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Re: single or dually
I just replaced my old 2014 Ram 2500 with a 2019 F-350 DRW and the difference towing and driving is greatly improved. I regularly tow a 12K equipment bumper pull trailer and a 30' gooseneck (have not gone camping since we got the new truck) and the DRW tracks and corners so much better (no lean or sway). Being able to put 5,000 pounds in the bed or on the hitch is another plus. People say that a dually is so wide, but the rear fenders do not stick out as far as the mirrors on a half ton. Other than the often mentioned turning radius issues (it is really not that bad) I am totally happy with my truck upgrade.377Views0likes0CommentsRe: Late-model 1/2 Ton and 30+ feet - Real world experiences...
Pulled a PrimeTime Lacrosse 329 (32 feet and almost 10K loaded) with a 2014 GMC 1500 with the heavy towing package. Acceleration was fine but stopping was not confidence inspiring and being in heavy interstate traffic on a windy day was a white knuckle experience. Rather quickly switched to a 2500 Ram with the diesel and towing was a different experience. I did eventually replace the Equalizer copy with a Hensley and it was even better. I recently replaced the Ram with a F-350 DRW crew cab and it is even an order of magnitude more stable and relaxing to tow with. People will say that you can tow a giant bumper pull with a heavy half ton, but it truly sucks on those days on the interstate with wind and fast heavy traffic. There is nothing relaxing wondering if you are about to take out your whole family because you bought the wrong truck or too much trailer.508Views0likes0CommentsRe: MITSUBISHI FUSO FE84D good for pulling 5er?
The big downside to the light and medium duty cabover trucks is safety - there is not really a crumply zone between the occupants and what might get hit. I know that at least on the older ones they also don't have airbags, side impact door bars, etc..462Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ram owners; Ram 1500/2500 ownership question
While the Ram 1500 is a great driving truck, they are not the best for towing that much. The brakes on the 2500 are much better (although they do take more pedal pressure) than the ones on the half ton, you get real LT tires from the factory, and the truck feels a lot more solid than the 1500. I love my 2500 Laramie 4x4.386Views0likes0CommentsRe: Common issues with Dodge 6.7L or Ford 6.7
I have a 2014 Cummins Ram and other than the third brake light leaking during a 15 inch rain, the truck has been flawless. There were a couple of recalls taken care of when I had it in for the first couple of free oil changes, but nothing too bad. I have a bunch of buddies with diesel trucks and the general consensus is that Cummins makes the best engine, Ford the best transmission, and GM the best riding truck. Nobody has had any real problems with any of the brands other than routine wear items like batteries, brake pads, and tires.189Views0likes0CommentsRe: What's more important? Kids space or living area?
From my experience boys will sleep just about anywhere but girls want a lot more privacy and that is why we have a bunkhouse model (two daughters). At night we also toss the dogs in with them and that helps me sleep a lot better, plus I can get up at my normal crazy hour, drink coffee and read and not wake everyone else up. We thought really hard before buying our LaCrosse 329 about getting a rear living trailer and skip the kids room, but after two years I am really glad that we got the bunkhouse model. After the kids move out we will probably get a class A and just let them or other guests sleep on the couch if they want to go.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: UPDATED Great time in Myrtle Not so much on the trip home
I seriously doubt that your insurance company is going to cover it. They will claim water damage/defective manufacture/you must have been driving like an idiot so you are going to have to make the best of a bad situation. Cut the broken fiberglass back to the next stud and then do a sheet aluminum overlay and glue and screw it on. Use a piece of the cut off glass gelcoat for a paint match and spray it on with a decent HVLP spray set from Northern Tool or Harbor Freight. Use something like .062" sheet for the aluminum and you can easily cut it with a jig saw. A full sheet will cost about $120 at a metal supply store, figure $100 to get the paint mixed, and another $100 for the spray gun on sale. If you like the trailer and can't afford to buy another one, this should buy you a couple of more years at least.348Views0likes0CommentsRe: New truck, New trailer, TONS of sway!
I have a LaCrosse 329 that weighs over 10K pounds when loaded with all of our junk, propane, batteries, etc... I started off with a 2014 GMC 1500 CC with LT E rated tires, and heavy shocks with a Curt Pro Series hitch and dual friction bars and it was not pleasant. The truck had enough power and brakes, but it was a case of the tail wagging the dog. Ended up moving up to a Cummins Ram 2500 CC 4x4, and while it was a LOT better, it still got pushed around on very windy days. I recently got a Hensley and the difference is amazing. When coming back from our last trip we had heavy interstate traffic and 35MPH side winds and everything felt rock solid. It was actually relaxing at 70 with the cruise on. Before spending the money on a new truck I would look at getting a Hensley or ProPride hitch. If it makes the F150 work with the trailer you will be ahead, and if you do end up moving to a bigger truck you will have the ultimate setup.264Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hensley or....
I bought a new in box but 7 year old Hensley this week from a local guy who never installed it on his trailer. Did the maiden voyage with it Friday and it is a world of difference from my old Pro Series dual friction bar setup. I have a LaCrosse 329 that is 10K pounds lightly loaded and 38 feet stem to stern and it has been a handful at times even for my 2014 Ram 2500. I suspect that I need more drop on my stinger (trailer is a couple of inches nose high) but it still pulls so much better. Side winds and interstate traffic were not even noticeable, and the slight continuous trailer wag (a constant couple of inches back and forth at the tail) is gone. Another plus is that I can open my tailgate without baching it into the jack. Even a used Hensley is not cheap, but they really do work well.351Views0likes0Comments
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