Recent Content by rloos

Noise Reduction - I bit the bullet I called and talked to Tim at ATP today. He said that with the basic kit he recorded a 17 db noise reduction in the cab, and additional 5 db reduction with the hood blanket and oil pan cover installed. These are significant numbers I ordered everything...

Larry, I think it would be a hot seller, especially if you could work on the price a bit. If you need a tester, I'm up in the Eastside area and would gladly voulnteer! Thanks Ron

Noise Reduction - to LarryB Larry, Where did you get all of that noise reduction "gear". It is really expensive, but does look well made. Thanks Ron

I must be nuts..... Check out my NEW signature. Here's the deal: Our old 4x blew a transmission today. Murphy's Law at it's best! Swearing up and down, I called my Dodge dealer to see how painful a swap out to a 4x4 would be. Pretty painful, but just a bit more than the diff between 2wd rig and...

Ok guys, now I've got lots more to think about. I'll look into travel trailers and maybe 5th wheels around 20 to 23 ft. I have also found that the campers are REALLY expensive. I think $8 - 9K is a starting point, going way up from there. Renting is a good idea on the TT's. Are 5...

Trailer Manouverability Ken, With a large camper, I'm worried about turning in tight camping sites? Have you found this to be a problem (saw your site and rig)? How about a 20 to 22 footer? Thanks Ron

Fair enough, Bob. Thanks for the address, Fuzz. Ron

P1693 Your screwed... Bob, Can you elaborate on this? Tom, I'll be ordering the manual soon. Thanks Ron

All, I just purchased my first Dodge CTD last weekend (see sig. ). I am now researching campers for it. My listed payload is 2490 lbs. I figure that gives me around 2000 lbs in camper weight to safely carry. Northern Lite has some nice (but expensive) slide ins that are pretty light. Any...

Error Codes Thanks Tom. It looks as though I had a low voltage event in multiple systems at the same time (?). The truck runs great, I never felt anything strange. I'm going to just run with it. Is there a resource for the code definitions somewhere on the net? Ron

Ok, I've had my new 2001. 5 truck for 2 days (appx 500 total miles on rig) and I got my first check engine light. Swell. Checking out some previous threads, I did the following: 1) Turned the ignition on and off 3 times and the following codes came up: P1693, then P done, then P0237, P0522...

The Drumroll...... After further consideration, and driving all LWB/SWB 2wd/4wd combinations, I chose the LWB 2wd (see signature). I had to take it home to measure, but it fits in my garage with 4" in back and 10" in front (!). Thanks Ken L for the measurements on the trailer mirrors; I do have...

Mirror width Cool, Thanks Double6. I have a two car garage with a large post in the middle. Any Dodge pickup is pretty big; it would really annoy me if a bought one and I'd have to leave that pretty new truck outside all of the time! Ron

2wd vs 4wd Mike, you understand my dilemna here. Do you have a favorite Seattle area dealer? I've gotten a quote from Frontier Dodge up in Burlington; they seem pretty straight. I also agree that a LSD is a must. Fred, that's great info on the traction with a camper. Another plus with 2wd...

2wd or 4wd Thanks for the info so far guys. Klenger, I checked out the link, thanks. I am currently leaning towards the 2wd. I have had a 4wd for the past 20 years or so, and have used it maybe 7 days out of a year. It IS hard to give up the capability, though. Tom, you hit it on the...