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« on: March 13, 2024, 09:27:09 AM »
I never run recommended. Air it down until you have full tread contact (mostly) I only air up when I need the load. Now this is just me, has worked OK for 50 years.
I run 50/45 in the dmax normal. I used to run 26 in my 77 GMC.
Can't wait for the fluid change!
Air pressure as delivered is 90 psi in the fronts and 72 psi in the rear tires. I will air down after I get home. Leaving in the morrow to pick up that big/new truck camper.
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« on: March 13, 2024, 09:23:35 AM »
Day 62
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« on: March 12, 2024, 10:05:34 PM »
Curious how much of the Carli suspension stuff from the other rig would cross over?
The shocks all the same, the front end linkage could be different but I doubt it. Don’t recall if the back had a block on it.
Tire change will be interesting, 6.5” wheel width is the standard and there are about zero tire options in a 33”+ that is less then a 12” wide tire. Bfg does offer a 34” tall tire that’s 10 wide. I’ll be ordering those when the ones I put on are toast
https://tiresize.com/tires/BFGoodrich/All-Terrain-TA-KO2-34X10.50R17.htm
But you might be on a 18” wheel maybe
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Dave I have forged aluminum 17 X 6" wheels I do not like the roller skate look It is what it is, and no rear block (yet) It looks like that same Carli stuff I purchased will all fit, so after Wyoming this summer, Tate will be getting another call. I pulled the airbags off the other Ram I had and it does not look like they will fit. The rear spring pack is like nothing I have ever seen Three sets of leaves. The overload at the top is like 3" from contacting. The primary pack has really thick leaves. Then there's a super thick leaf on the bottom that does not touch the main pack but is like 2" from contacting. I am going to do something about all that, but first, this Thursday I go to pick up the camper. It will be coming home in an otherwise stock Ram. Oh and since I now own an 8' bed, I purchased a larger camper that weighs around 3,700 full of water.
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« on: March 12, 2024, 09:58:10 PM »
That’s good news.
When I typed sold it in the other thread it was I thought a joke.
But I see now…
I liked the blue better but this is ok…once new wheels and a few more bits of the Don’s oil change occur.
It will serve you well in any case and glad you caught the error before that broken frame pic Dave posted type event occurred, or worse as you’d stated some sort of accident where you were found negligent.
Nice rig tho boss!
Thanks. It's growing on me
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« on: March 12, 2024, 09:55:18 PM »
OK, on the prayer list
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« on: March 12, 2024, 09:54:09 PM »
Day 61
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« on: March 11, 2024, 10:21:54 PM »
I think someone upstairs took care of me. The unit was discounted a ton. Way down to the mid-70s. The dealership that sold it gave me a super trade-in which I was not expecting.
Of course I lost money, but not nearly what I was anticipating. I actually think I wasn't hurt all that badly.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:38:56 PM »
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:37:12 PM »
I swapped in my Pedal-Commander, my Bullit phone mounts and all my Armee patches from the older Ram.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:35:43 PM »
The HO engine looks the same as the standard. I am sure it is only a tuning difference. The AISIS transmission is way mo-better-er than the transmission I had in Ram-1.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:34:07 PM »
The interior is not high-end. I have cloth seats, but they are heated. The big screen and stereo were options.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:32:32 PM »
It also has that cool panoramic camera view for handling big trailers and fifth wheels. Finally there is some sort of trailer backing technology built in too. Cameras are everywhere.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:30:06 PM »
I'm not a big fan for the looks of the thing, at least not yet. I needed a HD truck and I bought it for that reason. The color is not my favorite, and the black wheels do nothing for me. But it can carry everything I have and want and the towing is ridiculous...something over 30,000 lbs.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:21:05 PM »
It is the blacked out midnight edition
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:17:29 PM »
This one is a 2024 Ram Heavy Duty 3500 Dually
It is a Big Horn with fewer options than I had in my older Laramie.
This one, however, has the HO engine with 1050 ft/lbs of torque, an AISIN transmission, 4-wheel drive with 4.10 gears and a huge 50-gallon fuel tank.
It also has dual alternators for 440amp potential.
Niceties are the big 12" screen, CarPlay, Alpine stereo, a bed liner, folding step under the bumper and a Mopar fifth wheel hitch.
The available payload on this one is almost 5,000 pounds
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« on: March 11, 2024, 07:06:29 PM »
I began ownership of a new Ram dually truck today.
I had to trade in my 2022 Ram 3500 because that single rear-wheel 6.5' bed vehicle was unable to carry the truck camper I had just purchased.
I learned a hard lesson here. The single-wheel Ram had a payload of 4027 listed clearly in the driver's door jamb. I. however looked up some statistics online at the Ram truck site and made the camper purchase using the Ram website numbers.
The website numbers turned out to be very enthusiastic and the actual truck number was nearly 1,000 lbs. less
I found this out Friday night and so Saturday morning I had a candid discussion with my wife. I explained my mistake and showed her the numbers. I only had 16 pounds available weight to carry black and gray water, food, drinks, clothes, dishes, knives and forks, a toolbox, chairs, a table, and on and on. I explained that we had two choices. First would be to just do it illegally and hope for the best. The downside of that is should I be involved in an accident and anyone did the math, I would be shown to be negligent, perhaps grossly negligent. That would preclude the insurance from paying and could open me up to litigation if anyone else suffered harm. But it was a choice.
Door number two was to just can the truck and go buy a dually. I did not want to do that.
We decided for several reasons to bite the bullet and purchase the Dually and here it is in all it's newness and splendor.
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« on: March 11, 2024, 06:56:36 PM »
And here's why... Look at the payload numbers for old truck vs new truck.
I went off the wrong numbers for payload when I purchased my Camper. Then when I checked after the fact, I found a huge (over 1,000 lb. Mistake!)
My old truck with that camper, me and Kat and a full tank of water left me 16 lbs remaining :-(
do you see it? 4027 vs 49xx. What a beginners mistake...
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« on: March 11, 2024, 06:53:00 PM »
That could mean anything!!!!
Here's what it means JR:
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« on: March 11, 2024, 04:07:23 PM »
Bob, that is unfortunate. My day is shot now w/o those pics. Guess I’m going to have to go to work now and drown my sorrows in gear oil…… 
Depressing...
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« on: March 11, 2024, 04:06:46 PM »
Pics coming right up
Hint: I changed the fluids...
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« on: March 11, 2024, 10:43:41 AM »
Day 60
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« on: March 11, 2024, 10:30:12 AM »
I worked with ASO to try and close the hole these mice were getting through. I cannot say if the technicians got it patched, or if a patch is even possible.
What happens, is that the longer you go, your contact/email/address gets circulated. Many bad characters get access to it. Once someone puts you on some dark list that scammers access, then they just use the normal process to get in. Our defense is our approval process. It works in that it stacks applications to join up in a list. Then one of us, and that person is rather random just looks over the list and makes the calls. All of you in the Global Moderator or Administrator status can hire or fire. I get to it a couple of times a day and so do many of you. Collectively we kick the assumed bad ones to the curb.
Not an ideal system, but it is what we have.
You all are free to approve or reject as you see fit, your call. Restrictions are lifted.
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« on: March 10, 2024, 07:52:38 PM »
An ex-Marine hunts deer on my farm with one. One round kill every time.
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« on: March 10, 2024, 07:51:11 PM »
Nope
You're gunna be surprised...
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« on: March 10, 2024, 07:49:41 PM »
I was down there with the Army for 4-5 months. That place is a nationwide garbage dump and sewer pond. When the nation was formed back in the 1800's they consecrated their nation to Satan. they then formed a religion called sangria which is a mixture of Catholicism and Voodoo. Now I wonder why they are not prosperous and rolling in dough. I mean a potentially beautiful Caribbean nation ripe for tourism...
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« on: March 10, 2024, 07:41:45 PM »
Dream catcher...hmmm, hadn't thought about that. Have an extra one you could spare? ;-)
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« on: March 10, 2024, 10:24:13 AM »
After purchasing the Palmino something interesting has been happening.
Kathy started taking a real interest in truck campers. Up to the point of purchase, I would say that I have been the driving force in going in that direction. Knowing we tend toward the less touristy and wilderness venues; I could see something like a medium truck camper could fill our needs providing both a place to stay and a vehicle to move about with rather easily.
Anyway, she quickly joined a Palamino owner's website/owners' group. She was devouring articles and then started actively participating. I would venture to say she gets some good information there, but also some total hogwash. An example is the person who told her the Palamino campers are made from wood and will rot. Of course, that is not true, the thing has an aluminum frame with Azdel panels.
Then she started loading up on YouTube videos and learning. At some point, I saw the pencil and notepad come out. She was writing down tips and tricks and part numbers and addresses and who knows what.
Next comes the boxes. Amazon and UPS trucks started showing up with lightweight Corell dishes, some cool pots and pans, and two-sided tape. We have quick-drying towels, little trays, and gadgets to hold, sort, and secure.
My deal with her was, "Honey, you have the inside, and I have the outside and the truck. I only asked her to add some color to that white interior. (I am not a fan of the modern "whiteish" look). So well ahead of actual delivery, we seem to be turning blue with a splash of KY bluegrass-green. I'm checking out Honda 3200 watt generators and bigger Lithium batteries and she is loading up on a cool bedspread.
I am very much looking forward both to picking it up, and to going on a road trip with my bride.
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« on: March 10, 2024, 09:58:09 AM »
I made a massive modification to this vehicle yesterday.
Story tomorrow.... ;-)
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« on: March 10, 2024, 09:56:50 AM »
Coming up on 100,000 views
This thread is read over 10,000 times annually.
I sure would like to see it read 10,000 times daily!
A goal perhaps??
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« on: March 10, 2024, 09:33:13 AM »
Day 59
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« on: March 09, 2024, 07:43:55 AM »
Day 58
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« on: March 08, 2024, 12:15:28 PM »
Day 57
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« on: March 07, 2024, 04:26:49 PM »
I just may back that up with a shoulder or chest rig as well. That shoulder holster worked well before and when deployed to the field, I'd wear that combo for up to a month at a time. Never once woke up or stood up from a wrestling match wondering where the old 629 was...
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« on: March 07, 2024, 04:24:58 PM »
Well, heck, thought I'd get some information, but alas, I think Bob has it.
So I measured and plunked down the $$$ on this:
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« on: March 07, 2024, 01:21:38 PM »
I certainly wouldn’t follow the instructions provided by the supplier of the product. What would they know. Right?
Good advice! :-0
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« on: March 07, 2024, 01:20:48 PM »
Now that we have purchased our Palamino HS-2902 camper I am busy prepping the truck to carry it.
I think I have a good start already. First of all the camper is designed for a 6.5'-8.0' bed length. Its center of gravity is some 5" forward of the rear axle.
Secondly, the truck is a Ram 3500 with a GVWR of 11,800, about a thousand more than some other Ram 3500s.
I have already replaced the factory shocks with Fox HD units. The truck is leveled with 2.5" Carli suspension front springs and a 1" rear block. I also opted to relocate the lower control arms to keep a good caster number, and in fact, I am aligned to factory specs in the middle of the adjustment range. (Great job Carli Suspension!)
I opted for 37" tires because I did want some limited off-road capability, but on the downside, it raised the truck nearly 2". To offset that, I purchased Icon wheels that space the tires 2+ inches further out into the wheel well. Whereas before the tires sat well inside the fenders, now the tires are nearly flush with the fender. That gave the vehicle a more planted and stable feel, which will help with carrying a lot of weight way up high.
Finally, I have already installed a set of 5,000lb capacity airbags for when I carry trailers which are weighing more than 6K-7K. I do not want any squat, and with the airbags, I don't get any.
Next up, I purchased a set of Torque-Lift, Stable-load units. These clever mechanical devices can be quickly turned to engage the primary spring pack with the overload spring. This alone would vastly reduce squat, but reading about the subject, I can see many others reporting great results. I have used these before on my 2500 Duramax truck and indeed they made my truck corner nearly flat on these windy Kentucky roads.
One of the other huge benefits of these devices is that they reduce body roll. Going around a corner with a ton and a half perched at windshield level can get spicy, but devices such as this will really tame the ride.
Coming right up, but not quite yet, I plan to install a 1 1/2" rear sway bar. I think with all that going on, I will have the camper/truck handling as good as it possibly could.
The set on the Chevy were made of mild steel and rusted and corrouded. This time they offer Stainless steel units and I ordered those.
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« on: March 07, 2024, 09:33:10 AM »
I am still looking for a good holster for my coming S&W 629 acquisition.
I found this guy who builds them one by one.
The thing is he is in India and sells off of Ebay. He has great ratings, and the prices are good enough to just "take a shot" on one. (pardon the pun)
I haven't ordered one yet because I am uncertain about the measurement. Frankly, I am darned happy that I have waited. I thought I would just order my belt size and be done with it. I wear size 38 trousers and cinch up the belt when I get leaner during the summer.
Reading The recommendations, it states that I need to measure outside my trousers on an angle down from my hip because of the cut of the holster belt. Using a tape measure, I am coming up with a 45" for a length.
I am almost afraid to order a gun belt with a length 7" more than my belt size.
Anyone ever order a gun belt like this before?
When I set up my belt kit in Baghdad it came with a super stiff belt. To that I affixed a holster, extra magazine pouches, and a couple of grenade pouches along with a pouch for a radio. But I never wore it. We set up three kits in Blackwater. Since I was technically assigned to the Ambassador's protection detail, we were expected to do walking detail, vehicle born operations, and flight operations. Of course with my being a pilot, I really only flew and was not trained in ground protective detail operations other than to know where to shoot and where to land.
OK, long story, but now that I plan to do walkabouts with the shiny new .44 in that holster, I want to get the right one
Oh, and in Germany, flying the border, when there was one, I carried a S&W 629 under my shoulder. I found it tucked in there perfectly and I could still fly like I just stole the aircraft.
Need some advice here...
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« on: March 07, 2024, 09:19:34 AM »
Bob, Sean is right. Here is a link to a place where I order ammo from regularly and have purchased a half dozen guns from. https://www.budsgunshop.com/
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« on: March 07, 2024, 08:50:58 AM »
Day 56
I think the Lord may have a sense of humor. In my daily prayer for all of you and this site. I have asked God to send us many. I want many men who need a touch from God to come here. I also ask that this site be a beacon of faith and that men who come here could see how godly men behave.
I asked that
And now I get 50-100 scammers a day!
You see, God does answer prayer!
(Lord, I am only pointing out the humor in this situation, and I mean NO disrepect)
Men: If I suddenly disappear from the pages here, I suppose it would mean that God took my statement in the wrong way ;-)
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« on: March 06, 2024, 03:48:39 PM »
Ouch, another 25 or so this am. Just deleted the email.
TRN, buy a throw away when you get there. If its nice, just mail it home!
Got up to 32 I'm seeing some countries I did not know existed! Today Iceland, Malta, Afghanistan, Bahamas...
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« on: March 06, 2024, 10:33:14 AM »
For the time being, let's neither approve not reject any new member requests.
I want the "small orange" folks to see what I am talking about.
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« on: March 06, 2024, 10:30:45 AM »
Think I have done 20 now.
I approved 1 a few days back from N Kentucky after an email check.
Dang, another 10 or so, then more showed up. Its out of control!
We have an open ticket with the small orange folks to address...
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« on: March 06, 2024, 10:29:35 AM »
Day 55
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« on: March 05, 2024, 09:25:25 PM »
Bots have been busy today, wow!
Yes they have, I just canned 9! I submitted a ticket to inquire why so many scammers are getting through the filters.
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« on: March 05, 2024, 03:56:28 PM »
Day 54
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« on: March 04, 2024, 02:49:57 PM »
First one down.
I am inquiring about the additional "Premium service." I am wondering why we are being invoiced for both the Clementine and the premium services. I'll let you all know.
And I will renew our domain.
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« on: March 04, 2024, 12:10:09 PM »
We received a large today, $575, which put us over the top.
Thank you to those who provided the funds for this year's renewal.
Now that we own another year of operations, let's do something with it!
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« on: March 04, 2024, 09:39:29 AM »
Day 53
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« on: March 03, 2024, 10:39:19 AM »
Yep
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« on: March 03, 2024, 08:51:01 AM »
We just got another $118. Thanks, sir!
Looks like a balance of $550
Keep a look at the Donations sheet to see how much we have accumulated thus far.
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