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Are Rock Tammers the best add on mud flaps out there to keep your rig protected? I already installed rear Duraflaps on the Ram. Looking to going to Alaska next Summer and trying to protect my rig as much as possible. installed a Hensley TS3 hitch and a wifi dash cam this Winter. been debating on a transfer tank, but not sure. Any suggestions on other good improvements would be appreciated.

Yup, I watch it all the time.

I just get the Sunday ticket, now with YouTube.

Coverage is all about location to towers. The best option is Starlink. Most of the time the best option in the most expensive.

Tricky to work with.

Looks like all you needed was the thread to be bumped.

And the price? No pictures?

Great point about the using Aluminum tanks. As it would be mounted differently then designed. In one of manufacture groups on FB a guy said you would want a brush, cattle guard, and air ride hitch and auxiliary fuel tank and a Rock Tamer, rock guard. I believe he is on his way back to the lower 48 now. Originally I was looking at the plastic transfer tanks as I was worried about CRAP being in the bottom of the tank. As we all know how critical it is to have good clean diesel in trucks. They seem to come in 56 or 116 gallon tanks. And then calculating how much fuel would be needed to save to pay for it. Which a trip to AK won’t in my calculations. That’s even based on paying $6?? Something a gallon for fuel. Range, weight, space, ect. I really try to think of all angles on things. So then my brain goes to thinking outside of the box is what lead me to this option. So I guess I’m kinda thinking out loud and learning from people with the experience. Thanks for any feedback.

I’ve read about those. Not looking to spend 2k. That is why I was looking at transfer tanks. And if I want to pull it from the bed for more room or to reduce weight because of my load, I can do that too. My main reason is to carry more fuel when going to AK in 2025. As you can tell I’m a planner. 🤣

I agree, my research has all concluded that.

But that weight is cut in half. As the front axle picks up the weight also. Unless I was to place it behind the axle, but who would do that. I have a 4x2 Regular Cab DRW CTD. This configuration is the best offered as far as towing and carrying weight. My main tank is only 28 gallons vs 32-35 gallons. I have about 600lbs more until I max my GVAW on the rear axle. So I’m guessing you have never done it then.

Has anyone made a diesel transfer tank from a semis 100 gallon fuel tank? Did you make a cradle or use the a mounting bracket, straps and steps that some come with to keep steady in the bed and strap it in to keep it from moving? just toying around with the idea.

Interesting. I wonder if the price difference is worth it?

Seems to be my story. 🤣🤣🤣 And a dollar short.

Way too hot now. Probably a different story come Fall and Winter. Looks,like a good bump worked well. 👍🏻

Put it on Market Place or Craigslist. Sell it for a cheap price or give it away. Between the two, it should be gone quick.

Looking for a Hensley Trailer Saver BD5 for the Rams puck system. Might even consider a TS3 with the picture fame for Rams pick system as long as the height of the head it correct. I’ve come across many BD5s for the Ford puck system. You can convert it but it’s like $600-$1000 for the Ram kit. Thanks

They sell refurbished hitches?

Holly crap, no one has replied? Shocked. That’s mighty nice of you. I think you had a DRV if my memory serves me correctly.

Thanks for the input.

Yes, I tagged it, but not looking to spend 85k on a rig. I was looking to be 40k or less.

Lower the millage the better but most of them seem to be 600-900k in miles. is 1 million overhaul time? With all of them having that millage, I ‘m thinking there due for a big service.

A few I booked. https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/219269775/2020-volvo-vnr42t400-sleeper-trucks https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/224129467/2019-volvo-vnr42t640-sleeper-trucks https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/225442739/2013-volvo-vnl64t630-sleeper-trucks https://www.truckpaper.com/listing/for-sale/224179509/2020-volvo-vnr42t640-sleeper-trucks

I’ve been looking at some sleepers online. Probably about the size of a crew cab. I know these trucks turn so much better also. Volvos seem to be the prefered rig or does it really matter? Is it more about engine and power train? They all have air ride, air cab and air seats. so is it Cummins, Cat, Detroit? I’ve read that the Volvo Ishift is the way to go, I want an automatic. are there certain rears better or prefered? The lower the gear the better the millage, but you suffer on pulling power if you go to low.