LONG TRIP QUESTION
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brakes have been recently change. And I even replaced the glow plugs and 2 new batteries because this winter is going to be cold here and it’s been years since she has had new ones. And okay I’ll use fuel additives! Never thought of that before. And no I don’t. I don’t have a smart phone. But I will have a photo next weekend cuz my wife is going with me. It’s red. And in decent condition. About 6/7 out of ten depending on your perspective. I prefer something I can give a little TLC to anyways. And nice! I always always wanted an original 65 mustang. But that’s a couple years down the road haha. Thanks for the tips!
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On the subject of the spare, make sure your jack is tall enough to lift the truck off the ground, and in the worst case scenario lift the max axle rating weight. Even my 4 ton floor jack made me wish i had a 6 ton when i blew out the rear tire towing the 5th wheel. And i say check the jack's height, because my first flat was less than a month after i bought the truck, and the dealer included jack ran out of travel 1/4" shy of reaching the lowest part of the axle on my stock height 4x4 when i was in Mexico 
I have a 4 ton currently as well, haven’t had to use it for my truck just my wifes car so haven’t tested the full potential of it. I think my neighbor down the road has a stronger jack. I’ll look into it! Thanks for the tip!
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As much of a ****pile as my Ford has been, it’s only left me stranded once in 30k miles, but things do break on the road.
Take tools and a few spare parts. I wouldn’t make a trip like that without AAA premium or a lot of know how and the right tools.
One thing is for sure, the 7.3 is cheaper and easier to repair that any newer diesel. Probably less likely to break as well, at least the motor itself. Most of my problems have been with the truck/driveline.
Take tools and a few spare parts. I wouldn’t make a trip like that without AAA premium or a lot of know how and the right tools.
One thing is for sure, the 7.3 is cheaper and easier to repair that any newer diesel. Probably less likely to break as well, at least the motor itself. Most of my problems have been with the truck/driveline.
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You’re the only one that knows your truck and how it’s be cared for!
One more thing to think about on your return trip, if you should take the southern route home and the weather gets cold up north, make sure your fuel is prepared for cold weather, if you unplug your fuel bowl heater like someone mentioned you could be setting yourself up for some issues.
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fyi, I towed a trailer to Spokane Washington and back from Minnesota this summer with my 2000 Excursion, it has 326’xxx miles on it, no problems!
One more thing to think about on your return trip, if you should take the southern route home and the weather gets cold up north, make sure your fuel is prepared for cold weather, if you unplug your fuel bowl heater like someone mentioned you could be setting yourself up for some issues.
Jmo
fyi, I towed a trailer to Spokane Washington and back from Minnesota this summer with my 2000 Excursion, it has 326’xxx miles on it, no problems!
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