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    Spooky radio

    Several times now, my ‘20 Laramie 8.4 Nav radio refuses to turn off. Normally it shuts down when I turn the truck off, and open the door. Lately, on occasion, the radio stays on, the radio power button does nothing, and the five lights on the drivetrain mode button panel (next to the shift...
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    Grinding Sound from Rear End During Low-speed Take-off

    my issue cropped up about the same time. Was the oil, and completely fixed when refilled with good synthetic and proper amount of modifier. the modifier increases static friction, and reduces shear friction. The effect is the plates stick together better until the torque exceeds shear...
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    Map Update availability

    Fitting, as my 2020 truck, built in 2020, came with a 2018Q2 map...
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    Factory trailer brake controller - can it work automatically below 15 mph?

    Problem is, when not using the manual slider, the display shows brake pedal %, not trailer brake %... It doesn’t jump to zero when the trailer brakes release, as happens to many of us when decelerating below 15mph.
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    Factory trailer brake controller - can it work automatically below 15 mph?

    The OEM controller connects to the truck by way of a pigtail and connector that is part of the truck’s wiring harness. To use an aftermarket brake controller, you would have to unplug that connector from the OEM controller, or tap the power, ground, brake and signal input lines. You would also...
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    Factory trailer brake controller - can it work automatically below 15 mph?

    Are you watching the dash brake readout?
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    How screwed am I?

    I have the ProPride version, and haven’t had an issue. You can use the weight distribution adjusters to angle the trailer-side receiver to match the stinger, and between the tongue jack and air suspension, get them at the same height. i leave the stinger in the trailer receiver when not towing...
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    About to pull the trigger on a Travel Trailer - need some of your inputs to confirm my understanding....

    Whatever works for you, but you’re kinda missing the point... Rarely are the fun things in life, the most economical.
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    Loose Weld Nut inside the frame when installing M14 Hex Bolt for CURT 31087 front hitch

    i just happened to receive the Curt front hitch, so I checked: - the kit’s 14mm bolts went into the frame weld nuts turning by hand, so yours was defective or cross-threaded - I believe if you remove the front brace that runs across the front of the car, left to right, you can get access to...
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    About to pull the trigger on a Travel Trailer - need some of your inputs to confirm my understanding....

    Get the best WDH you can afford, as that’s a pretty long trailer. Super nice too! And I’m sure it will scale heavier than the brochure, for both total and tongue weight. But its just the two of you, so should be fine.
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    Loose Weld Nut inside the frame when installing M14 Hex Bolt for CURT 31087 front hitch

    No, don’t do that. Going thru the front cross stamping would be better, but there’s got to be a way to deal with this, without cutting the frame...
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    Why is the crew cab with the 6.4 bed not a popular option?

    Garage fit...would have preferred the longer bed, but the quad‘s back seat didn’t suit tall kids or parents, so went with crew/5’7
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    Towing Questions

    Here’s the list: - Mopar Class IV receiver - 4 & 7 pin trailer connector (if not already on the truck) - drawbar (aka ball mount), pin and 2 or 2.5” ball, depending on the trailer. - some form of brake controller, either the Mopar integrated one or an add-on like the Curt Spectrum (I happen to...
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    Getting the travel trailer straight with air suspension

    You can have the TT level with the truck’rear 1/2“ lower than the trucks front. Adjust the hitch drop, and done. But a 1/2” is immaterial... If your truck is only 1/2” lower rear to front, youre golden. At the scales, you should confirm the distribution of weight, by doing before hookup...
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    5.7 Oil temperatures while towing

    I believe sustained >240 is too hot. I know the oil can handle it for short periods, but it gets really thin, wears out the additive pkg more quickly, and is close to limits. The day the warranty runs out, I’ve got an oil cooler and remote filter/220 thermostat to install...
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