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05-26-2018, 02:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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It's easy with 2 partially shown labels LOL
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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05-26-2018, 01:53 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Cimarron
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #21568
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We tow the same RV with a 18 Ram 3500 Megacab Longhorn CTD 4x4, HD towing and B&W companion. Love it! It is also used as a daily driver sometimes.
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Mark and Heather
2011 Montana 3750FL
2018 Ram 3500 4x4 Mega Cab Dually
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05-26-2018, 05:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lensnel
When you set out to buy a diesel truck it is valuable to talk to someone who sells used ones. They have a unique perspective on how they hold up. My neighbor is in that business. I had no bias among the big 3 as my preference would have been another Mercedes, but they don't make an HD truck for hauling a 5th wheel. My neighbor explained it this way:
Ram: You get that excellent Cummins engine - unfortunately it is in a Ram truck.
Ford: You get that excellent Ford Truck - Unfortunately it comes with the Ford Diesel.
Chevy and GMC: Great engine and Tranny and a great truck. Just buy one!
Expert advice... Decision made!
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I dont like the GM bodystyle. Unfortunately..
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05-26-2018, 05:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,165
M.O.C. #6433
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dfb
Guess which is which..
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The size of the Cummins piston and rod don’t mean much since it only has 6 cylinders vs 8 for GM and Ford. The Cummins has to create that same power and torque thru those 6 meaning each piston, rod, and cylinder is hit with more force and it has to be built bigger and stronger to withstand it. Think how big they would be if there were only one cylinder.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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05-26-2018, 08:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
Posts: 780
M.O.C. #18384
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05-27-2018, 03:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: home base IL, OTR anywhere
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #19382
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Theunz
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LOL, somehow I don't think that will fit under the hood 
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2017 RAM 3500 Laramie CCLB Dually CTD Aisin, OEM auto level rear air-ride, B&W hitch
2020 3813MS Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde 8K IS & pinbox, PI EMS,DIY mods by in-house "craftsman", RV security system Mk1 Beagle Alerter
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06-09-2018, 09:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BB_TX
The size of the Cummins piston and rod don’t mean much since it only has 6 cylinders vs 8 for GM and Ford. The Cummins has to create that same power and torque thru those 6 meaning each piston, rod, and cylinder is hit with more force and it has to be built bigger and stronger to withstand it. Think how big they would be if there were only one cylinder.
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Actually the cummins always had these large pistons and rods. Its Ford and Gm who need to play catch up with the BIG SIX..
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06-09-2018, 09:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Vineland
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #20374
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GM and Ford have nothing to catch up on.They are great vehicles as well as the Dodge.
The piston comment you speak of is common sense.Less cylinders bigger bore!
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06-14-2018, 05:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2018
Location: san andreas
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #21805
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i just looked at a chevy.
no way, truck is good. just there is computer control of your steering. i see bad there,
and chevy love$ there truck$.
not bad mouthing. just too many computer controls over my safety. like computers never fail?
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06-14-2018, 06:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Every thing about any new vehicle is computer controlled. You turn the key to start you are just telling the computer to start it. Push the gas pedal you are telling the computer you would like to speed up. The computer then does what you ask it to do.
Lynwood
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06-14-2018, 07:03 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Medford
Posts: 498
M.O.C. #18546
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Quote:
Originally Posted by packnrat
i just looked at a chevy.
no way, truck is good. just there is computer control of your steering. i see bad there,
and chevy love$ there truck$.
not bad mouthing. just too many computer controls over my safety. like computers never fail?
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HD trucks don't have electronic power steering. It is hydraulic. Some do have though, the Digital Steering Assist RPO code NV8. If there is a failure of the system’ it will act like normal power steering. Don’t worry, Ram and Ford aren’t far behind.
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT CC 4x4 Duramax 
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06-15-2018, 02:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Vineland
Posts: 135
M.O.C. #20374
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Unfortunately everything depends on the computer in these new vehicles.No way around it unless you own or buy used about 20 yrs old.
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06-15-2018, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jersey Devil
Unfortunately everything depends on the computer in these new vehicles.No way around it unless you own or buy used about 20 yrs old.
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Fortunately everything on these new vehicles depends on one of the computers. Remember when we worked on our vehicles all the time. Now thanks to the computers we rarely work on them. The only problem when they break we can’t fix them anymore.
Lynwood
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06-15-2018, 05:53 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,929
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jersey Devil
Unfortunately everything depends on the computer in these new vehicles.No way around it unless you own or buy used about 20 yrs old.
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The computer technology imbedded today gives our vehicles a lot more power with better mileage, lower emissions and make them a lot safer. Our rigs today are significantly more reliable than they used to be and in many cases the computer will tell use what is wrong with it when there is a problem. No need to go back to the 20th century.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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06-15-2018, 07:30 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 274
M.O.C. #21100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZ Traveler
The computer technology imbedded today gives our vehicles a lot more power with better mileage, lower emissions and make them a lot safer. Our rigs today are significantly more reliable than they used to be and in many cases the computer will tell use what is wrong with it when there is a problem. No need to go back to the 20th century.
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That also can work against us in the sense that when they fail it costs a lot to fix and causes lots of issues vecause of the special tools (computers) needed to diagnose or repair them.
I have a 2016 F350 and I am in IT working with computers everyday, worries me when something happens just how bad the situation could get
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06-15-2018, 10:05 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Twin Falls, ID
Posts: 210
M.O.C. #20361
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I just towed first time with my 3402rl. At 16000 the 2017 RAM 3500 SRW pulled like a freight train and as smooth as a Cadillac ! Long bed and I added firestone air bags, with a B&W hitch.
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Jim and Barb
Chica and Baby (the fury kids)
2014 3402rl
2017 Ram 3500 6.7 ctd. 4x4 srw
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06-16-2018, 06:25 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: King Ferry
Posts: 86
M.O.C. #12298
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Update on the new truck. Just returned from our extended trip - Central New York State to Myrtle Beach, return home for 3 days, then to Dayton Ohio and then return home. We were impressed with how much quieter and smoother the truck was both solo and towing. Mileage to Myrtle was about 10.5 thru the PA mountains. Older truck averaged just a bit less at just above 10. Over to Dayton mileage improved with the flatter terrain to above 11. Driving solo on I-70 into Indiana and back we hit 22.6 (cruise set at 71). I'm impressed as my 2012 would not get above 19. Just at 5000 miles and only beginning to break in
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06-16-2018, 08:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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They all just keep getting better even when you think they are as good as they can get. I’m afraid to drive one of the new ones, I’d haft to have it.
Lynwood
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06-16-2018, 11:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Mount Shasta
Posts: 107
M.O.C. #18143
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I've been told that Ford now owns Cummins. How long before Ram will have some other kind of power plant and Ford will have Cummins in their vehicles?
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2017 Ram 3500, Aisen Trans, Short bed Crew Cab. B&W OEM Slider,
2018 Montana 3810MS
Russ & Nancy Porterfield
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06-16-2018, 11:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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This is urban legend. Ford does not own Cummings. This has been spread for at least 10 years probably more.
Google Does Ford own Cummings
Lynwood
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