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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-21-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,451
Posted By WellSaid11
I would assume that someone at AS/Thor looked at...

I would assume that someone at AS/Thor looked at this Promaster choice via a deep dive as a business decision and found that it made sense.

If it doesn’t fly, they will have a lot of inventory on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Glad the 6.2L is working for you! Out of...

Glad the 6.2L is working for you!

Out of curiosity, what did you mean by “just similar to the diesel” and “equally powerful?” Did you mean your current 6.2L (what year?) is “similar” and “as...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Diesel or Gas decision after too many diesel issues

Yep, agreed. I have owned a few gas trucks, but diesel makes more sense for towing.

Other than the upfront cost (recouped at resale as has been mentioned), the “maintenance” issue is just not for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,495
Posted By WellSaid11
Depends on if Tom Bodett leaves the light on for...

Depends on if Tom Bodett leaves the light on for you or not.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,495
Posted By WellSaid11
Mileage while Towing? Means Nothing

Use the free version of the Fuelly app along with GasBuddy. I use both with the spreadsheet.

https://www.fuelly.com/

https://www.gasbuddy.com/

Human Bean apps, not Neanderthal in this...
Forum: On The Road... 08-21-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,494
Posted By WellSaid11
But the AS people don’t wave as much as the Jeep...

But the AS people don’t wave as much as the Jeep peeps do though [emoji6]
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Had a similar experience with the Q7 TDI as well,...

Had a similar experience with the Q7 TDI as well, and was not too pleased that VW/Audi did not buy back the 3L vehicles but only the 2L vehicles. After the "fix" there really wasn't a huge difference...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-21-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,343
Posted By WellSaid11
We use the Nite Ize twisties for everything now,...

We use the Nite Ize twisties for everything now, probably for the last 6 or 7 years. They come in all sorts of thicknesses and sizes and they keep cords of any size in line, fasten things to our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-20-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Right. Ram or Ford over Chevy/GMC

Right.

Ram or Ford over Chevy/GMC
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-20-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,343
Posted By WellSaid11
Bungee cord to the rescue or the big Nite Ize...

Bungee cord to the rescue or the big Nite Ize twisty:
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-20-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,451
Posted By WellSaid11
Tons of lift kit options out there for a...

Tons of lift kit options out there for a Promaster van.



The Promaster chassis is super solid and there are upgrades for 2023.

Not at all surprised that AS is going this way. Cheaper for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-20-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Diesel or Gas decision after too many diesel issues

***snip***

TL;DR


Once again, you jumped in where no comment was needed and you were wrong on top of that. Now it’s the same: misdirection and obfuscation.

You need to simply stop trying to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-20-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
This is not relevant. This is 100%...

This is not relevant.



This is 100% relevant as the energy produced by the gallon for each is the important number when it comes to emissions, not the emissions per gallon.




Cleaning up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-19-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
*amber and not “ember”

*amber and not “ember”
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-19-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Yes, all Human Beans do need to know these...

Yes, all Human Beans do
need to know these things. We grabbed the green handle and never looked back, except to check the death wobble from the GY Marathons.

The Rosalie, 260D and the Cummins...
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,494
Posted By WellSaid11
You can thank Thor for accelerating that process...

You can thank Thor for accelerating that process as well
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-19-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,045
Posted By WellSaid11
My thought is that if you can wait 90-120 days to...

My thought is that if you can wait 90-120 days to order (or buy a lot unit from a cancellation) you will
be in a much better price world.

The TT world and economy in general is grinding to a...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-18-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,343
Posted By WellSaid11
Tracking trailer mileage automatically?

3x Dennis! No need for anything more!

All on an MS Excel spreadsheet with notes that I can update by iPhone, computer and iPad via Dropbox. Track mileage for TV, AS and TV tire mileage, AS...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-18-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,343
Posted By WellSaid11
Tracking trailer mileage automatically?

there is no free lunch, and you bought an AS.

easy math, move on along….
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-18-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,343
Posted By WellSaid11
A smartphone with a camera, Trip B and simple...

A smartphone with a camera, Trip B and simple math........
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-18-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By WellSaid11
Please read what you have typed before touching that ENTER key

I am a lightning rod at times of my own making when it comes to this site. I get it and so do others apparently.

However, the snowflakes have piled up over in the corner of the parking lot though,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-18-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,638
Posted By WellSaid11
Yes, after you said this: France,...

Yes, after you said this:



France, Canada, England, and Japan certainly would be included in your overly broad statement of "all the rest was the third world....."

If you didn't mean to say...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-18-2022, 01:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,638
Posted By WellSaid11
As usual, more misdirection and obfuscation. You...

As usual, more misdirection and obfuscation. You are simply wrong about the original definition of “third world” as it applies to France, Canada, Japan and England. Please stop digging a deeper hole....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,638
Posted By WellSaid11
I am certain that countries such as France,...

I am certain that countries such as France, Canada, England and Japan would be very surprised to hear that just “decades ago” they were considered “Third World” by any measure.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 08-17-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,449
Posted By WellSaid11
Paul/Deb- If you have questions about going...

Paul/Deb-

If you have questions about going the Masterguard/Vinnie/Bryan route for a ceramic coating, send me a PM.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
That 7.3 Godzilla is a great choice and will...

That 7.3 Godzilla is a great choice and will indeed pull any AS out there with ease. Too bad that can't shoehorn that block into a stripper 1/2T F-150. I'd buy two of those and maybe even spec a...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-17-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By WellSaid11
I wholeheartedly agree that people should be...

I wholeheartedly agree that people should be reading what they’ve written before they can post it. I also believe that the need to do this goes beyond grammar and syntax, as well as simple clarity. I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-17-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By WellSaid11
Ditoe!

Ditoe!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Diesel or Gas decision after too many diesel issues

Nope, didn’t miss your “point”
at all. You obviously didn’t read it correctly or read my later post.




Thanks, but your “advice” is best saved for your actual kids. Nothing needs to be...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Wow, that sucks. But you bought bad diesel...

Wow, that sucks.

But you bought bad diesel with water in it and it bricked your fuel system? What does that have to do with a diesel engine being unreliable? Because of the HPFP alone? If you buy...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Diesel or Gas decision after too many diesel issues

i’m glad you’re not buying, because I’m not selling anything. I was talking about the price and frequencies of repairs in general, not about components that don’t exist in a gas engine.

I have...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Yes Ray, and that type of issue could have...

Yes Ray, and that type of issue could have happened to a gas or diesel engine.

As you know, lots of info out there and even semi-competent people can diagnose and fix things.

Then again, we all...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Diesel or Gas decision after too many diesel issues

It wasn’t said as a “slam“ to anyone. The point is that the common refrain about the exorbitant cost for diesel maintenance and repairs is generally overblown. Yes, you will have some added expense,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Don’t be bitter, it’s ok that you don’t like...

Don’t be bitter, it’s ok that you don’t like diesels. I doubt “Gomer” cares how you feel anyway.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Diesel or Gas decision after too many diesel issues

I have had several diesels. Other than DEF @ $25 every month or so and fuel filter changes there really isn’t any extra cost aside from any fuel price variance.

If you are worried about that kind...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-16-2022, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By WellSaid11
Introductions

Can’t speak to the Pro Pride (I use an Equalizer hitch with a Gen-Y Boss), but I have a 3/4T Ram that is just as high. I use a drop shank and have a 3” lift on the AS.

It works well.

I saw in...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-16-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,717
Posted By WellSaid11
+1 for the Queen bed. No brainer.

+1 for the Queen bed. No brainer.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-15-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
The CP4 pump is prone to failure and it was used...

The CP4 pump is prone to failure and it was used in all 3 brands. TSBs, class actions and other stuff all over about this. Most of the Duramax failures seem to be in the engines from 6-10 years ago,...
Forum: Tires 08-15-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By WellSaid11
How much was each wheel total, with the tire and...

How much was each wheel total, with the tire and installation out the door?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-15-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
What make/model/year of truck, mileage and engine?

What make/model/year of truck, mileage and engine?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-15-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 20,955
Posted By WellSaid11
Uhhhhh......oh boy, here we go. What gas engine? ...

Uhhhhh......oh boy, here we go. What gas engine? The big V8s I assume?

Your other options (new) are the 7.2L V8 from Ford, the 6.6L Chevy or the 6.4L Hemi V8 from Ram, etc. Have not pulled with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-14-2022, 08:27 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 48,830
Posted By WellSaid11
Good luck PC, et faire le bon choix! Let us...

Good luck PC, et faire le bon choix!

Let us know how it works out.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,965
Posted By WellSaid11
Have you ever towed up a hill? That’s a...

Have you ever towed up a hill?

That’s a lot of AS for a 1/2T.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,965
Posted By WellSaid11
Yes, and the dealer service departments...

Yes, and the dealer service departments absolutely love people towing all kinds of too heavy TT and other Ts with their F-150 and 1500 setups.

Warranty work is gravy, and non-warranty work is a...
Forum: On The Road... 08-14-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,226
Posted By WellSaid11
We just drove from near Detroit to southwestern...

We just drove from near Detroit to southwestern Ohio, back to NW Ohio and all the way up to Traverse City via 23, 75 and 127 then across Michigan to Lake Huron near Alpena and then back to down near...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,965
Posted By WellSaid11
Well said Bob! (see what I did there?)

Well said Bob!

(see what I did there?)
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,965
Posted By WellSaid11
Does anyone use an F150 Lariat 3.5L V6 Ecoboost to tow their 30'?

Great choice and awesome setup. $500 off sticker is a great deal in today’s crazy world.

Well done!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-14-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 48,830
Posted By WellSaid11
Ford F150 + Airstream 27FB Desk

Richard -

I have no “theory” and there is no “correct” answer to your “holy grail” question. I’m also not going to debate it with you each time it arises, so you should call
the Big Three and get...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-14-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,092
Posted By WellSaid11
As to some kid pulling your hitch pin (and other...

As to some kid pulling your hitch pin (and other pins), get matched key, locking ones from etrailer for everything you can.

Deterrent for sure.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-14-2022, 09:07 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 48,830
Posted By WellSaid11
Nope, and that’s not what I said. I noted...

Nope, and that’s not what I said.

I noted that his variance between sticker GVWR and GAWR was 5% on his 1/2T - which is far closer between the two than the 20% on my variance as between sticker...
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