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RE: camper fire
I am glad both of you are safe. It could have been worse. Possessions can be replaced although losing your pets is sad.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 07:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: F-250 Truck with 5.4L gas engine
Overpriced but nice looking truck
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 01:58pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: For you Ford 6.7L owners
One can charge and counter-charge here all they want about warranty claims vs denials.
But one absolutely cannot argue about the fact that there IS an NHTSA investigation in progress about these pumps.
If one wants to be an ostrich and stick their head in the sand, go ahead.
I'm NOT spouting about GM being better than Ford being better than Dodge here. I really don't care, as I have owned ALL three major diesels. All were good for me, some better than others.
That I agree with. In my case I have avoided diesel altogether for reasons all my own.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 01:56pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: F-250 Truck with 5.4L gas engine
5.4 with 4.10 gears should pull respectably. Less so with 3.73 gears, but still should be able to handle a trailer that's not too heavy. This is provided the tires are the stock diameter.
The spark plug problem was in the '99-'02 V10 and 5.4, I believe.
Thanks for the info. It simply amazes me that it is cited as a reason to "watch out" when purchasing a 12 year old truck.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 01:33pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Repair Tear in Awning
I bought some superior grade duct tape the same color as the awning and did wonders to it for two years. Finally replaced the fabric this spring.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 01:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: For you Ford 6.7L owners
GM on the other hand has warrantied all failures in their vehicles.
How do you know GM has warrantied all repairs? Because no one has come on RV.NET and said theirs wasn't? Because no one has came on an internet forum and said so? I don't think everyone comes on the internet when they have problems. I actually think there are some owners who don't even know the forums exist. Of the Ford denials, I think of the 4 I have saw, some had a Titan tank installed. Of course all said that wasn't a problem even though water can get in fuel system if not installed correctly, and I thought I read some had to have their installation re-done. Of course they never bought bad fuel, even though some pull RV's and travel, meaning they use different stations. And yes, as hard as it is to believe, I think a truck stop that goes through alot of fuel, can still have bad fuel. I am sorry that theirs wasn't warrantied, but so far I have only heard 1 side of the story, theirs. But I say, let everyone go on and worry themselves to death. I just finished loading up the truck, going to hook up the fiver in the morning, and grin as I enjoy my truck as I go camping this weekend.
mmm...you will fit in well with other Ford Kool-Aid drinkers...it can't be Ford's fault...it has to be the Titan tank...or the fuel supplier...and the only one side of the story red herring...
GM owners are seeing slightly higher numbers of failures than Ford. The Ford boards are buzzing with discussions of Ford failures. GM boards are absolutely quiet about any HPFP failures. The pallet full of failed GM HPFP pumps I mentioned months ago
has been verified. There is still no mention of the problem at any of the web boards...why is that...Magic or is GM quietly taking care of their customers?
What part of the story do you think you are missing????
My story has been told in full. Engineers that are working in the diesel industry have looked over my failed HPFP. The dealer that ended up repairing my truck documented thoroughly that there was no water in the fuel system. He drained the Titan tank a few gallons at a time into a clear container in an attempt to find any water in the Titan tank. This is all documented. The Ford FSE looked at the Titan tank, read the report from my dealer and it was never mentioned as a cause. The warranty disqualifying part was originally replaced by crooked dealer number one under the auspices of warranty coverage. The discolored mounting boss that was supposedly rusted does not see diesel fuel flow.
The blanket denials of warranty coverage by Ford in these HPFP failures is well documented. The additive companies are now cashing in on the rising awareness of the issue. The insurance companies are now casting a jaundiced eye towards covering the damage. Ford dealers are including fuel lubricity additives with their service packages...and still the Blue Kool-Aid crowd still whistles past the graveyard...great stuff that Kool-Aid
Regards
I have followed your story from the beginning and all of us know you were given a bad deal. Your issue goes back to a crooked dealer or your story may have ended differently. I see you still list the truck as the one you are using. Have you experienced any other issues? Did you upgrade the HPFP somehow to avoid it?
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 01:01pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: For you Ford 6.7L owners
Does anyone have a credible link to the percentage of failures of the Bosch HP fuel pump for the different makes. I have heard a few people say theirs failed. I accept that as truthful. I am also involved in the FTE forum and have seen a few folks there say they had a failure, some are the same ones here. On another RV forum there is a self proffessed expert claiming that it is a valve failure, which it is not. I would like factual information on the failures not the gossip that goes on on a public opinion forum. Does anyone know where we can get factual information?? It would not surprise me if more Fords with this pump failed based on the number of vehicles sold. I also think Ford is unwise denying so many of them except where there is obvious modding of the engine. It is certainly an emotional issue for those who have experienced a failure, and we expect the typical Ford haters to show up too. I would just like to know how widespread the issue is? I suspect it is a very small percentage and I doubt it has anything to do with fuel quality or all of them would fail.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 12:53pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: F-250 Truck with 5.4L gas engine
Depends on what you want to do with it. I have owned two F-250 SuperDuty's with the 5.4L and towed with them. If it is a pre-2005 it has the 2v 5.4L which made 265 HP and 350 ft lbs torque and will be good up to about 7500 lbs and be a very stable towing platform.
The 2 valve is a very durable engine that can be pushed quit hard.
3 valve have more peak HP, but I think (not sure) it also have the dreaded spark plug problem.
So it is which problem you wish to have --- I have had good luck with the 5.4 2 valve towing up to 7,000lbs on a E platform.
Any spark plug issues with the 5.4L were rare and limited to earlier years. The 3v version never had the blown plug issue. The 3v version had more HP and Torque than the 2v version. The beauty of the 5.4L in spite of it's small size was it delivered 90% of it's torque below 2500 RPM's. I have owned and towed with both versions in the F-250 platform. I never did a single repair to either. The 2v version I towed a 26' TT weighing 7500 quite handily. The 3v version I towed a 9k TT without any issues. It is amazing to me how the "spark plug" thing is so blown out of proportion. The blown plug issue was more prevalent in early 6.8L motors (still rare) but limited to a couple of years. The two 5.4L trucks I owned were bulletproof and served me well.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 12:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: F-250 Truck with 5.4L gas engine
Depends on what you want to do with it. I have owned two F-250 SuperDuty's with the 5.4L and towed with them. If it is a pre-2005 it has the 2v 5.4L which made 265 HP and 350 ft lbs torque and will be good up to about 7500 lbs and be a very stable towing platform.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 07:33am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: A/C Filter
You can buy that stuff at any hardware store, home improvement store and Wal-Mart. The stuff is very cheap to keep some around. Take the old one and use it to measure and cut a new one. Just curious, you do clean it, right? Your A/C's performance and life depend on keeping that thing clean. I change mine frequently.
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fla-gypsy
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05/24/12 07:18am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: F-150 EB - Tow, or Max Tow Package?
I would opt for max tow and payload packages
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 07:17pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: For you Ford 6.7L owners
Welcome to RV.net gossip line
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 07:10pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Motorhome Delivery problems
This is going pretty much where I thought it would.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 01:32pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Good news / Bad news....Found a leak
Thats a good catch because it would have been a big problem later. I would start with an examination of that entire area looking for any entry point for the water. If it is small then some Dicor lap sealant may do the trick. After everything dries good you get to put it back together. Oh what fun it is being an RV owner.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 01:03pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Backing-Up with Reese Weight Distribution Hitch
Not a problem to back up with it. It is possible to turn so sharp to cause the cam arms to contact the frame which could damage them. It would have to be a severe angle to cause this.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 12:29pm |
Towing
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RE: Motorhome Delivery problems
" I flew to Vegas and to avoid paying Cal tax arranged to have the dealer deliver the Coach to Vegas "
I don't think I would make this type of purchase under those circumstances. I will leave it at that!
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 11:17am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How does CW recruit, train, audit managers, technicians?
Is there a group that certifies technicians for RV work? If not there should be. At least if you go to an auto repair facility and see they have ASE certified techs you have some confidence in their ability to do repairs right. Not always true but it does help.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 09:11am |
Camping World RV Sales
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RE: Ford F-150 eco-boost MPG
LOL, this is actually humorous, sad but funny none the less. Trashing other brands without facts does not make your brand better.Just makes you look small and bitter. Don't worry the pack will catch up in a while.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 08:41am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Is the trailer I want too heavy and long?
There is no spec that I am aware of for length. I think it does matter but is more a proper hitch selection issue. The Expedition is not known for it's towing prowess because of the suspension either and that will play into your decision. My concern is not trailer weight with the Expedition but with payload as it is with all 1/2 ton based trucks/SUV's. I think you will run into problems with it on those trailers. I would estimate the loaded tongue weight at GVWR on the trailers at 12% and check it against your payload considering passengers and gear you will have in the Expy. Of course there is no substitute for real world numbers but kind of hard to do for tongue weight when shopping for a trailer. Good luck and I applaud you for trying to do it right.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 08:25am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Upgrade Tundra to F150 HD?
The payload is a concern on the Tundra and most other 1/2 ton trucks. As noted the Max payload package on an F-150 would get you considerable more payload capacity. That said, I still think you are OK on the Tundra. You are maxing out payload on it but the low GVWR of the trailer keeps it managable. The 3.5L EB does deliver max torque much lower than the Tundra but it is no different than most smallblock V-8's on that. If it has performed satisfactory so far I would stick with it just watch your payload numbers. BTW, never base your decisions on whats safe by what others do and "say". Always do the research and go by the numbers. To many people blindly pull huge trailers way over maximum ratings of one kind or another blindly on what someone told them. Ignorance may be bliss but it does not make it safe or smart.
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fla-gypsy
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05/23/12 07:02am |
Tow Vehicles
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