Recent content by Satex

The "what" was answered. The reason it's often called that is because small engines typically seen on ATVs and dirt bikes still use carburetors and tend to sit for long periods. Ethanol is murder on those fuel systems.

Our NuCamp Tab400 is very similar to that Casita in overall size, weight, tongue weight, etc. We have the same truck ... '24 Lariat with 2.7 liter and about 1400 lbs payload. It's also just me, the wife, and one worthless Italian Greyhound. We tow without a WDH or sway bar. I've been in some...

Top Tier fuels contain the chemical that is branded Techron. There may be some fuel cleaners or injection service that shouldn't be used on Ecoboost engines, but I've seen nothing to make me shy away from Techron. As for octane, I run premium when I'm towing or otherwise operating at higher...

I buy only Top Tier fuel unless it's not available and I have to get gas. I run a container of Techron in the tank with each oil change. I have a '24 with 2.7, so it has combination fuel injection. I expect my injectors and intake valves will be clean for a long time. At some point when it's...

Make sure your RV manufacturer doesn't recommend against a WDH. They're probably neutral, but the manufacturer of my RV recommends AGAINST WDHs for my specific model. In my case, it's a function of frame construction.

You got there faster than me, but we're in the same place. I also have a mortgage, and have kept it because the rate is 3.25%. I've decided to pay it off ... the math isn't quite as important as the satisfaction of owing NOTHING.

Not that you said it, but a WDH doesn't change the fact that the tongue weight is included in the payload. Also, so many are suggesting a WDH, and all else being equal it is usually a good idea. BUT that's a small camper and the frame may not allow it. The trailer manufacturer should provide...

Good advice. My camper manufacturer recommends against a WDH with my trailer. It's a lightweight trailer but with a relatively heavy hitch weight. The Ranger handles the 500 lb hitch weight just fine ... I use an adjustable height hitch to get the trailer level. The rear of the truck has some...

You need to get the trailer leveled. First make sure the tongue weight is right. Ideal is usually 10% - 15% of the loaded trailer weight. After that, you have different options. If you don't need a WDH, just get a hitch ball carrier that puts the ball higher. I'd guess that you need another 1...

I really like that color. I don't think it was available on the '24 models, or I would have selected it. Mine is a serviceable but boring white.

I haven't done a careful analysis, but that seems accurate for my use.

That's anything but stupid. Always check the simple stuff first. The hard part sometimes is looking for the obvious ... an oxymoron but still.

No fault insurance does apply to bodily injury and not just property damage. However, it doesn't keep you from suing the other party.

Everyone has a right to his day in court. I don't care how obvious you or anyone thinks a person's guilt is, the right to have a judge or jury determine that one is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is sacrosanct. You can't say you respect the Bill of Rights and on the other hand say that in...

Read the 5th Amendment. You can't ask defendant to prove themselves innocent. I understand the spirit of your position, but few things embody American principles more than the presumption of innocence unless and until the prosecution proves its case.