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This week’s episode had Corey a little frustrated. After a wonderful time with Nathan and Marissa from Less Junk, More Journey, we headed north toward Elkhart, Indiana, for some meetings with our partners and some maintenance appointments for the RV.
On our way, we stopped in La Grange, Kentucky, to see one of our FOS Crew Members, Matt with Tobacco Barn Craftsman. Lily designed their logo and was so excited to get a shirt of her own with the design on it! Matt took us around his sweet little town which is know for the train track that runs right through the middle of Main Street!
There is NO regular train schedule, so we lucked out getting to see the last couple cars of the train going through when we got there that morning! Matt took us to a local coffee shop, the Mercantile on Main where they sell some of Matt and Sara’s pieces, and his friend’s donut shop, Dough Baby Donuts! And, for the record, their apple fritters are some of the best we have ever had!
It was great to check out the town and the “Be Kind” mural that was painted by HGTV when they came with their Hometown Kickstart series. Matt and Sara were featured with their amazing creations on that episode!
Now for the down side of the trip... The truck started giving us an emissions system warning saying that in 175 miles the truck would be limited to 65mph. Then it went down to 55mph 75 miles later. The frustration we mentioned earlier was created by conflicting information on the internet (shocking, we know!) saying that it might stay at 55mph, or it might drop us to 5mph which would be extremely dangerous, especially towing.
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I totally AGREE with you about the emissions garbage on vehicles!! and it doesn't matter what brand of truck or car you get.. they all have same emissions garbage on them!! and DEF is the most ridiculous thing they did to these trucks..... I enjoy your videos, stay positive and stay safe on the road!!
The emissions system on my truck left me sitting for 6 weeks last winter because the DEF heater quit, 5 days in on the road this past winter followed shortly thereafter by 2 weeks on the road. All covered by warranty except warranty doesn’t cover hotels and meals. I think it’s time for an EPA reset, having these manufacturers accountable for the junk they put on the road and the politicians for doing nothing about any of it.
Delete and Tune
@@brandonbrayboy6948 You talking about the EPA and politicians, the truck or all of the above. Lol
@@Jd-yc3gw lmao D. all over the above
We are not given the opportunity to vote directly for or against the EPA. Only through congressional and presidental votes.@@Jd-yc3gw
Yeah Cory! So agree with your rant. It takes people to Speak Up for changes to happen.
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Preach it brother. Your point about causing 100 problems by focusing on fixing one issue was spot on. The government has killed the diesel truck. My 2000 7.3 Power Stroke gives me problems now and then, but I can fix it. I can get 11 mpg towing and 20 empty. Better than the new ones, even though it can’t tow a semi and doesn’t have 1000 hp.
ditto same year/model here no def, handshaker, wouldnt have it any other way!
I have the same year/model also. My truck can pull our 26 foot camper up the mountain roads, even if it doesn't have the horsepower of todays engines. And, at 465,000 miles it is only at middle age!
Love seeing Cory venting like that ...glad I'm not the only one. Lmao!
It's probably too late, but if you get stuck on the limited speed, disconnect the speed sensor wiring connector near the transmission's rear, and the miles will stop counting down. Might cause a code to be set, but at least you'll be able to drive.
Legit, thank you 🙏
Good to know!
We disconnected the batteries for 30 min and got a reset enough to get it to the dealer. Twice dealers were so over whelmed with this issue it took almost a month for the fix and sadly it was grudgingly. Not all dealers are nice people if you didn’t buy it there.
Could you just reset with a codes reader?
No, you can't reset emissions codes. When I changed my fuel filter one time, I started the truck with the MAF sensor disconnected and it took a few warm up cycles to reset the code on it's own.
egr vacuum device , same on my dodge, but instead of replacing the paper / hose i installed a flex aps hose in its place and never had a problem since, . on the dodge there is one in the rear of the engine near the top of the firewall , that one gets sprayed out , flushing out the carbon and replace the same one back, i flush it ever 25,000 miles, never bought a new one , carb cleaner spray only.
I think park of the problem is Corey running the fuel down to fumes before refueling. You might could get away with that with a gasoline truck, but not with a diesel! It will come back a bite you when you least expect it. I NEVER let the fuel level go below 1/4 tank and usually refuel at 1/2 tank. The fresh fuel keeps things running smoothly. I also run 1 ounce Hot Shot's Secret Every Day Treatment (EDT) for added fuel lubricity and to keep the fuel injectors and various sensors clean. Y'all have been driving that truck pretty hard so something was bound to fail in the exhaust system somewhere. It could be something as simple as a bad sensor associated with the DPF or SCR. Some folks run a Banks Power iDash gauge to monitor the various systems in your truck and identify any codes it throws. Of course, it could be time for a new truck but prices have really gone up since y'all bought yours, so prepare for sticker shock!
Hey! Looking forward to hearing what the problem was next week!
Safe travels, y'all!
Bob and Dottie
I never let the Duramax LBZ I own get below about 1/2 tank before refueling. Airspace in a tank contains humidity and condensation and water vapor in diesel is an enemy of fuel and emissions systems.
I always try to fill up at 1/2 tank too. Hopefully this will help give me longevity with my truck.
@@dsphotoscapes - Agreed. You can help the situation with a fuel additive that removes some of the moisture, but you do need to maintain a proper fuel level.
He seems to beat the crap out of it.
Letting the tank get low has zero to do with the emissions system problem he is having. Other than running out of fuel, there is no way for that to cause an after treatment system problem.
We have a ‘21 GMC Denali as well, first vehicle that needs DEF. Bought it brand new. 2 months in, if even that much, same thing happened. Took it back to dealer, luckily they only had it for just under 2 weeks. Shortly after that the part supplies dried up & they were talking multiple weeks to get fixed! I totally agree with you, it’s a fail in every aspect, somebody somewhere is making a killing on this scheme! 🤬🤬🤬
When I bought my GMC, they kept trying to sell me a diesel because I use it to pull my RV. I finally just stopped everything and told them that they're is no way I am buying a diesel until DEF and diesel emissions are a mature technology!!! I said that I will buy the biggest gasoline engine you have available, but no diesel, no DEF, and no big government looking over my shoulder. I also am not buying an electric truck, either!!! I hope you get your problem solved without protracted difficulties!!!
I agree with you completely about the emissions! DEF sucks! We specifically will not buy a vehicle that has DEF. We will rebuild our '02 to brand new before we get anything that takes DEF. We upgraded our 5th wheel almost four years ago to a class A diesel pusher and went shopping for something that didn't have DEF. That's how much we dislike it.
I like diesel but this is a big reason I’ll gladly stick with a modern gas power plant. The savings just aren’t there anymore and the new gas rigs are impressive.
What truck do you like? I am still exploring and learning. How much do you tow. I have heard more peeps like diesel.
‘We have had zero problems except for the emissions system”
Said every diesel owner since 2008.
Limp mode only sets after an engine start, “you have 1 mile until 65 mph” it won’t restrict your speed until you restart the engine. You can run your dry/ fill your tank while running the engine and keep going.
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With the message not changing at the end it probably had run through all the tests while you were towing and they passed. The EGR codes (from my experience) can mostly be fixed by pulling the EGR and cleaning it out. Very intelligent design putting the EGR inlet before the DPF canister so all the diesel carbon soot goes through it blocking up the movements.
If the system continues to not notice a problem again it takes 15 cold starts of the engine for the message to go away.
You’re experiences with a modern diesel is exactly why I bought a new F350 with the 7.3 gas and 10 speed. If you’re a GM guy I’m sure the 6.6 gas with the Allison 10 speed is fairly similar. Either would tow your setup more than fine. You’ll lose credibility with the Diesel Bros, but it will make sense on a spreadsheet.
A gas can’t toe what I tow, or have the engine breaking. After 50k miles, with engine breaking front and rear breaks still show just over 94% life left. 36k is a lot of weight in lbs.
36k is too much for a pickup to TOW, and as he mentioned, the gas engines are fine for towing around a 7-8k camper. And gas engines have BETTER engine braking than diesels do, before the addition of factory exhaust brakes. The transmission programming for the last 15+ years has provided great engine BRAKING with gas engines fyi.
Plus never have a DPF failure on a gas rig.
I know it was stressful but this was an informative video for me. Sometimes seeing others experience the same things you do on travel is something that leaves you a little more level headed the next time it happens. We never see this side of travel RUclipsrs. Thank you for the honesty and transparency instead of always plastering a smile and saying all went well. I know I can always count on you 4 telling all about all aspects of this lifestyle.
Just do a full EGR delete and put a tuner on it
Amen Brutha!! Love the rant and absolutely agree with everything you said. Ridiculous how we the people have allowed the opinion (not science) of a few cost us money and reliability. And more plastic containers for def.
Time for the Duramax to go through a weight loss program 😉 I have the LBZ which is pre DEF but did come with the EGR. Emphasis on “DID” haha. Huge difference in MPG and power. These trucks were made for working, not being choked down by the certain government agency that hates all things fossil fuel. Hope all goes well with the repair. Safe travels. Oh and the rant was justified for sure
I totally agree on the DEF issues. I traded my last broken all the time POS truck because of the DEF. I will not own another diesel PU or car.
I agree 100% with your rant....I will never buy a modern Diesel until the govmnt gets out of transportation.
How's the repairs going?
Good luck with your class/seminar this week.
Corey and Jess, I feel your pain with the emissions related issues on an otherwise fabulous truck. We pull a living quarters horse trailer, at times enjoying a lifestyle similar to yours only with horses. We've had the three major brands of diesel pickup trucks in our family, and they ALL suffer from emissions system issues. We had pulled up to Cave Basin near Durango, Colorado, several years ago when our truck messaged "Regen Required drive +35 mph". I was on a road that would have broken the truck to pieces, much less the horse trailer at that speed! By the time we reached pavement the DPF was hopelessly plugged and we had to be towed. Fortunately the truck was still under warranty and after explaining I couldn't drive the required speed, GMC did step up and pay for a new $7K DPF. That was a wake up call in that you begin to question the safety and viability of our diesel pickups with these emission systems that might fail at any time. What if one had a medical or veterinary emergency? Being stranded on the road is bad enough, but being stranded with horses is another level of headache. I was a dealership mechanic years ago and in fact held emissions inspection license #0008 in Colorado and I'm very familiar with the difficult requirements being imposed on diesel engines. In discussing "carbon footprint", how is it possible that adding a 9th injector (7th on RAM) that does nothing but dump fuel into the exhaust pipe lessen "carbon footprint"???? If you find the fix for these issues, please in no way ever discuss them on FOS. We enjoy your channel and are good friends with Matt and Lisa in Montrose.
Haha that emissions rant is how they run California. I love driving my 30 year old land cruiser, no electronic non sense.
Delete, tune, and never look back. Your truck will be way more reliable, live longer, and get better mileage.
May be cheaper to do that than to fix it.
It’s possible, especially on a LML
As long as your State doesn't require "diesel smog checks" before you can renew registration?
If you know anybody selling the tuners please let us know!
@@tikkin11you have to look to companies north of the border. They sell whole kits for a diy install and pre done tunes
Hey guys i had the same problem going to South Carolina this past Nov. I have a 2015 hd 6.6 diesel I was traveling from Amarillo to South Carolina but the same thing happened to me in Alabama but i was not pulling my 5th wheel. I was told the parts was backlog for 3 months so i had to delete the system and straight exhaust much better now and better fuel mileage and power.
Cough cough delete delete. Jess in the Elkhart area.
Just yesterday, I watch KYD's new video and Trish said, the strongest memories are made at the dips and the peaks. From my own life experiences, I have to agree. What happens between the peaks and valleys often gets lost, it's just the way our brain are hard-wired. We remember the peak experiences to give us value in our lives, we remember the dips as learning experiences to survive the next time around. So very glad you survived this little dip, that you made it to your destination without serious mishap (if with some serious stress), but know that your time in LaGrange will always be firmly cemented in your minds because of this dip that occurred the same day. Ask me some time to tell you about my first experience tent camping in Yellowstone. Many would consider it a total disaster, but it's one of my very best memories, hahaha. Maybe I'm a masochist...
WE JUST HAD THIS SAME ISSUE HAPPEN ON OUR TRIP LAST WEEK!!! First dealer only replaced the sensor and looked no further. Same problem came up and the engine actually powered down while towing - max speed with any kind of incline was limited to 20-30 mph - it was AWFUL. We were stranded in a small town of 103 people and nearest dealer was 20 miles away - had to unhitch in the small town and take the truck to the dealer who was AWESOME - they replaced the sensor again AND the connector the following day when the parts arrived and that solved the problem. Lewis Ford in Fayetteville, AR is AMAZING.
Ahh, when the Doughnut Lady is describing the doughnut ingredients and flavors. WE need complete silence, please. 😀😃
Amen in the emission crap! They solve one problem and create a 1000. I've heard if you can take the power off the battery and it will reset the emission calculator. It's never happened to me but that's what I've read on a forum. Even if you get a new truck this is something that will happen again since it has the same system. I say you find a state without emission testing (maybe a state the ranch is in) and you register it there. Then do the weight loss problem and sail free for the rest of your days.. Happy camping!
I had that same Rant in my 2018 Ram when my EGR went and then I went into limp mode at 5mph which isn’t even safe to be on the road. Absolutely the dumbest thing ever.
When we had Motorhome problems prayer helped a lot. Also a
OBDI thing to clear codes.
I've got a GMC half ton with EGR issue. These new trucks are garbage. Too many sensors and computer chips. I refuse to buy a truck newer than 2007.
That is the exact reason I purchased my 2500hd with the 6.6 gas engine, instead of diesel.
This is why I searched high & low for a clean Canadian imported diesel that had been deleted. Found it, bought it, and happily don't have to worry about the emissions systems giving us issues on the road. Good luck !
One of happiest days of my life was ridding myself of a 2017 ram with Cummins engine. Check engine lights were a weely occurrence. Never ever again.
Been there done that!!! Last month on our trip from Wisconsin to California my Silverado went into limp mode but also was misfiring from cylinder #4. We were in the middle of the desert as we had just left Quartzsite. Made it to a truck stop in Uma where I could mess with it. Found the connector for the injector is a common problem. Got the code to clear and stop missing. That is until we hit the mountains going into California. No amount of messing with it would help so 30MPH up the mountains were our only option. Got to San Diego and there was a Chevy dealer right next to the campground. Walked there and got a injector pigtail for $135. After installing it all was good till we got to Texas 7 days later and the same problem happened with cylinder #7. Stopped at a Chevy dealer along the interstate and bought 2 pigtails so I would have a spare. Once at our destination I installed the pigtail for #7 and all has been fine since and I still have a spare in the glovebox!
I know what that feels like I was down for 2 1/2 weeks , my particulate filter plugged up and right now it’s a nationwide back order.
Your rant was very mild net to my rant! I would delete in a heartbeat if
EPA overreach wasn't so massive! Safe travels and thanks for another great video!
Emission system problems on modern diesels is a way of life. If you are towing under 10K, go with the bigger gas engine. More $$ in gas but less $$ in maintenance. We are downsizing from a 5er to a TT as we aren't giving up our 2016 F350 6.2L gasser. We've been in our Sanibel for coming up on a year while our house was being built about 30 miles East of Cookeville. No need for a 12K 5er when a 8K TT will more than suffice going forward going back and forth to MI a couple times a year. Just wish my wife had fallen in love with a shorter TT. She saw the Transcend 315BH with the couch instead of the booth and it was all over.
I wonder if its the DEF system. Mine had to replace in my truck, it did the same, but it went straight to 5 mph.
You know the rotten part of the emissions that the government requires us to have, they don't have emissions on any of their diesel vehicles. When asked why they don't, the response is that they need reliable efficient vehicles ...rules for thee, but not for me .
We are all so thankful for the fine work our government has done to help us, like those new gas cans that make you spill half the gas trying to fill your lawn mower, oh I forgot they are now going to outlaw the gas lawnmower to further help us, time to de-fund the EPA don't you think. my 2006 Duramax Motor Home only has an EGR, a catalytic converter and no DEF thank goodness. Did you get your repairs done in Fort Wayne OK?
You guys handled everything fine. You didn't let an issue with the truck totally kill the day. Unfortunately things happen out of your control
We had a F350 1997 diesel. It had 350000 at 20 years old and many cross country camping trips. It was a great truck but it was extremely loud and stinky. I can’t imagine the pollutants that spewed into the air. Our new 2018 F350 is so quiet and not smelly. No black exhaust. It also gets great diesel mileage . I like the new emissions . Something had to be done with all the pollutants. Maybe GMC should check onto what Ford is doing
Ford is no better
I'm with you on emissions. Biggest scam. There is a permanent solution. You don't need to talk about it, just enjoy it. Great video, BTW. Apple fritters are amazing, if they are good. Most places don't have good ones. What do you think of Wal-Mart's fritters?
Your in my area. I'm 1 hour south. If you need something, holler. I had to put a complete DEF system in $3200. I'm right there with you on emissions.
Recently moved to a town with an ocean port and a freight train splits the main street to get to/from the port. I take pictures all the time.
Cory, you are soo correct on the emitions. it's not "green", nor are EV's
This is exactly why i am putting my money into an older dodge dually diesel right now. It just runs like it's supposed to, and with all the accessories you can buy for them they easily pull just as good and without the extra cost of DEF and emissions bs.... but i get the ride quality and entertainment etc is not as "luxury" as a modern truck can offer.
My buddy did this to an older 1 ton dump truck, had about 40k into it but. it was a frame off restoration and was like a truck that was bought new and put into storage then brought out 20 years later.
OMG...You were only 20 minutes from me. I'm glad you made it to Elkhart but, I would have given you my 2020 Chevy while your truck was being fixed. I hope all goes well getting your truck fixed. Drive safe and enjoy your adventures this year.
Oh, While your truck is in the shop tell them to delete the emissions and the DEF 😂
We have hung on to our 2007 Dodge 2500 for the reasons you mentioned. It is pristine and pulls our trailer like it’s not even there. Of course we updated the dash and all that. I designed and cut stickers for the back window of ours and a friends 2007 Dodge. It’s the Ram logo and says, I may be old, but I’m not DEF 🤣. Says it all!
We feel your pain!! We have a 2015 RAM 2500 6.4 that refuses to tow our trailer up big hills faster than 30 mph. Trailer is wayyyy under our towing capacity. We have a perpetual emissions code over the gas cap that the dealer agrees is not worth fixing however I'm convinced that this is what's causing the computer to limit our uphill towing speed. Our truck year is apparently famous for this. Spent 3 months in Lake Havasu recently when we actually had to replace the engine at 120K miles...new engine, same problem. And what, I wonder, caused our previous 6.4 to fail? I'm going to go out on a limb and say weird emissions BS causing the engine to behave unnaturally.
Yes the emissions systems are terrible, if you see this and ever have this issue again, disconnect both batteries for about 15 min and reconnect, it will reset the system to 65mph max twice before going lower, i found this out the hard way while traveling thru the middle of knowhere ✌️
I thought I had a great truck, 07 Chevy Duramax pre def. the last 5 years we were chasing an engine code that would put truck into limp mode when towing. We tried different repairs but it kept getting more frequent. Good diesel techs are hard to find and not one could figure this out. I went to a 3/4 ton gasser. I pull a 7000lb trailer so diesel wasn't something I had to have. Wish you the best.
DEF is a scam, I'll never get rid of my 2005 RAM 3500 SRW CUMMINS 6 spd . Runs like a top.
The most important thing is that you all got to where you needed to be in one piece. That had to have been very stressful but you had each other for support. Hope everything worked out well and you’re back on the road again. Emission systems are crappers. Stay well!
Rant on! Same problem in my Explorer. My husband was an auto mechanic before he started farming full time. My explorer has had its check engine light on for a year. All emissions.
Love watching your friendships blossom over time. 💜
The friendships we have made over the last 5 years on the road have been some of the strongest bonds we have ever experienced. Very thankful for our dear friends!
So glad y'all are safe and sound at your location. We have had truck trouble on the road. But with us it turns out we were right where we needed to be when it broke down. We have a F350 Super Duty 4X4 . So we happened to break down about 10 mins from my daughter's college at the time. And just so happen to be in the same town as what the Ford dealership said the BEST Diesel mechanic in the state of AL. So we had the truck towed to his shop and the camper towed to our favorite spot down there. I kept telling my husband the same thing , "we are safe, the truck is being fixed and we will be back on the road soon".
Things will happen that we don't plan for but things happen everyday that we also don't plan for . Like you said, stay positive, "things" can be fixed. Memories last a lifetime.
We drove 55-60 mph all the way from New England to Washington state last fall, both for safety in high winds and for fuel economy (we got 16+ mpg in our Winnebago Trend). But Cory, I feel your pain. Emissions systems on today's vehicles are terrible.
Been using a 2023 GMC 6.6L gasser pulling 260rd fiver. 8.5mpg and love it. Bit by the ram emissions bug on previous diesel.
This is not meant as a mean spirited comment; but this is why when I ordered the last 2 trucks I did not get a diesel. After 2007 with all the emission issues its just not worth it. My F350 7.3l gasser doesn't even breath hard towing our 8400# tt up any of the hills & mtns. With tow/haul mode & 10 spd tranny, I rarely use the brakes going down any hills as well. IMHO anything under 13-15k #'s; gas does just fine with these newer big blocks.
Went through 3 diesels with the their issues, really got tired with the recalls and the emission problems. Went back to a gasser, wound up with the 6.4 Hemi…tow capacity 14700 # . The engineers and visionaries are so smart they’re STUPID !
Sorry you guys had truck trouble the EGR has been a problem for many years in the GM line. I have a 2008 Avalanche that throws a Mass flow code when the connection on the sensor goes bad. I pull it apart and put the special lube on the connections put it back together and clear the code. Good for another couple months. I also had a 1990 K5 with a bad EGR value. I finally bought a cheap to cut it off. Never worried about it again. As for your Rant i totally agree with you. IT'S a CROCK OF S@#T.
Drive a 77 Chevy C10 that I bought new and it's run good since. No issues. Surprised a Chevy Truck is having issues
Im right there with you on the emission systems on these trucks. My 250 gave me a message Sunday for 200 miles before a max speed of 55mph. Something with the DPF system. Here we go. Hopefully yours is an easy fix and doesnt cost too much.
Interesting what was your problem and how was it sold? What year? I am trying to learn before I buy.
Midway Kentucky is another amazing little small town with an active rail road running thru it as well.
2015 2500HD 175k miles. I have replaced def heater twice. Earlier this year I had to replace the EGR bypass and the cooler. It took us around 11 hours to do it. Such a pain. It does make me want to move back to gas but the diesel is so good with these big trailers. We have a 40' 5th wheel toy hauler.
I recently decided to upgrade from a Tundra to a heavy duty truck. After researching the options for almost a year, I intentionally limited my search to a 1999 - 2003 Ford F-350 dually with the 7.3 Powerstroke specifically to avoid all the issues reported with the newer emissions systems. Found a gem 1999 7.3 with only 146,000 miles. Put a few thousand $$ in it to replace some parts that were nearing the end of their life but still functional. I am very glad I avoided the newer trucks!
Tobacco sticks saved me in Kentucky when the shelf I put in my closet decided to give away on the first part of our cross country trip, but thanks to tobacco sticks, it is up and sturdy as heck and I now have a keepsake from Kentucky!!!
Have had several emissions systems problems. No other problems with our truck.
I feel your pain. I spent the better part of the beginning of spring getting my truck and truck camper ready for the season and as I was pulling out of my driveway I lost reverse in my truck. So I hobbled back into the driveway and fixed it. Being a bit frustrated I thought ok hopefully that is the worst. I stopped to get groceries and smelt oil and looked under my truck and now my main rear seal is leaking. You just have to count the blessings you get and move on. Hope all is well and you get yours fixed soon.
Olathe, KS is a SW suburb of KC. They have a train that goes thru the town too, just not Main Street.
I have no problem with the emissions systems when they work correctly, as it significantly reduces pollution and improves air quality. The problem is the implementation. You should never limit a truck to below 55 mph, and there should be a way for the dealer to override that limit if parts are not available. So many people were stuck with unusable trucks because of a huge backlog for parts, and that is a complete failure by the manufacturers.
I try to fill up with DEF at truck stops as much as possible to reduce the need for all the 2 gallon jugs.
My other gripe is GMs lack of a DEF gauge. They just tell you when you're low.
This is why I dropped a 6.7 powerstroke in favor of the 7.3L Godzilla gas 250. Stupid simple pushrod engine, normally aspirated. Not a whole lot that can go wrong with the engine. Added a 58 gallon replacement fuel tank from transfer-flow. 9MPG towing our 34ft 9000lb GVWR camper and 16-18 highway not towing. Over the last 2 years with high diesel prices, my fuel costs per mile have been *cheaper* than diesel. Exhaust brake not missed towing over the Rockies. Honestly I'm a firm believer that a diesel is overkill for a bumper pull camper under 12,000lbs GVWR. If I were pulling a large 15k-20k lb fifth wheel then yeah, I'd obviously get a dualy diesel. And oh yeah, the Godzilla nearly matches the old (normally aspirated) 7.3L powerstroke on all numbers. Don't believe me, just look it up. And yeah, going down steep grades in the Rockies the parachute effect of the camper keeps the speed around 65 which just an occasional touch of the brake, so I don't miss the exhaust brake. Down steep grades with lots of switchbacks the exhaust brake *is* nice but i'll gladly trade that for no emissions crap and an engine I can have fixed nearly anywhere.
What year is your F250 gas. I am learning and exploring before I buy.
When my check engine light turns off then I start to worry ... It provides a nice warm orange glow that I've grown accustomed to as a Chevy owner !
In 1988….we were living in California. Bought a van that had a catalytic converter on it for California emission purposes. We moved to Illinois and discovered that the converter was cherry red , I mean red… after driving it. we only knew this because the snow reflected the glowing underbelly. We had no idea. Our mechanic said he would disconnect it.
Unintended consequences happen for decisions not thought through…very frustrating
Glad you made it.👏👏
Only trouble I've had with my duramax was a sensor in the Def system. Got all those warnings you got but nothing happened! Drove from Florida to Massachusetts with the warning screen on but nothing happened! Got the sensor replaced when we got home.
Hi! Gang: Sorry to hear of your emission problems. But it has been that way every since the first emission law - they don't work! It is more of an income ploy by the government. My dad had a 1956 Dodge Pickup truck. He bought it used. I began driving in that truck. It had a big V8 and a two speed auto tranny. So you were not going to get real good mileage. Still my being a young driver, I consistently got 14 mpg and my dad consistently got 12 mpg. The truck used no oil between changes. And you have to know, when I pulled onto the freeway I put that big V8 to work. I accelerated up to above freeway speed before merging with the traffic. My dad always scolded me, saying it wasn't necessary. Yet I still maintained my 14 mpg.
When the first California smog law was passed, it included all vehicles made after 1955. So the '56 Dodge pickup was included. We had to have a crankcase breather valve installed. Immediately my mpg dropped to 12, and my dad's dropped to 10! And the truck began using a quart of oil every 1,000 miles.
Like you state, if the idea is to cut back on smog, the PCV valve was a failure. We each lost 2 miles per gallon in gas consumption and a quart of oil every 1,000. All of that gas and oil was going somewhere! It sure didn't stay in the truck.
But I ended up working in the parts business at a dealership for 17 years. So I heard all of the smog system complaints. What I understood clearly was, it was the lawmakers telling the engineers what to do. Instead of dictating to the engineers, they should have said to the engineers - See what you can do to make a lot less smog emissions. And do not limit how long it will take.
One of the mechanics I worked with applied for and became a member of the State Smog Emission Team. In a very short time, he became the head of California Smog Team. In that position, he moderated all smog system complaints statewide. We the people had a friend in him. He stopped a lot of the illegal stuff going on.
One thing he pointed out to me, also shows some of the problem. If I designed and built my own V8, and it was smog free - it would still have to have all smog equipment required for that year installed before a State smog test. And of course installing all of that smog equipment would ruin the smog free performance of the new engine.
I bought a used 1966 stock VW bug in 1969. I got 30 miles per gallon. After a few engine rebuilds, I had the engine enlarged by 200cc, and I had a 3/4 race cam installed. That little bug was a sleeper. I looked just like a plain VW. But it acted like it had a V8 in it, going up mountain highways. And my mileage managed to get bumped up to 32 mpg. Anew smog law got passed in the 1970s, and included all vehicles mad after 1965. So my '66 bug was included, if it was ever sold. I vowed I would never sell that car. But it was eventually was stolen. Alas.
I remember with the first California smog law it was said, all the old smokey vehicles were the problem.
Today in California it seems only the new cards need smog checks. After a certain year, the older vehicles are now exempt. Duh? So it seems, in government the main thing is for the government be obeyed and then it has to make money.
We need to clone Donald Trump and put one of his clones in every branch of government.
I wish you and your family the best of luck until then.
Solving world problems!!!😂😂😂 Indeed, those DEF containers are a bummer and they go fast…only10,000km towing on ours (2022 Denali Diesel 1 Ton) towing 9500lbs TT…and more than 5 containers already!!! It’s gonna cost!!! But, the destination tops it all! Incredible Canada Parks and Alaska!!! (Thanks to yours adventure!!!!) Glad it will work out in the end (I hope) and can’t wait to know what happens next! Remi (Quebec)
We just bought a 2024 Chevy 3500hd Gas with the 10 speed Allison. I will never buy another diesel, we tow a 43ft 5th wheel, I'm sure it'll have to work hard on the hills, but im done with these problems. I also have a 2016 Gmc diesel
Just wanted to say hi to you all. I'm pretty sure I saw you on County Road 17 in Elkhart, just north of the new Grand Design Service Center either the beginning of this week or the end of last week. Traffic was four lane, bumper to bumper so I wasn't able to turn around to say hi. Also just a side note, a train did hit a double parked pickup truck in Lagrange just a couple of days ago. Luckily no injuries.
I love those little towns I bet that fritter was good
There's no question that modern diesel engine complexity creates issues that subtract some from their inherent advantages. This has helped us decide on a smaller, so called "1/2 ton" (10-11k GVWR) 5er, that can be safely pulled with a 3/4 ton gasser.
Lets go Brandon...at 4 mph! Your EPA hard at work.
I have a RAM 2500 Cummins and Ford F350 6.7 and the emissions are a huge PITA. The only thing that works to get junk improved is "IMPORTS". It took doors falling off and Honda showing up to get cars to a decent level, so will take a good import to get the trucks inline. I'm a "Ford Guy", but after dealing with emissions and dealers doing their best to screw us during the pandemic; i am seriously looking at imports.
I had the same thing happen to me !! Big brother in the sky has a big set of you know what !!!! It took 11 weeks before the part came in !!!!
Fellow sufferers, I sincerely feel for you! We put new DEF into our class C diesel, and got the same treatment after it was filled. Never again! It’s a forced visit to the dealerships, and we never ran out! Who sold us out?
California speed limit for all vehicles towing is 55 mph!!! You would fit right in here!
We were driving back from Washington State to Oklahoma. 2000 Ford F350, pulling a Forester with a gooseneck. We were on the border of Utah going into Wyoming. Our truck slowed down to 25 mpg. We pulled into a weigh station. Tried to get a wrecker. The policy we had with Good Sam’s and of course the call person was from India. Could not find our place on the map. After a couple of hours we decided to start the truck and move farther away from the office. It started and we went to a RV park. Long story short, there was a guy who disembowed the part that you were having the troubles with. It was a good thing we were not in California or we would still be in prison. Oklahoma does not have a law concerning the part we are talking about. We got a lot better fuel mileage after that. The truck is in truck heaven now. Good Luck
I feel your pain. We had a Dodge years ago that had a map sensor that went bad every 50k miles..like clockwork.
Years later, our diesel rig had a persistent EGR code that came up near Big Bend. Had to go all the way to Midland, TX to get it fixed. Ugh, cars.
Knowing this, I will never buy a GM vehicle, ever. If you are going to keep the truck I would buy 2 of the parts you need and hold one in reserve.
It’s all of them, doesn’t matter. I’ll probably buy another GM .
Check wiring trailer. Ours caused DEF Fault coming up and was bad wire shorting out.
The similarities/coincidences are never ending. One of my cousins lives in Lagrange, Ky. Her son is an Elvis impersonator! One of my best friends from high school and his wife also live, he works on the train there. His wife (also classmate) owns a craft shop on the street that the train goes by. My middle sister lives 20 miles North in Carrollton, my youngest sister lives in Louisville. We were all born in Louisville, I moved to Lagrange, Ga in 1990.
I always thought having a dually truck would handle towing a trailer (especially a tongue type hitch) better than the standard wheels though I haven't ever driven a dually so not sure. I had a 3/4 ton Chevy that I used to pull my 33ft Terry Taurus bunkhouse trailer with, that was a beast of a trailer.
We have both and the dually takes the prize.
You could have reset the truck by turning it off, pull the negative battery cables off, and put them back on after 30 seconds.
I have a 19 Denali diesel that did the same thing. Dealer had it for a week and it suddenly went away. Asked what they had to do to achieve this and they just shrugged their shoulders. No codes. It just went away. I think it may have had something to do with pin connections on the ecm but at least it hasn’t come back.
Oh, no!
Been there done that. Our Chevy Silverado Duramax did the same thing (not towing) in Tennessee and towing up a hill going from West Virginia into western Virginia while towing. And the conflicting information is horrible. White knuckle prayer time, for sure. Glad you were safe!!!!
I live in Palmer, AK and miss the Moose is Loose apple fritters. Now I have a place to go visit to get a great apple fritter.
Lafayette IN has a train through main street too. God bless.
Sorry about the truck troubles, I have owned 5 - F150s and 3 F250, and currently drive a 2023 Silverado 2500 HD. All have been gas, I also used to manage a fleet of trucks for the company I worked for all gas as well. Modern gas HD really have very little downside unless you need 1000 lb ft of torque and I bet 99.9 of drivers do not need 18 wheeler levels of torque