Search results

  1. jimz

    Fuel Economy?

    Brother-in=law bragged about his chevy pickup getting such good mileage, and it did. I went to visit pulling my camper that was only about 6,000#. He said he couldn't pull that much weight. The reason was that his great mileage truck was a V6 and he wanted to make it seem equal to my...
  2. jimz

    New camper - Sag issue

    While adjusting the hitch so the camper is level is good the front of the hitch must also be adjusted to allow the TV to ride level. That is the whole purpose of the hitch. When either side rides off level it can be corrected in the hitch adjustment.
  3. jimz

    Rear a/c leak

    The A/C line I had leaking was priced at about $400, just for the lines. Naturally they came in a pair and couldn't be separated. I did not price them installed. The shop that did the repair but the line and spliced a new piece in place. What kind of line or where they cut I do not know but...
  4. jimz

    Fuel Economy?

    Your gear ratio makes a difference too.
  5. jimz

    1.5 Million Ford Vehicle Recall Announced for 6 Speed Violent Downshifts

    We were on roads with some sand patches. Tires did not lockup. Hard to find ice, outside of glasses, here in lower FL.
  6. jimz

    What to look for when buying a gen3 expy

    If your current ride is like a recliner, why change?
  7. jimz

    1.5 Million Ford Vehicle Recall Announced for 6 Speed Violent Downshifts

    "(Yes, it is possible to go from X to zero instantaneously when you lock the brakes up.)" My 08 XLT will not lock the wheels. I complained about having a "soft brake pedal" after first purchasing this vehicle. Ford rep drove with me and slammed pedal, time after time, for panic stops and...
  8. jimz

    1.5 Million Ford Vehicle Recall Announced for 6 Speed Violent Downshifts

    When was Ford bought by China? I was being sarcastic, at first, but after playing on the internet I see many parts for main brand cars are made in China and so no vehicle is safe from not only flakey parts it will seem the parts warranties will tell customers "tuff nuggies" when problems...
  9. jimz

    LT verus P tires

    Since you do not tow more often it might be better to simply use tires that Ford suggests for your vehicle and increase pressures when you do tow. My old tires were factory and I increased pressure when towing our camper. At first I blamed tires for being blown around when passed but I...
  10. jimz

    Mirrors Popping

    Most interesting videos. Can't stop watching. Maybe I can qualify for a law degree. LOL!
  11. jimz

    Ford back with big blocks and pushrods!

    Will they design it to still get around 10MPG? Seems regardless of what motor you want to haul with, it will get 10MPG. Not complaining, just saying.
  12. jimz

    Fuel filter resistance

    A clogged fuel filter will give flakey actions. For instance my 08, 5.4, would run fine at low RPM since small fuel amount needed for motor. Try to speed and low fuel flow caused ruff motor spiting and sputtering, poor transmission shifting. All because the fuel flow starved the motor. I do...
  13. jimz

    Well, it’s happening again.

    Since Ford is a worldwide seller and other countries economies seem to be less than that is America it makes me wonder what other countries pay for these high dollar vehicles and who buys them. But then I am amazed at how my grandkids afford to survive. Surely they all are bank robbers in...
  14. jimz

    Tire pressure

    Does anyone worry about age of tires besides the recommended PSI? For example I will change camper tires close to 5 years or sooner if tread goes away. Should car tires be replaced by age?
  15. jimz

    Misfire under load.

    I had plug errors, rough running and lots of anxiety over high costs to repair. A new fuel filter did the trick. No more rough running. No more check engine lights. All is well.
  16. jimz

    Change oil message alert ?

    Learn to reset it yourself.
  17. jimz

    Vacation - Battery disconnect ?

    I had the CD changer running with key off until battery went dead. When I turned key off I made double sure CD/Radio turned off. I only keep one CD in now so nothing much to hunt for.
  18. jimz

    Hitch stabilizer

    Do you install the Quiet Hitch to hold the ball up or down? I swapped mine to hold the ball down and it keeps my 24ft quiet back there.
  19. jimz

    replacing the trailer hookups

    I use a 7 to 4 pin adaptor because the rubber four pin adaptor moves when connecting and seems flimsy to me. With the adaptor the 7 pin is a more solid fixture and the connector locks in place. That will save buying the new wire and might even be faster to use...
  20. jimz

    Where to put the geny when towing a travel trailer

    Look at bumpers on Travel Trailers and most only have four bolts and thin sheet metal to fasten the bumper to the camper. In my mind that makes bumpers nothing more than a decoration. To carry heavier items it would be best to weld any "rack" to the frame of the camper. Then you need to...
  21. jimz

    Daytime running lights

    If dealer can do it, why can't I?
  22. jimz

    Purchasing a used 2017 EL - Rentals

    So, you are saying your only concern is no longer a concern, right?
  23. jimz

    Change oil message alert ?

    A good reason to write miles and date on sticker when oil is changed. then keep checking it yourself. Place sticker where you can see it while driving might help.
  24. jimz

    Frozen lock again

    Time to respray?
  25. jimz

    Frozen lock again

    Moisture in door frozen. On my 08 the rubber wiper along the bottom of the window has a gap that allows water to run into door cavity. Living in Florida that is no problem but with freezing temps that is a problem. Check that the rubber is touching the glass. I have had to replace window...

Latest posts

Staff online

Members online

Total: 4,456 (members: 16, guests: 4,440)

Forum statistics

Threads
57,017
Posts
535,907
Members
54,714
Latest member
Budman55

Share this page

Top