Recent content by leroys73
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Using the HD 3500 Auxiliary Switches
What I have done on motorcycles with CAN BUS is to install a fuse block with a relay. I used something that was on when the "key" was on as a trigger for the relay to the fuse block which was powered straight from the battery after the relay was activated. Then another relay for the driving...- leroys73
- Post #19
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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1500 vs 2500 for towing travel trailer (downhill)
I have towed with 1500. I went to 2500 and would never go back unless I was towing a pop up trailer. As a mater of fact I did tow a large pop up but had a 2500. I you are buying a new truck go the little extra for the 2500. You will not be sorry. People towing trailers often times end up...- leroys73
- Post #27
- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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Awful gas mileage: 2024 RAM Rebel GT
You gotsta pay for get up and go.- leroys73
- Post #23
- Forum: General Discussions
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Dealer states 2019 Dodge Laramie needs differential cleaned at 26K miles.
They come up with all kinds of crap. Blowing out the filter will damage it. Check it yourself it is easy even for a rookie. Another favorite is the cabin filter if you even have one. I write the date and mileage on the air and cabin filters when I change them. As said, the diff is in the...- leroys73
- Post #29
- Forum: General Discussions
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New truck - when do I start getting the mileage on the window sticker
when do I start getting the mileage on the window sticker Never- leroys73
- Post #49
- Forum: General Discussions
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Dual Battery
I gave serious thought it for the same reasons you stated. I have dual alternators on my 6.4 2500 so why not dual batteries. The only somewhat practical solution was the frame mount. I had it all figured out for cables, isolator, switch to use the aux battery if needed for starting, and how...- leroys73
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussions
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Truck sitting for a long time, any recommendations?
change oil, attach a battery tender, add at least a double dose of Stabil Marine 360 to the tank, fill the tank, drive home, and park it. If for a very long time taking the weight off of the tires and blocking the sun from the tires is a good idea too. Be sure it has a good wax on it. If...- leroys73
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussions
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Poor mpg for 2022 1500
Is that city? It is better than my mini van. You are driving a truck with a 5.7. If you want mpg buy a Nissan Versa. My 2018 RAM 2500 4x4 gets 12 in town. At 77 mph 16 or so, at 70 mph up to 18, 65 mph I have seen 20 but not regularly. I am talking average of a full tank of gasoline. I am...- leroys73
- Post #51
- Forum: General Discussions
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MaxCare Lifetime Warranty Issues
My ABS service light came on on my 2018 2500, so no cruise either, in February. I was told it needed a module and a pump(?). Dealer told me they could only order one of what I needed per week. When they ordered it I was told it was on back order and would be in in August. WTF! I called...- leroys73
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussions
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ABS Control Mod
My 2018 2500 ABS went out February 5 after almost 5 years and 51,000 miles. I took it to the dealer February 20, I was out of town. System was flushed when it was 2.5 years old by the dealer. Module and pump needs replaced. They were ordered March 3. I was told they could only order one per...- leroys73
- Post #14
- Forum: General Discussions
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Do Dual 220 Amp Alternators Lessen Fuel Economy?
I am sure it could be measured. If buying a 2500 or 3500 don't worry about the drain of an extra alternator. Your foot and load will make the biggest difference. I own a 2500 with them, not because I need them but because there was that option, they are there if I need them, and I wanted all...- leroys73
- Post #13
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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100k
216,000 on our Town and Country 4.0 V6. Have the Max Care Bumper to Bumper and have used it. It is not a RAM but I hope to get this many miles out of my RAM 2500 6.4. It only has 50,000 now.- leroys73
- Post #14
- Forum: General Discussions
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How much of this is really necessary?
Check the owners manual. The intake, TB, and induction is BS, just a money maker for them. One of the service reps at the dealer I go to likes to "de carbonize" the intake. Was the intake removed to inspect it? Really? I asked what they do when I was presented with the above "maintenance"...- leroys73
- Post #48
- Forum: General Discussions
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MAX CARE EXTENDED WARRANTY
Have or had Max Care Lifetime Bumper to Bumper (Lifetime not offered anymore) $100 deduct on 4 MoPar. It has been great. Best buy is on line. One van got totaled before we got much use out of it but was prorated refund. The replacement van at 14 yrs and 215,000 has more than paid for...- leroys73
- Post #18
- Forum: General Discussions
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Experience and Recommend Extended Warranties 21' Ram 6.7L
MoPar Max Care is the only way to go if you are going to keep it. I do not believe the Lifetime is available any longer. We have the lifetime bumper to bumper $100 deduc at present on 3 of our vehicles and on previously owned MoPar vehicles. Our mini van has 215,000 miles on it at 14 years...- leroys73
- Post #20
- Forum: General Discussions
