Dec-23-2016 12:52 PM
Jan-01-2017 07:22 PM
bka0721 wrote:Ziggy81 wrote:
Let's add another piece to the puzzle... What auxiliary tanks if any are you guys running along with your TC. Doing a quick search I see Titan sells a 50 gallon replacement tank or a 30 gallon spare tire location tank. Best bang for buck would be a tank/toolbox combo but that's mute with a TC installed.
I would be cautious in adding additional items that have exceptional weight when you are looking at your goals. One thing that you haven't asked or addressed is the ability to operate the vehicle, camper and trailer where it will feel comfortable with steering wheel in your hands, the seat under you posterior in going around curves, passing vehicles and off camber roads. There are many here that have expressed what a world of difference in switching to a better designed/equipped truck is over the previous truck they tried to make work with shoe horned add ons.
Oh, don't forget you will need to slow down and stop too.
Welcome to the Forum!
b
Dec-30-2016 11:38 AM
Ziggy81 wrote:
Let's add another piece to the puzzle... What auxiliary tanks if any are you guys running along with your TC. Doing a quick search I see Titan sells a 50 gallon replacement tank or a 30 gallon spare tire location tank. Best bang for buck would be a tank/toolbox combo but that's mute with a TC installed.
Dec-30-2016 05:45 AM
Ziggy81 wrote:
Let's add another piece to the puzzle... What auxiliary tanks if any are you guys running along with your TC. Doing a quick search I see Titan sells a 50 gallon replacement tank or a 30 gallon spare tire location tank. Best bang for buck would be a tank/toolbox combo but that's mute with a TC installed.
Dec-30-2016 05:31 AM
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Dec-24-2016 03:50 PM
About the "redneck" option, I think you could get a Jeep and an 8' camper on about a 24' trailer deck.
Dec-24-2016 03:03 PM
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Dec-24-2016 08:57 AM
Oldtymeflyr wrote:
We have a 2006 GMC 2500HD with the 8.1, Allison 6 speed. The tires (Michelin 285/70/17) that we currently have converts the axle ratio to approximately 3.42. We do have air bags and use an equalizer hitch.
Our camper is an Outfitter Apex 8 and weighs about 3200# loaded for a trip.
We tow an H&H 20 foot car hauler that weighs empty about 3900# and has a GVW of approximately #9800 lbs. Our usual loaded weight is about #8500 lbs loaded.
I keep up with traffic going up Vail Pass. Generally staying in the right lane and passing some slow traffic when I need too. The Allison will be in second to fourth gear depending on conditions.
I have had no troubles with the truck. The truck is in good condition.
Your Ford will can do the same. I doubt if you need any gear change or 19.5 wheels/tires.
Good Luck.
Dec-24-2016 08:52 AM
deltabravo wrote:Ziggy81 wrote:
...off reading ...
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Dec-24-2016 08:40 AM