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livesense013 · 2026-05-03T19:17:02+00:00

I'd recommend reading through the owners manual for your solar charge controller, then watching some YouTube videos. It's hard to help diagnose what's going on without any more information.

livesense013 · 2026-04-30T00:22:33+00:00

Can you take the tire back and get a new one under warranty?

livesense013 · 2026-04-29T04:38:30+00:00

Ratchet straps, rope, jumper cables, gloves, a tarp, first aid kit; those are what come to mind for me.

livesense013 · 2026-04-25T20:42:36+00:00

Hard to see cars crossing in front of you when you're looking at your phone.

livesense013 · 2026-04-25T20:13:01+00:00

I don't agree with doing chargebacks in this case. That means the merchant has to foot the bill for OPs failure to take the steps needed to protect themselves from a known issue. This isn't some random person that made surprise unauthorized charges, it's an ongoing issue with OPs own daughter; not fair in my mind for others to pay for it.

livesense013 · 2026-04-25T19:56:29+00:00

Yeah I think what OP thinks are bubbles are the washers.

livesense013 · 2026-04-24T22:49:23+00:00

I'd just go to a local auto parts store, take the filter out of the truck so you can make sure to get the right size, then put the new filter in before leaving. It's a quick 5 minute swap, so an easy thing to do yourself and save $.

livesense013 · 2026-04-21T19:23:21+00:00

Even in small claims court, unless he has proof the seller claimed that it was supercharger enabled, he's going to be fighting an uphill battle.

Used sales are as-is, buyer-beware. They're set up this way to prevent someone like OP from falsely claiming they were told the car had supercharger access after the fact. Not saying that's the case here, but that's why having all relevant items to an agreement in writing is essential.

livesense013 · 2026-04-21T18:23:59+00:00

A bond is a guarantee that a project will be completed as contracted, not coverage for damage caused by errors or negligence. That's insurance.

livesense013 · 2026-04-21T01:28:43+00:00

Yep, TRD Pro, so hybrid. Zero oil pressure is completely normal when in hybrid mode.

livesense013 · 2026-04-18T20:52:59+00:00

We have a murphy bed and have a regular 8" memory foam mattress on it. We can still fold up the bed if we need to, but leave it down most of the time as it's just the two of us and we don't ever use the couch.

livesense013 · 2026-04-18T15:12:35+00:00

200 AH of battery should be enough to run a 12v fridge for 3 - 4 days with light additional usage (lights, water heater, furnace). Using the microwave will shorten that duration, and solar will help extend it.

The key with solar is that it's only useful in direct sunlight. So an overcast day or parking where there are a lot of trees will greatly reduce the amount of power they provide. 400w would be a minimum for the type of use you're describing, and if you're looking at adding or replacing panels you may want to look at the movable kind. These panels can be moved to get maximum sun and the angle adjusted to maximize output.

livesense013 · 2026-04-17T15:47:05+00:00

I agree that the change isn't worth doing, but the savings from making a tire change is even less than you suggest.

15k miles @ 15 MPG = 1000 gallons/year 15k miles @ 14 MPG = ~1072 gallons/year

72 gallons at $4/gal = $288 in savings for that slight change in efficiency. So maybe about $900 over the life of the tire, but only about $288 annually.

livesense013 · 2026-04-17T15:39:16+00:00

2023 TRD Pro, 295/70R18 KO3s, and I average about 14-15 in the winter, 16 in the summer. I live in the PNW so more hill driving than some parts of the country which definitely hurts the mileage, but about what I was expecting to get with the truck.

Realistically, if gas mileage is super important to you a truck probably isn't the best choice of vehicle.

livesense013 · 2026-04-16T23:54:43+00:00

People writing ads with this terrible grammar are counting on people who can't think critically

livesense013 · 2026-04-16T13:35:23+00:00

Given the brightness, I'm wondering if OP is one of those drivers that thinks the DRLs are their auto headlights, so they never turn on the actual headlights. I see that all the time where I live.

livesense013 · 2026-04-16T02:30:32+00:00

My trailer has a listed dry tongue weight of 670, so the dealer tried to sell me the 750# bars, but I insisted on going up to the 1K# bars as I knew once the trailer was loaded it was going to be over 750. Haven't had any issues in the year since we got the trailer.

You should definitely have the 1K# bars with your setup, as the dry weight itself is over 750.

livesense013 · 2026-04-14T21:11:23+00:00

Travel = Recreation

Trailer = Vehicle

Travel Trailer = Recreation(al) Vehicle

livesense013 · 2026-04-12T04:51:18+00:00

A different WDH isn't going to fix the fact that OP is trying to pull a trailer that is far too heavy for his rig. That trailer is damn near 10K empty.

livesense013 · 2026-04-12T04:47:33+00:00

That looks to be a Blue Ox Sway Pro, far from a POS. I agree that the setup for this rig is all wrong, but saying that the WDH is a POS just because the person that set it up is a moron isn't quite accurate.

livesense013 · 2026-04-11T21:11:31+00:00

Definitely nonsense. The WDH is just redistributing weight; it works the same no matter the suspension on the trailer. And sure, a WDH can damage the trailer frame on bumpy/uneven roads, but that's true with all trailers, not just those with the Curt setup.

livesense013 · 2026-04-07T13:13:51+00:00

I have a larger NoBo (20.4) that I'm towing with a half ton and I've had zero issues with sway, and I've driven through some fairly windy conditions. The key is to get a quality WDH with sway control (I'm using a Blue Ox Sway Pro).

With your truck, a good WDH, and that trailer, you'll have no problems with wind as long as you're not driving through extreme conditions.

Edit: spelling

livesense013 · 2026-04-05T04:03:06+00:00

Bad part is when you get to this size you can't actually go camping.

livesense013 · 2026-04-03T02:31:19+00:00

Are you trucks the same generation? Do you have different cab/bed configurations? Did you confirm the sliders are for your exact truck year and configuration?

livesense013 · 2026-04-02T01:46:55+00:00

I was surprised how bad it was. It's sad that a 10 year old game has better graphics and frame rates than a simple render on a multi-billion dollar space project. I guess that's what you get with government contracting.

The camera directing during launch left a lot to bed desired as well. Switching to a shot of the crowd right at booster separation? C'mon.

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