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  1. Yankee Echo

    F-150 Lightning Epic tow test fail

    Oh yeah? Takes one to know one! It's too bad the rest of your reply is just as pointless as your childish insult. As @Dewey correctly pointed out, we're talking about EV trucks and towing not ALL EVs. I'd be happy to discuss the broader topic on whatever EV loving forum you belong to, but no...
  2. Yankee Echo

    F-150 Lightning Epic tow test fail

    Imagine if only some fuel pumps could fill your vehicle in less than 5 minutes and most took hours!
  3. Yankee Echo

    Sirius XM Renewal

    Use a virtual credit card number (aka one-time use). Most card issuers offer this.
  4. Yankee Echo

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    Installed GT exhaust on 5.7 Backcountry. See original post: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/5-7-oem-vs-gt-exhaust-comparison.45210/
  5. Yankee Echo

    5.7 OEM vs GT Exhaust Comparison

    Installed factory GT exhaust today. Put together a quick video to compare. GT has perfect manners. Great cold start volume and tone. Nice bark when accelerating. Relaxed when cruising with ZERO drone. I expect the tone will improve with some miles. Install took about 2 hours. Lowered spare...
  6. Yankee Echo

    Bed-Box Sizes

    Translating OP's rant: Unless you drive an older full-size truck (to get that critical deeper box wall depth) with supplemental backup lights (to see when reversing) and that has a bed of no less than 6 feet 4 inches , you don't drive a "true" pick-up truck. Also, apparently lower box wall...
  7. Yankee Echo

    Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan - $25 over Dealer Cost!--NOW OFFERING PAYMENT PLANS ONLINE!!

    This gave me a good laugh. Had to set down my coffee for a minute... :LOL:
  8. Yankee Echo

    Message

    This may be too obvious, but did you check the manual like it says to?
  9. Yankee Echo

    Lets See Your BackCountry Trim Trucks!!

    That's pretty much how I found my Hydro Blue Crew Backcountry, and similar distance to drive each way.
  10. Yankee Echo

    FCA used "Bait & Switch" on new vehicle rebate!

    Based on the additional information provided by the OP it appears something doesn't add up. The "fine print" for the offer says - Certificate is non negotiable and not redeemable for cash - an informed buyer should have immediately recognized the red flag when told "he (the finance rep) would...
  11. Yankee Echo

    Lets See Your BackCountry Trim Trucks!!

    Delmonico Red Quad Cab was what I originally ordered. Looks good.
  12. Yankee Echo

    Best Dash Cam

    Vortex Radar put up a follow up video to Linus Tech Tips dash cam video. One of my favorite takeaways confirms what LTT said - video quality is all pretty much the same and if you don't need the cloud capability of the Blackvue, buy something else (aka a Viofo which is Vortex's top recommended...
  13. Yankee Echo

    Best Dash Cam

    Based on what Linus Tech Tips review said, Thinkware F70 for a budget buyer and Viofo A119 V3 for everyone else. Thanks for validating what LTT said, you can't beat a Viofo.
  14. Yankee Echo

    Best Dash Cam

    Two weeks ago Linus Tech Tips - a very respected reviewer of consumer technology - posted on their YouTube channel about the poor video quality of dash cams in general, including the premium brands that are virtually no better than sub-$100. It's worth a watch. Makes me glad I didn't spend much...
  15. Yankee Echo

    FCA used "Bait & Switch" on new vehicle rebate!

    Agree on the "select Ram branded vehicles" disclaimer and where does it say it's stackable? Select could mean limited to certain models (1500 or 2500) or trim levels, vehicles that have been on the dealer's lot the longest, or certain engines, etc. It sounds to me like the dealer went to the...
  16. Yankee Echo

    What did you do to your Ram today???

    For me, this is an item that if it fails could be pretty catastrophic for an injury if someone fell badly when it decided to unexpectedly let go. In theory at least, the OEM one has been tested for function and quality. The cheap knockoffs haven't and the quality of the materials used is...
  17. Yankee Echo

    Lets See Your BackCountry Trim Trucks!!

    I have no use for heated seats. Ventilated is another story. I turn on the seat fan in my wife's car no matter what the temp is. I find leather to be hot after a while under any conditions. Love the cloth seats in the Backcountry. While not vented, they do seem to breathe well. Plus they look...
  18. Yankee Echo

    2022 Limited 1500 Ram broke down

    While I feel for the OP because a broken engine would totally suck, manufacturing defects happen - that's why warranties exist. Your sample size is too small to be meaningful. FCA/Stellantis has made millions of the current generation V6/V8 engines. Forums like this are lightning rods for...
  19. Yankee Echo

    Lets See Your BackCountry Trim Trucks!!

    @OutdoorsmanBackcountry didn't mention if 4th gen Ram had leather or cloth, but as @deeve mentioned and in my experience heated cloth seats never feel as warm as leather. Not to say there couldn't be an issue though. I bought my Backcountry in June and haven't tried them yet. @WXman - Manual...
  20. Yankee Echo

    Rebel GT Exhaust question

    Ended up finding an online discount dealer near me that allows local pick up. Came to $738.50 for both parts plus tax. Shipping would have added $250+ so worth the hour drive each way. My local dealer wanted full retail $1,100+ and refused to discount.
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