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Not everyone can store their RV where they can plug the 12V converter in to a 110V outlet. Not everyone who does will diligently check the electrolytes monthly.

https://scanneranswers.com/how-to-store-a-car-battery-for-winter-and-long-term/ I think this would apply to RV batteries also.

Best to disconnect battery from camper because of parasitic loads drawing them down and causing sulfation. A battery tender should be used for storage to keep the charge up. If where you live gets really cold it is recommended to remove the batteries and store them inside.

What kind of engine? Sounds like he got hosed. Five hours labor, $1000 for a boat motor flush, that's a heart attack.

That's all I've run for over 10 years. I'm going to Walmart today to buy some before the price goes up.

i was in my local Walmart store today and the 2 stroke was $13.88/gal. It's hit or miss when they have it. You can check your local store there in Crosby. A Walmart with an auto service center in it has a better selection and stocking than one that doesn't.

Your wallet gets lighter faster. Can you order it? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-TC-W3-Outboard-2-Cycle-Engine-Oil-1-Gallon/16795065?wmlspartner=wlpa&&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9031313&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=16795065&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjwyIKJBhBPEiwAu7zll-1nugCWRACNbos5BHlG-0_o_dUouj0r0m4Am8pcvlDV8YfjMixw6xoCWEQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Things that cause gray exhaust smoke are in this link below. https://motorcompanyleicester.co.uk/what-causes-grey-smoke-from-a-diesel-engine/

Be aware that emission testing in California now test the ECU/PCM for none CARB approved programing. If unapproved software is found the vehicle will fail even if the exhaust gases meet standers. The ECU/PCM must be returned to factory specs before retesting can be preformed. In the future, other states are sure to incorporate this software test in their emission inspection.

It's from my privet collection. I'm on desk top or my lap top 99% of the time.

Sometime I find it is better to remove all the hacked up, mismatch wires and start fresh. Take a look at this article and see if it helps. https://mopar1973man.com/cummins/articles.html/24-valve-2nd-generation_50/51_engine/59_fuel/installing-protective-lift-pump-relay-r501/

Here is my truck @Mopar1973Man place getting a new right hub with about 120K on the clock.

It may be a wheel bearing going bad. Drive on a windy road 30-45MPH letting off the power and coasting into the corners. If there is a bearing starting to go bad you will hear a grinding noise when it gets "loaded" it the turns. So on a right turn the left bearing gets loaded and listen for the noise. As a left bearing get worse it will make noise on a straight drive but go away on a left turn when it is "unloaded". The opposite tests will hold true for the right side bearing.

I pulled the transmission in my yard by myself, I was 67 when I did it. It was then strapped to a pallet and picked up by the trucking compony Saia. A week later the transmission was dropped off at a friends shop, North County Smog & Repair, where he helped me install it.

I had @Dynamic build mine. I shipped it from San Diego county to his shop in Newman Lake, WA. Line pressure 100PSI in drive at idle and 170PSI wide open. Exhaust brake works great with it locked up even in 1st. Both @JAG1and @Mopar1973Manhave driven it and gave excellent reviews.

CAUTION Disconnect grid heater relays when using starting fluid to avoid explosion and fire .

Open to all. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/

How long does a wrap last on the body?

@wil440 installed a vacuum control switch in his so he could use 4 LO with the front axle free.

Can you post some photos of this.

That sucks, so much labor and every time you take it off there is the chance of something else braking. You need to put a zipper on it for easier removal and installs.

The Edge Juice w/ Attitude CS2 Dodge/Ram 5.9L 2001-2002 – 31401 is CARB legal https://edgeproducts.com/50-state-legal-products/ If you're going to put an exhaust brake on check if it will bolt to the turbo and what is the size of the down pipe for it. My exhaust brake, Pacbrake, bolted right to the back of the HX35 turbo and came out at 4". You can also get it in a 3" down pipe version.

I'm from the school of "if it ain't brook don't fix it". I put those in at 97k miles and they made a big change in power for the best. The 50hp injectors are good low power increase too. The Edge tuner may not be able to control smoke with bigger injectors. Others would know more about that then me. I have an HX35 and max out at 30 psi. I can pull a 6% grade to 8K feet at 55 mph pulling a 9k lb trailer with a little power to spare. It's less than mine.

Still, if the tuner is attached to the vehicle and does not have a CARB E.O. number the vehicle will fail the CA SMOG test. I use to remove the EDGE EZ from my truck before a test Here is another article about the EPA and diesel tunes. https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1903-is-diesel-tuning-dead/