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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-22-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 40,340
Posted By ronheater70
Year end is a good time to buy typically..

Year end is a good time to buy typically..
Forum: Cardinal 12-15-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,850
Posted By ronheater70
I have a 2018 Ram 3500 Diesel crew cab long bed...

I have a 2018 Ram 3500 Diesel crew cab long bed 4x4 and Im a right around the 4200 payload # Not a lot of Bling But not stripped either, works well!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 40,340
Posted By ronheater70
I took 11 seconds out of my day and typed it in...

I took 11 seconds out of my day and typed it in and found several links on it, seems true.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,580
Posted By ronheater70
Sounds like the OP did the only thing he could...

Sounds like the OP did the only thing he could which was brake to the median to avoid hitting the car in front of him.. Seems the lumber truck tried the same thing but then the median was occupied by...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 40,340
Posted By ronheater70
Umm, I think you have me confused with someone...

Umm, I think you have me confused with someone else, I don't think i ever used those terms, I would be foolish to. Because I do recognize the EB as quicker, but it certainly is not a "blow your...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-09-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 40,340
Posted By ronheater70
If you passed an EB going up hill it was because...

If you passed an EB going up hill it was because they were either towing several thousand pounds more or they just didnt feel like going any faster.
The EB is notably quicker in every way over the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-06-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,918
Posted By ronheater70
My son uses his everywhere. Its a 2017 crew cab...

My son uses his everywhere. Its a 2017 crew cab long bed f-350 dually. he has a welding bed on it now with a goose neck setup and that bed is a tad larger than the factory bed. Drives it everywhere...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-02-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 40,340
Posted By ronheater70
While I do believe at 8500 a 3/4 ton would be a...

While I do believe at 8500 a 3/4 ton would be a better experience in general, you didnt ask that question so I will give you my experience with the Ecoboost.

Both my Brother and I purchased 2013...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-23-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,327
Posted By ronheater70
Ahh, had to catch a ride huh? :D

Ahh, had to catch a ride huh? :D
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-05-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 91,678
Posted By ronheater70
I usually fall into the same trap, just smaller...

I usually fall into the same trap, just smaller items like reese cups!
Forum: General Community Discussions 11-05-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,590
Posted By ronheater70
I find it odd, that as a resident of guilford...

I find it odd, that as a resident of guilford county and around greensboro being able to view the License plate more clearly is a priority, while road striping is not. Around here I swear they put...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-05-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 91,678
Posted By ronheater70
Yea he bought it, not me..L But there was a...

Yea he bought it, not me..L But there was a supply issue in his neck of the woods and the few on the lot had premium prices because they were rare when first introduced and he wanted it anyway, so...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-05-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 91,678
Posted By ronheater70
Yea i think up to 11K +/-and the gas with 4.30s...

Yea i think up to 11K +/-and the gas with 4.30s would be an O.k match
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-05-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 91,678
Posted By ronheater70
What The OP has in his signture is not overly...

What The OP has in his signture is not overly heavy and both the 6.2 and 7.3 are awesome motors. Obviously if one could choose and price isnt a factor, then the 7.3 would probably be a better choice...
Forum: Motorcycles 10-20-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 41,318
Posted By ronheater70
Just did WV 2 weekends ago, camped ina primitive...

Just did WV 2 weekends ago, camped ina primitive spot over on Shavers Fork. Got almost 300 miles of Gravel and singletrack in in 2 days. Love it! I spent most of my life in WV and know it well! had...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-19-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,648
Posted By ronheater70
Good Info, like I said I know some perfectly...

Good Info, like I said I know some perfectly happy 6.0 owners. Put some coin into it and fix known weak areas and although it wont pull like these newer ones, it will still reliably tow. Heck getting...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-19-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,068
Posted By ronheater70
As others have said, based on the cumulative...

As others have said, based on the cumulative payload you will be over 3K and probably closer to 3500 as was mentioned. My 3500 diesel SRW has a payload capacity of 4450 If I remember correctly.. You...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-18-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,970
Posted By ronheater70
I don't know how you want to work it all out...

I don't know how you want to work it all out mathematically, but the simple real life experience for me is that pulling a 10K rv up the mountain into wv with my 2016 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi simply could...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-18-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,648
Posted By ronheater70
I think the OP makes perfect sense. My sons...

I think the OP makes perfect sense. My sons Friend has a 6.0 he uses for a welding rig on the pipelines, it has been upgraded in all the critical parts. For a 25 YR old making 240K a year a new truck...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-12-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,152
Posted By ronheater70
I dont think its a case of being majorily...

I dont think its a case of being majorily overloaded, etc.. shoot lots of people tow overloaded (IF thats the case) and have no issues. I think it was simplya hiccup in the system. How many miles and...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-07-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 17,846
Posted By ronheater70
I live in the middle of the dang woods, I have...

I live in the middle of the dang woods, I have about 20' of yard around the house and then acres of trees. I take down problem trees that are leaning towards the house, or when we are clearing for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-05-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,215
Posted By ronheater70
This is what I put on my 3500, I had the same...

This is what I put on my 3500, I had the same things on my 2016 Ram 2500. they work well and I like being able to stand on them and get into the bed..I have an Amp pull down step on the bumper as...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-01-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 43,885
Posted By ronheater70
How did a GM 2500 6.6 gas motor turn into a Ram...

How did a GM 2500 6.6 gas motor turn into a Ram 6.7 CTD ?
BTW your numbers are off.. The CTD doesnt make 450 HP, even the HO for 2020 only makes 400 HP/1000 ftlbs.. to get the 850 LB ft of torque,...
Forum: Slide Outs 09-29-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,581
Posted By ronheater70
I had a Cherokee 304 BHS limited. It had 3 slides...

I had a Cherokee 304 BHS limited. It had 3 slides that operated with one switch, I also thought it weird. It was kind of a pain, because if I only needed to open 1 slide, say to get something out of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-18-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
Posted By ronheater70
You should be fine, one of our close frinds have...

You should be fine, one of our close frinds have a decked out Armada.it does good. Pay attention to the axle ratings, but really this should be a non-issue. The armada is about as big as a Tahoe and...
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