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Judge limits parties at Chukky Okobi's Shadyside mansion
The ongoing legal battle between former Steelers center Chukky Okobi and his neighbors over the use of his Shadyside mansion bed-and-breakfast continued this week when a judge limited the number of loud events he can hold there.
Common Pleas Judge Robert Colville ruled Wednesday that the Mansion at Maple Heights is limited to four outdoor events per year that use live or amplified music consistent with "dance," "party," "band" or "wedding reception"-style music or entertainment.
The judge did not restrict wedding ceremonies or other outdoor events that use non-amplified, or very nominally amplified, musical or vocal accompaniment.
Damon Thomas, one of Okobi's attorneys, said the neighbors were seeking to shut down the Mansion, but the judge restricted only "some" outdoor music.
"We don't believe (the order) will interfere with the operation of the business," Thomas said.
He declined to say whether Okobi would appeal.
Jordan Strassburger, an attorney for the neighbors, said his clients never sought to close the business.
"They complained about the music that was the product of the yearly 25 to 30 outdoor wedding receptions that significantly disrupted their ability to enjoy their own properties," Strassburger said.
The bed-and-breakfast hosts weddings, corporate retreats and other social gatherings of up to 150 people, according to its website.
His neighbors sued in July 2011, claiming the parties blared loud music with lighting that continued late into the night.
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For years, Maguire has been developing the Cold War-era project, which has attracted a number of potential directors including David Fincher.
Ed Zwick is onboard to direct; filming is set to begin in Montreal next month. Stephen Knight (Eastern Promises, Dirty Pretty Things) wrote the screenplay.
Fischer, who will be played by Maguire, became a pop culture icon as the youngest grand master in the history of chess and also became known for his unpredictable outbursts. In 1972, after a record-breaking winning streak, he became the first American to reach the finals, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against the seemingly invincible Soviet master Boris Spassky (Schreiber). Sarsgaard will play a priest who became a close confidant of Fischer's during the period.
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A velocity fuse for a hydraulic line shuts off fluid flow when the flow rate exceeds a preset flow value. The shut off value may be adjusted while the fuse is mounted in the hydraulic circuit. A damping mechanism of the dash pot type prevents the fuse from responding to flow surges of short duration. A poppet or piston within a tubular housing reciprocates between an open position held by a spring and a closed position when flow through an adjustable aperture causes a great enough pressure drop to overcome the spring bias. The damping mechanism is unaffected by the flow rate setting.
1. A hydraulic fuse valve for a hydraulic line comprising:
a) a housing having an inlet at a first end, and a outlet at a second end, for sealing into a hydraulic circuit;
b) an elongate axial bore in the housing in hydraulic fluid communication with the inlet and outlet;
c) an annular valve seat within the bore adjacent the second end;
d) a piston with a valve member at a terminus thereof constructed for cooperating with the valve seat to seal off fluid flow at the second end, the piston disposed within the bore for an axially sliding sealing coaxial fit, the piston closing off direct axial flow through the bore;
e) a first annular chamber formed between the outer surface of the piston and the inner wall of a portion of the bore, the volume of the first chamber being reduced as the piston moves toward the outlet;
f) spring bias means within the first annular chamber urging the piston away from the second end;
g) an annular sleeve encircling the housing and provided with an axial sliding fit;
h) a second annular chamber formed between the outer wall of the housing and a portion of the inner wall of the sleeve;
i) sealing means disposed at both ends of the second chamber;
j) opening means for fluid communication between a forward end of the second chamber and the inlet;
k) aperture for flow restriction means for fluid communication between an aft end of the second chamber and the outlet;
l) means for axial adjustment of the sleeve relative to the housing to change the size of the aperture for flow restriction means, to thereby alter the flow rate at which the pressure drop across the aperture means is great enough to overcome the spring bias means and cause the piston to move toward the outlet and close off the flow, the means for axial adjustment being operable while the fuse valve is connected in the hydraulic circuit; and
m) orifice for flow restriction means in fluid communication between the first chamber and the inlet to control the rate of change of the volume of the first chamber to thereby delay the closing to prevent closing from high flow rates of short duration.
2. The hydraulic fuse valve according to
3. The hydraulic fuse valve according to
4. The hydraulic fuse valve according to
5. The hydraulic fuse valve according to
This invention relates to apparatus for closing off the flow of hydraulic fluid when flow rate exceeds a pre-set value, and more particularly to such a velocity fuse in which the pre-set value can be adjusted while the fuse is in the hydraulic line, and the apparatus is not triggered by high flow rates of very short duration.
In many hydraulic systems a line rupture causes a greatly increased flow rate, as fluid is lost. The loss of fluid may adversely affect function that can be saved if flow is promptly cut off. For this purpose, it is well known to employ excess flow protectors called velocity fuses. U.S. Pat. No. 4,383,549 issued May 17, 1983 to Maldavs discloses a poppet valve device of this type in which the flow rate required to actuate shut off is adjustable while the device is connected in the circuit. This is convenient in that the set point may need to be adjusted as the fluid heats up and viscosity is reduced. As it points out, such devices in the past have had the problem of being actuated by brief surges of flow, such as at start up. Its solution to this problem is to make the device with a dash pot chamber to prevent premature closing of the poppet valve from high flow surges of short duration. It has two fluid-filled chambers 31 and 32 that communicate through an annular constriction. As the poppet moves to close the valve, fluid must move from chamber 31 through the constriction to chamber 32. This takes time. If the surge has stopped before the valve closes, the spring returns the poppet to full open. The adjustment of the flow rate set point is achieved by moving the poppet closer to its closing off seat by an external set screw. Although this is convenient, the structure is very complex to manufacture. An additional problem is encountered with this structure. The damping function is affected by this flow rate adjustment. As the poppet is moved closer to its seat for lowering the set point, fluid is moved into chamber 32 from chamber 31. Now there is less time required to fill chamber 32. Consequently, the device is now protective of only shorter duration surges.
It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide a hydraulic fuse that is simple of construction, less expensive to manufacture, and having a flow rate set point that is adjustable while the device is connected in the hydraulic circuit. It is another object that the device be provided with a damping mechanism that is unresponsive to flow rate surges that are of short duration. It is yet another object that the set point adjustment not affect the damping mechanism over most of the set point adjustment range. These and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will become more apparent when the detailed description is studied in conjunction with the drawings in which like elements are designated by like reference characters in the various drawing figures.
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of the fuse in the open condition.
FIG. 2 is a perspective longitudinal sectional view of the fuse in open condition.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the fuse in the closed condition.
FIG. 4 is a perspective longitudinal sectional view of the fuse in closed condition.
Referring now to the drawing FIGS. 1-4, the hydraulic fuse valve 1 of the invention has a housing 2 machined from a hexagonal bar with an axial bore 5 between a fluid inlet 3 and outlet 4 that are provided with threaded connectors for sealing into a hydraulic circuit. An annular valve seat 6 is formed adjacent the outlet end. A poppet or piston 7 has a valve member 8 at a terminus arranged to seat in the valve seat 6 for closing off flow to the outlet when forced to the left. Sliding seals 9 between the piston 7 and the bore 5 define a first annular chamber 10. A compression spring 1 1 within chamber 10 urges the piston toward the inlet to a stop pin 21. An annular sleeve 12 encircles the housing, and threads 22 between the sleeve and the housing provide for axial adjustment therebetween. One end of the sleeve is knurled at 23 and a set screw 24 can lock the setting. Sliding sealsl3 with back up rings 25 define a second annular chamber 14 between the outer wall of the housing and the inner wall of the sleeve. Radial openings 17 in the wall of the housing provide fluid communication between the inlet 3 and the fore end 15 of chamber 14. At the aft end 15 of chamber 14 radial apertures 18 in the housing provide fluid communication between chamber 14 and the outlet 4. As the sleeve is rotated to move it to the right, the apertures 18 become smaller. Fluid passing from inlet to outlet experiences a pressure drop at the apertures. As the flow rate increases, the pressure drop increases until the difference in pressure between inlet and outlet is great enough to overcome the bias of spring 11, and the piston 7 moves to the left, shutting off flow. The device resets itself when inlet pressure is removed. By moving the sleeve to the right, the apertures are reduced in size, and the pressure drop increases for a given flow rate. The flow rate that will trigger shut off is adjusted by simply adjusting the sleeve relative to the housing. This may be done while the device is connected in the circuit. As shown in FIG. 3, the piston may be provided optionally with a check valve mechanism to facilitate bleeding air from the system. The check valve mechanism comprises a passage 26 with tapered seat 28, and a ball 27 staked in the passage to seal against the seat.
As the piston moves to the left to close off the flow when a preset flow rate is exceeded, the volume of first annular chamber 10 is reduced. Fluid trapped in this chamber must escape through replaceable orifice assembly 20 to the inlet. The size of the orifice will determine how long it takes for the piston to close. This delay will prevent the valve from responding to pressure surges of short duration. The time delay or damping function is substantially independent of the flow rate setting. In the prior art, it is common to adjust the flow rate setting higher than is desirable to avoid the brief pressure surges that are common in normal operation of some hydraulic systems. That is unnecessary with this invention.
While we have shown and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it will be understood that the invention may be embodied otherwise than as herein specifically illustrated or described, and that certain changes in form and arrangement of parts and the specific manner of practicing the invention may be made within the underlying idea or principles of the invention.
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July 3, 2015
Our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is pretty universally loved. You'd have to get one of our editors drunk to maybe hear a meaningful criticism of the beast. I mean, the thing pretty much stranded Dan Edmunds and his daughter in the middle of the road, and left us for a few weeks to diagnose and treat the episode, but I think even he is still a fan.
This truck just does so many things right: Great ride, uber roomy and comfortable, good electronics, sharp luxury cabin. Fiat-Chrysler wouldn't need to do much to convert this package into an Escalade killer (and perhaps they may, if the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, rumored for a late August dealer preview, ever amounts to anything).
Only problem is, I can't afford a $50,000 truck like ours. Even if I could, that $50k gets me much closer to a Cayman S. Expensive truck? Relatively-not-expensive Porsche? That's an easy decision for me.
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This week I discovered another of our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's many configurable settings, this time for retained accessory power.
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Considering the light off-roading, the road trips and all the hauling it's done, I had a pretty basic weekend with our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Basically, I drove it to a local trailhead, parked it and left it alone while a friend and I hiked in for some camping. The trailhead is close, about 30 minutes from home at a place called Henninger Flats. While I'm sure a much smaller vehicle could've done the same job, I was happy to have the Ram.
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Even after 30,000 miles, our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is still a pretty popular pick around here. In May, we added another 1,500 miles to the odometer and averaged 520 miles between trips to the pump.
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If you haven't heard, we're keeping our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel around for a bit longer than our standard one-year/20,000 miles test period. In fact, the Ram has a little more than 32,000 miles on its odometer, so it's a good time to see how it's holding up to the wear and tear of long-term life. Let's start with the seats.
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But there's no question that I could drive this truck every day and be happy.
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I get it that full-size trucks are designed to feel full-size, particularly in a crew cab body style. But if you really need room for stuff plus people, the lack of indoor space is an obvious issue with any pickup, unless you're going to put a cap over the bed.
However, after another week in our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, I've realized that this truck has enough enclosed storage areas to accommodate my family 48 weeks out of the year.
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I've been wondering, though: How far can you potentially range in a Ram 1500 with the diesel engine?
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Our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel did some sitting around this month, as we only added about 1,750 miles to the odometer (we're averaging about 2,200 miles a month). I'd argue it was well-deserved rest for one of our favorite workhorses, but we still managed to work in about 400 miles of towing among the light-duty commuting. We also surpassed the 30,000-mile mark.
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One particular design feature of our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel slipped under the radar when I explained why it was towed to the dealer for service two months ago. The feature in question played a critical role, however, because it has to do with how we were able to tow it in the first place.
To recap, the engine stalled abruptly while driving and rolled to a stop. In such cases the electronically-controlled transmission defaults to Park. I was subsequently unable to restart the engine, so I could not use the 8-speed transmission's electronic rotary gear selector to execute a shift into neutral in preparation for towing.
Oh, great. Now what?
It turns out there's an app for that. Or, more correctly, a rip cord.
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The oil life monitor counted down towards zero, indicating that it was once again time for us to take our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel in for a routine inspection and an oil/filter change. But there was another item on the service menu this time. The Ram regional service representative asked that we time our visit so he could rendezvous with us at the dealership and see how our truck was doing after its fuel system service in late February.
We expected this. It was something he requested when it was released back to us after the work was completed. His plan was to follow-up with a visual inspection and plug in his laptop to see if any of the codes had returned.
And there was one more thing on the menu. A couple of us, including yours truly, had heard an odd, sporadic ticking sound at low speeds a few weeks back. That sound ceased after a few days and hasn't been heard by anyone for a couple weeks. It's pretty much impossible to diagnose a sound that isn't there, but we planned to mention it anyway.
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We try to make sure that all of our long-termers hit at least 20,000 miles during their year with us. Clearly our Ram 1500 is a popular vehicle, as it just crossed the 30,000-mile mark. In that time it's delivered an overall mileage number of 22.5 mpg, just above its EPA combined rating of 22 mpg. That's a rare feat for any of our long-term cars, especially one that has been used for towing, hauling and various road trip duties over the last year.
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I like a lot about our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. I like its laid-back power delivery. I like its ride. I like that it's quiet on the road.
But I don't like its chrome interior trim. Why do manufacturers insist on doing this?
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As seems to be the case with trucks around here, our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel had a busy month. It covered 2,545 miles over the last four weeks with a variety of commuting and hauling responsibilities, using 105.2 gallons of diesel fuel and ticking ever closer to the 30,000-mile milestone. �
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It was that time again. The DEF gauge on our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel was buried in the red zone. This time I decided to let it run way down for a couple of reasons.
First, I wanted to make sure it was low enough to accept three 2.5-gallon jugs, which are cheaper on a per-gallon basis than 1-gallon bottles. Last time I pulled the trigger too early and only had the confidence to add 6 gallons. For this go-around I made sure the DEF tank was empty enough to get into the no-restart countdown messages, figuring that would ensure that three 7.5-gallon jugs would fit.
Second, I wanted to see if the no-restart countdown warning was obnoxious and dire enough to trigger an EV-style range anxiety response in the pit of my stomach. Would I be sweating it or would it be no big deal?
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March 31, 2015
Our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has developed a sporadic "click-click-click-clicking" noise coming from the engine bay.
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The last time I drove our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel the horn was inconsistent. If I tried to hit it lightly, nothing would happen.
If I pressed harder it would eventually work. And it seemed like once I got it working, it would become more sensitive for use for a little while after that.
This was especially noticeable when I was driving on the two-lane Ortega Highway. A car pulled over to let me and the Ram by, I tried to give him a little "honk-honk" to say thanks. Nothing happened at first, so I pressed harder and then suddenly it was like I was laying on the horn at the poor guy, as if I were mad at him.
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Far too much time had passed since I last drove our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. I don't know who to blame for the truck's utter lack of availability on the signup sheet, but as in most cases my index finger points straight at Senior Editor Josh Jacquot. And that damn rally car he's always towing around.
It sure didn't take long for me to remember just how much I love the big old lug (the Ram, not Josh). My ample commute home highlighted the Ram's smooth ride and superb interior.
But I'm also quite fond of the EcoDiesel engine. You see, it has a calming influence on me.
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March 24, 2015
Since I drove our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel over a weekend, it became our family vehicle and I installed the larger of my two convertible car seats in its backseat.
As still I'm relatively new to parenthood and car seats, I was surprised to find three sets of LATCH anchor points in the backseat. It makes sense, though, given that a loaded crew cab is likely to be a multi-use family vehicle. Then, I glanced at page 18 of our Ram's owner's manual, and for a second or two, thought I might not be able to use LATCH to install my car seat.
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Our 2015 Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Colorado were close to brand new when we had their Line-X spray-on bedliners applied. But our 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Ecodiesel has some miles on it — over 26,000 of them.
At this point its bed is full of scuffs and scratches. Not many, mind you — we're not landscaping contractors or brick masons — but enough to make us wonder how beat up it might get after the next 26,000 miles and beyond. And we can only imagine the rust we might be seeing if we were located where they use road salt in winter or had the good fortune to live in a seaside bungalow.
The water cooler conversationalists on the testing team wondered if the Line-X spray-on bedliner treatment would be a good restorative measure. There was only one way to find out.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Finally Drove It and It Was Worth the Wait
March 16, 2015
Twenty-six thousand miles had gone by since we added the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to our long-term fleet, and I still hadn't driven our truck. Actually, I hadn't driven any Ram 1500 since the significant round of updates for the 2013 model year. So I signed out our diesel pickup for the weekend and drove it home. As others have written, this truck is easy and enjoyable to drive.
Its relaxed character reminds me a lot of our departed long-term 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though with a few key differences.
2014 Ram 1500: Suspension Articulation and Ramp Travel Index
March 13, 2015
We've had our 20-degree RTI ramp much longer than we've owned our 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Ecodiesel. On more than one occasion they've been in the same room at the same time but, for one reason or another, the latter was never driven up the former.
That changed last week. I finally pointed the Ram at the ramp and crept up the slope until the big 4x4 just barely began teetering. The point at which the tiniest sliver of light is visible beneath the left rear tire is where Ramp Travel Index is measured.
On the way up, the Ram passed its first test by clearing the ramp with its underhanging aero flap, a feat the Colorado didn't come close to managing.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Fuel Economy Update for February
March 9, 2015
A significant unexpected event held down the mileage added to our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel this month. It spent nearly two weeks out of commission as the dealer and Ram's corporate engineers tried to understand why it suddenly stalled.
Some 1,171 miles were added during February, but only 511 of them can be added to the fuel log. The truck had well over 400 miles on its trip odometer when it was towed, but during the course of the investigation and repairs the mechanic and field engineer drained the remaining fuel, inspected the tank, added an unknown number of gallons and made several diagnostic and confirmation drives.
Along the way the tank and fuel were ruled out as potential contributors, but their tinkering means we have no way of determining the number of gallons that were consumed by the engine during this period. All we could do was top-off the tank when we got the truck back in order to put everything back on track for next month.
The 511 miles we can account for came in a single tank that was consumed at a rate of 22.6 mpg, which kept our Ram 1500 Ecodiesel 4x4's lifetime average at 22.3 mpg. Both figures compare favorably to its official 22 mpg EPA combined rating.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Back in Service
March 3, 2015
Our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel is back in our hands after an extended stay at McPeek's Dodge of Anaheim, the dealership that was closest to the point at which it stalled abruptly.
And by "extended stay" I mean 12 days.
Why so long? The Ram engineering group in Detroit got involved. But not because I asked them to — I didn't. I guess that someone who knew someone must have seen the Tweet I'd sent out while I was waiting for the tow truck. Perhaps the problem description raised a red flag.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: The Ride, It's Not Just for People
February 27, 2015
Our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is still in the shop. You can read about its misadventures here. The last time we checked it was being pulled apart. We can't believe how long it is taking.
While we wait to get our truck back in one piece, here is one of our adventures that happened before the mishap.
A lot has been said about the ride quality in our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, and rightly so. It bucked the trend (see what I did there?) of full-sized trucks being rough riding, bouncy affairs and instead showed us that, with a little suspension black magic, a big truck could indeed have a comfortable, relaxed ride.
Well that's all well and good for people, but what does it mean for cargo strapped into the bed? Kinda exactly what you'd think it'd mean.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Abrupt Stall While Moving
February 19, 2015
Everything seemed normal as I was driving my daughter to school in our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. Well, almost normal. Five minutes earlier it had cranked an unusually long time (3 or 4 seconds) when I'd started it at home. That rather innocuous incident marked the third such occurrence in three consecutive days, so I made a mental note to tell the dealer about it at the next oil change before I backed out of my driveway and set off.
That plan abruptly changed as I rolled up to a green light and began a right-hand turn. A single-note chime resonated through the cabin, and I glanced down to find a brand new check-engine light glowing on the dash. Ten seconds later the engine died abruptly as I was slowing for the next red light.
I was gently brushing the brakes going no more than 20 mph when it happened, but the sudden loss of power brought me to a stop three truck-lengths short of the line. It was as good a spot as any for something like this to happen. This was a little-used shortcut with almost no traffic. But I was out in the second lane. I needed to move on or move over. So I pushed the start button and attempted a restart.
It was no good. The starter simply cranked and cranked until it timed-out after 25 seconds. I tried again and got the same result.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Comfortable Junk Hauler
February 17, 2015
After a round of home improvement projects over the last couple of months, I had a side yard full of wood scraps and other junk to get rid of. Despite not having a protective bed liner, our Ram 1500 handled the task with ease, and without a scratch.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Misaligned Trim Panel
February 10, 2015
This trim panel has been misaligned on our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel for as long as I can remember. Hasn't changed my life at all. In fact, I still love this truck.
Click though to see what it should look like.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Fuel Economy Update for January
February 9, 2015
January wasn't the most eventful month for our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel but we still managed to pile on another 1,400 miles, tow a car, haul a motorcycle and back over our neighbor's flowers.
Numbers are on the other side.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Tire Wear OK at 24,000 Miles
February 4, 2015
There's still plenty of rubber left on our Ram's 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler SR-A tires as we approach 25,000 miles. This is what the wear bars look like on both the front and rears as of this writing. Notice how much rubber remains above the wear bar. About 7/32-in of the original 11/32-in remains. In other words, there's plenty of life left in these tires.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Slow Navigation Traffic Reporting
January 27, 2015
I've had a lot of good experiences with our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel's UConnect system. This isn't one of them. I almost always check traffic on the 91 freeway before I jump on to travel a few exits to a place we frequent for dinner. Over the holiday I did just that. Often this check is performed with a smart phone from my driveway, which has proven reliable. This time, however, I only glanced at the Ram's nav screen.
I regretted it.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Easy Towing
January 16, 2015
I'm not Dan Edmunds. The dude is a towing expert, all concerned with tongue weight and balance, brake gain and hitch drop. Nope. I'm not that guy. In fact, I've hardly towed at all. But I'm here to tell you that our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel makes towing easy.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Fuel Economy Update for December
January 9, 2015
We put only about 1,500 miles on our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel in December. We didn't tow and there were no road trips. In other words, it was a slow month. Best fill (17.1 mpg), worst fill (27.9 mpg) and best range (700.2 miles) remain the same as last month.
Click through for all the details.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: DEF Jam IV
January 6, 2015
The DEF gauge on our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel sank into the red zone as I towed Josh's racecar southward towards home. I know what you're thinking: "Didn't they add DEF just a few weeks ago?"
Well yes, and no. Yes, we last filled the tank on October 25. And, yes, the day I added it was November 30.
But you must remember this: We put over 5,000 miles on our Ram in November alone. That's anywhere from three to five months for most people. We had driven 5,335 miles since our last DEF add, and a good percentage of those were towing miles.
Also, the DEF tank wasn't quite empty when I added my 6 gallons. The warning lights had not yet come on. I could have stretched it out another 500 miles or more. But the needle was clearly in the red, and I don't like handing over a vehicle with an impending issue to the next guy or gal.
Besides, I'd never yet added DEF to any vehicle. I was curious.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: No Need for Fake Wood
December 31, 2014
One of the many upgrades with the Laramie trim level of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is this "wood" trim. It's on the doors front and rear along with a few sections of the dashboard.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Confident When Wet
December 30, 2014
Alert FEMA and the media. It rained for more than 24 hours in Southern California recently. Couple of times, actually. Yes, it's predictable and boring to discuss the weather, especially rain in the Southland, almost as predictable as the bad behavior of the wet weather drivers who live here. Nice to have the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel on days like this.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Rubber Trim Issue
December 29, 2014
Getting out of our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel the other day I noticed this small issue. The rubber door trim that insulates the rear of the cabin from wind noise and other such issues is falling off.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Door Handle Stuck
December 26, 2014
I pulled the front passenger door handle on our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and it stuck...
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Towing a Volkswagen eGolf
December 24, 2014
Recently we tested a 2015 Volkswagen eGolf. We test all electric vehicles with a full charge, and oftentimes, they are so depleted by the end of testing that they don't have range to get home. To get around this, we tow them to and from the track. This time we used our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel as chauffer...
Before towing we had to do some quick math:
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Oregon Road Trip, Towing Home
December 22, 2014
With the Thanksgiving festivities behind us, it was time to prepare for the 1,040-mile drive home. But this wasn't a simple matter of loading ourselves into the cab and sliding our suitcases under a tarp in the bed and waving goodbye. Before we could set out I first had to drive across Bend to pick up a trailer.
One of my co-workers had bought a rally-prepped Subaru RS 2.5 from someone that just happened to live nearby. The transaction had been in the "deposit" stage for some weeks while he made plans to come up and get it, but then we both realized two things: I was going to be in Bend for my own reasons, and I had already signed out the 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel so I could collect the contents of my daughter's dorm room at the University of Oregon.
I stopped for more diesel fuel on the way over to grab the trailer even though I didn't strictly need it yet. A fresh top-up would isolate the non-towing miles from the towing ones in the logbook. So with "just" 372 miles on the clock the attendant added 15.824 gallons.
That works out to 23.5 mpg for a tank that included a fair bit of messing around on dirt roads, sightseeing and driving around town. Taking all three tanks together, the entire 1,513-mile trip to this point had gone down at 24.7 mpg.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Oregon Road Trip, Colder Weather in Bend
December 16, 2014
The second phase of our trip saw us leave the Oregon coast behind in our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel and head inland to Bend. Along the way we stopped in Eugene to pick up our eldest daughter at the University of Oregon. I also refilled it (had it refilled; pump-your-own-gas in not allowed in Oregon) with more diesel before the four of us headed farther east.
This was only our second fuel stop after 1,140 miles on the road. The first had been in Willits, Calif., some 557 miles behind us. Our friendly Eugene station attendant added 21.451 gallons, which works out to 26.0 mpg. Not bad for a tank that was almost exclusively comprised of meandering two-lane roads that hugged the coastline, wound alongside rivers and climbed over more than a few grades and hills, including a handful of trips up Dad's half-mile long 15-percent driveway.
Bend is on the east side of the Cascade Range, and when we arrived there was snow on the ground. It had snowed a few days earlier, and it was fairly cold, but not yet Polar Vortex cold. Still, this gave us the chance to appreciate a couple of cold-weather Ram features.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Oregon Road Trip, The Coast
December 11, 2014
Regular readers of the escapades of our long-term test fleet are well aware of my semi-regular forays north to my parents' place on the stunning Oregon coast. This time our 2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel got the nod. This choice wasn't much of a choice because I had two additional objectives beyond visiting Mom and Dad and spending Thanksgiving with my wife's family over in Bend, Oregon.
I needed to stop at the University of Oregon in Eugene to load up my eldest daughter's dorm room. The Toyota Highlander could have handled that, but I also volunteered to tow a racecar back to southern California for a co-worker. How could I not? He happened to buy his rally-prepped Subaru Impreza 2.5RS from a guy that lived no more than five miles from where we'd be devouring our turkey.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Xmas Tree Duty
December 10, 2014
Our 11-foot-tall Christmas tree (plus stand) didn't exactly fit in the bed of our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, but as you can see, the truck got the job done.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Fuel Economy Update for November
December 4, 2014
November was a busy month for our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Nearly 5,200 miles were added, and about half of them resulted from a Thanksgiving road trip to Oregon I still haven't told you very much about.
The above photograph hints at what was going on, for half the time, at least. Yes, I towed a trailer containing a rally car all the way back. You can't see from here, but the bed and cab are all loaded with tires and the contents of my eldest daughter's dorm room. And the wooden splash panel on the nose of the trailer is concealing a massive steel Jobox tool box filled with a few hundred pounds of spare car parts. The car itself is packed with more tires, three packed suitcases and trash bags full of clothes and bedding.
So it should come as no surprise that I reset the Ram's worst tank this month. After all, I towed the lot from Bend, Oregon over Santiam Pass to Eugene and then south along Interstate 5 over numerous other passes until we crested the Siskiyou Summit and rolled down into Yreka, California for a stretch and some more diesel fuel.
But that new "worst" tank was still a respectable 17.1 mpg. Not bad for towing in the mountains with what I figure is about 6,000 pounds of added weight, possibly more. And the subsequent all-towing tanks that finished the 1,040-mile trip home were 19.4 and 20.5 mpg.
It would seem that diesel pays its biggest dividends to those that tow.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: 20,000 Miles in 7.5 Months
December 2, 2014
Evidently the Edmunds staff likes our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. I know I certainly do, but it takes more than one fan to reach 20,000 miles in 7.5 months around here.
At its core, the Ram 1500 is my current favorite full-size truck, EcoDiesel or otherwise. I like the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine and the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 just as well. The more I drive any of them I become an even bigger fan of Ram's decision to fit coil spring rear suspension. I quite like the 8-speed automatic transmission, too, even if it does necessitate the use of a rotary shift knob. And the interior and the latest iteration of the U-Connect system are nothing less than fantastic.
For the record, the 20,000-mile mark was reached about halfway through a trip to Oregon and back that I'll be telling you about soon. I hadn't yet driven a Ram pickup on my semi-annual 2,000-mile excursion, but without spoiling too much in advance I can say the whole family has been happy with the choice.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Last-Minute Oil Change
November 28, 2014
It was the morning of the day I planned to head north to Oregon in our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. I had a story to finish and some errands to run before my daughter got out of school and we could wade out into Friday evening traffic and get going. In the midst of it all the Oil Change Due warning popped up on the truck's information screen.
This wouldn't have been a surprise to any normal vehicle owner, but we swap this truck around amongst the staff. No one prior to me had seen the 500-mile countdown clock begin issuing its notifications. I was mentally assuming 20,000 miles, so the warning at 18,490 miles was a bit of a surprise. I'd completely forgotten that Josh had taken it in for its first oil change a bit early at 8,975 miles instead of 10,000 miles, and that dealer hadn't affixed a reminder windshield sticker behind the sun visor.
So at 11:00 a.m. on a Friday I rushed over to McPeek Dodge/Ram in Anaheim to see what the service department could do for me on short notice. I was in luck. Only two cars were left waiting in front of me from the morning rush. I didn't have time to let them tackle the tire rub issue, though, so I didn't bring it up. As it was I would have to wait 90 minutes for the oil change and tire rotation I absolutely needed.
Half expecting this, I camped out in the waiting area with my laptop to get some work done, surrounded by a pair of Vipers and a couple of R/T Challengers.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Laguna Seca Track Day, Part 2
November 24, 2014
When we left off Laguna Seca Track Day, Part 1, I had arrived in my typical late fashion to the hotel the night before the two-day car/motorcycle track weekend at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel had performed well on the drive to Monterey, hauling my sportbike in the bed while towing my turbo Miata on a trailer.
Early the next morning it was a quick drive to the track, and that's when things got interesting.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Driver Seat Wear
November 18, 2014
The front seat of our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is showing some wear after 16,800 miles of service. This seat is a comfortable place to be. I spent over 400 miles in the saddle yesterday and had no complaints. And I'm not sure how this plays into seat wear, but by the looks of things, our staff is right-cheek dominant.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Laguna Seca Track Day, Part 1
November 17, 2014
You may recall earlier this year when we headed to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with our long-term 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for what some guy termed "The Greatest Event in Track Day History."
Well, this past weekend we headed up to the Monterey area for another one of these Friends of Mazda two-day car/motorcycle track weekends. But this time instead of using the Silverado as bike hauler and our long-term Vette as track car, we loaded my Honda CBR600RR into the bed of our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, while towing my turbo Miata on a U-Haul trailer.
Much adventure ensued.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Tire Rub, Revisited
November 12, 2014
Senior Editor Josh Jacquot mentioned back in July that the tires on our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel rub the wheel wells in certain situations. Josh is probably going to try to garnishee my wages for saying this, but he's actually only half right.
How is this? Because only one of the wheels rubs. And it's the exact same situation every time.
That opening photo, of the driver's side front wheel area, shows the rub point on the fender liner, right near those two bolts. I wasn't sure what was going on for awhile, either, until I started turning the wheels full-lock both directions. The rubbing only occurs when you turn the steering wheel full lock to the right, at which point the left-side tire rubs up against the fender liner.
So the question is: Why is it doing this?
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Soggy Moto Track Day
November 11, 2014
A buddy and I loaded our Honda CBR600RRs into the bed of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel last weekend and headed to Buttonwillow Raceway Park for a moto track day. Fellow Edmunds editor Mark Takahashi joined us, finally unleashing his beast of a Yamaha R1 on the track, too.
And wouldn't you know it, we got some of the rain we've so desperately needed here in southern California.�
Of all the days Mother Nature chooses to drop the watery stuff, of course it's when we're trying to ride motorcycles around a race track.
While the track day wasn't the biggest success ever for us, thanks to constantly changing conditions (it eventually started pouring in the afternoon, and we packed it in for the day), the Ram was another story.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Fuel Economy Update for October
November 7, 2014
Our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel had a busy month, setting two new records for range and fuel economy, and adding 2,456 miles to the odometer. The two new records were achieved in consecutive fill-ups, where the Ram went 700 miles on one tank of fuel and averaged 27.9 miles per gallon on the next tank.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Northern California Road Trip Part 3
November 6, 2014
By day four of my road trip in our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, I'd gone 1,200 miles and I was in a bit of pain. The truck didn't cause this discomfort, though. On day three, I had run an 8-mile Spartan Race in northern California then driven 500 miles to participate in an obstacle course called Tough Mudder the very next day.
If anything, the truck's excellent ride quality (combined with the ability to plug in a massage pillow) made the Ram a much better friend to me than I was to myself. So far, the truck had performed flawlessly.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Adding (and tracking) DEF
November 5, 2014
Along the second leg of my 1,300-mile road trip, our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel gave me a warning on the center screen that it was time to add some diesel exhaust fluid. I noticed the gauge was low before the trip, so I pre-purchased three boxes of DEF ahead of time. At my next stop, I added 7.5 gallons of DEF and logged the mileage. Here's a breakdown of all the DEF we've added to the Ram so far.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Northern California Road Trip Part 2
November 4, 2014
The first leg of my road trip in our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel was easy. I went 450 miles in eight hours without any discomfort. Day two in Nevada City, I ran errands and drove over the rolling hills near Tahoe National Forest. At this point, I was about 600 miles into my trip and things were going very well, but the most painful miles were yet to come.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: 15,000 Miles
November 3, 2014
After just six months in our fleet and right in the middle of my 1,300-mile road trip, our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel hit the 15,000-mile mark. We took the truck in for its first service a few months back, but it hasn't required any maintenance since then.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Northern California Road Trip Part 1
October 31, 2014
Our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel seems to be a road-trip favorite around here. It's got a big fuel tank, excellent seats and since it's the only pickup currently in our fleet, it's the default vehicle for hauling big items. My cargo was the hood from a 1970 Chevrolet Nova and it was too big for the available crossovers in the Edmunds garage, so I signed out the Ram last weekend for a road trip of my own.
My route went from Los Angeles to Nevada City, Sacramento, Temecula and back home to L.A. Seems like a complicated route just because car part, right? That's because it was just part of the journey.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: A Good But Not Great Cruise Control System
October 23, 2014
I use cruise control more than most. Don't ask me why, but anytime I have clear road ahead of me I usually set my speed and hope that no one gets in my way for a while.
After using the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's setup countless times I've grown to appreciate it for the most part, but it has its drawbacks.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Navigation Fail
October 20, 2014
We all know that L.A. traffic is no picnic. It's wildly unpredictable and wholly unavoidable. It isn't, however, like this. Ever.
Look closely. What you see here are surface streets in red and freeways in green. That means that the Ram's nav traffic thinks that all major surface streets (displayed in this particular scale) are jammed. Gridlocked. Every one. I've seen all sorts of weirdness on L.A. roads, but never anything like this.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Picking a City Truck
October 16, 2014
I spent a week in our long-term 2014 Ram 1500, but unlike Josh who took the Ram on a multi-state road trip, I didn't have anywhere special to go. I took the truck to and from the office, to the grocery store and the beach, all of which are less than 5 miles from home. After seven days and only about 100 miles of driving, I decided I'd rather have our old long-term 2014 Chevrolet Silverado for this kind of city driving.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Moving Assistant
October 14, 2014
It's tough work helping a senior couple move from their home that they've lived in for over 35 years into a smaller new house. Fortunately our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel was there to save the day. I honestly don't know what I would have done if I had to take one of our long-term SUVs — the Cherokee or the Highlander — for the job instead.
Here are the different ways I got to use our Ram like a truck.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Effective Seat Coolers
October 9, 2014
In Sacramento temperatures are hitting the high 90s. But despite that I decided to do the sundress test on our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel's seats. Meaning I was going to jump in the hot dark gray leather seat that had been baking in the sun all afternoon, while wearing a mere sundress. Hard-core, I know.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: There Should Be an Uber Truck Service
October 8, 2014
If someone hasn't already created one, there should be a ride-sharing app for pickup trucks so you can just call one up on your smartphone when you need one! My uncle has wanted to work on his backyard shed for a long time but could never find a way to get the construction material to his home. Obviously his daily driver Corolla wasn't going to cut it and Home Depot won't deliver for such a small order.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Everyone Needs It
October 6, 2014
I hadn't been in Sacramento 24 hours when it started. My uncle asked if I could haul some random items for him in the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. His daily driver is a Corolla so he was in dire need of something that could carry the two pieces of plywood, two tables, a bird fountain, and a potted plant that my parents gave him. That I gladly did. But then the next day, he asked if I could also do him a solid and help him pick up some plywood from Home Depot for a shed he was building. And then I wondered if this was just going to lead to more favors asked.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Dog Report
October 3, 2014
After 35 years, my parents are moving out of their home and needed some help so naturally I asked if I could borrow our 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. So for the next week and a half, I'll be blogging about how much of a lifesaver this truck is. First here's how it did with hauling a dog.
Mya liked the truck on the nearly 400-mile trip from L.A. to Sacramento. She never zonked out completely, but she seemed cozy back there with plenty of room to spread out.
The backseat was perfect for dog hauling, what with the seatbelts that protruded from the seat making it easy to buckle her harness in and the rear-seat vents to keep her cool.
I don't think Mya appreciated the Ram's impressive fuel range, however. I only stopped once on the way up; not even to gas up but just to grab some lunch and give her a potty break. Since I was determined to get to Sacramento ASAP and the Ram didn't need a refill, I felt she could wait four hours after. And she did.
The only issue Mya and I encountered with the Ram is its height. Although she proved herself spry with our 2010 Ford Raptor, age seems to have hampered her jumping ability quite a bit.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Fuel Economy Update for September
October 2, 2014
In the month of September, our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel added 2,400 miles onto its odometer and drank nearly 120 gallons of diesel fuel. That equates to 20 miles per gallon for the month.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Power Folding Mirror Feature
October 1, 2014
Part of my towing trip with our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel entailed parking the truck in the paddock at Thunderhill Raceway. This wasn't your typical parking lot with defined spaces. It was a haphazard clusterpark of street cars, beat-down hoopty race cars, RVs, trailers, giant bro-dozers, minibikes, strollers and lots and lots of pickups.
It was there that I availed myself of the Ram's folding mirror feature.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Towing Trip Fuel Economy
September 30, 2014
No regular reader of our long-term updates would reasonably think that we'd go on a towing trip with our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and not report the trip's fuel economy.
Hit the jump.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Towing Trip
September 23, 2014
I'm pretty sure this is the first time we've towed with our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. I'm usually the guy around here using our long-term trucks for towing, and if I haven't used the Ram for towing yet then its likely nobody has. Dan, maybe.
This time I towed a motorcycle engine-swapped Toyota MR2 on a steel trailer from Los Angeles to Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, California, and back. It was, roughly, a 1,000-mile round trip.
How'd it go? Hit the jump.
2014 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel: Rowher Flats Off-Roading
September 19, 2014
Earlier this week, I took the side rails off our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. I knew I'd be doing some light off-roading over the weekend and the side rails were a minor liability. At approximately 9:42 a.m. on a Sunday morning, I headed north of Los Angeles to the closest OHV (off-highway vehicle) area, a place called Rowher Flats.
Rowher Flats has lots of staging areas and smaller courses (with varying degrees of difficulty) for dirt bikes, ATVs and short-wheelbase Jeeps, but the big, bulky Ram is better suited for the wide trail up the mountain. The Ram also has a low hanging front bumper which greatly impacts its angle of approach, so I made sure to avoid steep inclines and pointy obstacles in the center of the road. So how did the full-size pickup do?
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Removing the Step Bars
September 18, 2014
A while back, Dan Edmunds asked if you, the readers, thought we should lose the step bars on our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Like many of you, my response was, "Yes."
So this weekend, to prepare for a bit of light off-roading, I removed the rails. It would give me more clearance along dirt roads. And I think they make our truck look a bit clunky. Plus, I'm always looking for an excuse to get my hands dirty. Cue the workshop music.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Parksense Foibles
September 15, 2014
Our long-term 2014 Ram 1500 is a Laramie, so it comes standard with a rearview camera, but front and rear parking sensors (Parksense as Ram calls them) are a $395 option.
Since I live in a crowded city and I parallel park quite a bit (yes, I've parallel parked the Ram about a dozen times over the last week) parking sensors are a bumper-saving piece of equipment that I'd opt for, but this particular system has a few issues.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Plug-In Power
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1851 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev. Fifty Dollar AU581851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. AU58 NGC. K-4, High R.5. An attractive borderline Uncirculated example that displays rich honey-golden color and liberal portions of remaining luster. Several choppy, deeper abrasions are found amidst numerous other lighter marks on the obverse. Abrasions on the reverse have a tendency with the busy engine-turned design. Only the highest point of the eagle's shield and arrow feathers show noticeable lack of detail, these being normal deficiencies for the issue.
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A River Forest man facing sexual assault charges will not be let off of electronic monitoring, a judge told the man's lawyer on Aug. 29.
During a status hearing at the Maybrook Courthouse, attorney Ellen Domph told Judge Noreen Love that her client, Robert Gaskill, 64, has strong family ties in the area and is not a flight risk.
Gaskill, she added, is not a danger to the community. Domph requested that the judge give him a chance to be off electronic monitoring but Love denied the request.
Gaskill has been on monitoring since March, when he pleaded not guilty to charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Two women told River Forest police in January that Gaskill sexually assaulted them when one was between 12 and 17 years old and the other between the ages of 6 and 9.
Gaskill and his wife, Mary, had operated a foster care service out of their Ashland Avenue home since 1992.
Domph called it "a waste of time" for a judge to have to approve every request for her client to be able to go somewhere, like to a dentist office. She said her client is currently living in an apartment with his brother-in-law in Oak Park.
Judge Love said there is "no doubt" the system is difficult, but that she didn't mind the requests. The judge also said she would not take Gaskill off of electronic monitoring.
Wearing a navy blue suit and standing next to his attorney at the Aug. 29 hearing, Gaskill did not speak during proceedings. A group of his relatives and supporters, who have been present at his previous hearings, sat in the back row of the courtroom.
Assistant State's Attorney Michelle Papa told Love that the discovery process of the case was finished. The judge scheduled a follow-up status hearing for Oct. 2.
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Posted: September 12th, 2012 8:40 AM
Mares: we are on the same page here, remember , Kevin Fox confessed to the murder of his daughter. DNA and a pair of inmate sneakers proved otherwise, as well as the second confession by the real murderer. Lets hear all the case.
Posted: September 11th, 2012 9:30 PM
@ Joe. Ask the River Forest policeman he CONFESSED to about the crimes. Wonder why the first lawyer excused herself from the case???
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Posted: September 11th, 2012 8:58 PM
@justice -rush to judgement there a little? This is a man who has nothing more than an accusation against him by two troubled young women. It's bad enough that the media is able to spread this accusation about. Let the courts decide before condemning.
Posted: September 4th, 2012 9:41 AM
The electronic monitoring system is his scarlet letter. He's lucky he can be out in the community. He should be behind bars.
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No crazy remarks now huh, no takers???? LOL it's one of your own oak parkians hahahahahaha. he doesn't need to be off the judge was right!!!!! hahaha.be lucky he's not in jail but that's a whole different argurment!!!!
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