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Recent content by RRSBighorn

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    Switching from 87 to 93 octane made a difference!

    I've use 87 octane for every day driving, and haven' noticed any pinging since I bought my Ram. But last August did a 3000 mile trip from Chicago area to Yellowstone with my ~6k lb trailer. I logged all my gas milage through the trip. Going there, I was using 87 to start, cruising usually...
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    Curious what my best sway prevention solution would be

    I think someone already said this, but I'd try more tongue wt., closer to 15% instead of 10%. The friction bar will probably do the most, but it wouldn't hurt to have the Hellwig sway bar. One thing that helped me with my stock 113 SL Bridgestones was to pressure the tires up more just when...
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    Towing - Best gear ratio

    As you can see, many different opinions on the 3.21 to 3.92 question. Here's my take, I have a 7k GVWR, 27' TT that I pull with the 3.21. I didn't order my truck but highly considered the 2 options when looking at dealer lots. I think the biggest factor is how often do you actually pull your...
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    what were the ways you used to sell the new OEM tires

    I bought new takeoff wheels & sold my original wheels right on this forum. https://5thgenrams.com/community/forums/buy-sell-trade-forum.42/
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    Curious what my best sway prevention solution would be

    Towing vehicles and trailers have so many variables, so sometimes it can be hard to get the right answer. My opinion is your trailer shouldn't need wt distribution at the weight your at, but the friction sway control shown in the second post maybe fix the problem. I pull a travel trailer and...
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    Towing tire question

    I couldn't find any info on Continental, Discount tire websites, or Google search, there's not a lot out the about changing OEM tires to a higher Index/range and tire pressure. But I finally found this on an Airstream Forum, it seems that Discount Tire uses this chart when switching load or...
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    Towing tire question

    I have a 27' tandem TT that I pull, 7k GVWR, I am usually around 6k lbs loaded. I have had issues with slight trailer sway since I got my 2019 Ram. I have made many changes to trailer suspension, setting up Wt distribution correctly, and put new D rated trailer tires on, original equipment...
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    Malfunction Indicator Light (MIS) Error code P1524

    If I'm reading this right and you're changing your oil with just 2000 miles on it, I really think you're not going to see anything. I did several oil changes looking at filter and having Blackstone do oil analysis, I didn't observe anything different looking from the partially plugged Amsoil...
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    How are the 2019's holding up?

    The heater core seems unlikely, I would guess more of a hose leak issue. I don't have auto side steps, but if they're only deploying part way, it could also be causing battery draw to wear down battery. I don't have the 12" screen, more electronics I don't know about. Seems like HVAC more...
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    How are the 2019's holding up?

    49,000 km only about 30,500 miles. I've got a Bighorn, probably doesn't have as much electronics, but your list seems a little long. I have had no issues with 35,000 miles. Battery could be normal maintenance item. You don't give much detail on symptoms or what made you think these parts...
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    Malfunction Indicator Light (MIS) Error code P1524

    Did you read this whole thread? The problem has been the filter getting partially plugged when using certain high mileage oil filters. Amsoil was one mentioned (that's the one I had) and Royal purple. These are high mileage synthetic glass filters with low micron ratings. The filter...
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    How are the 2019's holding up?

    Bought mine Aug 2019, 35k miles, no issues, oil & filter changes, air and cabin filter is all I've done. AC takes a little long to cool down on real hot days, but otherwise no complaints. I've been happy with it and I'd buy another Ram.
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    Anti spin or not?

    I had to search several states to find the truck that checked most of my option box's. I really wanted the limited slip differential. Before I bought the truck, I asked dealer about adding it on later. I can't remember exactly what their explanation was, but it was way too expensive, if I...
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    Malfunction Indicator Light (MIS) Error code P1524

    Those pictures got me to thinking. I worked in the oil industry for 40+ years and worked in engineering. We had to deal with elastomer chemical compatibility issues on a regular basis. The anti drainback valve is one piece but it has a larger o-ring part built in that seals around the...
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    Malfunction Indicator Light (MIS) Error code P1524

    I I'm not going back to reread all of the post, but if my memory is correct, most of the problems have been with the AMSOIL EA15K50 oil filter. So interestingly the P1524 code isn't unique to the Amsoil filter. I'm fairly confident that the oil choice doesn't have anything to do with this...
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