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  1. timtlu

    Air conditioning performance

    I guess that's entirely possible. I'd prefer to think they would not want to put themselves in a position of creating a whole bunch of warrantied AC repairs, and tend to shy away from conspiracy theories altogether. Then again, I probably am a little over trusting in general. If it is bean...
  2. timtlu

    Air conditioning performance

    Full disclosure that I'm not an AC technician. But everything I've read states as little as 10% overcharge is likely to cause compressor failure. This is up for debate. On the other hand I am pretty good at math. A 57g overcharge to an intended 510g capacity system is just over 11% overcharge...
  3. timtlu

    Coin holder - useful or stupid?

    The coin holder is actually part of a little plastic rectangular insert in that whole area. Lift and twist.
  4. timtlu

    Air conditioning performance

    And in the process, that fried his ac compressor from an apparent refrigerant overcharge, and he was told the compressor part was then on back order. Folks are just trying to nail down the entire situation. I'm a little contrarian by nature, and feel this whole AC issue is nowhere near as...
  5. timtlu

    Which warranty Is the best bet

    With such extreme driving habits and the unlimited miles provided by the policy, you definitely increase the time window by which you are protected. For sure, different conditions affect the potential benefits differently. But to be transparent your peace of mind isn't $100, but costs the...
  6. timtlu

    Choosing Best Tonneau Cover

    I've got the Mopar hard trifold that leans on the glass. Only hits in two spots, each attached with rubber bumper. The rubber doesn't leave any marks and the tonneau gets nowhere near the painted cab surface.
  7. timtlu

    A/C performance during this heat wave

    Completely agree if comparing one Ram to another. I was referencing all the comparisons in cooling efficiency of our Rams to other vehicles.
  8. timtlu

    Tonneau Covers

    +1 for happy owner of this model.
  9. timtlu

    A/C performance during this heat wave

    It's more than just vent temps though. The volume of hot air exchanged for colder air is just as, if not more important. I'm going to go out on a limb and say if the actual temperature in any of our cabs were at 44-48 degrees we would be turning on our heaters.
  10. timtlu

    Which warranty Is the best bet

    I've owned 7 vehicles ('88 Mercury Topaz, '98 Ford F150, '01 Ford F150, '01 GMC Sierra, '05 Pontiac G6, '13 Dodge Durango, and new '19 Ram 1500). Ran the Topaz into the ground, totaled the '98, gifted the '01 F150 to my mom who uses it as a daily driver to this day, and still own the other 4...
  11. timtlu

    Which warranty Is the best bet

    In that example the warranty would pay for itself. However, the reality is the odds of that happening are few and far between. For an expensive cost like that (typically powertrain), you are paying for a really small 2 to 3 year coverage window, since it is already covered up to 5 years...
  12. timtlu

    Which warranty Is the best bet

    I was using the pricing example from the included quotation on common bumper to bumper repairs the original poster brought up, rationalizing the cost of an extended warranty. Yes, repairs can be mode costly. However, those types of costs are typically associated with engine and powertrain...
  13. timtlu

    Price negotiated from MSRP

    It's a Ram. ;)
  14. timtlu

    Which warranty Is the best bet

    Minus your $100 deductible, per occurance, you benefit $300 to $500. You'd need 3 to 5 of these claims just to break even. No shade thrown towards those buying extended warranties, but in most cases they aren't needed, and are a money sink. I'd rather put the $1600 - $1800 in an interest...
  15. timtlu

    Air conditioning performance

    *facepalm*
  16. timtlu

    Anyone Feel Like a Pilot?

    Push start. The 12 inch screen automatically pulls up seat vents. Press twice to go from low to high. Drive away.
  17. timtlu

    Night Mode?

    Far right one should be the one. I'm almost positive it is light sensitive. Tried it first at night while trying ti get kids to sleep. Kicks in automatically and dims screen every time I pull into the garage now.
  18. timtlu

    Night Mode?

    The is a vertical dimmer just to the right of your lights knob.
  19. timtlu

    Bedrug discount

    I didn't have the spray in liner, so can't help you there. I absolutely love the Bedrug though. Had never heard of it until finding this forum. I'm a full fledged convert now!
  20. timtlu

    Kayak transport

    13.5'
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