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Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
We were a victim of the dreaded Alberta Clipper ...

We were a victim of the dreaded Alberta Clipper
We got above freezing for about an hour this afternoon.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-21-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
Our chocolate lab would rather ride in the back...

Our chocolate lab would rather ride in the back seat of our Ram 1500 then in the back seat of my wife’s Chevy Equinox but I am sure he would be just as happy riding in a 3/4 ton
Can’t tout my fuel...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 02-20-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
I have no personal knowledge of the Ford F150 vs...

I have no personal knowledge of the Ford F150 vs Ford F 250
I have driven and towed with a Ram 1500 , a Ram 2500 and a Ford 350
The 2500 and 350 handled road bumps and braking differently than my...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-06-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
That’s one of the many reason we love visiting...

That’s one of the many reason we love visiting Oregon . What amazed us was that self service gas at home was no cheaper than full service gas in Oregon
Oregon has so much to offer but I don’t want...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-06-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
Wisconsin Theory

That’s part of the the Wisconsin gas theory . One of the other parts of the theory is that if you buy a small amount of gas every , or every other day you wil do a better job of price / cost...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-05-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
Dave ; Your reasoning and answer are 100% correct...

Dave ; Your reasoning and answer are 100% correct !
What I posted was the Wisconsin logic expressed to me on many occasions when I asked why they didn’t get the bigger tank on their new truck....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-05-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
We’ve gone fishing in Canada every Spring for the...

We’ve gone fishing in Canada every Spring for the past 40 years
We solved our fuel problem by filling our vehicle’s fuel tanks
boat tanks and 6- 6 gallon gas cans on the US side of the border ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-04-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
I agree that works well if there’s a gas station...

I agree that works well if there’s a gas station to stop at to fuel up
On several occasions while traveling in Canada we have stopped to refuel and been told they were out of gas . We ended up...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-04-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
I like the concept of the bigger fuel tank but it...

I like the concept of the bigger fuel tank but it costs a lot more to fill the bigger tank than the standard tank . Gotta watch my oennies
Forum: Towing and Hitching 04-03-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
Looked at a Ram 3500 diesel today , nice truck ,...

Looked at a Ram 3500 diesel today , nice truck , nice ride , nice handling .
The only thing is it a duallys . Do you have the ST or the DT rear axle ?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-30-2019, 10:21 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
They are offering between $10K and $13K off MSRP...

They are offering between $10K and $13K off MSRP on trucks they have in stock on their lot
I can order a truck but the discounts are in the $5K to $6K range
They want to sell you a vehicle from...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-29-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
One of the dealers we visited yesterday had over...

One of the dealers we visited yesterday had over 100 new trucks sitting on their lot
Not one of the 1/2 ton trucks had the factory tow package , factory brake controller , factory receiver hitch ,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-29-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
We travel more than you . We hit the 30,000 mile...

We travel more than you . We hit the 30,000 mile marker in 2016
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-29-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
I appreciate your comments . I like the Ford...

I appreciate your comments . I like the Ford F-150 & the Ford F-250
Unfortunately the only Ford dealer in our area / county closed his doors last week and is no longer in business . There are only...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-29-2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
Wink Glad to hear you returned home safely . Thank...

Glad to hear you returned home safely . Thank you for your post .
I too had 3/4 ton and 1 Ton work trucks for most of my 40 years in the trades
I liked the ride . the capabilities and the driving...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-28-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
My payload is 1300 lbs so about 200 lbs less than...

My payload is 1300 lbs so about 200 lbs less than yours . I have the 3.92 rear end and like it for towing . I wish Ram had a 4.10 rear end but
Sorry to read about Franklin
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-28-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
We are at or over our payload limit of our...

We are at or over our payload limit of our current 1/2 ton Ram Bughorn truck The 3/4 ton would allow us to pack along what we want without having to take something out every time we put something in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-28-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,940
Posted By steve dunham
1/2 or 3/4 ton ?

We went shopping today for a new tow vehicle for towing our 21
We like the price and ride quality of the 1/2 ton trucks better
We like the capabilities and towing / payload capacity of the 3/4 ton...
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