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09-05-2020, 05:17 PM
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#1001
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 72
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New ARE cap.
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09-11-2020, 01:37 AM
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#1002
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 4,549
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Installed new Bilstein shocks on the rear. Not hard, but I was unsuccessful using a pry bar to lift the lower end, as suggested on a popular YouTube channel. I ended up jacking the truck up. That dropped the wheel enough to get it in place with no pressure required.
I also bought front shocks but didn't recognize at the time that I have to detach the Pitman arm and compress the coil-over spring to replace them. I can, but I don't want to get into that, two days before leaving on a long camping trip. There's plenty of other prep to do.
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TV: 2021 Ford F-150 4WD XLT Crew w/ 3.5L EB & HDPP, payload: 2,416#.
RV: 2020 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2507S, Propride 3P hitch w/ 1400# spring bars
Camping nights: 2021, 52; 2022, 99; 2023, 88; 2024, TBD (Est: 80+)
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09-11-2020, 05:12 PM
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#1003
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 100
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Got the nose cap completely covered in love bug bits as we headed home on I75 South today. Lots of cleaning ahead tomorrow.
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2020 Winnebago Vita 24F
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2024 nights camped - 8
2023 nights camped - 28
2022 nights camped - 33
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09-11-2020, 05:15 PM
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#1004
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,284
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Replaced the pee yellow license Plate lights with white LEDs, was annoying.
Routed a USB cable though my console from the front storage area’s data/charging jack via a couple new holes. The front storage cubby has a tight fitting sliding lid with no cable outlet that I want to be able to keep closed. Truck has three 12VDC outlet and a USB charging output in the backseat area but only the front USBs allow for apple airplay data connection which supplies my truck with navigation, Waze, etc.
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 200W CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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09-14-2020, 09:57 AM
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#1005
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 188
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Shoes
Getting some new shoes today, Michelin Defender LTX. The dealer stock tires got me almost 41,000 but with winter coming new ones are needed. I can't wait to see how they compare towing. We have our last trip this weekend.
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2021 Coachman Northern Spirit 2963BH
2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
Old:
2019 Rockwood ROO 233S, 1998 Dutchman 747SL, 1988 Jayco 1006, 2001 Skyline Nomad 3710BH,1997 Coachman Catalina lite 249 QB, 2001 Palomino Mustang SC
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09-14-2020, 10:05 AM
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#1006
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: North Port Florida
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wisconsin-1
Getting some new shoes today, Michelin Defender LTX. The dealer stock tires got me almost 41,000 but with winter coming new ones are needed. I can't wait to see how they compare towing. We have our last trip this weekend.
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Plus 1 on the Defenders great tires.
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Frank & Cindy--- (SOB) 5th Wheel ---2019 Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 SRW 4x4 8' bed--- Payload 4394------Remi & Sage camping pups---TST 507 TPMS ... B&W Patriot 18K---3.73 axle ... Predator 3500---2019 48 days ---2020 28 days Camping
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09-20-2020, 11:59 AM
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#1007
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 289
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Waxed it yesterday. That was a job!
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2021 Forest River Sabre 37FLL
Towed with 2019 Silverado 2500 HD
B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck hitch
Anderson Ultimate Connection 5th wheel hitch
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09-21-2020, 06:25 AM
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#1008
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 606
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Installed the curt hide a gooseneck. What a pain in the ass by urself and no lift
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09-21-2020, 12:32 PM
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#1009
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,284
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After changing out the yellow license plate bulbs with white LEDs, the high mount cargo lights now really stood out as yellow. So I replaced them with white LEDs, too . While I am at it, ordered higher power back up lights!
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 200W CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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09-21-2020, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Loveland, OH
Posts: 1,004
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Added some vague movie references.
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09-25-2020, 02:43 PM
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#1011
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Ridgeway, Ontario
Posts: 26
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Baby got new shoes.
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2014 F-150 SCREW 4x4, Max Tow (11200) 3.5 EB, 3.73, 7650 GVWR, 1835 Payload
2017 Forest River Salem 27RKSS
Blue Ox Sway Pro
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09-25-2020, 07:22 PM
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#1012
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: North Port Florida
Posts: 2,050
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiseacre99
Baby got new shoes.
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Coopers are new?
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Frank & Cindy--- (SOB) 5th Wheel ---2019 Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 SRW 4x4 8' bed--- Payload 4394------Remi & Sage camping pups---TST 507 TPMS ... B&W Patriot 18K---3.73 axle ... Predator 3500---2019 48 days ---2020 28 days Camping
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09-26-2020, 07:20 AM
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#1013
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Ridgeway, Ontario
Posts: 26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by frank4711
Coopers are new?
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Yes, the factory P275/65-R18 114 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A to Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT275/65-R18 123.
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2014 F-150 SCREW 4x4, Max Tow (11200) 3.5 EB, 3.73, 7650 GVWR, 1835 Payload
2017 Forest River Salem 27RKSS
Blue Ox Sway Pro
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09-26-2020, 12:25 PM
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#1014
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,284
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Continuing my LED upgrades, replaced my backup bulbs with LEDs for $14.95 from Amazon. I was in the truck for testing, wife said they were really bright. This was at 12:30PM on a sunny day!
Still considering fog light bulbs. Half for brighter, half for yellow vice white fogs. Head lights are adequate. Only considering upgrades to make ME see better. If it was for an emergency vehicle, the signal, stop, marker lights would be considered, besides they require extra stuff to prevent hyper flash, etc., but right now I consider that $$ wasted.
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 200W CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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09-26-2020, 12:27 PM
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#1015
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
Posts: 2,284
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Quote:
Originally Posted by corn18
Added some vague movie references.
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What, no Brad and Janet?
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 200W CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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09-26-2020, 12:34 PM
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#1016
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Loveland, OH
Posts: 1,004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
What, no Brad and Janet?
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Bud & Sissy seemed like a better fit while I still have TX plates. Once I get OH plates, then Brad and Janet would definitely be good, especially if 2021 is anything like 2020.
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10-09-2020, 04:33 PM
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#1017
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Yellowknife
Posts: 1,162
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Finally got around to finishing my shock replacement. Did the rears in July before our much shorter than planned roadtrip and noticed a big improvement on some of the heaved roads around here. Just got around to replacing the fronts last weekend and I'm very pleased. Went with adjustable Ranchos front and rear. Yes I straightened out the boot after taking the picture. I should have another update in a week and a half for new tires.
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2007 Rockwood 2701SS
2017 Ram 2500 Granite Crystal SAP Laramie 6.7L
2014 Triumph Bonneville. NH Togas, tuned
1953 GMC 9314
1982 GoldWing Interstate
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10-12-2020, 11:46 AM
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#1018
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: 90 miles North of Gods country. :)
Posts: 118
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10-12-2020, 04:39 PM
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#1019
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,263
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigGuy87
Installed a Roadmaster Active Suspension on my 2014 RAM 3500. I'm impressed with the ease of the install and the overall ride quality improvements even when empty. Noticeable reduction in wheel hop on the washboard county roads and reduced impacts felt from rough transitions and patched concrete roads. Can't wait to hitch up and pull the 5er on Thursday, should pretty much eliminate any squat I had before.
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This is something I want to do on my F350, did you get a preinstall measurement of how much squat it had to compare to? We just got back from a weekender, and would like to get rid of some of the bounce.
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10-13-2020, 08:40 AM
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#1020
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: 90 miles North of Gods country. :)
Posts: 118
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Yes I did, it was right at 3.5 inches, just enough to make oncoming cars high beam me when we pull at night. I'll measure again when I hookup on Thursday.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bhrava
This is something I want to do on my F350, did you get a preinstall measurement of how much squat it had to compare to? We just got back from a weekender, and would like to get rid of some of the bounce.
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