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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-11-2018, 10:21 AM
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Posted By rbryan4
Where they exist, yes. It's just that Escapes...

Where they exist, yes. It's just that Escapes don't use rivets except for mounting things like grab handles, water inlet, belly band holder, etc. That's a far cry from hundreds of rivets all over the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-10-2018, 10:32 PM
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Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Please don't take offense if we question some...

Please don't take offense if we question some terminology. I'm sure that it's nobody's intent to offend. We are just trying to be clear. I think one point of confusion is the use of the word "frame"....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-10-2018, 08:48 PM
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Posted By rbryan4
A fine choice. It gives you a bit more towing...

A fine choice. It gives you a bit more towing capacity, with little sacrifice in fuel economy.
It's really not about the frame. That's just welded tubular steel, similar to lots of other frames. The...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-10-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
It's a combo I have no intention of changing...

It's a combo I have no intention of changing either. We haven't managed 27 not towing, more like just over 26. We do average 15.2 mpg towing our 19.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-09-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
And the diesel going forward for that matter....

And the diesel going forward for that matter. Fleet buyers will be able to select the diesel in the low trim levels like the XL, but not individual buyers. Seems to me they ought to offer the diesel...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-08-2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Don't get me wrong. A diesel when towing is...

Don't get me wrong. A diesel when towing is torque city. But I'm not a customer, at least in a half ton truck, until there isn't a prohibitive premium for it. Yes, mileage is better, but my fuel and...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-08-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Post of the day. The F150 diesel is a response to...

Post of the day. The F150 diesel is a response to other half ton and smaller offerings with diesel engines. And yes, it'll represent a tiny portion of F150 buyers. I fail to see the need however,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-08-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
I guess it is sort of a 'sweet spot' Bruce - at...

I guess it is sort of a 'sweet spot' Bruce - at least when you're towing a lighter trailer.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
All good points. If I ever went from the 19 to...

All good points. If I ever went from the 19 to the 5.0TA, I'd opt for the payload package.

Where it gets really dicey is with some other half ton trucks whose standard payload capacity can't match...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Yep. As I said, subjective. I've never owned a...

Yep. As I said, subjective. I've never owned a vehicle as comfortable as my F150. And love the buckets and the flow through center console as well.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
I guess comfort is subjective. Love the power...

I guess comfort is subjective. Love the power seats in my Lariat. Heated and cooled as well.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-06-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Resist the dark side Doug. Come back to the...

Resist the dark side Doug. Come back to the light. [emoji23]

Seriously though, GM does make a fine truck. The old GM/Ford debate isn't that important.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-06-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
One need not necessarily own an F150 to know it's...

One need not necessarily own an F150 to know it's the best 1/2 ton truck on the road. I knew that before I bought mine. [emoji23]
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-06-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Glenn, the 2.7L is going bye bye after 2018. They...

Glenn, the 2.7L is going bye bye after 2018. They gave it port and direct injection and redesigned a few other things for it's farewell. I ordered it for my 2018, having been so impressed with it on...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-06-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Well, that's what insurance is for I guess. Man...

Well, that's what insurance is for I guess. Man do I hate thieves.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-03-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Katherine, I would check out a dealer in a larger...

Katherine, I would check out a dealer in a larger town and see if they can locate the right truck in your region. They can search inventory at numerous dealers at once and save you alot of time....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
I recall some folks used to "top off" their tank...

I recall some folks used to "top off" their tank by filling it so the gas would reach the top of the neck. This was back before the modern nozzles and spill guards, auto shutoffs and vapor capture...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Less than a gallon left when refueling. You...

Less than a gallon left when refueling. You madman. [emoji23]

I suppose that's better than having to push the vehicle into the gas station like I did a couple times in my youth. As long as the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
A very good point.

A very good point.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Yeah, that's what I mean Doug. Many of the...

Yeah, that's what I mean Doug. Many of the "verified purchasers" are not actually private individuals. For instance, a couple years ago I was looking for a cheap tablet. Numerous 5 star reviews from...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
And often a little digging reveals that the...

And often a little digging reveals that the person doesn't own or use the product they're critiquing.

I've been burned twice now on Amazon by trusting a consensus 5 star review of a product, only...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
I don't think anyone is saying they don't perform...

I don't think anyone is saying they don't perform well when it's cold. But Steve mentioned there appears to be a consensus among dealers that the V8 is better. Without any long term data, I've no...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Barry, I don't know of any actual data to support...

Barry, I don't know of any actual data to support the theory that it might harm the engine to tow at lower rpm. I just select tow/haul mode and let the truck decide. So far, so good.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
Stefan, a word of warning: Do not, under any...

Stefan, a word of warning: Do not, under any circumstances, drive the next generation F150 with the aluminum body and the updated EcoBoost.

I'm just trying to save you a substantial amount of...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-02-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 27,038
Posted By rbryan4
They would know, I suppose. That kind of cold...

They would know, I suppose. That kind of cold does funny things to engines. A 'tried and true' approach by folks with years of experience in that environment makes sense. Perhaps in a couple more...
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