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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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Unhappy Sorry guys, had to do it.....

My Dodge is down so had to do something.......
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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Nope, not that bad, just borrowed it...
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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That trailer looks awful funny pushing that truck...........
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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I noticed you have to aimed downhill to get rolling.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 04:28 PM
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When I get the chance, I will be posting my honest observations of the 2001 PSD. I miss my Ram and its power....
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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You'll have no problem with it Haulin. Perfect color also..
Kinda long looking with the crewcab tho.
Is it a slusher or a manual?
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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No problem as long as it's an oil burner.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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I think I've seen that trailer before. Last time it was pushing a Dodge at the Flying J Interstate 20 exit 119 between Atlanta and Bham.

Hope you get your Dodge back on the road soon
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by jyates
I think I've seen that trailer before. Last time it was pushing a Dodge at the Flying J Interstate 20 exit 119 between Atlanta and Bham.

Hope you get your Dodge back on the road soon
Almost, its exit 19, Temple Georgia, yep been there a couple of times. I load in Atlanta and stop for the buffet....
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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HID.....Thought youd be looking for a Freightliner by now......Let us know how you like it....
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by spots
You'll have no problem with it Haulin. Perfect color also..
Kinda long looking with the crewcab tho.
Is it a slusher or a manual?
7.3 slush, don't like starting on hills with the load though, only about a foot longer than mine.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Those are sharp trucks... I like 'em!


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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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HID.....Thought youd be looking for a Freightliner by now......Let us know how you like it....
Na, need to stay small and light and 12 mpg. I only borrowed it for three loads, it goes back tomorrow. I would never consider the PSD, it got 9 mpg, and with a manual might be OK, but no where near the power I am used to. Besides I have a Freightliner engine in mine, the new one is a Peterbuilt 371 build.

The truck has better braking power from the engine than the Cummins, ride is nicer empty, about the same loaded, cab is nicer, roomier, vision is better, mirrors are great with the power. But for the work truck, the Dodge is stronger, easier to work on, better power, better mileage. Now, an F550 with a Cummins transplant, hey I could get interested. All night long I missed my Alpine remote Ford has a bigger tank, needs it.

I honestly don't know about the Dodge slush box, but this one I could not even consider, no roll off torque, one hill in US 280 in traffic, I worried that it would break something wound up and barely moving. Ford should teach Dodge how to make a cruise control, so smooth and easy when empty. Worked good loaded too but there was too much downshifting and keeping the engine wound up to 3400. Once up to 70 it would cruise pretty good, but the truck is lost loaded heavy in boulevard traffic, stop and go.

I will stick with my Ram, sides I know where all the bolts are
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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Interesting comments from an old pro......thanks.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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I feel your pain! Here's a night shot from 2 weeks ago. Since then, my headgasket's back in place & it's running much better.

brandon.
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