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Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-10-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By jmak
That would make sense. Just too bad as people...

That would make sense. Just too bad as people like me that are towing less than 10,000 lbs that don't need or want to pay the 9-10k upgrade to the full diesel but would pay a few grand for a turbo...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-10-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,296
Posted By jmak
You are correct. Turbo motors either gas or...

You are correct. Turbo motors either gas or diesel are in high torque numbers at very low RPM vs a non turbo motor. Heck it why the ecoboost is such as great towing motor in the 1/2 ton with 90%...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,735
Posted By jmak
I have a 2017 2500 Laramie. The stock mirrors...

I have a 2017 2500 Laramie. The stock mirrors fold out to see further around your trailer.

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-01-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1,878
Views: 814,018
Posted By jmak
Upgraded to an new TV. ...

Upgraded to an new TV.

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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 05-24-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,386
Posted By jmak
We have done goose island SP, the wooded sites...

We have done goose island SP, the wooded sites on the interior can be a little bit of challenge because of the trees for the main area. I barely got my 30ft TT with slides on both sides to fit. ...
Forum: Towing 05-24-2017, 04:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,181
Posted By jmak
For those using blueox swaypro how many dots are...

For those using blueox swaypro how many dots are you at when hitched up on the straps?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2017, 04:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,993
Posted By jmak
I knew this truck sat high but geez. Had to...

I knew this truck sat high but geez. Had to upgrade from a 7 hole hitch receiver to a 9 hole. Anyone else have a huge drop with their 2500 4x4? All the way down I am at 23.5 inches for the top of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,993
Posted By jmak
Everything went well at the dealership. I am the...

Everything went well at the dealership. I am the proud owner of a 2500 Laramie 4x4. I am still amazed with all the tech and luxury on a HD truck.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,993
Posted By jmak
Dealership has had me in a demo for several days...

Dealership has had me in a demo for several days now. Going to purchase tonight. They had to get the exact truck I wanted, or at least very close to it from anther dealership. The demo is 4x2 and...
Forum: Towing 05-18-2017, 05:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,240
Posted By jmak
Quick questions, does anyone know how many dots...

Quick questions, does anyone know how many dots on the straptek is the standard 9 links on the blueox swap pro?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-18-2017, 04:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,993
Posted By jmak
Thank you everyone. How is gas mileage for...

Thank you everyone. How is gas mileage for everyone with the 6.4. I am hoping I can get 10mpg towing between 60-65, I usually keep it at 62 in my F150 Eco and got 11mpg unless I had a bad headwind....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-17-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,993
Posted By jmak
TV Upgrade?

Currently pulling my Cougar XLite 26RBI TT with a F150 Ecoboost and about to pull the trigger on a 2017 Ram 2500 4x4 with 6.4 gasser. Up for input on pros and cons. Diesel is not an option at the...
Forum: Towing 05-01-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,181
Posted By jmak
Worse case put your chains back on to go camping.

Worse case put your chains back on to go camping.
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-28-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,098
Posted By jmak
I had a professional RV mobile retailed come out...

I had a professional RV mobile retailed come out to clean and wax my RV a few months ago. Awning they just used a diluted bleach mixture on it.
Forum: Campfire Chatter 04-24-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,452
Posted By jmak
Wow, I am a late bloomer I guess. 2016 I dove...

Wow, I am a late bloomer I guess. 2016 I dove into camping with the purchase of our Keystone Cougar TT. Before that I can count on one two hands the amount of times I have been camping.
Forum: Towing 04-12-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,416
Posted By jmak
I have the same issue as you. I am using a blue...

I have the same issue as you. I am using a blue ox sway pro. Both hitch and ball at 24 inches and then I raised my ball to 25 inches. I either start to get sway or start getting a stiff bouncy ride...
Forum: Keystone Questions 04-12-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,076
Posted By jmak
Keystone Cougar Water

I have a 2016 Cougar Xlite 26RBI TT. Does anyone know where the fresh water tank is generally is located? IE toward the front, over the axles or at the rear. Trying to figure out if I carry fresh...
Forum: Towing 04-09-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,263
Posted By jmak
I realized after the post that both me and my dad...

I realized after the post that both me and my dad where standing on the front axle pad when we weighted and should have been sitting in the truck instead. So should take a good 200lbs off the front...
Forum: Towing 04-08-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,263
Posted By jmak
How Did I Do?

So had the truck and trailer weighted. 2014 F150 ecoboost and Keystone Cougar 26RBI. Trailer is loaded with normal supplies and equipment. How am I doing?
F150 GVWR is 7100lbs and actual weight is...
Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds 03-27-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,100
Posted By jmak
When it is time to retire the goal would be to...

When it is time to retire the goal would be to sell the house and full time for hopefully up to 10 years. Then when we are ready to settle back down buy a small house or condo in an area with low...
Forum: Towing 02-16-2017, 04:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,240
Posted By jmak
Your hitch height is determined by the height of...

Your hitch height is determined by the height of the tongue on your trailer. There are some good videos on youtube on how to setup the blue ox but basically without your trailer connected your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,035
Posted By jmak
That is the drawback of the Titan XD and why I...

That is the drawback of the Titan XD and why I started this thread. Personally for me coming from an Ecoboost F150 going to a gasser V8 is a downgrade to get a good payload. The ecoboost gives me...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 01-21-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,837
Posted By jmak
Looking forward to the improvements. Hopefully...

Looking forward to the improvements. Hopefully they will make more parks full hookup.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-18-2017, 05:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,035
Posted By jmak
I already have a 1/2 ton Ford F150 with the...

I already have a 1/2 ton Ford F150 with the ecoboost which personally is much better than those V8s giving you 90% torque down low below 1800RPM. Sit in 5 gear when pulling with an occasional...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,035
Posted By jmak
Titan XD

Noticing that a dealership has fully some loaded Titan XD Diesels marked down 17K. Seemed like a very impressive truck getting a lot of 3/4 abilities at a much more reasonable price until I noticed...
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