Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Showing results 1 to 25 of 308
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: The Big Toe
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,917
Posted By The Big Toe
P.S. My Cummins recently went through a weight...

P.S.
My Cummins recently went through a weight reduction program and no longer requires DEF. darn
I just got back from a 1,400 mile trip from Michigan. Got 21 MPG, hand calculated. On I-75.
...
Forum: XLR 06-21-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By The Big Toe
Thank you for taking the time to check.

Thank you for taking the time to check.
Forum: XLR 06-19-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By The Big Toe
Tires On 2016 29HFS

Does anybody know what size tires came on a 2016 XLR 29 HFS?

I'm 1,400 miles away and got nobody to look for me.

Thanks
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-30-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,371
Posted By The Big Toe
I dunno???? Maybe, um, you know -- The...

I dunno????

Maybe, um, you know -- The oldest power in the Universe??

Nuclear??
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-30-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
Guidelines for the Application of Load and...

Guidelines for the Application of Load and Inflation Tables


https://www.toyotires.com/media/3729/application_of_load_inflation_tables_20200723.pdf
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-29-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,829
Posted By The Big Toe
I carry these with me (plus appropriate...

I carry these with me (plus appropriate batteries) whenever I'm on the road.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-29-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
The newer Ram 2500 has a TPMS that will set off a...

The newer Ram 2500 has a TPMS that will set off a warning light below 64 PSI on the rear tires. (Fronts call for 60, which I do) Every single owner on every single Cummins forum hates it. And 99...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-28-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,829
Posted By The Big Toe
I carry an inflator and this. In my tool box...

I carry an inflator and this. In my tool box there are side cutters. If you don't have a tool box, make sure you have some side cutters and maybe even good, strong set of pliers to remove whatever...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-28-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
I have '17 Ram CTD (cummins turbo diesel) 4wd,...

I have '17 Ram CTD (cummins turbo diesel) 4wd, Crew Cab and I run 60 in the front and 50 in the rear on the original tires.

You could probably get away with 40 on the rears but I don't do it just...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-28-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
Love this stuff. Love it. Learned a lot and...

Love this stuff. Love it.

Learned a lot and that's why I come here. But, to be honest, I'm still a bit confused and that's okay. I don't need to know about specific tires and trucks, just mine...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-27-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
Interesting. You learn something new every day. ...

Interesting. You learn something new every day. Didn't realize it was an LT tire. Thought it was a typical C. Unusual to find an LT tire on a 1500.

If I had paid closer attention, the door...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-27-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 39,660
Posted By The Big Toe
Payload is supposed to be determined by the...

Payload is supposed to be determined by the weakest point in the truck suspension, including tires, brakes, springs and axles.

So the axles may be capable of holding 4,500 lbs but the tires may...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-27-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
Your tires will have their maximum load-carrying...

Your tires will have their maximum load-carrying capability at 38 PSI. You can inflate them to the max that it says on the sidewall but I can't imagine why you'd want to; unless you're planning on...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-27-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,750
Posted By The Big Toe
No, they take the 18v batteries. I have...

No, they take the 18v batteries.

I have several tools that take the 18v batteries. I also have several chargers and several batteries. I like the Ryobi. They're not for professional use, IMHO,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-27-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
Sounds like your tires are XL rated.

Sounds like your tires are XL rated.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-26-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,517
Posted By The Big Toe
Where does it say your tires should be at 50 PSI...

Where does it say your tires should be at 50 PSI for maximum load? Are they P-Metric tires?

Most of the time, C Range tires are rated at max load right at 35-36 PSI.

For some applications, you...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-26-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,750
Posted By The Big Toe
https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/...

https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/3c2b4625-d579-4f8f-990b-d019e54f4966/svn/ryobi-power-tool-combo-kits-p261737dn-64_145.jpg

Battery operated, 1/2" drive, 300 lb-ft of torque with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-25-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,750
Posted By The Big Toe
I can talk, but I can't make you listen -- ...

I can talk, but I can't make you listen --

https://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=32029&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImqXMvbK37gIVFCiGCh3DqwPDEAQYAyABEgKK-_D_BwE
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-24-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,737
Posted By The Big Toe
That F-150 will tow your trailer with no...

That F-150 will tow your trailer with no problemsat all. None.

People will tell you, "Get a Super Duty, Get a 2500, Get a Peterbilt or a Kenworth"! Horse feathers..

For one thing, the 6.2L...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-16-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,750
Posted By The Big Toe
That's the problem with buying used (which I...

That's the problem with buying used (which I refuse to do).

I would say the prior owner drove the truck like it was a Honda Civic: drive it to Aunt Clara's and stopped at ten different gas...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-16-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,998
Posted By The Big Toe
Engine, transmission, 2 door, 4 door....... C'mon

Engine, transmission, 2 door, 4 door....... C'mon
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-16-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,750
Posted By The Big Toe
1/2 ton trucks (a misnomer but we'll use it for...

1/2 ton trucks (a misnomer but we'll use it for these purposes) really aren't meant to be heavy duty, kick-'em-in-the-pants towing machines. Keep that in mind.

But a properly set up F-150 can tow...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-15-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By The Big Toe
If you've ever been in a Big Jet that pinned you...

If you've ever been in a Big Jet that pinned you to the back of your seat on takeoff........

Then you know what driving a new Gen II 10sp EcoBoost feels like.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-15-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By The Big Toe
Most of the Cab Height Caps are closer to 200lbs...

Most of the Cab Height Caps are closer to 200lbs than 300. Probably just under 200lbs depending on the model and if it's a 6.5 or an 8 ft bed.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-15-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,750
Posted By The Big Toe
There's no point getting an F150 without the Max...

There's no point getting an F150 without the Max Trailer Tow Package, IMO.

I also highly recommend putting a good sway bar on the rear.

A lot of people don't realize that one of the things that...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 308

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:44 AM.