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Alright, we have traveled quite a bit since last time I discussed Mileage. Here is the mileage since my last post. The first stretch we got 13.1 MPG, but this was a pretty flat stretch, towing, then we drove without the trailer up and down the coast a bit. The next move, there were some […]
Anyone that knows about driving a truck, knows that the transmission is a critical part of driving and towing. And the biggest thing that can damage one the quickest is heat. In an effort to help control that, I installed a Derale Oversized Transmission pan. Derale’s Transmission Cooling Pan #14208 uses air passing beneath the […]
Nowadays, everyone has a smartphone, which typically has a GPS of some sort. We are no different. I also installed a Kenwood 690HD head unit with GPS in it in the Excursion. But unfortunately, although it works, it’s not completely packed with features. So after watching a couple of reviews, we decided to go with […]
We are very short on storage, so every little bit helps. I decided to get this Better Built Tongue Tool Box to store the trailer leveling equipment in. Its only adding a couple cubic feet of storage, but it definitely helps. My thought was to have anything we need first when arriving at a site […]
The Turbo was getting a little tired, so I decided it was time to upgrade a little. Nothing too crazy, I upgraded from a HE341 to an HE351cw. Most wont understand what that means, I am replacing the turbo on my 2003 Dodge Cummins Engine with the turbo from a 2005 Dodge Cummins. Very similar […]
So the Kitchen was needing some attention. We decided to try using Peel and Stick Smart Tiles for a back splash. These are Appx 12×12, and are literally a sticker that looks like tile. You could spend time and money on real tile, but that would add a bunch of unnecessary weight. I will […]
Diesel trucks from the factory typically come with a 7 micron or higher OEM fuel filter that is only about 60% efficient. That’s right, 60% efficient! The injector manufactures for these engines recommend at least 4 micron or better! This along with increasingly bad fuel, and poorly designed fuel delivery systems on some brands is […]
The Excursion needed some love, Today I replaced the shocks all the way around, the steering dampener, replaced the bump stops and installed manual locking hubs. I also am installing a CAT fuel filter system. Anyone that knows Cummins engines, knows that contaminants and debris can damage injectors in a heartbeat, and thats an expensive […]
