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    Bed Rugs - Would you do it again?

    I have had one for about a year and a half. My Retrax is a bit leaky.... So, the bed rug gets wet often because of the rains in Florida during the summer. No mold, that I know of -- maybe underneath? That is the only drawback I have found and the retrax is half to blame for it. Other than...
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    siphoning gas

    Errrr. Ehhhhh... We talking about the fuel leak or something else. haha
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    My PROD date’s been pushed from 8/30, to 10/25, now 11/1…Wow!…

    Well.... I just saw an interview (earlier this week) with one of the Ford execs and they are having a really difficult time manning the production lines. They have been bringing in temps to fill in to keep things moving, but it is causing some real production problems because of a) the...
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    GEN 2 Had to say goodbye to friend today.

    Gut wrenching. The bond that we have with our little friends is a special one and different than the bonds we have with other 2 legged creatures. That is rough and we send our best.
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    Gen 2 Owners: Are you going to Gen 3, Gen 3-R or staying with your Gen 2??

    Not enough reason to upgrade and I have only had my gen2 for a year and it has been solid minus the gremlins in the backup camera which has been replaced. Besides, first model year vehicle? NOPE...... Not gonna do it.
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    Side Mirror Cracked - Input Needed

    Ha..... Learned something new.... I did not even know my truck had that capability.... Man, I feel like an idiot... haha
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    Hauling your Raptor behind a MotorHome.

    Awesome.... You will be very happy with that. PPF is basically a protective wrap or clear bra. The front of your truck will take everything the motorhome flap doesn't catch. It seems to me that the Ford paint is rather thin, so I would protect the front of it. You will be amazed how dirty...
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    Hauling your Raptor behind a MotorHome.

    This is a multi-faceted question in some ways, because it is entirely dependent on the camp ground. I would also be curious as to the coach you are looking at buying. First, the majority of the campgrounds maximize their lots on the property, so there generally is not much "extra" room to stow...
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    Waterless cleaning?

    Leaving it dirty, will do less damage to it, then cleaning it improperly... Think of dirt like sand paper to your paint.... Definitely take it to a car wash where you can spray it down with high pressure before cleaning it, when you are able. DO NOT use washless products on it, in this...
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    GEN 2 Possible Relocation to Cali

    Well.... If I had to choose NY or CA, hands down I would pick CA even though I lived there most of my life, and left 3 years ago, and yes I am still paying state income taxes there, even though I live in Florida. It is wicked expensive, you should make more money to make up for it, but NYC is...
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    Transfer Case Imploded (apparently)

    I had a Silverado lose the battle to a rat and cost me a bunch of money to get fixed. Later, I learned from one of the mechanics, that used dryer sheets work well because they hate the smell of that.... Obviously, do not put one under your hood next to something that gets really hot. Never...
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    How to safely carrying a gun in a gen 2 Raptor

    Well bro...... Do some serious research... We moved out of that state about 3 years ago... Sounds like some of the guns mentioned here would not even be legal in that state to begin with. Think about folding stocks... Have to put blocks in to defeat the folding mechanism. There are soooooo...
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    Leaking at the A pillar

    Just a heads up..... There are (4) drain tubes. One in each corner of the cabin. You could be having the same problem.
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    Leaking at the A pillar

    I had the same exact issue. It was a pinched drain tube. Should be an easy fix at the dealership. I brought mine in, and 4 hours later, they called and it was finished. Best of luck...
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    Raptor towing a 5th wheel video

    Well..... All I can say is that everyone I know that towed to the limit of a vehicles rating, ended up with a burned up transmission. Arguably that was during my time in So. Cal where you will hit hills coming and going from that area. But, going over weight and hitting hills... Yep.... A...
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