2004 Dodge 1500 4wd quad cab towing
From : tm
Q: on fri 14 apr 2006 232014 -0600 nathan w. collier nathan@nospam.com wrote im a dedicated ruv/atv trail rider and montana has hundreds of miles of amazing trails. the only problem with them is that the trails arent mapped and youre lucky if you can find a blm official who can tell you where to find the trailheads. ive decided that i want to ride and map every trail i can find in montana to publish online. i want a setup that i can turn on drive all the trails to make the maps and save the maps to my computer. id like to also have the ability to mark and note certain spots such as a dangerous hill or camping spot. i dont know what i need to do this or how to go about it but i currently have a http//inlinediesel.com/tech/desk setup as well as a handheld gramin e-map basic not very impressive by todays standards. what would be the best way to accomplish this thanks! try this link and see if its what you need. http//www.delorme.com/topousa/whatsnew.asp paul *** posted via a free usenet account from http//www.tera.com *** .
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From : christopher thompson
i have a 92 dodge power ram 150 4x4. truck has 120000 miles and runs great. the steering has some play in it. going about 55 mph truck wants to wonder left to right. noticed that drivers side tire is a bit more wore than others. could it just need a front wheel aligament thanks .
From : the addisons
hi all we have ram 1500 4wd quad cab 5.7 hemi 3.92 axle ratio and 20 inch tires.we have been towing dry weight travel trailer that is 4500. we are now considering a dry weight trailer of 5700. we would put about 600 lbs of stuff so would be 6200. i spoke with local dodge dealer and also call chrysler yep the company to ask towing questions. the truck is rated to pull loaded trailer up to 7500. at 6200 we are well within the range. the truck has tow package and tranny cooler.it bugs my husband that even when towing the old trailer the tranny shifts a lot. i understand its normal but it bugs him that it is constantly shifting. any feedback from you guys and gals! out there on towing with this vehicle would be great. if he needs to quit worrying about it plz say so! thanks so much! anxiousley awaiting responses. he is taking trailer for a test spin tomorrow. tawnya-kennewickwa. read your owners manual closely. im guessing that it probably says not to pull in overdrive i havent read the auto trans operation part of my 05 manual as it doesnt apply to my truck so if you are that could be part of the shifting of the trans. also note driving habbits when hauling a load should be different than when driving empty. other than that if your 6200 is well within the limits for your configuration then enjoy the camper. you make me jelous ive been wanting to get myself a new camper for a while. just havent been able to work it into the budget yet! -- -chris 05 ctd 99 durango .
From : miles
hi all we have ram 1500 4wd quad cab 5.7 hemi 3.92 axle ratio and 20 inch tires.we have been towing dry weight travel trailer that is 4500. we are now considering a dry weight trailer of 5700. we would put about 600 lbs of stuff so would be 6200. i spoke with local dodge dealer and also call chrysler yep the company to ask towing questions. the truck is rated to pull loaded trailer up to 7500. at 6200 we are well within the range. the truck has tow package and tranny cooler.it bugs my husband that even when towing the old trailer the tranny shifts a lot. i understand its normal but it bugs him that it is constantly shifting. any feedback from you guys and gals! out there on towing with this vehicle would be great. if he needs to quit worrying about it plz say so! thanks so much! anxiousley awaiting responses. he is taking trailer for a test spin tomorrow. tawnya-kennewickwa. i had a 2005 1500 and i always turned off the od when towing. this cut out quite a bit of the shifting back and forth that would have happened if i had left it on. m2cw hawkeye65 .
From : advocate
anything yet on the outcome of the noise i have the same problem. topcop wrote 2006 dodge ram 1500 with 3000 miles. anytime the shifter is put into park a loud clunk is heard from the transmission/driveshaft area as if someone were hitting it with a small hammer. the dealer said this is normal but it does not sound normal nor does it do it every time. anyone have or know of a similar problem if so what was the remedy thanks .
From : snoman
on mon 17 apr 2006 190933 -0600 .bob bobcowan@access4less.nospam.net wrote jim dobbs wrote hi folks got a 96 2500 4x4. is there any way to add an overdrive to this rig im hearing lots of noise about fuel prices getting ready to take off -- trying to find a way to squeeze a little better mileage.... jim possible yes. cost efficient doubtful. gear vendors sells an od unit for a 4x4. but its expensive. you would have to buy a lot of fuel and drive a lot of miles to make it pay off. the bottom line is a dodge is a pig. theres not much you can do to change that. the best thing you can do is make sure the truck is well tuned tires are properly inflated and go easy on the gas pedal. keep in mind a harley dyna gets 45 mpg ; while i would not call a dodge a pig they have never been known for fuel efficency. ----------------- the snoman www.thesnoman.com .
From : tm
bonkoz@gmail.com wrote any other dakota owners out there with the brake shudder above 55mph ive had the drums and axles replaced and its back again. curious to see if anyone else has been experiencing this as well in this group its very common on 2004+ durangos. there is a tsb out for the problem but all they will do is turn the rotors if you have less than 12k miles. .
From : tm
thanks for responding. he does turn off the overdrive i should have mentioned that.there is a button he pushes for towing.the tranny seems to shift most when pulling hill.the local dodge dealer service guy said it is normal.another response was that the dry weight is before the appliances were added i had never heard that i did know about water etc. we travel with only 10 gallons or so just to use potty along the way.sure appreciate your feedback! .
From : tm
i should have stated he does turn it off. thanks for the feedback! .
From : christopher thompson
yeah but what they needing to re-populate now . . . . did he have the 50 cal back then -- budd cochran i saw an article in the where they were trying to re-establish the bunny population in maine iirc. im surprised he hasnt left to help them out already. -- budd cochran ummmmmm........ maybe he has brought his carrot up to maine and isnt chatting about it. baby bunny support isnt cheap these days its more than just a head of lettus or two. wait a minute!!! i met up with ol fur face in maine a couple of years ago. he was up there for a week before i found his fat ass and he was real tired. i think he maaaay have something to share. bfg roy fmb *** posted via a free usenet account from http//www.tera.com *** .
From : tm
thanks again chris i would think the appliances would be part of it not accessories i havent had the chance to approach that subject yet. now for a chuckle we are still new trailer shopping last night a dealer called with his best offer he was giving me way way less for my trailer than the others i told him i was being completely honest and that his price was in the range of what i have been hearing for his trailer but he was $3000 under offer for mine.shortly thereafter he called back and said they could do the same for my trailer.grrrrrrr! this game is getting old! .
From : christopher thompson
lol i know the trade game all too well. good luck is all i can say -- -chris 05 ctd 99 durango thanks again chris i would think the appliances would be part of it not accessories i havent had the chance to approach that subject yet. now for a chuckle we are still new trailer shopping last night a dealer called with his best offer he was giving me way way less for my trailer than the others i told him i was being completely honest and that his price was in the range of what i have been hearing for his trailer but he was $3000 under offer for mine.shortly thereafter he called back and said they could do the same for my trailer.grrrrrrr! this game is getting old! .
From : christopher thompson
very nice! i love the outbacks infact the one ive been looking at is the 29 fbhs. its a rear bunk 5er. http//keystone-outback.com/page=floorplans anyways congradulations i know you will enjoy it. they outbacks are extreemly nice units. -- -chris 05 ctd 99 durango 2005 outback 28rsds. new never been owned but was used by a fema employee for a few months.it appears to be in near new condition.has factory warranty. take a look http//cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29392-2357-0uid=3027089&site=0&ver=eoibsa080805&lk=url&item=4630733312 .
From : tm
go to the actual website of lake shore rv in michigan. you can order the new one you want and save about a bazillion dollars over what the the dealers want. you can look at their used inventory with set price too or try one of their auctions. i am dumbfounded i could get this trailer plus shipping plus extended 7 yr warranty $1300 with tax and license deliverd to my door for thousands less than i could even dream of getting with dealer here. the dealer called this morning and i told him what i did and he pouted that i didnt give them a chance excuse me they wouldn budge on their price of $26000!!! grrrrrr!!!!! what a wicked game they play and i am pretty sharp and played their own angles back at them.....they knew i was smart and wouldnt budge.sorry for them. keep me posted when you get new trailer! tawnya .
From : tm
2005 outback 28rsds. new never been owned but was used by a fema employee for a few months.it appears to be in near new condition.has factory warranty. take a look http//cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29392-2357-0uid=3027089&site=0&ver=eoibsa080805&lk=url&item=4630733312 .
From : tm
so i showed them! i bought from a dealer who sells inventory on ebay motors! brand new last years modelnever owned and for are you ready $10000 less than anyone around her even started at! i will pay about $2500 to have it shipped here. after the goodies i am having added and tax and license i am going to save about $6000! go me! go me! i am going to purchase extended warranty and then when the manuf. warranty runs out i can take it to whoever i want for repairs. this should be our forever trailer the one we really wanted trailer so itll be around a few years. .
From : christopher thompson
good for you! what did you get -- -chris 05 ctd 99 durango so i showed them! i bought from a dealer who sells inventory on ebay motors! brand new last years modelnever owned and for are you ready $10000 less than anyone around her even started at! i will pay about $2500 to have it shipped here. after the goodies i am having added and tax and license i am going to save about $6000! go me! go me! i am going to purchase extended warranty and then when the manuf. warranty runs out i can take it to whoever i want for repairs. this should be our forever trailer the one we really wanted trailer so itll be around a few years. .
From : christopher thompson
ill keep that in mind . but for me it will be a few years yet most likely. ive got 2 new trucks to pay down before i go spending anymore money lol the 05 wasnt a planned buy niether was the 99 but had to keep mama happy! -- -chris 05 ctd 99 durango go to the actual website of lake shore rv in michigan. you can order the new one you want and save about a bazillion dollars over what the the dealers want. you can look at their used inventory with set price too or try one of their auctions. i am dumbfounded i could get this trailer plus shipping plus extended 7 yr warranty $1300 with tax and license deliverd to my door for thousands less than i could even dream of getting with dealer here. the dealer called this morning and i told him what i did and he pouted that i didnt give them a chance excuse me they wouldn budge on their price of $26000!!! grrrrrr!!!!! what a wicked game they play and i am pretty sharp and played their own angles back at them.....they knew i was smart and wouldnt budge.sorry for them. keep me posted when you get new trailer! tawnya .