Input, take 2, & leave the politics out!

X-TECH MAN · 01-10-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ed wright

what kind of work do you do, ken?

lol...................

Ed Wright · 01-10-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

lol...................

Sorry. I don't know him.

7820 · 01-10-2011, 05:07 PM

I have friends that purchased 2009 3/4 ton and 1 ton diesel pickups and they are not happy with the fuel mileage. Smog equipment is apparently the major factor in the reduced fuel mileage.

In California you are now required to pass a smog check every two years on 1997 and newer.

Ken Miele · 01-10-2011, 08:06 PM

Okay Ron, you have made it clear how you feel along with most. I am in the minority, but my opinion is the new truck Bob is looking at will work fine.

DL, Bob was looking for an alternative to a diesel. I think is pretty clear that a 3/4 ton diesel makes a great tow rig, he was just asking about other options.

Ed, I don't know Ken very well, maybe you can ask X-TECH MAN (Terry bell) what he does. He seems to know it all.

Ed Fernandez · 01-10-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Okay Ron, you have made it clear how you feel along with most. I am in the minority, but my opinion is the new truck Bob is looking at will work fine.

DL, Bob was looking for an alternative to a diesel. I think is pretty clear that a 3/4 ton diesel makes a great tow rig, he was just asking about other options.

Ed, I don't know Ken very well, maybe you can ask X-TECH MAN (Terry bell) what he does. He seems to know it all.

I can tell you from experience.Ken is a Bon Vivant.I've seen him eat peanut butter and jelly
and a pepsi while watching reruns of South Park.

427_ED · 01-10-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I can tell you from experience.Ken is a Bon Vivant.I've seen him eat peanut butter and jelly
and a pepsi while watching reruns of South Park.

Sounds like good work if you can get it.

X-TECH MAN · 01-10-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Okay Ron, you have made it clear how you feel along with most. I am in the minority, but my opinion is the new truck Bob is looking at will work fine.

DL, Bob was looking for an alternative to a diesel. I think is pretty clear that a 3/4 ton diesel makes a great tow rig, he was just asking about other options.

Ed, I don't know Ken very well, maybe you can ask X-TECH MAN (Terry bell) what he does. He seems to know it all.

LOL.....Ken....I dont do much these days. Its called being old and retired (retarded?) I read a lot and put my time at working and had my fill. Did you tell Bob you use a really nice large diesel pusher ( or was it gas?) class A motor home to pull your trailer? Wished I had one like it for my bucket list. Its all about opinions and preferance. I just gave my opinion and experience.

Ken Miele · 01-10-2011, 09:37 PM

Hey man, I did not mean to ask you about what you do, its none of my business. I was just making a joke about me. I meant you could tell Ed Wright what I do. Sorry about the misunderstand, at least he now knows I am not a comedian.

My mh is not a pusher, it is a diesel though on a FRED chassis. It pulls nicest and gets a little better mileage then my old gas mh. If I had to go back to a pick up truck, I would definitely consider the twin turbo v6. I have driven everything from a station wagon with a open trailer all the way up to a conversion. They all have there place, its what works best for your needs.

X-TECH MAN · 01-10-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Hey man, I did not mean to ask you about what you do, its none of my business. I was just making a joke about me. I meant you could tell Ed Wright what I do. Sorry about the misunderstand, at least he now knows I am not a comedian.

My mh is not a pusher, it is a diesel though on a FRED chassis. It pulls nicest and gets a little better mileage then my old gas mh. If I had to go back to a pick up truck, I would definitely consider the twin turbo v6. I have driven everything from a station wagon with a open trailer all the way up to a conversion. They all have there place, its what works best for your needs.

Ken ole friend....I know that. I dont mind. Everyone who knows about me knows Im retarded.....I mean retired. I DO like your motor home. What kind of milage do you get? Im looking around for one myself but dont know if I want a gas model or the diesel pusher???? There are a lot of nice used ones out there for the price of a new truck you are talking about and having your "Home" with you in the pits is the way to go. Im just worried about the price of fuel going up again these days. See ya later this summer.

Ken Miele · 01-10-2011, 10:22 PM

I get between 9 and 10, depending on where I go. Heading out to indy its about 9 because of the hills, heading down to Florida I get about 10. My gas mh was good for 7 to 8.

Its hard to say which way to go, the big diesel pushers usually require you go to a shop for maintenance. A gas mh is something anybody could do maintenance on. Many gas mh from 2005 and on come with 22.5 tires, better frames and engines, it might be something to look at. I was looking for a gas mh with 22.5 tires and a v10 ford chassis when I stumbled on the diesel FRED chassis. The price was right so I went for it, so far two years later and its been a good mh.

I guess the best advice would be what the best deal you can get, there are some great buys out there. The time is right if you can afford it.

01-10-2011, 05:07 PM	#3
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! I have friends that purchased 2009 3/4 ton and 1 ton diesel pickups and they are not happy with the fuel mileage. Smog equipment is apparently the major factor in the reduced fuel mileage. In California you are now required to pass a smog check every two years on 1997 and newer. Last edited by 7820; 01-10-2011 at 05:50 PM.

01-10-2011, 08:06 PM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,954 Likes: 489 Liked 17,805 Times in 1,614 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! Okay Ron, you have made it clear how you feel along with most. I am in the minority, but my opinion is the new truck Bob is looking at will work fine. DL, Bob was looking for an alternative to a diesel. I think is pretty clear that a 3/4 ton diesel makes a great tow rig, he was just asking about other options. Ed, I don't know Ken very well, maybe you can ask X-TECH MAN (Terry bell) what he does. He seems to know it all.

01-10-2011, 09:37 PM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,954 Likes: 489 Liked 17,805 Times in 1,614 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! Hey man, I did not mean to ask you about what you do, its none of my business. I was just making a joke about me. I meant you could tell Ed Wright what I do. Sorry about the misunderstand, at least he now knows I am not a comedian. My mh is not a pusher, it is a diesel though on a FRED chassis. It pulls nicest and gets a little better mileage then my old gas mh. If I had to go back to a pick up truck, I would definitely consider the twin turbo v6. I have driven everything from a station wagon with a open trailer all the way up to a conversion. They all have there place, its what works best for your needs.

01-10-2011, 10:22 PM	#10
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,954 Likes: 489 Liked 17,805 Times in 1,614 Posts	Re: Input, take 2, & leave the politics out! I get between 9 and 10, depending on where I go. Heading out to indy its about 9 because of the hills, heading down to Florida I get about 10. My gas mh was good for 7 to 8. Its hard to say which way to go, the big diesel pushers usually require you go to a shop for maintenance. A gas mh is something anybody could do maintenance on. Many gas mh from 2005 and on come with 22.5 tires, better frames and engines, it might be something to look at. I was looking for a gas mh with 22.5 tires and a v10 ford chassis when I stumbled on the diesel FRED chassis. The price was right so I went for it, so far two years later and its been a good mh. I guess the best advice would be what the best deal you can get, there are some great buys out there. The time is right if you can afford it.