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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-05-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By upflying
The 8200lb tow capacity of your Tahoe is...

The 8200lb tow capacity of your Tahoe is misleading, what is the cargo capacity of your Tahoe? That number will probably be exceeded with a family of five and the tongue weight.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-05-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,533
Posted By upflying
What are the loaded, ready for a trip weights at...

What are the loaded, ready for a trip weights at the scales?
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-18-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,898
Posted By upflying
The crash does show the safety of RV's in a...

The crash does show the safety of RV's in a rollover, basically there is none.
NHTSA and IIHS dont want to go here either.
Unregulated is a blessing and a curse.
Forum: FR3 03-30-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By upflying
I like the Maverick but under no circumstances...

I like the Maverick but under no circumstances will I pay $7500 dealer markup over msrp.
Forum: Jokes and Humor 03-27-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 290,861
Posted By upflying
Hopefully the renter opted for the damage waiver.

Hopefully the renter opted for the damage waiver.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-06-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,058
Posted By upflying
I towed my current TT with a mid-size Nissan...

I towed my current TT with a mid-size Nissan Frontier. It struggled, especially when climbing grades. 8mpg with a screaming V6 didnt cut it.
Forum: Sierra 09-24-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By upflying
yep, search the internet with brand, model and...

yep, search the internet with brand, model and serial numbers and download the PDF owners manual for the various systems on your RV.
Forum: Sierra 09-24-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By upflying
FR owners manuals are generic, not specific to...

FR owners manuals are generic, not specific to models.
What you really want are owners manuals to the various appliances and utilities such as fridge, stove, microwave, furnace and electrical...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-19-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,353
Posted By upflying
I would regard any assertions by a travel trailer...

I would regard any assertions by a travel trailer salesperson that your tow vehicle can handle the rig they are about to sell you should be met with immediate skepticism.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-18-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,353
Posted By upflying
Weights notwithstanding, the Pilot has a short...

Weights notwithstanding, the Pilot has a short wheelbase. The trailer will be wagging the dog in crosswinds and from the passing bow waves of truck-tractor semi-trailers.
I was pulling my TT with a...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-10-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,213
Posted By upflying
In other words, simply budget $1 per mile.

In other words, simply budget $1 per mile.
Forum: Off Topic 09-10-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,154
Posted By upflying
Bad guys are also doing follow home robberies,...

Bad guys are also doing follow home robberies, they follow you home and rob you in your driveway or inside the garage.
Situational awareness when driving and watch your rearview mirrors for the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-05-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By upflying
IIRC, an alternator upgrade is a factory option,...

IIRC, an alternator upgrade is a factory option, intended for tow trucks, snow plow and other high amp draw commercial applications.
Might even include dual alternators.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-27-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,273
Posted By upflying
Wont taller tires revolve a bit slower and...

Wont taller tires revolve a bit slower and accumulate distance traveled as an error in less miles traveled? Maybe I'm wrong about my physics but less mpg because you didnt "travel" as far on the same...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-21-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,575
Posted By upflying
No problems at all with my trashy 68RFE. Upshifts...

No problems at all with my trashy 68RFE. Upshifts early and goes into lockup in 3rd for fuel economy, stays in 6th while towing, downshifts with the exhaust brake on downgrades and seldom a need to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-19-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,092
Posted By upflying
It's not a good time to sell a RV. Inflation,...

It's not a good time to sell a RV. Inflation, recession and gas prices means people are not buying discretionary items like an RV. RV lots are full again and they are hurting for sales.
Lower the...
Forum: Cherokee 08-16-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By upflying
RV manufacturers dont keep track of option lists...

RV manufacturers dont keep track of option lists and what was installed in the unit prior to sale. Some features and options could be added by the dealer. They also won't give you any information on...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-30-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,733
Posted By upflying
AFAIK, tampering and deleting emissions is a...

AFAIK, tampering and deleting emissions is a federal offense.
Dont ask, dont tell when selling and buying contraband.
Washoe county requires an annual diesel smog check to register in NV.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-28-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By upflying
Similar experience with my factory warranty. OP...

Similar experience with my factory warranty.
OP please tell us what the Good Sam quote was for the ESP coverage.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-25-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,686
Posted By upflying
That troublesome DOD system on the 5.3 Silverado...

That troublesome DOD system on the 5.3 Silverado loves clean oil for reliability. Change before you go.
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-25-2022, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,547
Posted By upflying
Looming recession, high interest rates, fuel...

Looming recession, high interest rates, fuel costs, inflation are softening the demand for discretionary purchases.
Lower the price if you want to sell a RV.
It's already happening to real estate.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-25-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 703
Posted By upflying
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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-25-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 703
Posted By upflying
Can you tow 38,000 lbs with a F350 update

I tried to reply to the original thread but it's too old.
The driver in this crash pled guilty and was sentenced to prison for reckless driving. He will have to serve a minimum of 3 years. I wonder...
Forum: XLR 07-09-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By upflying
Years ago, I bought a Starcraft popup truck...

Years ago, I bought a Starcraft popup truck camper that had dry rot.
I repaired it by rebuilding the walls, a lot of work to rescue an old camper.
You might be able to see inside by carefully...
Forum: XLR 07-09-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By upflying
Soft areas on the walls, floors and ceilings...

Soft areas on the walls, floors and ceilings generally means dry rot or water damage.
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