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RE: Engine braking on 2017 F150 5.0L
When towing on flat terrain and taking an exit off the interstate, I would prefer it not do the insane downshifting. In this situation, I've been turning off tow haul as I take the exit cause I have plenty of time to stop.
In my experience, the Ford T/H mode works great, while using as described above. I would question, if your trailer brakes are working properly, adjusted properly, to help slow to a level stop?
If you are pumping the truck pedal, it will continue to downshift, which should not be necessary on level ground, and the length of most exits.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/28/23 04:28pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Engine braking on 2017 F150 5.0L
Exactly Mitch! You said it better than my earlier post! :)
Jerry
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MFL
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03/28/23 02:14pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Engine braking on 2017 F150 5.0L
On a steep downhill, with 10K pushing me, I prefer to not use t/h, and manually select gear I want to use. This works best for me, on long downhills, that also include lots of turns.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/28/23 11:35am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Help making a decision on truck purchase.
^^Lol...reread what I wrote bud! I can't say it any simpler, you either get it, or you don't!
Stop yelling at me!! :B
Hahahaha
Ha, you'll be alright! :C
My arrows up didn't allow for privileged members that save their place. :)
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MFL
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03/27/23 04:15pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Help making a decision on truck purchase.
^^Lol...reread what I wrote bud! I can't say it any simpler, you either get it, or you don't!
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MFL
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03/27/23 11:26am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: How long should a battery last?
^^That will make a difference! My FW came with a good quality ProDyn converter, with smart charge.
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MFL
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03/27/23 10:51am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How long should a battery last?
If he's boondocking the way I think of boondocking, he won't be in a campground with rules but rather a dispersed spot with only the neighbors he traveled with. I do realize there are campgrounds without hookups so valid points on generator hours/rules.
Yes, this is what he stated early on! He does boondock on a rare occasion, with friends that are running a gen. He cannot hook to theirs, so would need his own.
Getting one like I mentioned earlier in thread, would work fine! Inexpensive, plenty of power (no not AC), and very quiet, especially when in Eco mode. He could run it all day, even at night, and not be bothered by sound. Yes, it will work with a good G24 single battery.
Like I mentioned earlier, when deciding no longer needed, he'll get 2/3s of his money back, so actual cost of use, over several years is minimal.
Champion makes an assortment of light wt, low cost, quality inverter gen sets, that have very good backing from manufacturer!
Jerry
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MFL
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03/27/23 10:45am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Help making a decision on truck purchase.
Hey Marty...from my experience, purchasing/shopping for several new FWs, the dry wts given are for the entire trailer, sitting on the scale, disconnected from truck. The dry pin wt is normally about 20% of this figure. So, if the entire dry wt of trailer is 5,500, the dry pin would be 1,100. Then fully loaded 7,000, sitting on the scale, truck disconnected/trailer only, would have 1,400 pin wt, when reconnected to truck.
This the reason some FWs with 10K gvwr only have 4,400 axles. Mine has 5,200 axles, but a 12,110 gvwr.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/27/23 06:25am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: How long should a battery last?
pianotuna said: "12.3 volts is 50% If it is a marine battery that's already pushing it too low."
I'm thinking 12.3 is about 70%, and not an issue, until getting closer to 12.0, which will shorten life of battery.
Deep cycle 12.06 = 50%
Marine 12.2 = 50%
Jerry, you’re right presuming the OP has a FLA battery (most likely since he’s just schlepping the cheapo dealer throwaway battery).
But never count out Tuna to be the antagonist whether there’s actual opportunity to be or not! Lol
Thanks Grit...I do know a bit about batteries. I was giving PT a chance to say typo...I meant 12.03, but he just back pedaled instead.
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MFL
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03/26/23 06:02am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Twist-on sewer valves…
^^Absolutely would, if you choose to leave attached all the time. It would have been nice if the manufacturer would have added a valve OE, for the small cost.
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MFL
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03/25/23 08:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Question for TEXANS- Class A non CDL
^^Now you are opening another can of worms for many. Lots of sticker readers on these forums, that do not know why that F350 sticker reads GVWR 10,000. Now that F350 diesel can not even tow a 1/2 ton towable FW! :)
Jerry
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MFL
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03/25/23 08:03am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How long should a battery last?
pianotuna said: "12.3 volts is 50% If it is a marine battery that's already pushing it too low."
I'm thinking 12.3 is about 70%, and not an issue, until getting closer to 12.0, which will shorten life of battery.
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MFL
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03/25/23 07:51am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Twist-on sewer valves…
For me, and many others, the twist valve is a backup, in the event of a stuck valve. My tanks are enclosed, and valves remotely operated. If any of my 3 tanks remote valve stuck open/partly open, the twist on would have it covered. It has never happened, but being prepared for it, is likely the reason it hasn't.
I could use it to connect my 2 40 gal gray tanks, if needed for more capacity. I would rather not add my 40 gal black tank, but certainly could for 120 gal capacity.
I also use a sewer cap, with a garden hose hookup on it. When I am ready to dump, I open this little cap first, while holding sewer hose up, before removing entire cap. There may be a little residual water, from long run to rear gray tank line. In any case, no big surprise when removing the sewer cap that serves 3 40 gal tanks.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/25/23 05:49am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Help making a decision on truck purchase.
Some FWs with a GVWR of 10K are still advertised as 1/2 ton towable. This is a bit of a stretch, but the OPs FW has a 7K GVWR. Many (not all) 1/2 tons could carry the pin of his trailer.
Toyotas are not known for getting good gas mileage. Most gasser trucks will get similar mileage towing 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton.
If you want good mileage, not towing, the Ford turbos are good, and offer heaps of power, when towing. The RAWR varies, so keep that in mind for FW towing.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/23/23 05:45pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Replacing Emergency Exit Cover
https://i.imgur.com/p8aR7Vyl.jpg
This looks to me, to be similar to replacing regular 14x14 vent covers. I can't be sure from pic though. If you have replaced the regular covers in the past, you should be able to get this one done.
Maybe someone with same 17x24 cover will respond. I'd just disassemble what's needed to remove the old, and reinstall the new one from there.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/23/23 12:24pm |
Truck Campers
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
Just out: Ford projects it will lose 3 billion dollars on its electrical vehicle production in 2023.
Margins on Rivian's products are at negative sixty-two percent.
It has been three years since Tesla teased their Cybertruck - no trucks yet. Word is market viability is a large concern.
Those that tow may be forced into EVs by a certain date in certain states. However, there may not be anyone manufacturing product for them to buy. Companies cannot eat losses like these and remain viable. .
Unless they're subsidized and write off their losses. Meaning you and I get to pay more for the failure than the success of this agenda. This is typical "ready, shoot, aim" policies with half baked science holding it up to garner votes at the cost of the taxpayer.
EV manufacturers eat their losses?? Nope, not them. We will, but it's for our own good, somehow, so just enjoy helping out!
Jerry
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MFL
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03/23/23 09:58am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Twist-on sewer valves…
Yup, I've carried one for years, in case of emergency. Still unused, but ready when needed.
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MFL
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03/23/23 09:49am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How long should a battery last?
You may need to get a generator for boondocking.
I don't boondock often enough to make it worth it.
I bought a nice little 2K Champion gen, for cheap. I rarely use it camping, but when I do, it is great, very quiet, fuel stingy, and enough power to keep battery up, plus run most other things. It is the 100565 model, light wt, easy to start.
A small portable gen can be used for various things, other than camping. If I wanted to sell it, I'd recover most of my cost, which was $335 on a Home Depot black Friday sale.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/23/23 07:04am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Propane Powered Engines Featuring a 7.3 Ford and 6.7 Cummins
quote: "^Pro tip
If you’re going to use a cute “saying” it should be something generally recognized or understood by the audience."
Scoober hears his own drum beat. A bit different from normal. If you can understand his meaning... that is not a good thing!
I'm just glad he has recovered from his obsession of SNOT, that he mentioned in most posts. A step forward for sure...good for you Scoob!
Jerry
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MFL
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03/23/23 04:55am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ford F-250 Brake Controller Install
Ford SuperDuty brochure, not recent, but back in mid teen models, when I bought my F250 new, shows all models, starting at XLT level, and up, come standard with the IBC. The only XL model with standard IBC is the DRW.
Doesn't make sense, as the XL model would likely be considered a work truck, in the 250/SRW, which normally includes towing a trailer of some sort.
I'm sure most dealers/sales managers, would be smart enough to add the IBC for their lot trucks, in the XL work models. For the small added cost, it would help sell the trucks.
Things like heavy duty service suspension, when I ordered mine was $125. The camper package was $160. The FW prep kit was $400 including the extra 7 wire plug in the box. Buying any of these parts, adding later $$$$.
Hope all goes well for the OP's IBC install/flash.
Jerry
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MFL
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03/22/23 03:26pm |
Tow Vehicles
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