New 2017 F250SD
Greetings, I plan on carrying the camper (Northern Lite 9.6) in the background on this truck. The two questions I have for other 2017 owners is: 1. Do I need another leaf spring? My old 97...
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Vinsil wrote:SidecarFlip wrote:hrose wrote:
I would add timbrens or stableloads, nothing more.
Imo everybody should go with frame tie downs, its not because of aluminium bed, frame tie downs are just way better
Ah yes, a personal opinion not base on fact. There are a lot of TC'ers on here, myself included that use Happijac tie downs without any issues at all.
I'll go along with your In my Opinion, because it is just that, an opinion and we all know what opinions are similar to.
Been hauling campers over hill and dale (literally) with HJ's for years...no issues.
Having said all that, I believe the OP will have an issue with the Big Foot fitting in the bed of the new Ford pickup, but I could be wrong.
You also own a truck of the vintage that still had not only a steel bed, but heavy gauge steel. I had a 95' F350 and used happyjacks on without issue. However these new Fords are aluminum and not only would I say NO to body mounts on it, I think would destroy the truck as well. With these truck manufacturers going to aluminum bodies you will be seeing the happyjacks go away. So, my opinion is based on having used both and actually owning an aluminum body truck. So, please don't point this guy in the wrong direction without you having facts and experience in this area.
I didn't. If you read his comment it said...Everyone should use frame mounted tie downs.... and thats false. Only Ford is using an aluminum box (presently) not GMC or RAM.
I agree on the Ford but I think his issue will be cab over sleeper clearance with a Bigfoot to the top of the cab in as much as Ford changed that dimension in 2017, the cab is taller.
You are correct, I have some steel in my bed and tailgate. My tailgate weighs 2 times what my buddy's 16 Sierra tailgate weighs.
Don't believe HJ's will go away until every P/U bed is aluminum and I don't see that happening for a long time.
Not trying to steer anyone in the wrong direction, just clarifying opinion versus real world usage.
I don't like blanket opinions or assumptions based on nothing more than a personal preference. Nothing more, nothing less.
