2024 Jeep Gladiator — second battery versus portable power station
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Trucks, towing & off-road
Need advice: F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer
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NorthDailyCommunity StarterMay 22, 20262024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoostDallas–Fort Worth5 replies0 helpful
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — need advice: Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 78,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like t…
GarageMilesCommunity StarterMay 22, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful
Question: F-150 feels loose towing a tall enclosed trailer
Weights are within ratings but crosswinds make the rig feel much less planted than expected. Before buying suspension parts, I'd like to verify loading, tongue…
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2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road — dEF warning came back shortly after refill
Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contaminated fluid or crystallization create this kind of beh…
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1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — when downtime matters more than repair cost — Florida / update
For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owners replace proactively becaus…
Lift is installed — what geometry needs to be rechecked?
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DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, crystallization or heater issues produce the same…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — steering oscillation after hitting a sharp bump
Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic checklist for joints, track bar, caster and whee…
Anyone else: Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
2024 Ram 1500 Limited — anyone else: DPF regens seem more frequent lately
Truck is doing more short trips lately and I feel like active regens are happening much more often. No codes. Is there a good way to confirm soot load/regenera…
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Anyone else: Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally…
CruiseMom94Community StarterMay 7, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2Chicago8 replies0 helpful
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands — trailer feels nervous in crosswinds
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 1,200 miles. Truck is within published ratings, but with a tall enclosed trailer it gets pushed around in wind more than I exp…
2015 Volkswagen Golf — dEF warning came back soon after refill — trying to narrow this down
2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI, about 64,000 miles. DEF was filled recently but the warning returned. Before assuming the level sensor failed, can fluid quality, cry…
2024 Ford F-150 — steering oscillation after hitting a sharp bump
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5 EcoBoost, about 17,500 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down.
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2018 Ford F-150 — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost, about 141,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the re…
1999 Toyota 4Runner — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan — Detroit owner
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family…
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — second battery versus portable power station — second opinion before I spend money
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, about 147,000 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical syste…
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — second battery versus portable power station — buyer question from San Diego
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 61,000 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical s…
BoostPilotCommunity StarterApr 28, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2San Diego13 replies0 helpful
Question: Payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2, about 78,000 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload l…
CruiseCollector10Community StarterApr 26, 20262021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 6.2North Jersey5 replies0 helpful