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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By 27fb2freedom
Im having trouble keeping up with the non...

Im having trouble keeping up with the non sequiturs. An oil field is very tough on a vehicle, but driveline, trans, suspension, frame etc. whether you choose gas pr diesel these components wiuld be...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,958
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Agreed the ups truck is operated at the same...

Agreed the ups truck is operated at the same weight as your combination under much harsher conditions. You can probably get away with a less capable vehicle for highway usage than the torture that a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-03-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,958
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Yes most of the gassers go 300,000. Ive seen...

Yes most of the gassers go 300,000. Ive seen some give out around 200 highest ive driven was 400k. In my building the motors are pulled (and sold i guess) and new or refurbs are put in. Most run .5...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-03-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 14,958
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Ups runs vehicles in 10-25k gvw similar to our...

Ups runs vehicles in 10-25k gvw similar to our gcw when towing. They went from almost all gas in the 80-90 to some diesels 90-2000s and now are buying almost all gas again. Gm 6.0 and 8.1s with...
Forum: On The Road... 09-11-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,676
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Andy when you recomend/set up these vehicles...

Andy when you recomend/set up these vehicles towing 2-3x their rated capacity and over gcwr do you accept liability and legal responsibility (accidents, accelerated vehicle wear, and overwieght...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-07-2011, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Bryan im actually taking your advice (and others)...

Bryan im actually taking your advice (and others) i think one of my main issues is that my batteries are not being charged properly with the factory converter. Im looking at having a 3stage put in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-06-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,074
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Keep in mind you will hit vehicle gvwr and rear...

Keep in mind you will hit vehicle gvwr and rear axle ratings before the tow rating in most 1/2 tons.

Since you are going 2wd that give you a bit more leeway but still about 1500lbs for the...
Forum: Our Community 09-05-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,992
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Also in the line of background check (100%...

Also in the line of background check (100% neccessary) lots of people claim to be "college students". If that is the case i would want a copy of their transcript.

At least 12+credit hours a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-05-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By 27fb2freedom
I wasnt talking about 4 12v in parallel. Wanted...

I wasnt talking about 4 12v in parallel. Wanted 2 2x12v parallel banks and use one to 50% then switch to the other. Thinking about a nice plastic truck toolbox to hold them and hook them up on...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-05-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,888
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Bryan ive been reading through the relevant...

Bryan ive been reading through the relevant threads on batteries/boondocking and have seen the advice you gave repeated alot. Obviously proper charger/maintnance is a must. And conservation makes...
Forum: Full-Timing 09-04-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,321
Posted By 27fb2freedom
I dont know about the chryslers but i am on road...

I dont know about the chryslers but i am on road alot and asked around the fleet drivers (comcast, verizon, etc) their vans with ford 5.4 and chevy v8 go 200+ easy

Heck the gm 6.0 is in some some...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-04-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 35,446
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Hmmm i remeber unloading 100+parcels and bags...

Hmmm i remeber unloading 100+parcels and bags from the tail of a Ups plane daily for 5 years. The smalls where loaded in bags so id guess average weight at 30lbs. 3000+lbs every day is not "never"
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-04-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,424
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Does it bounce that bad? My 250 with x springs...

Does it bounce that bad? My 250 with x springs doesnt unless the road is real apbad and im going real fast.

Keep in mid a "loaded" 3/4 ton probably wont have much over 2000lbs carrying...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-04-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,596
Posted By 27fb2freedom
The chains on my unit come from a single point on...

The chains on my unit come from a single point on the a frame so they can not be crossed under to form a "craddle" like i do on all my other trailers. Is this how airstream does it or what?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,205
Posted By 27fb2freedom
But he mentions not using the vehicle as a daily...

But he mentions not using the vehicle as a daily driver. Even the 7.3 and especially any newer diesels are not the best for sitting around the driveway
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,205
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Yes i dont think any recent 1/2 ton class...

Yes i dont think any recent 1/2 ton class truck/suv is short on power to tow a 7500lb trailer (with the largest available motor). But the payload is a different issue and imho more important than...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,205
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Just curious do you want to post up the gvwr and...

Just curious do you want to post up the gvwr and other #s from door pillar sticker? I was always worried about toyota because of their smallish payload (really most 1/2tons). Althogh rated at...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 08-29-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,966
Posted By 27fb2freedom
A bike lock through the hole in the wheels lol. ...

A bike lock through the hole in the wheels lol. But not on a 80k$ trailer!
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-29-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,191
Posted By 27fb2freedom
I dont get this one of your main reasons to avoid...

I dont get this one of your main reasons to avoid 2x6v is reliability/duplicity incase of a single battery failure the other 12v can take over by itself. One big 12v losses this advantege?
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 08-28-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,966
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Thats just wierd one skylight is smoked and one...

Thats just wierd one skylight is smoked and one opaque i would think they would match!

Having fun though and think the SOB we where looking at would have had much more issues
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 08-28-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,966
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Thats wierd the skylight in the rear on mine is...

Thats wierd the skylight in the rear on mine is tinted but not opaque. Its nice in either the dinette or sofa when converted to the bed you can look up at the stars/trees when sleeping. I wish the...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 08-28-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,966
Posted By 27fb2freedom
Thats wierd the skylight in the rear on mine is...

Thats wierd the skylight in the rear on mine is tinted but not opaque. Its nice in either the dinette or sofa when converted to the bed you can look up at the stars/trees when sleeping. I wish the...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 08-28-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,966
Posted By 27fb2freedom
27FB International Serenity

Have a few questions on the new airstream.


1. The window in the door and skylight in bathroom hallway are both "cloudy" they let light through but cant see out? I cant tell if there is a...
Forum: Boondocking 08-28-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,593
Posted By 27fb2freedom
27fb battery life?

We are having some boondocking issues in the new camper 2011 27fb international with interstate Srm 24 550 cca 690 mca batteries.

#1 how accurate is the wall staus gauhe? Adding up the amp usage...
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