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Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 28,861
Posted By Tuco
Thanks, I needed a good laugh! How quickly you...

Thanks, I needed a good laugh! How quickly you forget...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-05-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,397
Posted By Tuco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4W-P5aCWJs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4W-P5aCWJs
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-15-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,811
Posted By Tuco
I was just thinking about this thread yesterday...

I was just thinking about this thread yesterday and was wondering how things were going. While trying to clear up GB of space on that SSD yesterday I ran across these two tools.
...
Forum: Photography 02-06-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,134
Posted By Tuco
Photoshop. I know its not what you want to hear,...

Photoshop. I know its not what you want to hear, but just learn the features you desire first. The program is just to powerful to pass up once you understand what it can do. There are lots of good...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-05-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By Tuco
Only a Toyota Tundra can get that much weight up...

Only a Toyota Tundra can get that much weight up and down a grade like that! Both trucks should just pull over and let the REAL truck get the work done!
Forum: Refrigerators 02-03-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,391
Posted By Tuco
Pull the tray and line out, clean it then...

Pull the tray and line out, clean it then reinstall.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-02-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,041
Posted By Tuco
Your fighting the resistive loads inherent to the...

Your fighting the resistive loads inherent to the system. The point of highest resistance will be the hottest (in this case the plug). As temperature increases so does the resistance until the plug...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 02-02-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,599
Posted By Tuco
Year 6. All good advice above. One thing that...

Year 6. All good advice above. One thing that takes some effort is that you are no longer in a rush to do anything. Take your time in spots that interest you. 3 weeks is not that long to hang out...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-01-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,193
Posted By Tuco
You gave up way to easy, especially when you...

You gave up way to easy, especially when you we're right! This has some innovation, but transmissions have been cooled this way since at least the 50's. It a cost savings measure plain and simple. In...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-01-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,161
Posted By Tuco
There are water lines that run on the back side...

There are water lines that run on the back side of the shower and head across the trailer to the kitchen. We had a leak in one of the multiple elbows that airstream decided were necessary to plumb...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-29-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,743
Posted By Tuco
I wish I had never gone to that site, my head...

I wish I had never gone to that site, my head hurts! :wally:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-29-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,743
Posted By Tuco
All I did was do a Bing search on this statement....

All I did was do a Bing search on this statement.



I have to ask myself WT* is going on here!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-29-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,743
Posted By Tuco
Ford Explorer: 8.9 years Honda Accord: 8.4...

Ford Explorer: 8.9 years
Honda Accord: 8.4 years
Toyota Camry: 8.0 years
Honda Civic: 7.9 years
Jeep Grand Cherokee: 7.8 years
Toyota Corolla: 7.7 years
Honda CR-V: 7.6 years
Dodge Ram/Ram...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-27-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,743
Posted By Tuco
The problem is that there are just to few people...

The problem is that there are just to few people towing with them in the real world. On any given day there is usually only one towing anything at a given park. If they were really so good wouldn't...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-27-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,139
Posted By Tuco
This brings up another thought. You have a large...

This brings up another thought. You have a large TV so bringing a generator along would be a much cheaper solution to upgrading the inverter and its subsystems. Especially one that runs on propane....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-26-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,811
Posted By Tuco
Keeping a PC running smoothly is an art form. I...

Keeping a PC running smoothly is an art form. I can understand why people have problems with it, but its not the OS its the user (PEBKAC). My systems run for 8 years and the only reason I upgrade is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-26-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,811
Posted By Tuco
Some hopefully helpful info. It might help in the...

Some hopefully helpful info. It might help in the future. I have a similar problem with my main PC in that it has a 120GB SSD main drive. I moved the user data folder to a 1TB std drive (look up...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-26-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,139
Posted By Tuco
I would like to put one thing out there. If you...

I would like to put one thing out there. If you almost double the watts you will be almost doubling the battery drain. Sorry if you already knew this, but you may need to up the amount of batteries...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-26-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,811
Posted By Tuco
32gb is just not enough overhead for Windows 10....

32gb is just not enough overhead for Windows 10. I get your a power user, but make sure you stay on top of keeping that system just as tight/clean as possible. I only wanted that box to play movies...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-26-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,811
Posted By Tuco
Send that thing back while you still have hair...

Send that thing back while you still have hair and still can! The first time it updates on its own your going to be screwed (ask me how I know)!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-26-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Tuco
The bottom one is indeed where the crank was for...

The bottom one is indeed where the crank was for the antenna.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-25-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,193
Posted By Tuco
:lol: :lol:

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-23-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,845
Posted By Tuco
Can you add a little more information and real...

Can you add a little more information and real world experience/feel of how this works please?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-22-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,845
Posted By Tuco
I would like to thank all you EcoDiesel owners...

I would like to thank all you EcoDiesel owners that have posted your real world numbers and experience. It has been most enjoyable, well done!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tuco
I apologize for starting this out on the wrong...

I apologize for starting this out on the wrong foot. These threads get out of control very rapidly as others have already mentioned. I am a full timer so my needs probably won't match what you need...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,637
Posted By Tuco
Any SUV with a Diesel and an integrated exhaust...

Any SUV with a Diesel and an integrated exhaust brake! :brows:
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-21-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By Tuco
If you are connected to shore power and are only...

If you are connected to shore power and are only getting 4.3v with the batteries disconnected, then the converter is more than likely bad. I am assuming you have solar also? That would explain the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-21-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By Tuco
Do a simple test. Unplug from shore power and see...

Do a simple test. Unplug from shore power and see if the voltage drops to 12.8v or less. Then plug it back in. It should go back to 13.7v. 13.7v sounds like it is charging, but you will know for sure...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-21-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,079
Posted By Tuco
Clean the terminals and put them back on the...

Clean the terminals and put them back on the charger. Maybe they will still hold a charge long enough for some testing. You can always get new batteries tomorrow.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-19-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 32,591
Posted By Tuco
Doesn't the 2018 make a better choice as a tow...

Doesn't the 2018 make a better choice as a tow vehicle? At peak torque the 2018 makes 295 HP and the 2016 only makes 249. Also, wont the added forward gear mean the 2018 can become torque limited at...
Forum: On The Road... 01-17-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,585
Posted By Tuco
Except in Los Angeles :brows:

Except in Los Angeles :brows:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
Start here, let us know how it goes. Might still...

Start here, let us know how it goes. Might still be missing something, but its a good start. GL
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
HP is a function of Torque and RPM. At any any...

HP is a function of Torque and RPM. At any any given RPM, HP can be from zero to it's theoretical maximum at that RPM. Maximum torque at that RPM determines HP. Throttle position determines the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
I'll do my best here to accommodate your request...

I'll do my best here to accommodate your request (my wife would say "In a nutshell...Please?" :brows:). Unless otherwise noted torque is measured at the drive wheels.

1. There is a torque...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
I apologize if i'm not being clear or not moving...

I apologize if i'm not being clear or not moving fast enough. We can get into more meat and potatoes later. What I think we need to agree on is that there is a torque budget needed regardless of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
Lets use the engine to supply the static torque...

Lets use the engine to supply the static torque to hold the vehicle stationary. Not that the other things mentioned wont work, but we want to get to to the end question. Again in general terms, HP...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
Or Torque X RPM --------------- = HP ...

Or

Torque X RPM
--------------- = HP :wally:
5252
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
Actually I have to thank you for getting me...

Actually I have to thank you for getting me angry. It got me to take that final step back and see the big picture. Holding the answer back is wrong on my part, but handing it out doesn't help you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
I have to admit this post really pissed me off...

I have to admit this post really pissed me off (as it was intended I'm sure). I was up half the night wracking my brain as to why Torque trumps HP in a hill climb and Diesel is better than gas or...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
I could care less who's rump was heated to...

I could care less who's rump was heated to perfection while simultaneously being massaged. That was not the point of this post whatsoever.



We agree that HP = Acceleration



Both trucks...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 577
Views: 89,676
Posted By Tuco
HP vs. Torque

This is a much better comparison:

Ford - 450 hp and 935 lb/ft
Dodge - 385 hp and 930 lb/ft

The Ford has 65 more hp than the dodge and it shows in a drag race of the two trucks (go to 9:23 of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-12-2019, 07:44 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,442
Posted By Tuco
If we can look at this realistically, the key to...

If we can look at this realistically, the key to reliability and longevity lies with the carbon based nut behind the wheel. If that nut takes the time to perform proper maintenance and uses it within...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-11-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,845
Posted By Tuco
Wait, engineers cheat? Clutch the pearls! :lol:

Wait, engineers cheat? Clutch the pearls! :lol:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-11-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,535
Posted By Tuco
Thanks for the update. The more I think about...

Thanks for the update. The more I think about this spec, the more it seems a marketing ploy than a true specification. There is so much wiggle room in it that any good engineer can modify the vehicle...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-11-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,442
Posted By Tuco
I agree with you 100% on this (go figure :D) I...

I agree with you 100% on this (go figure :D) I just don't get why people need to post nebulous information without real context. You might as well say Toyota is more durable because the sky is blue!...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-11-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,442
Posted By Tuco
I had already looked up the information before I...

I had already looked up the information before I even posted. I have also taken the time to look at the differentials in all the 1/2 ton makes here in the park. The results were most informative. It...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-09-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,442
Posted By Tuco
Ummmm

Since you are an engineer, how do you get from ring gear size to reliability and durability? Are you now telling us that size matters? A lot of folks on this forum agree with this statement i'm sure....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-08-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,321
Posted By Tuco
carid.com (https://www.carid.com/) had...

carid.com (https://www.carid.com/) had aftermarket mirrors for my truck. They have them for Tundras 2017 and older last I looked.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-07-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,442
Posted By Tuco
Do you know why Toyota trucks/suv's are painted...

Do you know why Toyota trucks/suv's are painted green? It's so they can hide in the grass and watch the Mopar trucks go by.... :D
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-06-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,535
Posted By Tuco
Is this SAE J2807 test really what is used now to...

Is this SAE J2807 test really what is used now to determine towing limits? Seam kinda weak for a spec. Has anything really changed since it was introduced?
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