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  1. Quint

    Tow/haul mode always when towing?

    I don't know the theories that are working in your head, but I only know about RAM's warning because it happened to me. Winter of 2021/22 I was towing my loaded two-place snowmobile trailer during a snowstorm. I came around a curve on the highway to see a car half on the shoulder and half in my...
  2. Quint

    Tow/haul mode always when towing?

    It's CYA statement for rain but absolutely realistic in snow.
  3. Quint

    Total engine replacement...Jesus take the wheel!

    There's a reason all of us are out on truck forums, versus being out on a "love your spouse" forum ;) My wife has owned a BMW and now and Audi. Great cars until something goes wrong, and something always goes wrong eventually in every car. She throws out how much we paid and I just agree -...
  4. Quint

    Tow/haul mode always when towing?

    To the OP and others, one important caution that has not yet been mentioned in the conversation is that you should not use Tow Mode in slippery conditions, mainly talking snow here but potentially rain as well. It's in the manual, but generally you don't want the engine braking causing your rear...
  5. Quint

    A few questions from a new owner..

    There are no dumb questions. Just people too dumb to ask.... 1. Keep it in 2WD unless you are driving in snow/slush. There is no need for auto. 2. You'll find out soon enough. 3. Look at the sticker by your driver's door. It will tell you the recommended pressure for each. 4. Yes - go into the...
  6. Quint

    Freezing Tonneau Cover

    Agreed but it shouldn't be consistently happening.
  7. Quint

    Freezing Tonneau Cover

    Interesting that it is freezing and sticking. I wonder what it is about the design that is causing that. I live in Minnesota which obviously gets lots of snow and occasional ice. I've got a dealer-added Access roll-up tonneau that has never frozen on me. Maybe that's because mine isn't flush...
  8. Quint

    standard tailgate load capacity

    I've loaded my ATV and snowmobiles into the truckbed using ramps. It is plenty strong. If you have any concerns, you can upgrade the tailgate cables. I haven't.
  9. Quint

    How Many Windshields Have You Gone Through?

    I had a crack spread this winter so got a non-cost insurance replacement. I have no issues with it yet.
  10. Quint

    What's your favorite low-cost Amazon upgrade?

    Congrats on your purchase. Welcome to the forums
  11. Quint

    F150 Owner Bought a Ram Limited.......Dissapointed.

    Another Ford convert here. I had a Mustang and four trucks. I only tow fishing boats and 2-place snowmobile trailers, so my expectations never needed to be backed down. It does everything that I need and is much better than the Fords in just about every way. You bought a big comfortable recliner...
  12. Quint

    What's your favorite low-cost Amazon upgrade?

    Thanks. I bought four of them the other week.
  13. Quint

    Keep a word…..Drop a word

    Ice Hole
  14. Quint

    Keep a word…..Drop a word

    Strange Brew :cool:
  15. Quint

    just bought 3 weeks ago now in the shop

    When I buy anything used, I have a reverse sliding scale for how much extra to set aside for immediate repairs. If I buy something for $40k, I don't expect much. If I buy something for $5k, I set aside an extra $1-2k knowing that there will be some big skeletons in the closet. I once bought a...
  16. Quint

    Keep a word…..Drop a word

    Home Brew
  17. Quint

    Exhaust Manifold issue.

    These things happen. I've had Ford buy back a lemon truck, Acura had to fix problems with an Integra that I owned, and I had problems right out of the box with my first Ram. They have wide tolerances for defects on vehicles unfortunately. We all pay a lot of money for these trucks so we expect...
  18. Quint

    Backup Camera

    I always turn the sensors off when towing, at least, once they beep at me and I remember to do so.
  19. Quint

    BED STEP FOR SIDE OF TRUCK BED

    I put on foot onto the step bar, and then my other foot onto the top of the tire to reach into my truck bed. Then I pound my chest like Tarzan and climb back down.
  20. Quint

    8.4 inch Radio NO REAR SPEAKERS

    Gotcha. As others have said, it would helpful to know year and trim level of your truck. Also describe your radio headunit. Is it a 12" screen, an 8.4" screen, or a 5" screen. If you can't pinpoint it using the AlphaOBD, you'll need to test the wiring. IMO it's either one of three things: 1) a...
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