Pulling the boat to Florida! Tips for night time
02-11-2016 | 04:56 PM
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OH! Another IMPORTANT item: A code scanner for your truck!
Just in case you knowingly get a tank full of LSD. Had that happen pulling out of KW on the 2-lane on a Saturday night. Truck went into Limp and would only go 15-20mph. (2011 Duramax, I think we actually went through a few before the DEF system started to complain) Punched the clear button on the scanner every mile or so to clear the code until it finally cleared up. (It cleared up after about 200 miles of ULSD use). Would've been screwed otherwise..
Just in case you knowingly get a tank full of LSD. Had that happen pulling out of KW on the 2-lane on a Saturday night. Truck went into Limp and would only go 15-20mph. (2011 Duramax, I think we actually went through a few before the DEF system started to complain) Punched the clear button on the scanner every mile or so to clear the code until it finally cleared up. (It cleared up after about 200 miles of ULSD use). Would've been screwed otherwise..
02-11-2016 | 06:56 PM
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From: Cincinnati , Oh
Hook the strap to frame rail of the trailer in front of the axle then go under the problem axle and to another frame rail behind the axle and tighten strap
02-11-2016 | 08:18 PM
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If you have even the slightest doubt about your tires, replace them before you leave. Take time to pull lugs then re-torque to make sure it's an easy job if required on the road. At least pull the center caps of hubs to inspect and adjust bearing preload. I always carry spare bearings in addition to a complete hub assembled and ready to install.
A cordless grinder with a zip disk on it is handy if you need to remove a bearing race from a spindle roadside, and can be used to de-burr any damage.
I slide a 100 gallon transport tank/pump for fuel into bed, fuel stops become quick rest area pit stops with no hassle. Then top everything off when needed at truck stop.
Proper preparation and the trip is a breeze. Most likely your spare parts will only be used to rescue your buddies, as mine have done multiple times.
A cordless grinder with a zip disk on it is handy if you need to remove a bearing race from a spindle roadside, and can be used to de-burr any damage.
I slide a 100 gallon transport tank/pump for fuel into bed, fuel stops become quick rest area pit stops with no hassle. Then top everything off when needed at truck stop.
Proper preparation and the trip is a breeze. Most likely your spare parts will only be used to rescue your buddies, as mine have done multiple times.
02-11-2016 | 09:35 PM
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Padraig
