4 hours ago, Scott F said:

If you think that’s bad, how about new vehicles that turn off the engine when you stop at a light, then start up automatically when you take your foot off the brake. As a guy who used to own cars that had a hard time starting under any circumstance, this takes a little while to get used to. 

On the other hand, the back up cameras that zoom on on your trailer hitch and help you hook up perfectly every time without having to get out and look is just the best thing ever.

That's all I use my backup camera for..well almost the only thing...I find it useful in parking lots as a "blind spot viewer" to make sure there aren't any kids or little old ladies back there before completely turning around, arm on the passenger seat, use the side mirrors...you know the old fashioned way of backing up! 

8 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Also, what happens when you are fishing in a downpour or wade fishing and the “key fob” is soaking wet?

In my case, first the key fob is hooked to the inside "water resistant" pocket of my PFD, and secondly, the Mopar key fob has the old fashioned key inside the fob. Just slide a small button over, pull up/out and voila! real key!

8 minutes ago, LadiMopar said:

That's all I use my backup camera for..well almost the only thing...I find it useful in parking lots as a "blind spot viewer" to make sure there aren't any kids or little old ladies back there before completely turning around, arm on the passenger seat, use the side mirrors...you know the old fashioned way of backing up! 

In my case, first the key fob is hooked to the inside "water resistant" pocket of my PFD, and secondly, the Mopar key fob has the old fashioned key inside the fob. Just slide a small button over, pull up/out and voila! real key!

I’m glad one company had a little forward thinking 

It's paid off!

2009 F150, 5.4, towing package.  Don't even know your pulling the boat.  Pretty good on gas too.

'16 Silverado 2500hd Duramax. 

 

 

On 8/26/2019 at 9:29 AM, TnRiver46 said:

 and don’t EVEN get me started on a push button ignition. It must be so hard to turn a key.......

I have a 2015 f150. It doesn't have a push button ignition but in reality I think all new vehicles are push button ignition. Meaning... On older vehicles you had to hold the key to crank the engine until it started. If you didn't let go you'd hear the starter gear screeching. I'm sure we all remember this if you ever turned the key thinking the car wasn't running and it was. If you've got a newer vehicle (all of them I think?), turn the key to the start position and quickly let it go. The car continues to start just as if  you were holding it. These days I think the key is just a start switch. It's just not push button.

That's how my 2010 GMC works.  You flick the key, and it basically starts a "boot up" process.

95 jeeo grand cherokee and a 94  tracker pro 16 with 40hp merc