@@TumbleweedRvLifeper the rules, it has to be scannable. Once the full rules go into effect next year, an ISO compliant chip is required. Be sure to read the rules on the CDC website. If you need a new microchip, you will need a new rabies vax as any previous ones will not be valid. Of course, this could all change so stay informed. We spent $160and delayed our travel into Canada by a week in May when the rules were announced to be compliant for our return only to have them change on us.
Thanks so much for adding chapter markers. It makes it so much easier to view the stories I’m most concerned about. And, of course, thanks for bringing us the news in the first place!
Before I retired, I was partners with a Ford dealer. Together we formed a separate company in order to rent Ford trucks. With an average rental fleet of about 125 trucks, half were diesel. The 6.7L was amazing with power to spare. Problems with this engine were almost nonexistent. You’ll get a few more miles per gallon, although diesel usually costs a few cents more. Also all maintenance (oil changes, fuel filters, air filters, etc) will cost about three times more than a gasoline engine. That being said, depending upon what you’re towing the additional power may be well worth it. Hope you enjoy it. Blessings!
I live in Mexico and come Into the US regularly through the Lukeville border crossing. I asked the border security guys about this. They told me it's not their job and they won't be enforcing it. Also, they will not bother us about our dogs, and they have more important things going on.
Good to know about the Dog chip requirements. Also I believe you will be happy with diesel.the power, and torque plus engine break. Everyone says maintenance is twice as costly. This is true, just nowhere near as frequent as gasoline. So it works out about the same. At 4 years old it will need glow plugs, and injectors. Plan for it and it won't be such a surprise when it cost $4k. If you keep up with breaks, 15k west of the great divide, 18k to the east. Pads are cheep, rotors are expensive. So if the pads have 25% left just change them.
if you are a veteran 100% disabled, like me, just apply for an America the beautiful life time pass and get 50% federal land and national parks. i save so much money with it
We crossed the border from Canada into the US last week (we are US citizens). We filled out the online forms ahead of time but border security said they didn't need to see them.
We entered the US this morning with our dog on my wife's lap from Canada and wasn't asked one question about our dog. Just the usual questions like where are we going, how much alcohol and if we had any plants. We had all the paperwork as well as filled out the on line form and wasn't asked for any. Maybe we just got lucky. lol
Thank you so much Jason for giving this news and incubation about your pets and starlink and the new switch for the awnings. That’s great news about you getting a new truck. Can’t wait until you get it. And can’t wait see the new truck. I’m happy for you!
Jason - I had a 2020 F-250 with the 7.3L engine and over the 4 years I had it the seal on the rear diff blew out, the transmission went out and had to be replaced, the same issues you are having with the lifters and the cams, I got that and the engine finally went. Ford replaced it but it never got the fuel economy they are saying the "new" 7.3L are getting. Last month I traded it for a King Ranch F-250 Tremor with the High Output diesel. You will not regret getting a diesel. Let me know what you got, very exciting. Good video, as usual. We are in TN and agree, make it simpler for veterans. Brian
Whoaaaa Jason, a diesel?? Awesome! You’re going to love the smooth and quiet power and will find eventually that you can’t live without the engine braking feature. You’re probably going find it more convenient to fuel at the semis islands when your hooked up to your trailer too. Probably not going to like the cost of service/oil changes though. Your fuel costs will likely come out as a wash though: higher per gallon cost but higher mileage when towing. Wow, this is really big for you guys. Bet you’re gonna like it - a lot.
I really advise you get a Banks peddle Monster installed after changing out the CP4 pump. Night and day difference in performance. The new DCR pumps are worth the 2000 dollar investment. If you can’t afford that yet I suggest using Stanadyne fuel additive and injector cleaner. I’ve used this stuff since my diesel was a baby and when I got it exchanged with the DCR my cp4 looked pretty much brand new at 80000 miles. I just didn’t want to take the chance of running that pump any longer. 80000 has been pretty much the mileage that the cp4s last. Ohh I think the other reason way my pump lasted so long is because I only use Loves fuel. 2 reasons for using only one fuel source. One if you do get contamination in the fuel you know who to go to. 2 I just like how clean their truck stops are. I know it’s more expensive but with the TDS fuel card you save a ton. Sorry for the lengthy post. Hope this helps.
Use Hott Shots EDT, it has a cetane booster, cleaners, and a CP4 pump lubricant. I used it in my BMW X5 diesel, and it runs as new with 192,000 miles on it.
😳 what year was your F350 again? I have a 2020 F250 7.3L I had a Ford service manager at a dealership last year told me they were having that problem with the 7.3 in the ambulance models because they let the engine idle for hours on end. Something about generating too much heat in those areas 🤷🏻. I really like the one we have... 😬
Be careful with the awning speed up. Josh the RV Nerd did a video on awning hydraulic arms are one of the highest service calls in the industry. You need to bring it in slow and stop a time or 2 so the hydraulic can catch up
Sorry to hear about your truck. I know you did a number of videos touting how strong your gas truck was. You’re in a unique position to be able to report from an owners perspective just what (if any) the differences are between towing each of your RVs. You’ll have similar trucks towing the same RVs. Was the gas truck just as strong as you thought it was after towing with the diesel? Can’t wait to hear the report!
We crossed into New York near Buffalo on Aug 2. I had filled out the online form and told the agent that I did so and he didn’t need to see proof. Our microchip numbers are on the rabies vaccination form that out vet give us after their booster. No issues crossing with our dogs. I was very nervous about it since we left early in July and the rules have seemed to change a bit since then and the online form wasn’t available yet.
You will love a diesel. I bought a new F250 diesel in 2011. The difference when towing was mindblowing. I will admit cost of ownership is greater. But I won't go back to gas for towing.
Nowadays you're lucky to be able to afford anything new. I know I wouldn't do it unless I could pay cash. Just too many things going on in the world right now.
You're going to like the diesel I believe. I get 15mpg towing a 5th wheel and 16mpg around town. Oh I have a 2016 F250 6.7L powerstroke. The only thing with mine is, Don't let the DEF SYSTEM get low. I top my DEF off every other fill-up. Great informative video by the way 🎉.
I have Chevy’s first year DEF. PAIN. It’s 10th or so failure occurred outside of the 100k mileage warranty (extended because of all the issues). Just figured out how to change out tank parts and drain it. Who makes a tank full of limited life fluid without a drain plug. Idiots.
We crossed into Skagway, and the screenshot of the receipt was sufficient for our dog. Interestingly, when going back into Canada, they asked to see Charlotte's vaccine record so that we wouldn't have trouble leaving Canada.😂
That was nice of them but proof of rabies vaccination IS actually a requirement to enter into Canada with your dog. There is no current requirement to show evidence of rabies vaccination when entering the US from a low-risk country, however, following the revision of the rules on July 22. Most CBP Agents seem pretty confused on this issue, however, and in the spirit of "don't be the problem," it's good to have at hand, should one (erroneously) ask for it.
1. My dog has no rabies I didn’t pic him up on the streets and his in RV with us. 2. All federal parks should give automatic access for free to all vets. 3. Once you go diesel that’s it. Never go back to gas ..😂
If you are getting a Ford diesel, find out if it has a CP4 fuel pump. They are having issues with that series diesel fuel pump with US quality diesel fuel. Check the TH-cam podcasts on the issues and the fixes for that.
Just changed my CP4 pump out with a DCR. When the CP4 pump goes it’ll cost upwards of 25000 to replace the whole fuel system on the truck. When the pump goes it sends pieces of metal both directions. Back into the fuel tank and into the injectors.
Good luck with the new truck. After towing with a diesel, you'll wonder why you stuck with a gasser for so long. It turns the hills here in Colorado into flat lands.
Looking fwd to seeing the range and towing capacity on your new E Truck! Oh wait. Why you getting a diesel? You been doing all these videos on how great Battery trucks going to be. Man I'm heartbroken.
@@larrygish2853 - I sold mine just before the warranty expired, the transmission was starting to hesitate, you would accelerate at a stop light and at first nothing… then a second or three later WHAM‼️ 2 years and 45k miles.
Diesel? Join Open Roads. Open Roads is not as valuable as it used to be what with truck stop prices being so much higher than regular fuel stations due to truckers having limited options but, sometimes it still makes sense.
What kind of upload / download speeds are people getting with the Starlink mini? How much does it cost to buy and per/month? Oh and I need one of those Titan RV Mattress' Look forward to hearing about your experience from the 7.3 to your first diesel. Should make for some good video!! My bet...You are going to enjoy that diesel!! Thanks
Traded in my 2016 F250 diesel for a 2022 F350 7.3 gasser. The truck is ok but I really miss the torque of the diesel and the engine/exhaust brake. I’m 69 and don’t know if I’m ready to purchase an overpriced truck.
Has anyone introduced an awning that will detect wind and automatically bring itself back in? I think that would be super cool, although there are potential issues with chairs and other items getting in the way.
Use code RVMILES for 25% off your next RV Mattress from Brooklyn Bedding at rvmattress.com/rvmiles
Thanks for keeping us retired military and veterans informed on Veteran stuff for RVs and Parks.
We crossed the border from Canada to the US today with our 2 dogs. We had filled out the form prior and had no issues at the border at all.
Did you need microchip?
@@TumbleweedRvLife our dogs have micro chips, but they didn't ask about them
@@TumbleweedRvLifeper the rules, it has to be scannable. Once the full rules go into effect next year, an ISO compliant chip is required. Be sure to read the rules on the CDC website. If you need a new microchip, you will need a new rabies vax as any previous ones will not be valid. Of course, this could all change so stay informed. We spent $160and delayed our travel into Canada by a week in May when the rules were announced to be compliant for our return only to have them change on us.
Thanks so much for adding chapter markers. It makes it so much easier to view the stories I’m most concerned about. And, of course, thanks for bringing us the news in the first place!
I’m a fan of regular old buttons and ditch the touch panels.
Agree 100%…stop making me scroll through screens to turn on a light!
Agree ! Screens are so dangerous while driving!
Before I retired, I was partners with a Ford dealer. Together we formed a separate company in order to rent Ford trucks. With an average rental fleet of about 125 trucks, half were diesel. The 6.7L was amazing with power to spare. Problems with this engine were almost nonexistent. You’ll get a few more miles per gallon, although diesel usually costs a few cents more. Also all maintenance (oil changes, fuel filters, air filters, etc) will cost about three times more than a gasoline engine. That being said, depending upon what you’re towing the additional power may be well worth it. Hope you enjoy it. Blessings!
I live in Mexico and come Into the US regularly through the Lukeville border crossing. I asked the border security guys about this. They told me it's not their job and they won't be enforcing it. Also, they will not bother us about our dogs, and they have more important things going on.
+1 on more buttons and fewer screens!
Good to know about the Dog chip requirements. Also I believe you will be happy with diesel.the power, and torque plus engine break. Everyone says maintenance is twice as costly. This is true, just nowhere near as frequent as gasoline. So it works out about the same. At 4 years old it will need glow plugs, and injectors. Plan for it and it won't be such a surprise when it cost $4k. If you keep up with breaks, 15k west of the great divide, 18k to the east. Pads are cheep, rotors are expensive. So if the pads have 25% left just change them.
if you are a veteran 100% disabled, like me, just apply for an America the beautiful life time pass and get 50% federal land and national parks. i save so much money with it
The Access Pass is available to all individuals with any provable disability (1% - 100%). It is a great deal.
@@camustang1966 your right but it needs to be a permanent disability.
@@camustang1966 and yes its well worth the hassle. Half off camping can turn a $20 a night into a $10 with is crazy imo
I’m not service disabled but I got a lifetime free veterans parks pass
Or get the senior pass atage 62!
We crossed the border from Canada into the US last week (we are US citizens). We filled out the online forms ahead of time but border security said they didn't need to see them.
Puppy dogs, Starlink, and diesels, oh my!
We entered the US this morning with our dog on my wife's lap from Canada and wasn't asked one question about our dog. Just the usual questions like where are we going, how much alcohol and if we had any plants. We had all the paperwork as well as filled out the on line form and wasn't asked for any. Maybe we just got lucky. lol
Welcome to the diesel club!
You’ll love the power that the diesel provides! Welcome to the club!
I also just traded my 7.3 gas F350 for the 6.7 diesel F350. WOW what a difference in power!! Hope you found a great truck!
Thank you so much Jason for giving this news and incubation about your pets and starlink and the new switch for the awnings. That’s great news about you getting a new truck. Can’t wait until you get it. And can’t wait see the new truck. I’m happy for you!
We crossed yesterday with our Friends Boxer, no forms no issues.
You are going to love the diesel. Hope you stayed with Ford on your trade.
@RVMiles, the Ford Gen3 and Gen4 PowerStroke 6.7L diesels are great! My 2020 F350 Lariat Tremor is a beast!
Jason - I had a 2020 F-250 with the 7.3L engine and over the 4 years I had it the seal on the rear diff blew out, the transmission went out and had to be replaced, the same issues you are having with the lifters and the cams, I got that and the engine finally went. Ford replaced it but it never got the fuel economy they are saying the "new" 7.3L are getting. Last month I traded it for a King Ranch F-250 Tremor with the High Output diesel. You will not regret getting a diesel. Let me know what you got, very exciting. Good video, as usual. We are in TN and agree, make it simpler for veterans. Brian
Its about time you joined the Diesel club!
Well done & said !! ❤❤❤❤
Whoaaaa Jason, a diesel?? Awesome! You’re going to love the smooth and quiet power and will find eventually that you can’t live without the engine braking feature. You’re probably going find it more convenient to fuel at the semis islands when your hooked up to your trailer too. Probably not going to like the cost of service/oil changes though. Your fuel costs will likely come out as a wash though: higher per gallon cost but higher mileage when towing. Wow, this is really big for you guys. Bet you’re gonna like it - a lot.
Welcome to the Ford diesel family! The 6.7L engine is one of the most reliable ever.
Crossed back into the US are Haines AK border. They asked if we had the new CDC form and we showed him a snapshot of the form. That was it!
I really advise you get a Banks peddle Monster installed after changing out the CP4 pump. Night and day difference in performance. The new DCR pumps are worth the 2000 dollar investment. If you can’t afford that yet I suggest using Stanadyne fuel additive and injector cleaner. I’ve used this stuff since my diesel was a baby and when I got it exchanged with the DCR my cp4 looked pretty much brand new at 80000 miles. I just didn’t want to take the chance of running that pump any longer. 80000 has been pretty much the mileage that the cp4s last. Ohh I think the other reason way my pump lasted so long is because I only use Loves fuel. 2 reasons for using only one fuel source. One if you do get contamination in the fuel you know who to go to. 2 I just like how clean their truck stops are. I know it’s more expensive but with the TDS fuel card you save a ton. Sorry for the lengthy post. Hope this helps.
Congratulations on making the right decision, welcome to the big boy truck family
I'm 100% and I didn't know these perks
Congrats on the new truck! 🎉 All of us diesel owners have been patiently awaiting your switch 😏🍻
Use Hott Shots EDT, it has a cetane booster, cleaners, and a CP4 pump lubricant. I used it in my BMW X5 diesel, and it runs as new with 192,000 miles on it.
😳 what year was your F350 again? I have a 2020 F250 7.3L I had a Ford service manager at a dealership last year told me they were having that problem with the 7.3 in the ambulance models because they let the engine idle for hours on end. Something about generating too much heat in those areas 🤷🏻. I really like the one we have... 😬
Be careful with the awning speed up. Josh the RV Nerd did a video on awning hydraulic arms are one of the highest service calls in the industry. You need to bring it in slow and stop a time or 2 so the hydraulic can catch up
Sorry to hear about your truck. I know you did a number of videos touting how strong your gas truck was.
You’re in a unique position to be able to report from an owners perspective just what (if any) the differences are between towing each of your RVs. You’ll have similar trucks towing the same RVs. Was the gas truck just as strong as you thought it was after towing with the diesel?
Can’t wait to hear the report!
Glad you were able to get a good trade in on Fordo
Welcome to the club! Nothing wrong with gas…but I think you’re gonna enjoy the horse power and especially the torque the diesel provides. 😊
We crossed into New York near Buffalo on Aug 2. I had filled out the online form and told the agent that I did so and he didn’t need to see proof. Our microchip numbers are on the rabies vaccination form that out vet give us after their booster. No issues crossing with our dogs. I was very nervous about it since we left early in July and the rules have seemed to change a bit since then and the online form wasn’t available yet.
You will love a diesel. I bought a new F250 diesel in 2011. The difference when towing was mindblowing. I will admit cost of ownership is greater. But I won't go back to gas for towing.
NRVTA acquiring RVSA is a big deal. Seems that Todd Henson of NRVTA is really focused on expansion and brand building.
Good luck with the new diesel!
Nowadays you're lucky to be able to afford anything new. I know I wouldn't do it unless I could pay cash. Just too many things going on in the world right now.
We just crossed into canada yesterday with the puppy and came back with no trouble. We just had our current rabies paperwork.
Hope you have good luck with your new truck.
You're going to like the diesel I believe. I get 15mpg towing a 5th wheel and 16mpg around town. Oh I have a 2016 F250 6.7L powerstroke. The only thing with mine is, Don't let the DEF SYSTEM get low. I top my DEF off every other fill-up.
Great informative video by the way 🎉.
I have Chevy’s first year DEF. PAIN. It’s 10th or so failure occurred outside of the 100k mileage warranty (extended because of all the issues). Just figured out how to change out tank parts and drain it. Who makes a tank full of limited life fluid without a drain plug. Idiots.
Good Luck!
Good luck with the new truck.
We crossed into Skagway, and the screenshot of the receipt was sufficient for our dog. Interestingly, when going back into Canada, they asked to see Charlotte's vaccine record so that we wouldn't have trouble leaving Canada.😂
That was nice of them but proof of rabies vaccination IS actually a requirement to enter into Canada with your dog. There is no current requirement to show evidence of rabies vaccination when entering the US from a low-risk country, however, following the revision of the rules on July 22. Most CBP Agents seem pretty confused on this issue, however, and in the spirit of "don't be the problem," it's good to have at hand, should one (erroneously) ask for it.
Good luck with your new truck. Once you tow with diesel, you’ll ask yourself why you didn’t do that years earlier.
Sad about the 7.3 fiasco doesn't affect me personally but others I know
Good luck with new truck!!!
1. My dog has no rabies I didn’t pic him up on the streets and his in RV with us.
2. All federal parks should give automatic access for free to all vets.
3. Once you go diesel that’s it. Never go back to gas ..😂
OMG NEW TRUCK!?
If you are getting a Ford diesel, find out if it has a CP4 fuel pump. They are having issues with that series diesel fuel pump with US quality diesel fuel. Check the TH-cam podcasts on the issues and the fixes for that.
Just changed my CP4 pump out with a DCR. When the CP4 pump goes it’ll cost upwards of 25000 to replace the whole fuel system on the truck. When the pump goes it sends pieces of metal both directions. Back into the fuel tank and into the injectors.
Good luck with the new truck. After towing with a diesel, you'll wonder why you stuck with a gasser for so long. It turns the hills here in Colorado into flat lands.
Looking fwd to seeing the range and towing capacity on your new E Truck! Oh wait. Why you getting a diesel? You been doing all these videos on how great Battery trucks going to be. Man I'm heartbroken.
Sorry, didn't see this sooner. Unfortunately electric trucks just can't tow a fifth wheel yet.
Best wishes for a great and worry free diesel
A neighbour would always arrive at night and always woke us when he'd say "flashlight on". I dont recall using the button ever waking me...
We loved our F250 Super Duty Diesel. Hope y’all love yours too!
Mine was in the shop 4-5 times a year. I wish my experience was as good as yours.
@@Erin-Thor Yes mine too
@@larrygish2853 - I sold mine just before the warranty expired, the transmission was starting to hesitate, you would accelerate at a stop light and at first nothing… then a second or three later WHAM‼️ 2 years and 45k miles.
Sounds like perhaps we were just lucky! Ours was a 6.7 2018.
Diesel? Join Open Roads. Open Roads is not as valuable as it used to be what with truck stop prices being so much higher than regular fuel stations due to truckers having limited options but, sometimes it still makes sense.
You’ll love the diesel
i bet you'll love your diesel truck!
What kind of upload / download speeds are people getting with the Starlink mini? How much does it cost to buy and per/month? Oh and I need one of those Titan RV Mattress'
Look forward to hearing about your experience from the 7.3 to your first diesel. Should make for some good video!! My bet...You are going to enjoy that diesel!! Thanks
Oregon State parks, offers Free camping for disabled vets 65% and up. Doesn’t matter what state you are from.
Traded in my 2016 F250 diesel for a 2022 F350 7.3 gasser. The truck is ok but I really miss the torque of the diesel and the engine/exhaust brake. I’m 69 and don’t know if I’m ready to purchase an overpriced truck.
Has anyone introduced an awning that will detect wind and automatically bring itself back in? I think that would be super cool, although there are potential issues with chairs and other items getting in the way.
Yes, in fact they come stock on lots of motorhomes - but they're a backup and shouldn't be 100% relied on.
@@RVMiles Cool!
Diesels are awesome, BUT everything is more expensive on a diesel. Read up on DEF.
I wonder if Canadian veterans get any discounts?
Jason, please confirm…what year is your truck?
I just want plan buttons and switches. I can work one that technology.
Hey Wifco…. Too much technology not enough problem.
Diesel…bold move, go for it!
Number 100! Woo Hoo.
I can't find where to buy the Velocity Switch for Vertical Arm Awnings.
I’m not sure it’s for sale yet, should be available soon
Once you go diesel you'll never go back!
What year is your f-350 and how many miles do you have on it ?
2018 83000. Not even broken in. 😁
as long as the CDC doesn't require my dog to wear a mask ...
I’d much rather see RVs get less technology. Way too many points of failure now. Just keep it simple.