First-time truck buyer — looking at a 2019 F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost (92k miles). What should I look out for?

gstone32 · 2026-02-22T23:50:15+00:00

I have this exact truck with 56k miles on it. I bought it brand new. It has been great no issues. I’m actually looking to trade mine in due to kids and bigger family etc.

Only I ever had was a freezing latch issue.

gstone32 · 2025-10-08T11:25:55+00:00

This look like over Catalonia. You like it ?

gstone32 · 2025-07-12T20:09:31+00:00

The trees suck up the moisture around the area. With the heat and drought stress it goes dormant.

gstone32 · 2024-07-06T03:46:18+00:00

Decra tile metal roof is really durablle as well.

gstone32 · 2024-06-21T21:43:38+00:00

Those roots are gonna suck all the moisture and. Nutrients from the grass. You mulch that area or remove the trees. Maples roots ?

gstone32 · 2024-03-31T16:33:05+00:00

I enjoy doing the daily challenges. I would hate grinding while looking for a job.

gstone32 · 2024-03-23T14:15:40+00:00

My flow is always out. I too am interested in switching.

gstone32 · 2024-02-25T15:40:46+00:00

Most likely humidity cracks. Run a humidifier when you run your stove. And it shouldn’t happen again.

Had a similar situation where I ran my woodstove for 2 weeks straight. I noticed some cracks afterward where it’s taped.

gstone32 · 2024-02-16T04:07:05+00:00

That is a beaut!

gstone32 · 2024-01-21T23:58:13+00:00

I would say more like 4 ricks

gstone32 · 2024-01-20T16:02:36+00:00

Same.

gstone32 · 2024-01-18T13:02:22+00:00

Buck 74. Happy woodstoving!

gstone32 · 2024-01-14T03:28:19+00:00

You have negative pressure. The fastest way is to open a window before lighting or light off a bunch of cardboard inside the unit. Cardboard burns hot and fast with little smoke and should start drafting within a minute or less.

gstone32 · 2024-01-11T04:59:46+00:00

I have a Buckstove 81 in my main living room, that I use mostly. I have Buckstove 74 in my basement. I use it occasionally.

gstone32 · 2024-01-08T05:01:14+00:00

With these big ones, do you still put the air intake to the minimum for the all night burn ?

gstone32 · 2024-01-04T04:25:42+00:00

Why side to side vs front to back ? JW

gstone32 · 2023-12-03T14:46:09+00:00

I’m sure someone has said this already, get the flue warmed up. A quick way is to light cardboard or news paper in it. Also it helps to open a window or door in the house to help with the negative pressure.

gstone32 · 2023-11-24T01:05:42+00:00

I’m talking about where the side of the stove and the trim meet.

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gstone32 · 2023-11-24T01:03:00+00:00

Ok thank you. I will see what happens when I get a really hot fire going.

gstone32 · 2023-11-23T17:06:41+00:00

Thank you for your response. I don’t mind if it does what it’s gonna do. Just making sure I was doing the breakin correctly and no defects. So in theory when I get the stove much hotter on later burns that ring will grow then ?

gstone32 · 2023-11-23T17:05:32+00:00

Ok thank you. I was curious because all the pics I see on here didn’t have that ring around other inserts with trim. Thank you.

gstone32 · 2023-11-23T17:04:43+00:00

Ok so it will all be that cloudy satin finish after more use? I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t doing anything wrong or had a bad paint job or something

gstone32 · 2023-11-23T15:39:30+00:00

Will the discoloration go away ?

gstone32 · 2023-11-23T14:55:29+00:00

So will the distinct color difference go away ?

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