Ford truck update message? (Page 2/2)
GTGeff APR 21, 09:20 AM

MaryJane,

LOL. I still learning all the buttons, bells, and whistles on mine also. I just figured out the navigation / Android Autoplay last month after having a newer rental car with the Android Auto & Iphone Carplay option. It caused me to wonder and check if I could do this on mine. YouTube has definitely been a big help with this and discovering other "hidden" features of the truck. Ford directly, not so much. I discovered collision avoidance one morning driving to work at 6 AM. That woke me up real quick.

Jeff
cliffw APR 21, 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by GTGeff:
I just figured out the navigation / Android Autoplay last month after having a newer rental car with the Android Auto & Iphone Carplay option.



I recently rented a newish rental car which had features I didn't know how to operate. The rental staff explained all.
GTGeff APR 21, 11:41 AM

Cliff,
YouTube was my friend for learning how to operate the GM system. I got spoiled. I only wish mine in the truck was wireless, but at least I now have larger dash naviagation.
Jeff
Valkrie9 APR 28, 03:40 AM
Ford F150 key fob signal hacked

No, it isn't snowy in all of Canada, just the far North, in BC, like.
blackrams APR 28, 07:47 AM
Can't help, sorry.

But I can relate to having things on a vehicle and not knowing how to operate or use it.

My 2018 Ram 3500 (Cummins) is pretty much a base model truck but. it was ordered specifically to tow. This truck is not one most folks would want. It's a regular cab, diesel with heavy duty drivetrain and 2WD/dually (exactly what I would order). It was ordered by a retired couple who were planning on using it to tow their 40 foot RV trailer. Something happened and they didn't take delivery, it sat on the dealership's lot for two years. As I previously said, not many folks want this kind of truck but, it perfectly fits into what I do and like.

One of the options it has is airbags that lower/raise the rear of the truck when coupling or de-coupling trailers. Supposed to keep me from exercising while I hook up or unhook from a trailer. Never used it, it's use was never explained and I never seem to think about it (or read the operator's manual) when doing the hooking up or dropping a trailer.

I'm pretty sure I'd like it if I ever figured it out. Might do that today................ Wait, I'm thinking I've got a procrastinators class today. I may reschedule both........

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Rams
Learning most of life's lessons the hard way. .
You are only young once but, you can be immature indefinitely.

maryjane APR 28, 10:35 AM
Put a set of them bags on the front and you can have one of those vehicles that jump up and down..You'd be known as 'Kewl Black' then.
cliffw APR 29, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by blackrams:
One of the options it has is airbags that lower/raise the rear of the truck when coupling or de-coupling trailers. Supposed to keep me from exercising while I hook up or unhook from a trailer.



Supposed to keep you from exercising while I need to hook up or unhook from a trailer, ?

I thought you was married, .
blackrams MAY 03, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Put a set of them bags on the front and you can have one of those vehicles that jump up and down..You'd be known as 'Kewl Black' then.



Sir, I am already known as several things but, I doubt Kewl is one of them. Kind of like it that way.



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Originally posted by cliffw:


Supposed to keep you from exercising while I need to hook up or unhook from a trailer, ?

I thought you was married, .



Multiple goosenecks here, only one wife. Admittedly, she's not a fan of trailering but, doesn't mind it if the trailer I'm towing has something of her's on board.
Been busy towing those trailers a lot recently, mostly her stuff on board. Bought a home in TN and moving there from MS. It's amazing how much one gathers and keeps over time, things one only uses very infrequently and then puts away and forgets about it. Never mind, need to get back to work loading more of her stuff.
Oh, BTW. I don't recommend doing such things if one has a set of bad knees.

Edited: Oh, forgot to mention that I discovered a GM/Pontiac Fiero maintenance manual that's up for grabs if someone wants it.

Rams

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cliffw MAY 03, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by blackrams:
Multiple goosenecks here, only one wife. Admittedly, she's not a fan of trailering but, doesn't mind it if the trailer I'm towing has something of her's on board.



I know your pain, oh so well. Let me guess. When her stuff is on the trailer, she is the boss. Are we married to the same woman ?


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Originally posted by blackrams:
Been busy towing those trailers a lot recently, mostly her stuff on board. Bought a home in TN and moving there from MS. It's amazing how much one gathers and keeps over time, things one only uses very infrequently and then puts away and forgets about it.



Dammit Jim. You just moved to Mississippi and built a house, improved the land, ie, made a home. I am not amazed at the stuff one gathers over time, then gets rid of it, and all of a sudden needs again, . What is your wife getting rid of ?


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Originally posted by blackrams:
Edited: Oh, forgot to mention that I discovered a GM/Pontiac Fiero maintenance manual that's up for grabs if someone wants it.

Rams



I remember that you are an 88 aficionado. I have an 88 GT T top.
Do I have to drive up to Mississippi or Tennessee to pick it up ?

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