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11-21-2017, 10:24 PM
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Opinions , experts and posting
So to start I am guilty of what I am about to complain about, but after mostly reading and more replying than I thought. I find it funny that we let our own biases get in way of common since. Just read where people believe that you can’t switch brands or viscosity of oil I guess ever. I asked once why people hand calculate mpg when computers in car do it for you. While many agreed it was really close others thought me a fool because I was more likely to go with computer mpg due to less variables. Then you have your experts on towing weights diesel vs gas ect. Some are giving help some are helpful while others just muddy the water. That said share your examples of blind bias enjoy you turkey day and thank you for all the post I learn and laugh all in one read
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11-21-2017, 10:42 PM
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If it ain't a Ford SuperDuty, you don't have enough truck. 
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11-21-2017, 10:47 PM
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6 in a row, ready to tow!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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11-22-2017, 12:13 AM
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We live in an opinion-based society.
IMO.
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11-22-2017, 12:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluepill
We live in an opinion-based society.
IMO.
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Right... jus ask me!
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As a novice Glamper, it still applies.
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11-22-2017, 01:40 AM
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I always crack up when I see 'hand calculated' mpg. What, they use an abacus ? Love the tow vehicle threads too. Cummins/Powerstroke/Duramax all the way, never mind these engines take up to 1000 lbs off the payload. And everything made in China is crap. Like the iPhones, or TVs, or computers. Also, campgrounds without paved sites and full hookups are to be avoided ! 
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11-22-2017, 03:13 AM
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Seems to me folks pretty much either totally love or totally hate whatever they bought. It's my way or the highway. Oh well, smile and move on.
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11-22-2017, 06:34 AM
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If I want your opinion....I'll give it to you. 
Pro-Pride or DIE !
Power Stroke....just blows smoke.
Duramax....power it lacks.
Cummins...nuttin but a Muffin.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL
BE SAFE OUT THERE THIS HOLIDAY
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11-22-2017, 06:41 AM
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Opinions are like a-holes, everyone's got one!
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11-22-2017, 06:44 AM
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I thought I was wrong once...I was mistaken about that.
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11-22-2017, 06:46 AM
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NH Maple Maker
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGerman
I always crack up when I see 'hand calculated' mpg. What, they use an abacus ?
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I used to hand calculate my mpg but use the computer in the truck now. The computer in the truck gives a higher number than the hand calculation.
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11-22-2017, 06:52 AM
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I use to "Hand calculate" the mpg and always got 10mpg. Lost three fingers in an accident, now I only get 7mpg.
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11-22-2017, 07:07 AM
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if your towing a popup and don't have at least a F350 dually you don't have enough truck
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11-22-2017, 07:38 AM
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If you're not doing the way I do it, you're doing it wrong.
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11-22-2017, 07:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timfromma
If you're not doing the way I do it, you're doing it wrong.
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Oh so true...from so many people!!!
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11-22-2017, 08:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rp53
if your towing a popup and don't have at least a F350 dually you don't have enough truck
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Yes you can tow a 16000lb Montana with a Chevy Colorado.
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11-22-2017, 08:15 AM
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Cargo capacity is just a guideline. I know more about what my truck can do that the engineers who designed it.
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11-22-2017, 09:30 AM
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Statement my dad always said about our farm trucks. “If it will hold it. It will haul it !!”
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11-22-2017, 09:36 AM
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ditto and Happy Thanksgiving
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Originally Posted by moose074
So to start I am guilty of what I am about to complain about, but after mostly reading and more replying than I thought. I find it funny that we let our own biases get in way of common since. Just read where people believe that you can’t switch brands or viscosity of oil I guess ever. I asked once why people hand calculate mpg when computers in car do it for you. While many agreed it was really close others thought me a fool because I was more likely to go with computer mpg due to less variables. Then you have your experts on towing weights diesel vs gas ect. Some are giving help some are helpful while others just muddy the water. That said share your examples of blind bias enjoy you turkey day and thank you for all the post I learn and laugh all in one read
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funny, I joined a week ago and was thinking the same thing. Happy Thanksgiving. Great advice and tips on this forum, but I take it all with a grain of salt.
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11-22-2017, 09:39 AM
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My thought was that nitrogen added to tires is a good thing?? Lol. That always good for a couple bags of popcorn.
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