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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-01-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,356
Posted By drittal
The Ram 2500 uses a coil spring rear suspension,...

The Ram 2500 uses a coil spring rear suspension, whereas the 3500 use leaf. That’s the difference and where pushing the weights is more than “same truck with 2500 rated lower for tax purposes”.
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Forum: Work and Play 05-23-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,275
Posted By drittal
I’m going to make a guess his receiver in the...

I’m going to make a guess his receiver in the truck is only good for 1200lbs...
Forum: Work and Play 04-10-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By drittal
I don’t have your model, but on mine outside...

I don’t have your model, but on mine outside where the water drains are is a valve that may be closed.

Can you smell propane when trying to light the stove? If it has sat a long time there may be...
Forum: Work and Play 09-23-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,360
Posted By drittal
If it’s cold enough and you have the furnace run...

If it’s cold enough and you have the furnace run at night it could be dead by morning, especially if you haven’t added a second battery.
Forum: Work and Play 09-23-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,360
Posted By drittal
Battery charge?

Battery charge?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-26-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 36,675
Posted By drittal
Wind is a killer. Sometimes i think cross wind is...

Wind is a killer. Sometimes i think cross wind is even worse than headwind.
Forum: Work and Play 07-23-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,245
Posted By drittal
Since when did WnP stop? 2019 WnP models are out.

Since when did WnP stop? 2019 WnP models are out.
Forum: Work and Play 07-21-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,245
Posted By drittal
The next day my WnP had the stock tires removed...

The next day my WnP had the stock tires removed and LT tires put on. I never pulled fast with the stock tires and the blow out may not have been defect related, but I have peace of mind now.

I...
Forum: Work and Play 07-21-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,245
Posted By drittal
I wish I could help you! I had a tire problem...

I wish I could help you! I had a tire problem last year. I didn’t mess up a fender but my fuel station was destroyed.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-24-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,938
Posted By drittal
177034

177034
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-23-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,938
Posted By drittal
My father wasn’t too impressed with his DRW and...

My father wasn’t too impressed with his DRW and thought the tires were junk... then he realized the dealer had the rear tires aired down to improve the ride.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-27-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,350
Posted By drittal
No. It just makes it better able to handle loads....

No. It just makes it better able to handle loads.

250/2500 are limited to 10,000 GVWR
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-25-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,465
Posted By drittal
That’s about right

That’s about right
Forum: Work and Play 05-13-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,796
Posted By drittal
Mine is a swing out and tilt able. To hold it in...

Mine is a swing out and tilt able. To hold it in place I placed an eyelet on each side and use a strap.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-30-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,841
Posted By drittal
You’ll just need to go try them on for size. I’m...

You’ll just need to go try them on for size. I’m 6’3+ and fit my Ram just fine. In fact my wife who is 5’3” and I don’t even change seat position, just mirrors and steering height. I have a friend...
Forum: Work and Play 04-07-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,702
Posted By drittal
If you are wanting to go in the colder months,...

If you are wanting to go in the colder months, get a 4 season. They aren’t a true 4 season if you live or plan on going to the north or mtns, but they will be better for cold weather use and be more...
Forum: Work and Play 04-07-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,702
Posted By drittal
Mid 20’s to low thirties probably just a soft...

Mid 20’s to low thirties probably just a soft freeze, not hard enough to split water lines. I’ve been out a couple nights cold enough to have a thick frost in the mornings, but we were boon docking...
Forum: Work and Play 04-07-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,702
Posted By drittal
Also, define cold. We have camped down to the...

Also, define cold. We have camped down to the high twenties. I wouldn’t risk anything lower as you risk water line freeze. They are in no way 4 season.
Forum: Work and Play 04-06-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,702
Posted By drittal
There was an option on the FRP models that added...

There was an option on the FRP models that added a foil layer between the frp wall and the interior. Mine has this, but as said before the rating isn’t very high
Forum: Work and Play 04-05-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,389
Posted By drittal
It’s only an issue if you refuse to proactively...

It’s only an issue if you refuse to proactively prevent standing water when storing your RV or failing to inspect the seams.
Forum: Work and Play 03-30-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,471
Posted By drittal
Glad I got my 30FBW now.

Glad I got my 30FBW now.
Forum: Work and Play 03-11-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,389
Posted By drittal
Are you saying your WnP has those features?

Are you saying your WnP has those features?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-21-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,796
Posted By drittal
Weigh your truck ready to camp. Subtract it from...

Weigh your truck ready to camp. Subtract it from GVWR to get true payload. (Everything put in and on that truck that didn’t come factory reduces payload)

Use 12% of GVWR of trailer as a guide for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-31-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,016
Posted By drittal
Pin weight

Empty.

2710 is 19% of your empty weight. Pin weight should be kept around 20%. You’re looking at 3400-3600 pin fully loaded.

Remember too that passengers and cargo loaded in the truck and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-07-2017, 08:00 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 9,780
Posted By drittal
If you are like me, you only put 12-15k miles on...

If you are like me, you only put 12-15k miles on a year so gas or diesel I’m changing 2x. The 2 fuel filters yearly are not inexpensive. If you live in cold climates like I do, stanadyne fuel...
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