Roll Call!

[Brisco]

Where you guys at?

Time to check in.............

We've gone over 10 days now without hearing from any of you RV guys!!

If you guys found another board and didn't let me know, my feelings are hurt..................:( :D :(

[short stack]

i'm here. been farming out here in gods country. have a few months yet before i get back to the highway. only 5000 acres to combine before oct.
mark

[ColoradoRVHauler]

Just done one to Dickinson ND and another to Eugene, Or

Now Im home till after my kids court on aug.9th The truck is hangin in there. Had some heating problems. I switch the thermostat and coolant sensor on the road. I think my fan clutch is going bad. Its making a singing like noise over 2000 rpm only when the fan is on. I bet the clutch is slipping in it. Prolly have to throw some money at it this week. lol This dang truck is a money pit. Everyone who tells me these high mileage stories with no repairs are full of bs. My truck needs 1000 bucks thrown at it every month. Been that way all year.

Carey

[short stack]

carey, i have this old fl60 that i just got back from alaska with. runs like a top!!!! big sleeper. great for tired old bones!!
mark

[ColoradoRVHauler]

Yea I have no money to be buying another truck. If I make any changes I will just go back to being a trucker. I could have a job in mere seconds.

Carey

[Roadmedic]

Been running hard this month.

Unit to Albuquerque right after the 4th. Went by way of Corpus Christi and Hobbs, NM for viewing by new dealers. Went by San Antonio and saw my sister. 2386 miles.

Following week to Quesnel BC. 2286.

This week a little slow. Sat up there Mon and Tues. Left Tues night for Colorado Springs. Delivered Wednesday. Home Thursday. Will head up again Sunday.

[pmmjarrett]

Cripes, been to busy to post. Since the 18th I've run......

- Wakarusa, IN - Wind Gap, PA
- Goshen, IN - Queensbury, NY
- Goshen, IN - Texas City, TX
- Swung through McKinney, TX and seen my folks
- Reloaded in Augusta, KS w/ 2 units going back to Goshen, IN
- Goshen, IN - Plainville, MA Delivered today
and am sitting in Sturbridge, MA on my way back to Goshen to grab 2 going to Boise, ID

Hopefully grab something in Pendleton, OR going deep into the great white north when I drop the Boise on Monday or tuesday and mabey run out west for a week or 2.

Dayum, Thats about 6400 miles total so far just to where I'm sitting now in 12 days. Will have about 9000 miles in 16 - 17 day by the time I get to Boise. I think I'm working hard enough.:D


Hope I'm not over working the poor little 445 Kitty too much.

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[short stack]

yea carey, i know. the boys in the oil patch are after me all the time to get back and haul water. just don't have the ambition
mark

[haulin rv]

Yea I have no money to be buying another truck. If I make any changes I will just go back to being a trucker. I could have a job in mere seconds.

Carey

Uh oh....

I know what ya mean, my Dodge has been a money pit since it 100k.

[Roadmedic]

I have 462,226 on mine at the last oil change.

Got to service the front pumpkin and transfer case.

Needs 4 rear tires.

Just routine and hope it stays that way.

[Roadmedic]

Just done one to Dickinson ND and another to Eugene, Or

Now Im home till after my kids court on aug.9th The truck is hangin in there. Had some heating problems. I switch the thermostat and coolant sensor on the road. I think my fan clutch is going bad. Its making a singing like noise over 2000 rpm only when the fan is on. I bet the clutch is slipping in it. Prolly have to throw some money at it this week. lol This dang truck is a money pit. Everyone who tells me these high mileage stories with no repairs are full of bs. My truck needs 1000 bucks thrown at it every month. Been that way all year.

Carey

I can certainly sympathize. My Ford was that way.

I was reviewing my maintenance records on the way home from Colorado and realized I was at 200,000 miles on the idle pulley, 137,000 on the fluid change on transfer case, and front pumpkin has 100,000.

[oregon]

Just done one to Dickinson ND and another to Eugene, Or

Now Im home till after my kids court on aug.9th The truck is hangin in there. Had some heating problems. I switch the thermostat and coolant sensor on the road. I think my fan clutch is going bad. Its making a singing like noise over 2000 rpm only when the fan is on. I bet the clutch is slipping in it. Prolly have to throw some money at it this week. lol This dang truck is a money pit. Everyone who tells me these high mileage stories with no repairs are full of bs. My truck needs 1000 bucks thrown at it every month. Been that way all year.

Carey

Not to jack this thread, but at just 180,000miles on a 08 4500, I am learning how many $$ and time for maintance it takes to keep the little truck on the road. Stuff just doesnt last.

[ccoop769]

I really dont spend money on my truck. Althought this trip has been troublesome. about 3 out weeks I have gone thru 5 trailer tires at 160 a peice, just blew a rear caliper this morning at 59 bucks, but only about 400 miles from home so I just had him clamp the line and blew a ujoint at 90 buck. Got lucky there with the joint, pulled over at autozone, and saw a mobile unit drive by and charged me 60. Other then that, I really never work on my truck. Its not a money pit by no means at all. I agree stuff doesnt last, but are we talking about normal wear and tear items?? ujoints are expected to go here and there, brake pads at 50 bucks, ac compressors, etc. Thats all really cheap stuff. Only expensive reapair ive had over a few hundred dollars was my transmission which should of lasted alot longer. Granted im at the 300k mark now, so im expecting my luck to start changing with the more expensive repairs, but keep in mind I do everything myself too.

I guess its the luck of the draw. Im not saying little trucks are awesome, because I still want cosgos!!! hehe

[ColoradoRVHauler]

I found I have about a 1 and 1/2 inch crack in my exhaust manifold today too. Its right above the outlet on the manifold. I think I may let that go awhile. Prolly put a ATS manifold on it sometime. Prolly will do a new turbo and all while Im at it.

My truck has 356k on it. I feel it has needed much more work than average. But who knows. Im also very picky and tend to replace parts before they fail. I will head out after the 9th. Still dont want to quit. The freedom I have doing this is nothing like trucking. Just makes me mad when I go home for a week and have to spend 1/2 the time making love to my truck. Gets to a guy from time to time.

My fan isnt gone yet. Its tight and works fine unless Im grossing say 23k or more. I think I may just let er go till next summer. The thing rarely comes on after september. I think I'll just keep an eye on it.

My water pump is original. I think I may pull it and see if I see anything weird. Maybe the impeller is lose, who knows.

I had to run to NM today to pick up a friend. Temp never got over 205. Coming back from oregon it stayed at 205 too. Its just when I pull them big Landmarks and Cyclones I have trouble. My temp was going to 235 or so on monutain passes. I would have to back out of it and drop a gear or two and it would cool right back down.

We are staying plenty busy. Havent had to wait yet. Been getting the next dispatch when I deliver. Im generally 2-3 days from even picking the next one up when I get dispatched. So all is well as far as biz goes. Just had to vent a lil, lol

Take Care All!
Carey

[ColoradoRVHauler]

Not to jack this thread, but at just 180,000miles on a 08 4500, I am learning how many $$ and time for maintance it takes to keep the little truck on the road. Stuff just doesnt last.

You been doing ok Oregon? Seems like freight has picked up this year.

[haulin rv]

If your pulling the pump for the $40 it costs I'd replace it.

[ColoradoRVHauler]

I can certainly sympathize. My Ford was that way.

I was reviewing my maintenance records on the way home from Colorado and realized I was at 200,000 miles on the idle pulley, 137,000 on the fluid change on transfer case, and front pumpkin has 100,000.

My idler pulley was at 238k and was still barely hangin in there. I just done all the bearings then, fan hub, idler and tensioner bearings. Cost like 100 bucks. I carry a spare idler bearing now.

I change my transfer case at 50k. Im due for a new chain in it. I have a bunch of play in the front driveshaft. Prolly will do bearings then too. Figured maybe october I will rebuild it. Once that chain hit the case the whole thing needs replaced. I figure for 300 I can rebuild it. Rebuilt T cases are 1200 or so. I change my front pumpkin at 100k too. I run 1/2 lucas synthetic and atf+4 in my transfer case. Seems to work good, but who knows you got another 100k on yours medic and run the oil way longer than me. Your prolly the smart one here, lol

Carey

[ColoradoRVHauler]

If your pulling the pump for the $40 it costs I'd replace it.

Yea Haulin, I have been carrying one under my bed since 100k. I think I turn the factory one into the spare. Your right I think it was like 48 bucks with tax at napa.

Carey

[Roadmedic]

My idler pulley was at 238k and was still barely hangin in there. I just done all the bearings then, fan hub, idler and tensioner bearings. Cost like 100 bucks. I carry a spare idler bearing now.

I change my transfer case at 50k. Im due for a new chain in it. I have a bunch of play in the front driveshaft. Prolly will do bearings then too. Figured maybe october I will rebuild it. Once that chain hit the case the whole thing needs replaced. I figure for 300 I can rebuild it. Rebuilt T cases are 1200 or so. I change my front pumpkin at 100k too. I run 1/2 lucas synthetic and atf+4 in my transfer case. Seems to work good, but who knows you got another 100k on yours medic and run the oil way longer than me. Your prolly the smart one here, lol

Carey


I run Royal Purple in my pumpkin and synthetic atf in the tranny.

Tranny is at 350,000 miles.

I guess I should get the book out and post the dates, miles and services.

Big tickets I remember are the tranny was at 147,000 while under a load.
Ball joints were at 66,000 I think or may have been right after the tranny at 166.
Next big item was the injectors at 406,000.

I run Rotella and try to change before 10,000.
I target the tranny for 50,000 and last was 75,000.

I run the tires at 65 on the front and 55 on the rear.

I try to avoid the larger units since we are paid the same for all. My experience over the years with the larger units is nothing more than increased cost of repairs and maintenance issues.

[ColoradoRVHauler]

We get like 7 cents extra. Is it worth it? Prolly not...

I much prefer the big ones though because they have nice suspensions and those 14 ply G rated goodyears on them. Not gonna have a tire issue with em. Fuel mpg is same in the summer. I give 1 mpg or so in winter.

Carey

[Roadmedic]

Review your maintenance costs and you will find they cost you money.

I have been doing this since 2003. I have an accounting background so the numbers are easy to me.

[bighornrmk]

I used to pull some of the big 5er's. It just doesn't pay. All I pull now is TT 32' or shorter. Me and the truck like it much better. 413,000 on the ole dodge.

[haulin rv]

I never pulled anything big in all the time I hauled rv's.

[ColoradoRVHauler]

Well, switched out the water pump, and pulled all the radiators. I backwashed the outside. The water radiator was pretty much plugged. The water ran black coming out of the front side of the fins. The air to air was very dirty too. Bet my truck runs cool now.

[Roadmedic]

Well, switched out the water pump, and pulled all the radiators. I backwashed the outside. The water radiator was pretty much plugged. The water ran black coming out of the front side of the fins. The air to air was very dirty too. Bet my truck runs cool now.

Thought you might like to see the work on my truck:



DATE MILES SERVICE
6/18/200 7038 Oil Change
7/2/2007 15848 Oil Change
7/5/2007 16080 Fuel and Air Filter
7/16/2007 21770 Oil Change
8/3/2007 29633 Oil Change
8/25/2007 39839 Oil Change
8/25/2007 39839 Fuel and Air Filter
9/17/2007 49358 Oil Change
9/18/2007 49370 6 new tires
10/5/2007 55774 Oil Change
10/19/2007 61776 Oil Change
11/10/2007 74145 Fuel and Air Filter
11/12/2007 74185 Oil Change
11/13/2007 74258 Tranny sensor service, fluid change
12/4/2007 82344 Oil Change
12/19/2007 90118 Oil Change
12/21/2007 90174 Rear Differential Fluid Change
1/7/2008 99866 Oil Change
1/21/2008 106697 Oil Change
1/27/2008 109119 Fuel and Air Filter
2/7/2008 115775 Oil Change
2/8/2008 115807 2 new tires for front and old ones to the rear
2/25/2008 121198 Tranny Fluid Change
2/25/2008 121198 Front Pinion Seal
2/25/2008 121198 Front Differential Fluid Change
2/25/2008 121198 Rear Differential Fluid Change
2/26/2008 121220 Oil Change
2/26/2008 121231 Fuel and Air Filter
3/6/2008 127417 Oil Change
3/27/2008 136914 Oil Change
3/27/2008 136920 Fuel and Air Filter
3/31/2008 137037 2 new front tires and old ones to back
4/11/2008 142370 Fuel and Air Filter
4/18/2008 145448 Rear U Joint
4/28/2008 147875 Tranny Replacement
5/1/2008 149165 Fuel and Air Filter
5/2/2008 149179 Ball Joints and Axle U Joints
5/15/2008 155679 Tranny Fluid Change
5/15/2008 155679 Rear Differential Fluid Change
5/16/2008 155693 Fuel and Air Filter
5/16/2008 155695 Fuel and Air Filter
5/17/2009 155727 4 Rear Tires
5/30/2008 162063 Fuel and Air Filter
6/13/2008 170373 Fuel and Air Filter
6/13/2009 170378 Fuel and Air Filter
7/2/2008 180800 Oil Change
7/18/2008 180825 Fuel and Air Filter
8/7/2008 190460 Oil Change
8/25/2008 195601 Oil Change
9/5/2008 200568 Oil Change
9/5/2008 200578 Tranny Fluid Change
9/5/2008 200578 Rear Differential Fluid Change
9/17/2008 200847 Fuel and Air Filter
10/2/2008 210002 Oil Change
10/6/2008 210117 2 links, front torsion bar
10/8/2008 210143 2 front shocks
10/9/2008 210198 Front Pinion Seal
10/14/2008 212000 Rear U Joint
12/29/2008 214202 Oil Change
5/6/2009 248408 Oil Change
5/9/2009 248463 Fuel and Air Filter
5/22/2009 256951 Oil Change
6/5/2009 263009 Oil Change
6/6/2009 263086 Fuel and Air Filter
6/12/2009 266456 Idle Pulley
6/17/2009 267528 Tension Pulley
6/17/2009 267528 New Belt
6/26/2009 271931 Oil Change
6/27/2009 271955 2 Front Tires
7/15/2009 281703 Oil Change
7/16/2009 281775 Left Axle U-Joint
7/19/2009 281790 Fuel and Air Filter
7/21/2009 282420 Right Axle U Joint
7/29/2009 287526 Oil Change
8/13/2009 293903 A/C Compressor and Repair
8/13/2009 293903 Tranny Fluid Change
8/17/2009 294357 Oil Change
8/28/2009 302777 Oil Change
9/5/2009 306188 2 New Batteries
9/15/2009 310579 4 Rear Tires
9/16/2009 310590 Anti Freeze change
9/17/2009 310651 Oil Change
9/17/2009 310680 Fuel and Air Filter
9/18/2009 310680 Blower Motor
10/2/2009 316589 Oil Change
10/15/2009 323840 Oil Change
10/20/2009 324640 Carrier Bearing, searching for a noise, but not found and old still good
10/20/2009 324640 Rt Front Bearing replacement, old still good
11/3/2009 332743 Oil Change
11/4/2009 332758 Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
11/20/2009 337057 Fuel and Air Filter
11/12/2009 337057 Rear U Joint
11/25/2009 341465 Oil Change
12/16/2009 351621 Oil Change
12/31/2009 356866 Oil Change
1/14/2010 364950 Oil Change
1/14/2010 364950 Fuel and Air Filter
2/10/2010 378278 Tranny Fluid Change
2/10/2010 378278 Front Differential Fluid Change
2/10/2010 378278 Injector Flush service with fuel filter change
2/11/2010 378310 4 Rear Tires
2/11/2010 378317 Oil Change
2/11/2010 378317 Air Filter
2/25/2010 386172 Oil Change
3/12/2010 394466 Oil Change
3/12/2010 394477 Tension Pulley
3/27/2010 403492 Oil Change
3/27/2010 403492 Fuel and Air Filter
4/1/2010 403659 6 new Injectors
4/2/2010 403740 Fronts to Rear outside and rears to front
4/12/2010 408630 Tranny Hose to Block Replacement
4/17/2010 412450 Oil Change
5/9/2010 423884 Oil Change
5/9/2010 423907 Fuel and Air Filter
5/10/2010 425130 Rear End Study
5/18/2010 429188 Rear U Joint
5/27/2010 433839 Oil Change
5/28/2010 433839 Driver Wheel Bearing
5/28/2010 433839 Front Rotors,Calipers, Pads
5/28/2010 433839 Left Axle U-Joint
6/16/2010 442000 Oil Change
6/16/2010 442093 2 new front tires and old ones to back
6/17/2010 442184 Fuel and Air Filter
6/29/2010 450500 Oil Change
6/29/2010 450500 Rotate Front Tires
7/6/2010 450947 Check Axle U Joint on Passenger side
7/14/2010 454577 Tranny Fluid Change
7/16/2010 454700 Oil Change
7/29/2010 462246 Oil Change
7/31/2010 462342 Fuel and Air Filter
8/6/2010 465848 Wiper motor and assembly for the wipers to operate both sides
8/6/2010 465848 Idle Pulley
8/6/2010 465848 New Belt
8/6/2010 465848 Tranny Fluid Change
8/6/2010 465848 Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
8/6/2010 465848 Front Differential Fluid Change
8/9/2010 465935 2 front tires and old tires to rear inside and 2 new outside tires
8/19/2010 472750 Oil Change

[busamom & crowbar]

Hey all!!!!Its about time I joined everyone again from the old site!!!!Thanks Carey!...How's the injectors doing? Glad to see u r spending time at home. Ollen has been home quite a bit since our son got out of the army & moved home. Been getting his old truck ready to hopefully sign on with a company, since jobs are scare around here.

We cant complain at all about putting money into our 03...its been a good one...until it hit 500k we only put a clutch & fuel pump in it...now at i think around 700k we have rebuilt the trans...fan clutch motor...another clutch...needing synchro kit at the moment.