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10-18-2009, 12:13 AM
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Hey JGilbert, are you related to a Jeff Gilbert also from Texas? I know him from a dirt bike website, been riding with him a handful of times.
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No, I do have a brother, but it is not Jeff.
Joe
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10-23-2009, 09:05 PM
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Okay, I have towed with the new truck several times for stretches of 150 to 250 miles. There was one stretch the first day of towing where it was really bumpy if I got above about 62 mph. However, the past two days I have hit 67 and it was smooth, so it must have been that stretch of road the first day.
I absolutely LOVE this truck. I am getting anywhere from 9.5 to 10.5 mpg which is totally acceptable to me. It is the same range of mileage I got with the F350 I traded in. This is a much stronger truck than the Ford. I literally do not know the trailer is behind me.
I have enclosed a pict of the truck hooked up to the fifth wheel. Now the wife says we need some red on the trailer. Yeah right, like that's going to happen. ha
Joe
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10-26-2009, 03:52 AM
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wife says we need some red on the trailer.
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My wife says your wife is right and I kinda agree.
You could probably do it pretty inexpensive with a vinyl decal. Your local print shop could make something up that would follow the lines of some of the existing graphics.
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11-16-2009, 12:47 AM
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What gears do you have?
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11-16-2009, 04:02 AM
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What gears do you have?
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4.88 gears in here. Man, I love this truck more everyday!! It is a keeper!
Joe
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11-17-2009, 12:24 AM
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My last load I brought back was close to 17k and I dropped below 7mpg for the first time. I am usually 7.5 to 8.5mpg. Are you using tow hall all the time?
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11-17-2009, 12:50 AM
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2007.5 CTD, QC-DRW 3500 BFT Laramie,Smarty S-67, Custom Line-X, 4x4, 4.10LS, 988s, 68rfe, AMSOil Dual-Gard Remote ByPass, Cool Hose, MBRP 5", Mobil Delvac. 19.5x245 G647 12 ply Goodyear's - 2006 - 37RLTSD Cedar Creek-Day Dreamer
My 2007.5 DRW Truck at www.CumminZ.com
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11-17-2009, 01:23 AM
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I run 65 pounds. I have tried more it just didnt need it. This was the last load. I just rebuilt the trans so I am down shifting a lot more thats costing me some mpg. I run 65-70mph, and I removed the S.J.
I WANT JOE'S TRUCK! I dont know about thoose 488's
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11-17-2009, 01:38 AM
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DG,
I hear you on the 5500. A 3500 is no 5500 but I will say this from experience:
Purchase a new 2010 3500 add 19.5" wheels and add one full length rear leaf spring. The increases in GCVW and brake sizes of the 2010 will give you a super truck with a decent ride.
Add an air ride hitch like one below and your truck will ride like a dream.
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2007.5 CTD, QC-DRW 3500 BFT Laramie,Smarty S-67, Custom Line-X, 4x4, 4.10LS, 988s, 68rfe, AMSOil Dual-Gard Remote ByPass, Cool Hose, MBRP 5", Mobil Delvac. 19.5x245 G647 12 ply Goodyear's - 2006 - 37RLTSD Cedar Creek-Day Dreamer
My 2007.5 DRW Truck at www.CumminZ.com
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11-17-2009, 02:47 AM
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Yes I do agree with you. I wanted to look into a C&C in the spring but now they are going to have that urea injection and I carry a 100 gal of fuel and I don't need another tank to fill. But I wanted that aisin auto really bad. I am more then happy with my breaks, don't like the AAM axles. The tow ratings of the 3500, 4500, and 5500 are about the same so why not a 3500. That big stake bed would come in handy for me. And that wheel base on Joe's truck has got to make it ride good. We sell trailers & hitches but have never sold one of thoose air ride hitches.
Sorry Joe didn't mean to steal your post
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11-17-2009, 05:24 PM
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Yes I do agree with you. I wanted to look into a C&C in the spring but now they are going to have that urea injection and I carry a 100 gal of fuel and I don't need another tank to fill. But I wanted that aisin auto really bad. I am more then happy with my breaks, don't like the AAM axles. The tow ratings of the 3500, 4500, and 5500 are about the same so why not a 3500. That big stake bed would come in handy for me. And that wheel base on Joe's truck has got to make it ride good. We sell trailers & hitches but have never sold one of thoose air ride hitches.
Sorry Joe didn't mean to steal your post
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No problems on stealing my post.
Danny,
Why did you add the shocks to the EZ Floater? What purpose do they serve?
Joe
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11-17-2009, 09:02 PM
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Joe,
I had never personally towed with the hitch before I purchased it. I had only see the video. It did look like a little bounce was evident. Adding shocks could only help soften the bounce.
Danny
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2007.5 CTD, QC-DRW 3500 BFT Laramie,Smarty S-67, Custom Line-X, 4x4, 4.10LS, 988s, 68rfe, AMSOil Dual-Gard Remote ByPass, Cool Hose, MBRP 5", Mobil Delvac. 19.5x245 G647 12 ply Goodyear's - 2006 - 37RLTSD Cedar Creek-Day Dreamer
My 2007.5 DRW Truck at www.CumminZ.com
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11-18-2009, 03:44 AM
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Joe,
I had never personally towed with the hitch before I purchased it. I had only see the video. It did look like a little bounce was evident. Adding shocks could only help soften the bounce.
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That makes sense. My hitch is in the trough so I do not have room for shocks, but my experience thus far is that shocks are not needed. We've been over some really rough highways, and the EZ Floater hitch by Hitch Crafters is one GREAT hitch.
Joe
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11-18-2009, 10:58 AM
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2007.5 CTD, QC-DRW 3500 BFT Laramie,Smarty S-67, Custom Line-X, 4x4, 4.10LS, 988s, 68rfe, AMSOil Dual-Gard Remote ByPass, Cool Hose, MBRP 5", Mobil Delvac. 19.5x245 G647 12 ply Goodyear's - 2006 - 37RLTSD Cedar Creek-Day Dreamer
My 2007.5 DRW Truck at www.CumminZ.com
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