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SoonDockin
Explorer II
Jan 23, 2019

New Truck, Soon new NL . How to prep the truck

Finally got a truck. F450 King Ranch with everything but the Camper Package. Planning to get a NL 10-2 EX CDSE. Also plan to tow a enclosed 18-22 ft trailer that might weigh up to 8k. So extension hitch needed.

What do you recommend. I have a lift and can do all the work myself. Just looking for recommendations from people on what works well and what to avoid.
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    d3500ram
    Explorer III
    Jan 23, 2019
    Just listing some free thinking items, you perhaps already have this in mind:

    - Tie downs (Tork-Lift or Happi-Jac)
    - Get rid on any factory plastic bedliner, consider a spray-in liner
    - Rubber bed mat.
    - 7-Pin in the bed.
    - Take off and leave tailgate at home when you go to pick up the camper.
    - Fords generally have a taller cab, expect to have the need to raise the camper to clear the cab.

    Congrats on the new set-up!

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