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Old 03-18-2018, 03:43 PM   #1
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Newbie trip results and a question

We just completed a trip from Tupelo to Austin to San Angelo and back. I picked up some interesting information.
First my '07 Ram averaged 12.2 mpg for the 2149 mile trip. I was well pleased with that. Set my speed at 62-64.
Next, got a new toy. A scanguage II. This little device gives a ton of information. I was most concerned to monitor my coolant and transmission fluid temps. My coolant was very consistent. It ranged between 180-195. A couple of times under stress I saw 200. What shocked me was how cool the transmission ran. It was consistent at 130-140! I expected it to mirror coolant numbers. Since cool is better, I was very pleased. In heavy traffic in Austin (a lousy place to pull a fifth wheel at 5:00 in the afternoon) we saw as much as 175. Still good numbers.
Turbo boost was consistent when I needed it, it would pull 22.4. My max number with my no chip 6.7 cummins.
My new Goodyear Endurances held up nicely.
My new Furrion observation camera was a nice addition. Simple to install. My Sprinter was set up to just plug and play. (O.K. so I've picked up a couple of toys).
Now heres what is driving me crazy! Some of these lousy roads beat the dog out of my RV. DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH SHREVEPORT LA.ON I-20!!!! WORST ROAD IN THE COUNTRY!!!
What do you suggest to soften the ride on the RV? What works. It just hurts my feelings to see the beating my trailer takes on some of these roads.
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Old 03-18-2018, 04:11 PM   #2
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Upgrade your pin box to something with some flexibility, moryde or trail air and install new suspension parts, dexter or moryde
https://www.amazon.com/DEXTER-K71-65...dexter+ez+flex
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Old 03-18-2018, 06:11 PM   #3
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I don't know what you have but our MorRyde suspension is really nice.
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Old 03-18-2018, 06:22 PM   #4
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Can you give me some more info on the MorRyde that you would suggest?
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Can you give me some more info on the MorRyde that you would suggest?

We have the MorRyde 3000 suspension. It has been stellar.
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We travel the I20 Shreveport road several times a year. Our first trip or 2 it was horrific...along with Jackson, MS. I was running with the trailer and MorRyde but with a 1/2 ton. Beat us to death. Moved to HD 3/4 ton, upgraded trailer tires and it was like a new world.
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