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  1. TorqueWagon

    Camping 2024

    Living in the Pacific Northwest in the most northwest corner of the state of Oregon. Diesel is about $4.50 a gallon ($1.19/litre). I am also retired and refused to get all upset about the price of fuel that's one of those things you can't do without and it's one of those things you can't do...
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    Uconnect fees

    I think Uconnect is weak all around. I just took delivery on my new ram 2500 HD, and Dodge makes such a big deal in all of their marketing about how great Uconnect is. I don't see the value for the large amount of money they are asking for the extended features (Nav and hotspot). Google maps...
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    Gunk in radiator cap

    I would suggest you talk to a professional radiator shop that does nothing but radiators and get their recommendation for a cleaning using a powered cleaning machine/ system and the correct cleaning fluids etcetera. Even if you do it yourself it would be smart to talk to somebody who's purely in...
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    2023 ram 2500 dash camera

    I had the same idea. Researching it briefly it turns out that it is highly likely the cameras in your truck would not be compatible as they are the wrong resolution/format or analog/digital for dash cam use with another unit. One possibility for me is to find a power wire in that overhead...
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    RF Hub fried from leaking window.

    Hey, I just bought a 5th gen and turned in my 3rd gen. I had a rear window leak on the 3rd gen that soaked my floor. I learned that its not the window seals leaking, because they all do, but it was because the drain holes in the window track inside the cab were blocked, full of dirt. Does it...
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    PO302 number five cylinder misfire

    I had similar symptoms on my 6.7 Cummins. In my case it turned out to be a bad injector wire on cylinder number 5 which caused the misfire. I verified it by removing the valve cover gasket and using an ohm meter to check every single one of the fuel injector wires. Sure enough one of the wires...
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    Orange sludge under radiator cap

    Wow, I wouldn't fool around with what might be a situation that could cause serious overheating and engine damage. Has your rig been overheating? If it were me I would take it to a professional RAIATOR shop and talk to some radiator specialists that are very experienced and ask them what to do...
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    Goodyear Endurance Trailer Tires

    Many good thoughts above on inflation pressure - I won't comment on that - but I will suggest that if you are going to a lower inflation pressure, you don't want to overheat and destroy a tire from all that extra flexing of the sidewalls. To be safe, after you run them for a while, stop and put...
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    66RFE Lifespan

    My 68RFE died at about 190k miles. I do some towing, but not a lot. I tow a dump trailer at 10k pounds locally-short distances maybe 10 times a year. 7k travel trailer maybe 2000 miles a year. ordinary driving habits, nothing high power or extreme. I took great care of it and kept it well fed...
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    Do Dual 220 Amp Alternators Lessen Fuel Economy?

    Totally agree with Deeuubee and Choupique above. The extra load of dual alternators (with ordinary/little-to-no load on them) is negligible. The more current they put out, the more load on the engine. The worst mileage case would be if you ran so many accessories at once that the alternators...
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    How much of a drop for my 3500 hitch?

    An additive thing to consider.... Look at the weight rating of the ball mount and the weight rating of the ball itself. I have noticed that most of the ones you might buy at the auto parts store or the big box walmart are only rated in the neighborhood of 7,000 pounds or so. They are formed...
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    Uconnect and battery kill switch

    You really don't want to cut power completely with a cutoff switch for all the reasons mentioned above like resetting every computer in the truck and the adaptive learning that goes on while driving. If theft deterrent is the goal, buy an aftermarket security system that kills the ignition with...
  14. TorqueWagon

    newbie to towing

    I presume your trailer is equipped with electric brakes. Not EVERY 24 foot trailer has them, but probably 98% do, especially at your gross weight of 6700 lbs. I only bring it up since you are a newbie, and you obviously don't already have a brake controller already, so maybe not .... ??? A...
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    Well, looks like I have lost faith in BFG KO2's Anybody ever seen this happen?

    I have had many sets of K02s on my Cummins 1 ton and they have performed very well. I've had no problems with them. I think they are a great tire. I presume you've been running with proper inflation, and the above responses covered many other possibles, so I don't know what to tell you. I've...
  16. TorqueWagon

    Max towing, for real...

    Very dangerous! Way past your specs! If you don't kill yourself you will certainly kill that truck.
  17. TorqueWagon

    New Ram owner, can't believe how bad it is in the snow.

    You have 3 big things killing your snow performance: Wide tires (narrow are better in snow) without very aggressive tread (mud terrains or similar better), heavy ass diesel engine (boat anchor, I've got one too), and dually set up which decreases weight & traction over a larger surface area. At...
  18. TorqueWagon

    another oil question

    I am no expert, but have done a lot of reading on the subject all over the interwebs. I don't think you should have any problem at all switching to synthetic. I have never heard of problems after switching. Now, if I may, a variation on your theme. I also have a high mileage diesel - a 2007.5...
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    Stuck in snow

    There's another very significant issue. Most trucks have open differentials from the factory rather than any kind of locking or limited slip differential. What this means is that if you're on really slippery snow or ice you may get one wheel on each axle slipping which means you won't go...
  20. TorqueWagon

    Cruise Control Outta Control?

    The heavy acceleration is exactly what should happen by design. The system is supposed to faithfully keep you on the preset speed you set. If you're quite a way off that speed, it naturally is aggressive to get you back on profile. If you don't want prompt return to your selected speed, just...
  21. TorqueWagon

    68RFE death codes

    I agree with Burla. My Cummins just overpowered the trans and eventually burnt it up at 200k miles. Had the trans completely rebuilt with upgraded clutch packs, higher line pressure, a better torque converter and a few other things to "beef it up". Added a trans cooler. Added a Larger pan with...
  22. TorqueWagon

    Power Wagon vs 2500 Cummins

    I gotta agree with the fact that the diesel is just so heavy in the front it is not well suited for snow or mud off road.
  23. TorqueWagon

    Mud Flap Help

    I was unimpressed with the small design and high cost of stuff on the market. I went to a truck stop, bought a giant mud flap "blank" for a semi truck, I then cut out my own mud flaps the exact size and shape I wanted for my tire size and location. Got 2 per "blank". Custom. Not for everyone...
  24. TorqueWagon

    Winch for truck bed

    You might want to consider buying a winch for the front of your ATV instead, and just installing an anchor plate or commercially available tied down (recessed?) assembly front and center in the floor of your bed. That way, the winch is available for use on the trail when riding and can also do...
  25. TorqueWagon

    What maintenance am I missing - 227k

    I am looking for some sage advice and expert knowledge from y'all. My 1-ton RAM 6.7 CTD has been a great truck and she's gettin' up there in miles. The old gal is really doing well for 227,000 miles. I use it for errands and light remodel/repair work on apartments but I also do quite a bit of...

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