Gooseneck To 5th Wheel Swap | 5 Things I Love/Hate About My 3rd Gen Cummins Hotshot Rig
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At the end of the day that dodge is a POS just stand back and take the blinders off its a beat up truck
Jealousy sucks huh? 15k truck already grossed me $90,000 this year and I started in March. There'll be a video on that at the end of the year. Let's see your videos? Or truck? Probably still work at McDonald's living with his parents😒
Lmao calm down little man! I was just saying the truck looks like a piece of shit
No successful person ever made a hate comment on a UA-cam video. Truck looks good. Only people that hate are the ones who are miserable with their own lives. We only give compliments around here. Go back to daddy's basement and let the men work🤷♂️ Let's see your truck in a UA-cam video.
@@CPSteveMiller butt hurt little man! You ask what everyone thinks of the thing! ok it’s great looking 4K truck is that better you goof. But I’ll see ya around little man
@@chris-yx8kz you could just be a decent human being. Although apparently you can’t do that. Just be better. I know your going to have a super witty reply to this, but just don’t. No one really cares.
Should clean up coupler (sand off rust) and apply anti-seize to the entire shaft. Then you can get it out when you want. Else good luck trying to get it out as it will rust in place.
STEVE
IN MY OPINION ( ITS PAID FOR ) THATS THE BEST SITUATION TO BE IN. NOT HAVING A TRUCK PAYEMENT.
I’m on my second day on the road , I love the views and the cash .
She ain't new, fancy or pretty but she does the job. And at the end of the day, she's a work horse. It's working for you, you aren't working to pay for it. As long as it's reliable and you trust it, that's all that matters
Keep up the good work steve.. although im now running a brand new truck, my 07 lmm is still my favorite truck, there's no replacement for good running well broke in truck.. 👌
Great video. Cool to see u spensing great father and son time.
At least you being honest about the truck some people can't say there truck is not all that nice keep doing what you doing God bless 🙏
Great Videos. Love that you have the boys help you out when you can. Life lessons.
It is a good looking old truck and regardless of what the idiots say that is hands down the most dependable setup period don’t care what anyone says
Good points on why you like the truck you have--serves your needs.
I put a little super glue on the door panel switch’s to help hold it in place. Works great!
Your truck uses the instrument cluster to turn on the dome lights when you open the doors, so when you fix your cluster, you may fix your dome lights at the same time. My older Fords (95 - 96) had issues with things like plastic clips that break if you look at them wrong, but on all my 99's they have been holding up pretty good. Those issues are very aggravating and then they rattle. These older trucks certainly can pull far more than they should...the real issue would be stopping like they should. When I get my CDL I will leave my truck plated for 26K so I won't have to deal with IFTA and drug consortium. I'll deal with that if and when I move up to a semi.
I prefer IFTA tbh. That means I can fill up in pa and drive through cheaper states and get more money back
I do love look of third gen I got black 4th gen with black leather now it’s great thank lord
New electric are all integrated to everything start messing with them leads to all sorts of issues . old electronics work and can be fixed . less chips the better
TIPM - is a pain in the ass for sure. Best thing you can do with a new Ram- do not use their POS trailer brakes. Run a separate brake controller And power wires to the back- heavy trailer brake use is the number one reason the TIPM fail.
Don't park that truck out we'll put it in the hot shot Hall of Fame museum 😆
I have a 03 ram 2500 mine is not a dually I have not done a dually swap like you did although I kinda am thinking about it.
But I have a lot of the same issues with my truck and you do I love it I love the fact I can work on it I can fix it I can do whatever I need to do to it on the side of the road in a parking lot at the house it really doesn't matter where at I know everything about my truck just like you do and what I don't know I'll go to learn.
Keep up the good work love you content keep the videos coming.
Lee Dothan Alabama
I swapped mine out. And I greased the shit out of the new one. Now when I do remove it due to leaving on the job site over night. It comes out with ease
At least it’s making you money and you have taken great care of it since you brought it stuff does break every now and then
2007.5 has a solid front axle in the 2wd models, 3500 cab and chassis
Check Fuse #16, for the interior and Cargo lights. it's a 15A, I believe. My 07 will pop the fuse if I have parking lights on, and dome lights on at the same time, with the key off. It won't pop it if the key is in the RUN position.. lol
I changed them all. Someone mentioned the cluster controls all that and it would make sense
@@CPSteveMiller the cluster does, indeed, control all that, but that Fuse 16 is the power behind it all. I think I popped 10 fuses before I figured out what was going on.. Once you get your cluster working, you should be good then. And I told you, I have a grill here (used) that you could have. shipping it would be ugly, though. I'm in VA. off I-81
Yeah keep Old Faithful that's a good-looking truck I like it
My 1 ton has had +24,000 lbs of just cargo on trailer. I was legal. But it was only 60 miles.
If I get my old diesel back in use. I might start running used oil in it.
I applaud you running waste oil. Recycling! 😁
Never herd that sounds cool as hell so you could run burnt motor oil in it wow
Steve your videos are amazing thanks. God bless you
The power wires for your dome light and cargo lamps are behind your pillar gauges. Maybe V-belt will sell you his 5500.
I commented about it on his video but I really want an aisin truck tbh
That's right
As long as the waste oil is filtered good enough, I don't believe it's bad for the pump cuz of the lubricity it enables. According to several diesel mechanics I've talked to, they claim the diesel fuel today is much worse due to the ultra low sulfur. Hell I put half a quart of ATF when I fill up my 12v. My only concern would be any really small metals from that oil, but like I said, it'll be fine if it's filter good enough. Godspeed brother.
I was advised of that when had injector pump repair. But was concerned about red tint. Or have you found atf that’s not red?
@@larrythompson8630 No, it's red, but a half a quart is negligible. I can't seeing that amount turning the fuel to red. But I would only use it for a 12v. I'd be afraid of what it might do to these newer diesels.
That drivers seat is a result of Taco bell evap over the years.
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Hey Steve??? My headliner lights flicker too! Idgaf....I use puck lights instead....just touch to turn on and off.
I have so many of those puck lights. Someone mentioned the instrument cluster controls them
I'm not trying to knock you bud but if had lots of experience with crv of the same era as yours and when you said the head gasket went on it I knew it wasn't going to end well with that engine my wife had a 97 crv with five hundred thousand miles on it mind you it went through two engines now we have an 06 crv and it's junk compared to the 97 but I hope you have good luck with yours keep up the great work and stay safe and God bless
We think coolant got into the bearings and did their damage. If that turns out to be the case I will mention it to the dealership and try to get compensated something. That just shows a head gasket job was just a bandage
Love the videos! Safe travels!!
Waste oil helps but really gatta clean it bc the wax crap that's in it
As far as fit and finish goes it's pretty much same for most vehicles... my wife has a newer BMW and my son has a 10 yr old Audi and the interiors on both of those are pathetic compared to my 2012 Ram with 250K. I'm done with German cars as they are no better than domestics anymore and much harder and more expensive to work on.
kick ass video, where's the " it is what it is" merch?👍
I'm already so overwhelmed with everything going on. Probably going to do merch next year I just can't handle too much more right now😬
You have emergency terminals on the drivers side battery.
I think the truck is pretty damn cool! Paid for and making money! That is ALL that matters!! Some people would rather look like $.10 millionaires I guess...
I know.. My next truck won't be brand new either. I want a 3rd gen 5500. Once this one is done, painted, and completey gone over I'll start my search
I am just thinking the light issue might be a fuse or relay...
I love my 04 2500 Cummins it's almost exactly your truck except mine still have the common rail 5.9 in it I might have to upgrade to the dually rear end one day but the biggest thing I hate about mine is the mirrors I'm going to upgrade to some retrofit gm style mirrors because I think it would look better that way but thats me
Get the 4th gen mirrors. I love them!
@@CPSteveMiller I don't like the flip up mirrors at all lol I think they look dorky but that's me
If you did not grind down the surface and protect it with rust protected paint it will rust in place if you ever try to take it apart. Look at the rust on the kingpin you removed.
I miss my b20 CR-V 😭 but my trans went around 260k
I'd just replace the trans. You can get good used jdm drivetrains for so cheap compared to these diesel trucks
My 03 was complete opposite it died at 400,000 it has broken dash an every light worked everything on inside workedall light an gauges
What do you think about Carli/ high grade aftermarket suspension for these heavier towing trucks? The reason why I ask is because you haven’t really broken anything suspension wise right? Just the leveling issue. Thanks Steve Great video, hyped on the vlog tomorrow lol
Go watch randy reyes from randys transmission about his carli setup on his 2015...believer out of me
I want to keep as factory as possible anymore. Some Hemi 2500 springs would bring it down nicely though
Too bad you don't have a steady source of used oil then you could pre-filter it and fill that auxiliary with it . The money savings would make it worthwhile for you 👍👍🇺🇸
I think that’s awesome u can use oil as fuel, I would use all my oil everytime I do oul changes 😂
Can you please explain how DOT and state patrol dont have an issue with you weighing more than the sticker on the door says you can have? Truck GVWR is 9k but with you, fuel, tools, and tongue weight you are WAYYY over that. Obviously you have the dually axle and can handle more than that dumb 9k sticker says but how do you do it?
Combination weight rating is 26k. I keep each axle under the tire ratings and in the 2 years I never had an issue with dot. That's my personal experience. I've done in this truck over 200,000 miles and my other truck maybe 30,000
I love that fuckin truck...my 99 7.3 and 84 Chevy dump truck aren’t anything special but they’ll do everything I need them to and then some for a 1/4 of the price of a new one to repair when needed.
Fuck your $80k 6.7s and 6.6s...I’ll keep my rusty dented up old trucks.
What year would you have to run e log. Just wondering. Would I have to run e log on my 99 24v
It depends on who you lease on under. Anything '12 and up is E-log I believe.
Anything 2000 and up is e log no matter who you work for. It goes off engine year. Your 99 is exempt.
Any commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds crossing state lines is that is 2000 or newer (engine year) requires the elog. - To specify better
Ok thanks that's good news for me
Why would you change from a gooseneck to a 5th wheel? Honest question..
There's a lot of reasons
- Easier to hookup
- More secure hookup
- It makes the neck a lot shorter so there's less leverage on the neck
- If you get rear ended you have a higher chance of the neck surviving
- More stability
- No safety chains
- Never have to crank landing gear, drop the air suspension and drive off
- No grease required of you use a lube plate
There's a bunch more that's just what I can think of off the top of my head. Main thing is preference. I HATED cranking the landing gear to clear the stuff in my bed. This I just back up, air up, and pull the landing gear pin. Effortless!
I have a question
What do you think about the chevy silverado 2500 druamax for your kind of work ??
I don't recommend anything smaller than a 3500 dually because of the rear axle rating. You can get away with it but it makes the job so much harder. The newer duramax has been pretty decent
What kind of 5th wheel do you like?
I liked my Curt 5th wheel hitches. Reasonabley priced for the high rating the put out.
Love watching very helpful thank you and was wondering what app your using for the scales
He uses the CAT scale app. It was seen in previous video's.
Idk why more people don't use the app. I see a lot of guys walking in for their scale ticket. The app saves so much time. I pull up, weigh, and drive off. It automatically charges the account. Screenshot the weights and that's all you need.
Hey I have a 2wd frame just rolling around would like to get rid of it for cheap
It's off a 2003 3500 dually
I wouldn't be able to do the swap unless I had a second truck. It'll be a long time if I ever consider it.
Since you haul a lot, what is the advantage of the NV5600 vs G56?
Wondering the same, I've run a g56 never a nv5600
@@owendodman3037 Yeah I have a G56. Never driven a nv5600. Just curious is all. I have 202k on my 06 Mega.
NV5600 handles power better and is really good longevity wise. The g56 has an aluminum case which is prone to cracking and synchros that weren't the greatest. The nv5600 you can float and tow really heavy with.
@@CPSteveMiller I will say I never had much luck floating gears on a g56
@@CPSteveMiller Great points. Thanks for the info
Yeah Liam having fun with dad!!!!!. Plastic body panels are not durable.
Man you do you. The hell with the keyboard idiots… 👍🏽👍🏽
How are you liking! Being an employee? Get paid only once a week or 2 weeks. employee-1099 or not!
Not an employee. We invoice weekly. I'm considered a contractor. I bill the company I do work for weekly now as opposed to what it was before. Am employee is required to do as the company says. A contractor cannot be forced dispatched or told what he has to do pending minimal requirements of the contract are met.
@@CPSteveMiller ya- but getting paid at drop is super nice!
I used to. I miss those days. I'll have an authority again in a year or two. Taking it slow and being patient
Nothing wrong with being patient- Im not known for that! LoL my g250 goes on for heads Amd bullet proof this week. Made the mistake of telling the wife what it costs- I’m a master tech but at 110 degrees / I’m not pulling heads in my driveway by myself. This way there is a warranty on the heads Amd new ford injectors!
Where did you purchase. Im looking to make this change
A subscriber sent it to me but you can get them on Amazon
@@CPSteveMiller aye fuck the haters. Im still rolling my 2006 ram 3500 with 393 on the clock ✊🏿
Tenth 👊🏻💪🏻
You're slipping! Lol
What do you like about the nv5600 over the g56?
Nv5600 is way stronger. Synchros are the whole case is an issue on the g56
@@CPSteveMiller wow that’s good to know then, ive been wanting a 6.7 3rd gen with a g56. Nv’s arn’t available in those later years if i’m correct. Not really wanting an auto, ive already been down the expensive built trans route in my duramax and don’t really want to do that again lol
Steve, you ever run red fuel?
I was given 100 gal for free and although my truck coaled more than usual, it seem to run so much smoother.. i know its against DOT but free is free ..
Never ran out
You get caught. Free will be expensive. Area outfit got caught. Driver called boss who drove over to deal with it. Boss got loud, they dipped the truck boss drove. Red fuel. They went to his yard. Every truck failed. Huge fines. He made deal to never own a diesel pickup again.
I ran pink decade ago. Bought storage barrel. Had been farm. Called DOT as 30 gallons road put in, came out red. They documented my call, gave me info. “If dipped give this info” ram @300 gallons at time. Pink was detectable by my eyes for a while.
So if you did. Run tank as low as you dare, fill 1/4, run low again. Hopefully you flus all tint.n
The scale house I got inspected had in NC had a sign about fuel check. I never had to worry though. Seems like a lot of effort to get it on the road.
Just to be clear. I was responding to “free red fuel”
Just curious, was that motor the one that I sent to you on Facebook?
I found this one for 1500 about an hour from the shop
What’s a fair percentage to split to run under someone’s MC. With insurance and without insurance. Thanks. So much for the info
Depends on what is included. I pay 15% plus insurance but some places charge up to 30%. At 15% there really isn't much money for a company to profit off a driver. An mc number is expensive to have and running a trucking company takes a lot so anything in between 20 and 30% is normal depending on what they include. Insurance, dispatcher, load boards, etc could all be included or not
@@CPSteveMiller thanks so much dude. You provide great content. F the haters!!!!!
Wassup
Can you explain what years each generation consists of
There's way too much info on each generation. They all had minor changes and different options.
@@CPSteveMiller No I meant what year's fall in what generations
Gear jammer 🤙
So will you swap the 12v in the 5500 to keep the pre elog.
No, I want a 6.7. I'll run the eld with it
What gear ratio are you running in your truck?
3:73
Liam's truck rocks!!😎
Steve,that is dodges basic concepts,it brakes or your money back .
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it is what it is...why dont you buy a new truck?
Don't want one. A new truck is a waste of money in my eyes. I want land before I waste 50 to 70k on a truck with emissions bs
Should have greased the shit out of the sleeve before you put it in!
F it run waste oil.. honestly does cake up cause nones perfect and u always throw a extra cap of oil in a big tank like that for good luck..
Which trans is yours! NV 4500 or 5600??
Never mind- saw it in the video
5600 is the 6 speed
4500 is the 5 speed - the 5 speed is easy to break from what I've heard.
Nv4500 are pretty strong- but yes- even a shows up 12 valve with too much tow weight will kill one. You see how many miles you have on the 5600 already. Just don’t pop the heavy duty clutch too many times.
Does the 5600 have the same problem as the 4500? Tear 5th gear not coming loose?
They don't have that problem like the 4500 does thankfully
At least filter the waste oil through an old tshirt before dumping it in the tank, lol.
You should but I don't😂
Steve face it. Your polishing a turd! Stop constantly talking all the things you’re going to do to make it a show truck. I really do admire your skill set and being able to keep that POS running down the road. Don’t spend a dime you don’t have to on it because it is what it is. Keep it going until you’re in a position to upgrade. Take your time to find the next used but better truck. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Before you know it you’ll have have very good equipment you can be proud of. Best of all you won’t have debt to go with it. Cash is king. You’re a hard working guy that’s driven to take care of his family. Just keep pushing through it. You’re going to achieve your goals before you know it.
Going to keep it forever just because it pisses y'all off. Get over it. It's a good looking truck that provides for my family. If that offends you that I like what I drive, and my family is taken care of, then idk what to tell you. I like it and I've more than proved I can make a huge transformation over time.
Y'all out here getting violations in new trucks show you can't handle the business. The fact that I have an old truck I can keep running, my bills are paid, and I have NO violations in the truck. My family matters more to me than your opinion on my equipment.
Not to mention it'll look just as good as a new truck. I just locked in a set of megacab flares in Florida I'll be picking up in 2 weeks and a new grill. One step closer to getting a full paint job which I will be paying for after my legal stuff is paid off because I deserve it.
Steve ford and gm use the same running gear, your dodge has the cummins and chrysler electrical junk run that bitch and bank the money! Tom
Mine's as mechanical as it gets now. Not many electronics left. Don't even need the key to drive it down the road as long as it's running😂
Why didn’t you put too much anti seize- like the wheel guns! LmARMYao. Just busting your balls. I prefer a 5th wheel too! As long as you don’t get way off Camber too much!
Just buy a new one
Just because you're lazy doesn't mean I am. People like you blow my mind because yeah "just" buy a new one like it's so easy to go spend 80k and raise overhead a ton. Maybe learn how to maintain an old one. I don't need to spend 80k on a new truck to make the same money. Not to mention I don't want a truck sitting at a dealer lot when the emissions stuff fails, or the fuel system destroys itself, or the engines fail. No thanks. I'll keep my money in my pocket.
Yep watched an interview with a Dealer Tech. Asked what's the most common problem you see vehicles in for. Without hesitation he said Emmisions. I would also argue TPMS issues.
Got news for you, truck looks like shit, should be in the junk yard...
Okay McDonald's employee😂😂