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06-25-2020, 05:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Sheridan
Posts: 9
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Maiden Voyage Tow Vehicle & Rig
Hey guys! Thanks for letting us be a part of the group.
Just took our maiden voyage in our new-to-us 2015 Bullet Premier M30RIPR. We are towing with a 2015 RAM 4x4 with the 3.0 Ecodiesel and we have the airbag suspension system. We traveled about 1100 miles from central Arkansas through Nashville to Patoka State Park in southern Indiana and back through Missouri home. I was nervous as to wether the 1/2 ton was up for the job. I did all my research and weight calculations and we were within our limits, but close.
Everything went great. Ran a little hot on everything. I realized I was low on coolant. I put in a Heavy Duty 50/50 mix and added some Wetter Water and all temps were perfect after that! Had a leak in the fresh water fill. Fixed when we got home. Other than that, Great Trip!!!
We leave on July 8th for a 2 1/2 week, 2100 miles southeast US Tour. Can’t wait!
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06-25-2020, 07:43 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Langley
Posts: 12
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In attempts to post a photo, it comes out upside down, how can I rectify this ? Thanks in advance. As in this avatar
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06-25-2020, 07:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,997
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moosedog
In attempts to post a photo, it comes out upside down, how can I rectify this ? Thanks in advance. As in this avatar
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Are you attempting to post from a phone or from a computer? If from a phone, send the photo to your computer and post it from there, it'll appear without "rotating to accommodate the phone's software.
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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06-25-2020, 09:18 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Langley
Posts: 12
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through my I-Pad. i will go thru my Mac...as suggested. Thx John
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06-25-2020, 01:10 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Langley
Posts: 12
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Ok, pic from a few weeks ago ... finally de-winterized, washed and waxed @ 2 months later than normal, due to most everything being closed etc. First trip out was a short 3 day stint/shake down cruise. All systems good to go, now headed out for a week to the sun and heat of the Okanagan.
2017 F-350 Lariat
2018 Cougar 327 RLK
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06-25-2020, 03:57 PM
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#1746
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 1,942
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moosedog
Ok, pic from a few weeks ago ... finally de-winterized, washed and waxed @ 2 months later than normal, due to most everything being closed etc. First trip out was a short 3 day stint/shake down cruise. All systems good to go, now headed out for a week to the sun and heat of the Okanagan.
2017 F-350 Lariat
2018 Cougar 327 RLK
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Congrats Moosedog
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Dan & Serena
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD SLE
2015 Cougar X-Lite 29 RET
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06-28-2020, 10:02 PM
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#1747
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 384
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVclaimed
Hey guys! Thanks for letting us be a part of the group.
Just took our maiden voyage in our new-to-us 2015 Bullet Premier M30RIPR. We are towing with a 2015 RAM 4x4 with the 3.0 Ecodiesel and we have the airbag suspension system. We traveled about 1100 miles from central Arkansas through Nashville to Patoka State Park in southern Indiana and back through Missouri home. I was nervous as to wether the 1/2 ton was up for the job. I did all my research and weight calculations and we were within our limits, but close.
Everything went great. Ran a little hot on everything. I realized I was low on coolant. I put in a Heavy Duty 50/50 mix and added some Wetter Water and all temps were perfect after that! Had a leak in the fresh water fill. Fixed when we got home. Other than that, Great Trip!!!
We leave on July 8th for a 2 1/2 week, 2100 miles southeast US Tour. Can’t wait!
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What a nice setup.
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2018 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel Cummins Turbo
2019 Jayco Eagle 321RSTS 5th Wheel
Retired Army MSG
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06-29-2020, 10:09 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Elverta
Posts: 31
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Far from finished, but couldn't resist to post a pic of my SRW with a higher tow rating than everyone's dually.
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06-29-2020, 10:37 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,997
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tylerj1966
Far from finished, but couldn't resist to post a pic of my SRW with a higher tow rating than everyone's dually.
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There's nobody in the front roadside seat... Is the steering wheel in the back on SRW trucks with high tow ratings?????
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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06-29-2020, 10:41 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Elverta
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
There's nobody in the front roadside seat... Is the steering wheel in the back on SRW trucks with high tow ratings?????
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Have you ever asked your millennial kid to take a decent quality picture? If you want it done right, do it yourself.
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06-29-2020, 11:00 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
There's nobody in the front roadside seat... Is the steering wheel in the back on SRW trucks with high tow ratings?????
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I thought it was "weight distribution".
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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06-29-2020, 02:05 PM
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#1752
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oregon
Posts: 783
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Pulled into a wide spot off Hwy 58 between Barstow & Bakersfield. Had lunch and a photo op!
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Jeff & Jan - Retired & Full-timing since 2013
2019 Ram Big Horn 3500 Aisin 4x4
2012 Alpine 3450-RL
Double Coin 235/75R-17.5/16 J rated 125lb
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06-29-2020, 02:49 PM
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#1753
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,468
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My clunker... mostly all fixed for dragging my ancient 5ver. 2006 F350XL rubber floor mats, 4WD, 8' bed, SRW. 6.0L delete and runs nice at 140K miles, cheap tires (Americus Commercial) 18' LRE, new front end (no death wobble for me), backup camera and hard wired trailer review camera, Pioneer stereo with 7" screen (for backup camera), New frame bumpers that squeak. Automatic, 50 hp tow tune (SCT), Black fuzzy dice. I bought the truck for about $7K and have put about $3K into it and it is now pretty much right! There are three sets of seat covers on the front and rear seat and afraid to look under them. Andersen Ultimate (steel - dumb mistake) on turn over ball.
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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06-29-2020, 02:50 PM
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#1754
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,468
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Forgot the pic.
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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07-07-2020, 09:56 AM
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#1755
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 32
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07-07-2020, 10:22 AM
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#1756
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central FL
Posts: 1,090
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07-07-2020, 10:24 AM
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#1757
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,997
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Bill,
That thing will "tow anything on the lot" but one question: Where does the "navigator" sit ???????
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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07-07-2020, 10:30 AM
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#1758
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central FL
Posts: 1,090
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JRTJH
Bill,
That thing will "tow anything on the lot" but one question: Where does the "navigator" sit ???????
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Well that's what the salesman said, "It'll Haul It All!" How about a an electric scooter that follows along side. (detached side car!)
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07-07-2020, 10:52 AM
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#1759
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Belleville, IL
Posts: 25
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Show us your Tow Vehicle
Here is ours. 2016 Ford F250, 6.7 L, and 2016 Cougar 301SAB.
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2016 Ford F-250 SD, 6.7L, 4X4
2016 Cougar 301SAB
Wife and I are both Air Force Retired
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07-07-2020, 11:16 AM
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#1760
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill-2020
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Bill - I have that exact same mower! Only difference is I installed the weight on the front "bumper" because of the steep hill in the back yard. I bought it for the tight turning radius (lots of trees in the yard) but had no idea it could tow my trailer. Do you think with the front weight it would tow a 5th wheel?
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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