2018 General Chat
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Thomasville, GA
Good Morning all! Back to the normal grey, wet, and dreary.... 
Exactly why I'm done with diesel as well. At 10K miles so far, I have zero regrets going to gas. MPG's are not great but not any worse than my old 7.3 and/or my buddies with 5.9's, 6.7 cummins, or 6.7 fords. I've got more than enough power for our 10K trailer, it's quiet, and I get heat in a couple of minutes! I don't believe the emissions on the newer diesel trucks are all that reliable and to keep a rig like that well beyond the warranty doesn't make sense to me.
Exactly why I'm done with diesel as well. At 10K miles so far, I have zero regrets going to gas. MPG's are not great but not any worse than my old 7.3 and/or my buddies with 5.9's, 6.7 cummins, or 6.7 fords. I've got more than enough power for our 10K trailer, it's quiet, and I get heat in a couple of minutes! I don't believe the emissions on the newer diesel trucks are all that reliable and to keep a rig like that well beyond the warranty doesn't make sense to me.
My dad is currently looking into a different truck and I’m trying to talk him into a newer gas rig. He’s had diesels for the last 20 years. ‘96 F250 7.3, ‘05 Dodge 3500, and currently an ext cab ‘98 Dodge 2500 Cummins with 120k miles. He’s wanting a crew cab so he can haul the dogs and grandkids easier. I’d like to see him in a 2011+ F250 or F350 6.2
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From: Sheridan / Gilchrist
Good afternoon Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Home from court. Time for lunch and then to get a couple of things done around here along with hopefully a run to the County Dump. New Washing Machine will be here between 1600 & 1800.
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From: Sheridan / Gilchrist
Good evening Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Never made it to the dump. There is always tomorrow.
Been having some scattered very heavy showers of mixed snow and rain. Auto wipers on the car hit high speed for about a third of the trip to Dallas.
New washing Machine got here around 1730 this evening. Just had them set it in the mud / utility room. I'll set it up in the morning.
Took the Warden to the Washington Street Steakhouse and Pub in Dallas for her birthday dinner. Got home a little bit ago. Stuffed and need a stomach pump.
Been having some scattered very heavy showers of mixed snow and rain. Auto wipers on the car hit high speed for about a third of the trip to Dallas.
New washing Machine got here around 1730 this evening. Just had them set it in the mud / utility room. I'll set it up in the morning.
Took the Warden to the Washington Street Steakhouse and Pub in Dallas for her birthday dinner. Got home a little bit ago. Stuffed and need a stomach pump.
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From: Great Falls, Montana
Good morning to all ye fine Patriots.........
Starting on a 5th Wheel trailer project.........
Upgrade the 7K axles to 8K axles and Disk Brakes........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17880556
Starting on a 5th Wheel trailer project.........
Upgrade the 7K axles to 8K axles and Disk Brakes........
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17880556
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Thomasville, GA
Good wet morning y’all.
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Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Sheridan / Gilchrist
Good soggy morning Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Got up to a dusting of snow with more coming down. 32.9, most of the snow melts as soon as it hits the ground here in the river bottom. A few feet up, like roof tops there is a dusting that sticks enough to turn the roofs white.
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Sheridan / Gilchrist
Good soggy evening Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Wardens .380 is back from S&W. Have to run up to Cabela's in the morning to pick it up. They also have a 12 fishing pole ceiling mount fishing pole rack I want to take a look at.
