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  1. J

    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    I've got an extension (connects to the truck end of the hitch) that's probably a foot long that I could add. Is that enough to matter on a 10 foot utility trailer? Is the concept that it's a little more difficult to maneuver when you back the trailer up but that also keeps you out of trouble?
  2. J

    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    Ah....the rest of the story. Guess you're lucky that the chemical plant wasn't catching up with you. I did take my truck by the body shop that repaired the first jack knife and they said that its fairly normal for people to do this with low trailers. Now deciding whether to get one of...
  3. J

    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    Were those aftermarket or Ram branded? ...and if aftermarket, which brand? thanks
  4. J

    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    I think you're right about the pics. The trailer does sit pretty low and the truck sits high. Still can't believe I did it a second time in less than 18 month. Sheeze. Drove my previous SUV for over twenty years and didn't do it once. It also sat much lower than my 1500.
  5. J

    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    Great idea....THANKS. Here's another one that's fairly similar. https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W1276-Trailer-Alignment/dp/B00R8EWV9O/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505334441&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Ultra-Tow+Magnetic+Trailer+Alignment+Kit
  6. J

    For the second time, I jack knifed my trailer into the side of my truck.

    Obviously, I'm not very good at backing up my utility trailer/truck. This is the second time I jack knifed my utility trailer into the rear quarter panel of the truck. Not very bad but will need a trip to the body shop. Does anybody make some kind of proximity sensor that lets you know...
  7. J

    From Belltech 2/4 back to stock: what I miss and what I don't

    Sounds like I should be glad that I didn't lower my Regular Cab 1500.
  8. J

    RAM dealerships refuses to service my vehicle due to low survey score (long post)

    Right. You already know what they're like, no need to expose yourself to dealer imposed damage.
  9. J

    RAM dealerships refuses to service my vehicle due to low survey score (long post)

    Glad you're going directly to Ram to tell them your story.
  10. J

    Get this,the wife said I can order a new 2018 1500 or a 2500, give me some pointers.

    No...go half ton. ;)
  11. J

    Get this,the wife said I can order a new 2018 1500 or a 2500, give me some pointers.

    To start with...stop thinking 58 is old.
  12. J

    Musings from my Dee Zee Tailgate Assist Install

    I put one of these on my 2016 when it was about a month old. There was a little more to installing it than I would have thought but once done, very glad I did it. Makes life with a pickup a little easier. Now if they'd come up with escalator running boards. :)
  13. J

    For those that do not like the Dial Shifter

    Exactly. I've had my truck for 15 months and I still have to look for it.
  14. J

    What did you do with your 4th Gen this week?

    Work, work and lets see, oh yeah....some more work.
  15. J

    Sometimes I Think It's A Crapshoot.....

    Funny how you prioritized those three. :roflsquared:
  16. J

    Sometimes I Think It's A Crapshoot.....

    I've read the same thing about other F150s. Guess I'm glad I didn't get one.
  17. J

    Where to start with Cigarette smells in hvac

    Probably a blocked drain somewhere causing trapped water to mildew and put out an odor. Similar situation in my Mercedes if you don't shut down the a/c correctly. Its design to have the fan run so many minutes after the engine is turned off to get rid of trapped moisture.
  18. J

    Raise Driver Seat

    I wound up having a local machine shop make spacers for me that were 2"X2" round with a 1/2" diameter hole drilled through the center. If I had to do it again, I'd make the hole a little larger as the longer bolts that I thought were 1/2" must have been just a little larger.
  19. J

    Heater vent doesn't seem to put out much air

    This is on a 2016 Ram Tradesman regular cab. With the vent selection in the 12:00 position, and the fan cranked up, I don't seem to be getting much air from the heater vents. You can hear the fan making a sound somewhere in/under the dash that would give you the impression that its putting...
  20. J

    Stability control

    Why would you want to turn it off?
  21. J

    How much you pay for your 2016 ram

    Right at 20%.
  22. J

    How much you pay for your 2016 ram

    2016 Tradesman, regular cab bought back in March 2016.....$21,600. I'm thinking that's a good deal but can someone who knows about these things comment. Thanks.
  23. J

    Tagged a moose :(

    Can we put her on discouraging telemarketing callers?
  24. J

    2013 ac issues

    I'd first unplug the connectors and check for any kind of gung that may have built up. Given that you can give it a wack and it'll start back up sounds like the motor isn't shot as it wouldn't start back up if it was.
  25. J

    Ram Thinks it's a Liberty or something...

    Great story. My wife took her Toyota to the dealership for an oil change and came back with a new car. Can't complain as it gave me an opportunity to buy a new truck. What could she say? lol

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