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Old 08-28-2018, 06:01 PM   #141
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Did I miss the result of your weekend trip? How did you like your friend's truck?

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Old 08-28-2018, 06:09 PM   #142
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Shot this today towing my camper, but my math may be flawed. Picture of tonight’s 25lb bass to follow.
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:12 PM   #143
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that must have been a long hill you were going down.
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:17 PM   #144
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My diesel "makes fuel" when towing
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:24 PM   #145
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that must have been a long hill you were going down.
Yep, I95 Southbound, which we all know is downhill in that direction. Look at any map.
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:25 PM   #146
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My diesel "makes fuel" when towing
How often do you have to drain off that tank?
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:30 PM   #147
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Yep, I95 Southbound, which we all know is downhill in that direction. Look at any map.
I try to avoid I95 south, I live north of Washington DC and I can't compete with the tall tails that emanate from Capitol Hill! I did go thru WV once and between Squash pushing the trailer and the Moth Man pulling the truck got great fuel milage
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Old 08-29-2018, 05:46 AM   #148
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I try to avoid I95 south, I live north of Washington DC and I can't compete with the tall tails that emanate from Capitol Hill! I did go thru WV once and between Squash pushing the trailer and the Moth Man pulling the truck got great fuel milage
I try to avoid that area as much as I can, unless I’m going through there around 2am. But when I must drive through, I do it with my eyes closed using passive sonar. 24 years on subs and it worked fine for me there.
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Old 08-29-2018, 08:20 AM   #149
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I try to avoid that area as much as I can, unless I’m going through there around 2am. But when I must drive through, I do it with my eyes closed using passive sonar. 24 years on subs and it worked fine for me there.
Traversing DC, especially NE DC at 2 AM, you might want to bring along some of the weaponry to! And thank you for your service.
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Old 08-29-2018, 09:18 AM   #150
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Attached is the pic on our way up near Syracuse, NY. it was a noticeable difference in towing and just felt more stable... While I probably won't lease a diesel I'm def going with a 3/4 ton truck when my lease is up. As discussed on this thread, I feel more safe with the 2500 vs 1500 with the family. I def notice that it's not as easy to maneuver the truck by itself vs my 1500, i.e. parking lots, turning radius, etc
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Old 08-29-2018, 09:43 AM   #151
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Attached is the pic on our way up near Syracuse, NY. it was a noticeable difference in towing and just felt more stable... While I probably won't lease a diesel I'm def going with a 3/4 ton truck when my lease is up. As discussed on this thread, I feel more safe with the 2500 vs 1500 with the family. I def notice that it's not as easy to maneuver the truck by itself vs my 1500, i.e. parking lots, turning radius, etc
Listen, you have a pinch noise dive on the trailer...have you sinched up the WDH to bring it more level?
I have the ole Husky with a sway control bar added and of course Loadlifter 5000's.
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Old 08-29-2018, 10:13 AM   #152
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I didn't change anything from when the dealer set up the wdh for my 1500, the ball on the 2500 is 1" higher. So should I raise the bracket that is bolted to my trailer tongue?
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I didn't change anything from when the dealer set up the wdh for my 1500, the ball on the 2500 is 1" higher. So should I raise the bracket that is bolted to my trailer tongue?
I would raise it one. Check it out see how that works.
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Old 08-29-2018, 10:52 AM   #154
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Or do I raise the ball up one bolt hole?
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Old 08-29-2018, 10:59 AM   #155
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I would start with the ball.
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Old 10-23-2018, 06:34 PM   #156
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Not a diesel guy, but, 2500HD over 1500 every time. Have 2018 Passport 2520RL, 5,000 dry, had 1500 silverado, traded up to 2500HD gasser, no comparison.
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