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My 2011 first oil message came on at about 2900 miles and it just came back on at just 7000 miles. I only have 7200 miles since I bought my truck in December of 2010. I initially had a lot of Check Engine lights but after a couple of S/W updates and replacing the Oxygen sensor with a new type I...

And I thought she was tight

Harvey continue to speak the truth as you know it. We all need to have our expectations level set by those with experience in doing the things we may be attempting to do. When my son was a teenager I was dumb now at 30 and a Deputy Sheriff and former Marine SSGT I am a pretty smart old fart...

Thanks everyone for your input I will take all the advice I can get. I will purchase the RV Guide as suggested as I won't making any purchase decisions until I sell my 28foot Carver Riviera. In the mean time I will continue reading and learning.

My thought process, if any My wife and I have had several campers in the past my last being a 30 foot Jayco which I pulled with a 93 Dodge Cummins which was a real beast. When we started looking at getting back into RVs I had a 2008 GMC Sierra Crew Cab. Everything we liked in a travel trailer...

The mechanic had to get permission to order the new style sensor. The part was on back order which raised a flag that this might be an issue. The mechanic also stated he put the new sensor in a couple other trucks and it resolved the issue.

Looking at a 34 foot Montana 5th wheel I have a 2011 2500 CTD. Does any one have any feedback on this combination?

I have a 2011 Ram CTD I have had the check engine light come on several times. They have cleaned soot out of the 02 sensor twice in the last 5 weeks. They are ordering a new type of sensor to see if they can fix the problem. Is this a common issue with the 2011?

Thanks for all the replies. I requested a build sheet from RAM this morning and received it already. I double checked the weight ratings on the labels in the truck. GVWR of 96000 GAWR Front 5500 GAWR Rear 6010 Axle Ratio 3:73 Wheels 17x7. 5 Aluminum BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A tires...

Thanks for all the replies. I requested a build sheet from RAM this morning and received it already. I double checked the weight ratings on the labels in the truck. GVWR of 96000 GAWR Front 5500 GAWR Rear 6010 Axle Ratio 3:73 Wheels 17x7. 5 Aluminum BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A tires...

I have a 2011 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 with six speed auto and 3:73 rear gear ratio. We have been looking for a fifth wheel it seems that all the ones that meet our wish list have a GVWR of 14000 and empty weights of 10000 to 12000 pounds According to the books the max tow rating is around...

I was afraid that would probably be the answer. Thanks By the way nice AH64 Ssgt USA 66-77

I have a 2011 2500HD Auto do you know if they are going to make a retrofit kit for the earlier 2011 trucks. Would like to increast my towing capacity.