Well, I had some home issues that require expensive repairs so I chose to just adjust the Strait line Dual Cam system to my new F150.
It didn't work out to good. The new F150 didn't adjust to the Strait Line. I really think the issue is the 1200 lbs spring bars. I really need 1000 lbs bars but they are not available with the trunnion bar Strait line, only the round bar.
The new F150 suspension is stronger than the last and needs less help so the bars were just to strong for my tongue weight. They were really on the borderline with the last F150 on the third to last chain link, and a very steep angle at the required distance from the ground, which allowed the bars to clear the cam brackets.
The head was angled all the way down to get the bars to clear.
With the stronger suspension, the angle needed to clear the cam bracket, must of had to much angle, making it to close to the ground.
So I did end up buying the Blue Ox. My dealer was great! Price matched the internet and didn't charge me extra labor to put the new hitch on after the failed adjustment attempt. They actually discounted their pricing by $250 according to their previous parts and labor quote.
I must say the drive to the dealer with the
mis-adjusted Strait-Line was bouncing/porposing everywhere and made for a terrible tow.
After getting the Blue Ox, I was towing at about 60 - 65 mph in pretty decent side winds. Pulled like a dream. Even with the P-Series tires, it was pretty darn relaxed.
Pretty happy and boy was it quiet next to the grinding and popping, startling noises coming from the Strait-Line. I always had a crowd staring when I drove around a corner with the Strait-Line.
