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Military Roll Call!!
USAF Retired (1970-1990). First 8 years enlisted cryptographic systems repairman ... last 12 electronics engineering ... essentially traveling the world. First 2 Wideband special maintenance team running around the 18 remote communications sites in Turkey in 6-pac Dodge pickups responding to...- JKLines
- Post #1,674
- Forum: Introduction
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2500 or 3500 for 5th Wheel Retirement Towing
With putting retirement criteria on there, I will make assumption that most of the time you are talking about a fifth wheel for two people. So, first let me share my experience. I started camping with old 35' Prevost, then traded it in for 37' Cedar Creek. We have regretted getting something...- JKLines
- Post #44
- Forum: Towing & Hauling
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I'm Balking--Bigtime--Over the Dealerships Price to Replace Filters
Just had my truck in to dealer for them to finish repairs done to my truck from previous year that they caused when they hit the door of the service bay when they pulled it in for an oil change. Only took them a year to complete and too many phone calls to count. While there they performed...- JKLines
- Post #27
- Forum: Heavy Duty
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Anyone else get real nervous after their first oil change at their own hands?
I get nervous when I let the dealer do anything. Getting ready for RV trip I took my brand new truck with only 3,000 miles on it to dealer for their "free" oil change. The idiot moving the truck into the service bay struck the garage door with front right corner of my brand new truck putting me...- JKLines
- Post #39
- Forum: General Discussions
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Interesting test between an EV F-150 and a 6.2 gas powered GM towing a trailer
Saw that same article and I believe they were toy trailers that were empty. I then saw another article where a Riven pickup was used to tow a trailer with a Shelby GT on the trailer from I believe Detroit to somewhere in California. Long trip. Ran into many of the same issues. Could only go 100...- JKLines
- Post #20
- Forum: Other Vehicle Discussion
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Good solid brake rotors?
I've been very pleased with Power Stop on past vehicles. Haven't upgraded my 2022 3500 yet.- JKLines
- Post #31
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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How can i get better gas mileage
I have a 2022 3500 with Cummins HO. I got better gas milage than my brother during a recent vacation. His truck is a Ford diesel 2500 and he was towing a Montana 5th wheel that was a couple feet shorter than my Cedar Creek. Following him, he always needed gas before me and seemed to consume more...- JKLines
- Post #63
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Just cancelled Sirius. Is there something better or as good?
I unsubscribed from Sirius a long time ago when I purchased a second car that was Sirius capable, but found it the service is built on a per device model. It is pretty much what is unique about that service is that it is priced per device whereas most other music services are not. What I've...- JKLines
- Post #41
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Digital Rear View Mirror & 5th Wheel Trailer Camera
The connector that is there for the factory 5th wheel prep is ONLY your standard 7 pin electrical and an additional 12 pin connector that is for trailer surround view or auxiliary cameras ... it does not currently support the digital rear view mirror. That connector is only on the bumper at this...- JKLines
- Post #5
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Digital Rear View Mirror & 5th Wheel Trailer Camera
Yes. Currently, there are two separate types of camera connections on the back of the truck. There is 12 pin that works with surround view cameras and I believe will also support an auxiliary trailer camera input from the trailer if you buy that kit for your trailer. But the current...- JKLines
- Post #3
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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No holes front license plate holder
There is a front license plate bracket that is basically hidden and allows the plate to be easily removed. It's called Sto N Sho. It's basically used on show cars where front license plates are removed for show. I've got it on one of my cars. It sometimes uses existing screw holes underneath the... -
Digital Rear View Mirror & 5th Wheel Trailer Camera
Got my 2022 3500 delivered last Tuesday ... hooray!! I plan to use it to tow a Cedar Creek 5th Wheel trailer ... so I ordered the truck with two new options ... trailer surround cameras and digital rear view mirror with trailer rear view mirror. I was sick of the stupid wireless rear view camera...- JKLines
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- Forum: Audio & Electronics
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Would you pay monthly for certain features
I believe what you are paying for is the ability to do these things with your smart phone ... the idea I believe is that you can remotely access your car from anywhere via the "cloud" i.e. internet service. I've heard that with some you don't even need your key fob any more ... just your phone...- JKLines
- Post #79
- Forum: General Discussions
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New electric Ram
Interesting discussion. Since this is the RAM forum, I'll assume we are talking about electric trucks. The only thing I find attractive about that concept is the torque electric motors can generate. With that in mind, I can't understand why diesel locomotive design has not moved to trucks...- JKLines
- Post #162
- Forum: General Discussions
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Building a new garage, what do you wish you had...
I've have a retractable extension cord reel close to the door that I use all the time. I've thought about an air hose reel plumbed to the air compressor. Someone already mentioned a hoist ... but I've been thinking of a system where I lift my 5th wheel hitch out of the bed and then it is stored... -
2\4 MaxxTrax Drop, recommended items
No matter what ... when you are through find a really good wheel alignment shop and have them check everything out. One that has experience with lowering kits is preferable. After had my old F150 lowered I took it to my alignment specialist who replaced a couple more parts to restore the... -
Tradesman vs Big Horn
It depends on what you feel you can live with. I currently have a 2016 Tradesman 2500 that I've put in all of the upgrades I wanted most ... one being wireless CarPlay via a swapping radio for Pioneer aftermarket. I actually like the cloth seats better than leather and the top models seem to...- JKLines
- Post #53
- Forum: General Discussions
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Why are manufacturers still putting chrome on trucks?
Hmmm, I'm a boomer but when I bought my 2016 Tradesman I didn't like that it had a mixture of chrome and then black bumpers. My view is either black trim, painted trim, or chrome ... but be consistent with the theme you choose for your truck. So what I did was totally removed the badges and... -
Idea for Hybrid pickup
Whenever I see an article on an electric pickup, it seems the negative issues primarily revolve around range and recharge time. It does seem there are a number of advantages with electric with torque and acceleration usually at the top of the list. So the thing that I always wonder about is why...- JKLines
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- Forum: Other Vehicle Discussion
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Multi-function tailgate?
I was really looking at ordering a 2021 myself ... but I'm going to wait till uConnect 5 is on it. It doesn't make sense when you are paying $70K for pickups these days that they don't offer the latest technology ... particularly when they want to charge $2K for it. I actually ordered a 2020... -
What's with all of the hatred for these 2019 Ram's?
I have a 2016 Ram Tradesman 2500 and was going to upgrade to new Big Horn 2500, but then I found out about Uconnect 5 and that it would NOT be on a truck I was ordering so I canceled the order. For those that aren't familiar with Connect 5, it is a significant upgrade with much faster...- JKLines
- Post #112
- Forum: General Discussions
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Auto-Fold Mirror Hack.
Well ... I'm only 69 so maybe that one year makes a difference ... but there are times I've returned to my vehicle in a parking lot and there is a car parked close to my truck and I think, "darn, I should have folder my mirrors". Personally, I would like it if they folded automatically when I... -
Running Boards or Drop Steps
I like that the HD2s allow cleaning the window or washing the truck I would think would be easier ... but I also like having it wheel to wheel so that I can get to things that have slid forward in the bed and when I have my fifth wheel it makes getting to the slider levers easier. Doesn't look... -
I think I am done with Chrysler products
In response to "one employee doesn't represent the company", that is not what I was told when I was in the military. We were told that how we conduct ourselves as representatives of our military branch that it reflects on the entire branch ... both on and off duty. It doesn't prevent bad apples...- JKLines
- Post #68
- Forum: Dodge Ram Power Wagon
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Are forged wheels worth the extra $$$$$
Let me offer a slightly different view from what I've read. I had a car at one point that had forged wheels and they were awesome. Never had an issue with them even with tire shops changing tires. Lower profile tires make your wheels more susceptible to damage from pot holes. With the cast...
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