I don't think there is an electric fan setup that will move enough air on its own to keep the engine cool. Adding the V2 with the fan makes it so the factory fan is more of a backup, and will scare you if it kicks in because you have forgotten what it sounds like.
Yes, I had an overheater with less than stellar mileage. For 3 years prior to the V2 install, I was listening to the fan roar, with a couple of those times while I was running empty. My empty mileage is a combination city/hi-way, as I live 30 miles from town with only a few miles on gravel. My...
Using preservative is fine if your consuming the hay with your own animals. I know lots of people that won't purchase hay if they can smell the preservative. Hay for export using preservative is a definate no-no.
You have nailed the problem.
I have overheated my lly while carrying a 20' shipping container on my tri axle flatdeck. Great big flat face just wanting to catch air. Outside temp was 40 degrees with a head wind. This happened with the container loaded giving me a GCVW of 31,980# and on...