY WATER after all, NO sewage.... DO I drain it on the ground, I've done that once or twice but MOST of my camping here on the East Coast is in RV Parks with full hook ups or dump stations...
What I’ve seen going down the sink on some RV’s , no way I’d dump that **** .
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cummins2014
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10/10/23 07:27pm |
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RE: How to keep gray water from coming up into tub?
Dumping Grey water is legal (and sometimes encouraged) in many States and localities.
X2. My State of Washington is one of them.
Maybe the shower ,and bathroom sink, but kitchen doubtful , Arizona allows the shower , and bathroom sink , but not the kitchen.
According to the people who write EIS's, there is no distinction.
For Washington, or Arizona ? Sure makes sense on the kitchen gray water , it can be nasty.
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cummins2014
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10/10/23 07:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How to keep gray water from coming up into tub?
Dumping Grey water is legal (and sometimes encouraged) in many States and localities.
X2. My State of Washington is one of them.
Maybe the shower ,and bathroom sink, but kitchen doubtful , Arizona allows the shower , and bathroom sink , but not the kitchen.
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cummins2014
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10/10/23 06:33pm |
General RVing Issues
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