Cummins12V98
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eshaunmichael wrote:I have a 2005 LLY duramax towing a 13,000 solitude fifth wheel. I get between 11-12 towing between 65 and 70 mph, And I'm not full of sh____ lol
Hand calc? Filled to the top over several tanks?
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"
"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600
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eshaunmichael
tennessee
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yes calculated manually, I dont trust what my truck claims im getting
2005 Silverado Duramax
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eshaunmichael
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The gasser diesel debate lol, I've had 6 rv's, I currently have a 37ft fiver. I've towed with gas for years. The truth is the diesel reaches its torque at a much lower rpm than gas. I can tow in overdrive at 65, and it has 230,000 miles on it and still runs great. It's a much better towing experience.
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Jarlaxle
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The latest emission diesel saga...after four attempts including a new EGR valve (ka-ching), the shop was finally able to get the CEL to stay off on one of the trucks at work. Only took a new exhaust filter, for about nine thousand dollars (wholesale cost).
John and Elizabeth (Liz), with Briza the size XL tabby
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Jarlaxle
New England
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And another one...got a STOP ENGINE light for no apparent reason and with no warning. Just the tow bill was probably >$1000. 2019 truck, Cummins L9, only about 130,000 miles.
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rcpd34
MD
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This is why I’ve since sold my diesel and bought a new 7.3 gas with a 4.30 rear.
Brian
2014 Dutchmen Voltage V300
2008 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC/SB 4X4 Duramax LMM/LTZ/Z71
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Jarlaxle
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Need to update your signature. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/grin.gif "grin")
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carl2591
Garner NC
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a lot of guy put their truck on a "diet" and lose some weight.. seems to take care of the DEF issues and sensors that like to go bad..
rcpd34 wrote:This is why I’ve since sold my diesel and bought a new 7.3 gas with a 4.30 rear.
Carl2591, Raleigh NC
2005 Airstream Classic 31D
2003 Ford F-250 SD, CC, 7.3L modded diesel machine
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Jarlaxle
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And yet ANOTHER one today...a shutdown due to a DEF system problem, AFTER burning a bunch of fuel going into re-gen mode for an hour. That makes three trucks, three different engine manufacturers (Cummins L9, Detroit Diesel DD13, Volvo D13), three trucks out of service for emission problems.
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FishOnOne
The Great State of Texas
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Jarlaxle wrote:And yet ANOTHER one today...a shutdown due to a DEF system problem, AFTER burning a bunch of fuel going into re-gen mode for an hour. That makes three trucks, three different engine manufacturers (Cummins L9, Detroit Diesel DD13, Volvo D13), three trucks out of service for emission problems.
Not surprised... In addition I have a BIL that is a Case IH mechanic and the number one problem he works on is the emissions systems.
'12 Ford Super Duty FX4 ELD CC 6.7 PSD 400HP 800ft/lbs "270k Miles"
'16 Sprinter 319MKS "Wide Body"
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