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11-03-2013, 07:34 AM
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#1001
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
Posts: 7,154
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I was same as most with a 2500 gasser, I was a nervous wreck the whole time pulling, engine revving high, always searching for a gear. Drove me crazy. Switched back to diesel, fell in love all over again. Just recently traded up from 2500 to 3500.
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2017 Jeep Rubicon Recon toad
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11-03-2013, 08:13 AM
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#1002
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 127
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
I was same as most with a 2500 gasser, I was a nervous wreck the whole time pulling, engine revving high, always searching for a gear. Drove me crazy. Switched back to diesel, fell in love all over again. Just recently traded up from 2500 to 3500.
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11-03-2013, 09:15 AM
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#1003
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Auburn, GA
Posts: 966
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wilem
sweet ride
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X2!!! Hey...we are brothers from a different mother!!
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2012 Sandpiper 365SAQ weighing @ 15k, Onan, 2nd air, slide toppers, TST
2013 F350 6.7L Lariat 4x4 CC DRW,Viair 1007, Ride-Rites, Edge CTS, B&W
2001 Chevy 3500CC DRW 4x4, 8.1L, 4.10 gears w/ Detroit TrueTrac
2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 7.3L,V/B Spring Mod, ProComps, Hellwig Swaybar, & other 'Necessities'
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11-03-2013, 04:29 PM
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Pug Dads
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Mocksville. NC
Posts: 70
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This is what I tow my 2013 3008W windjammer. 35 ft. I used to pull short trips with a tundra 5.7. I never knew how dangerous it was, I pull the same camper with a 2012 dodge 3500 diesel dually. What a difference it makes. I stay calm driving
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11-03-2013, 05:29 PM
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#1005
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,440
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^^^I am not a dodge fan but do love the looks of the DRW trucks, but not as much as aqua`s
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11-03-2013, 08:51 PM
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#1006
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Stromsburg, Nebraska
Posts: 1,682
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I like my 05 F250 V10 gas burner because it has plenty of power, at least in the flatlands where I live. It was $11000 with right at 100k mi and it is loaded.
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2016 Sabre 34TBOK
2006 GMC 3500 CC LB DRW 4X4
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11-04-2013, 09:13 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Posts: 9,280
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Just in case y'all missed my post #989, this is picture thread, and comments about those pictures. This is not a thread to discuss diesel vs. gas, truck makes and models, tuners, or any number of other items.
The diesel vs. gas discussion has been moved here: http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ead-50475.html
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2017 F350 Lariat CCSB, SRW, 4x4, 6.7 PS
2017 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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11-06-2013, 11:27 PM
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#1008
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bassett, Va
Posts: 322
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My 2013 Ram Truck 3500 to go with my Sanibel 3500. Great truck!
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2013 Sanibel 3500
2013 Ram Truck 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually
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11-07-2013, 12:48 AM
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Incheon, S. Korea
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Incheon, South Korea
Posts: 1,142
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That's nice!
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Me, Julie, Lil' Barry, Faith, and OSD Fang
2012 Coachmen Clipper 126 - Don't even have a TV anymore.
I don't know when we'll be able to go camping again...
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11-07-2013, 04:30 AM
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Pug Dads
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Mocksville. NC
Posts: 70
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BBBlue
My 2013 Ram Truck 3500 to go with my Sanibel 3500. Great truck!
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What kind if mileage you get with your truck. I didn't buy it for that I know.
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11-07-2013, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bassett, Va
Posts: 322
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheatham09
What kind if mileage you get with your truck. I didn't buy it for that I know.
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I averaged 11.7 pulling a 39' 5th wheel over the Va/NC hilly terrain and 18-20 mpg on flat land. I was pretty surprised, for the truck has barely be broken in (1500 miles on it to date). I was told not to baby it to get a good break in.
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2013 Sanibel 3500
2013 Ram Truck 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually
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11-07-2013, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bassett, Va
Posts: 322
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@Cheatham09- noticed you were from Mocksville, NC. I bought my 5th wheel camper from CampersInn in Mocksville. Very nice group of folks there.
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2013 Sanibel 3500
2013 Ram Truck 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually
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11-07-2013, 09:14 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BBBlue
I averaged 11.7 pulling a 39' 5th wheel over the Va/NC hilly terrain and 18-20 mpg on flat land. I was pretty surprised, for the truck has barely be broken in (1500 miles on it to date). I was told not to baby it to get a good break in.
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Was that hand calculated, or lie o meter?
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2014 XLR 386X12 Work in Progrees getting the bugs out of our new coach
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11-07-2013, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bassett, Va
Posts: 322
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bjsfla
Was that hand calculated, or lie o meter?
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I hand calculated it on flat land without tow and got the other stats from the "lie o meter". I will do a hand calculation the next time I pull, which will be in December. How far off, in your opinion, is the "lie o meter"?
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2013 Sanibel 3500
2013 Ram Truck 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually
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11-07-2013, 09:40 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BBBlue
I hand calculated it on flat land without tow and got the other stats from the "lie o meter". I will do a hand calculation the next time I pull, which will be in December. How far off, in your opinion, is the "lie o meter"?
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Mine is off 1 to 2 mpg
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2014 XLR 386X12 Work in Progrees getting the bugs out of our new coach
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11-07-2013, 09:49 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BBBlue
I hand calculated it on flat land without tow and got the other stats from the "lie o meter". I will do a hand calculation the next time I pull, which will be in December. How far off, in your opinion, is the "lie o meter"?
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Mine is sometimes right on and other times 1-2mpg off on my 05 Silverado. Weird.
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11-07-2013, 10:01 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Filled the dmax this am.
389 miles on odo from last fill.
Dic showed 18.3 mpg average.
Dic showed 21.2 gallons used
Pumped 21.8 gallons
Hand calculated 17.844 mpg
6 tenths a gallon calculated difference over 389 miles.
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11-07-2013, 06:47 PM
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#1018
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Incheon, S. Korea
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Incheon, South Korea
Posts: 1,142
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And now back to the pictures? LOL
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Me, Julie, Lil' Barry, Faith, and OSD Fang
2012 Coachmen Clipper 126 - Don't even have a TV anymore.
I don't know when we'll be able to go camping again...
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11-07-2013, 07:05 PM
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#1019
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bassett, Va
Posts: 322
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Sorry for the detour.
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2013 Sanibel 3500
2013 Ram Truck 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually
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11-07-2013, 09:41 PM
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#1020
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BBBlue
Sorry for the detour.
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Sweet!
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