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    Late Model 5.9L Common Rail Reliability

    I have owned a 2002 Ram 2500 and a 2012 Ram 3500, both diesels. No problems with the 2002 but had a grid heater go out at 51,000 miles. Be sure to keep up with routine maintenance and be sure to change your fuel filter on a tight schedule (I did mine at every oil change). I added an auxiliary...
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    Rugged, warm pants with reinforced knees and seat?

    The 24-7 series. I have the lightweights and the expeditions.
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    Rugged, warm pants with reinforced knees and seat?

    Tru-Spec. Exceptionally well made and less expensive than Fjallraven's.
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    What do you use for deflating your tires?

    Superduty had asked for me to "explain" the use of a dial tire gauge for deflating as opposed to using the ARB. Maybe a picture is needed as to the type of gauge I am referring to: Also, I imagine the brand of gauge might also influence the amount of air that can be released, as the one I use...
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    What do you use for deflating your tires?

    I have an ARB deflator, but I can deflate more quickly just using a dial tire gauge.
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    Air compressor

    I am using a ViAir 450 P and it worked perfectly on a recent off road/trail trip to Utah. Could inflate all four tires (285/70/17) from 30 psi to 55 psi in less than 20 minutes.
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    Camp shower advice needed

    Yes indeed, I made one from a garden sprayer, painted it flat black, added long hose and shower attachment and used it for 2 weeks in Utah and it worked great. But if I had seen the Reliance setup I probably would have just bought it instead.
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    Vehicle research: RAM 1500 info sought....

    Look seriously at the 2019 RAM Rebel. I have a 2017 and love it so far, having owned a 2002 Dodge 2500 and a 2012 RAM 3500, both with the Cummins.
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    Older Nikon help

    I believe your issue is that you are trying to transfer the file directly to the camera while it is connected to the computer? As in the vid, the SD card is first formatted in the camera, then removed and connected to the computer, where the file is transferred. Then the card is removed from...
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    Older Nikon help

    Make sure that you are formatting the memory card in the camera itself, and then having only the *.bin files copied to the card, one at a time. Then to check, open the card files and make sure that the *.bin is on the card. Place the card back into the camera and go to the "firmware version"...
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    Anyone with a Ram1500 with the Pentastar 3.6?

    I have had two RAM diesels, one was a 2002, and the second was a 2012. The 2012 was issue free until 50,000 miles and the grid heater had to be replaced ($1200). It was too much truck for my needs so I traded it in for a 2017 RAM Rebel (with the Hemi). Have you looked at the V6 in the Rebel...
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    Fridge vs. cooler for basecamp-style travel

    I've been pondering the same dilemma for months now as I live in east Tennessee, and the camping areas are heavily wooded, so solar wouldn't be ideal. However, based on the number of posts in these forums, I'm suggesting that possibly the majority of "overlanders" are west of the Mississippi...
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    EZUP 10x10 Camping Cube Comments and Such

    I have one of these and really nice for quick setup and light weight comparatively: Clam Corporation Quick Set Traveler Shelter
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    EZUP 10x10 Camping Cube Comments and Such

    I have a 10x10 for using at the races (infield) and it is way way too heavy to lug around for camping trips.
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    Odyssey vs. Diehard Platinum

    I've recently replaced an Optima battery that was 15 years old! It was kept on a float charger the entire time.
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    3/4 ton fuel economy?

    2002 Dodge Ram with 3.54 rear, diesel, 2500, manual: 16-18 MPG around town, 22-25 MPG highway 2012 Dodge Ram with 3.42 rear, diesel, 3500 SRW, automatic: 15-16 MPG around town, 19-21 MPG highway
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    Tundra vs 5.9 Cummins - Help!

    My RAM truck is pre DEF (its a 2012) and it originally had just a single fuel filter, I added the severe duty fuel filter kit. I drive about 9000 miles per year and so my maintenance costs are about $150 for the necessary items mentioned, plus another $65 for the extra fuel filter. The air...
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    Tundra vs 5.9 Cummins - Help!

    Thank you for bringing up some very valid points and I agree, but am perplexed about what these maintenance costs of a diesel over a gasoline engine truck are that is brought up here with regularity? My oil changes are done by me, for the cost of the oil and filter, which amounts to about $55...
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    Weber Q 1200 or Magma Gas Grill?

    I have the O-grill and really liking it, easy to store and to clean.
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    Tundra vs 5.9 Cummins - Help!

    I've owned a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (4x4) with the Cummins and a 2000 Tundra (4x4). I traded them both in for a 2012 Ram 3500 (SRW). The Tundra had terrible electrical harness problems. I had zero problems with the Ram and it was night and day in favor of the Ram for towing. The Tundra...
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