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Re: Shock question. Please point me in the right direction
Twosown zero is right, 4600’s, not 4500. I like the 5100 better because they are silver zinc plated and look very nice in my wheel well compared to the yellow and blue 4600’s. I had a discussion on the TC forum a while back about the difference since everyone seems to think you need a lifted truck for 5100’s. I ended up contacting Bilstein directly. They said order the 5100’s rated for 0-2” lift for non lifted trucks and they will work fine, and they do on 2 different trucks now. They also said they are the same inside.506Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help what tongue weight F150
joshuajim wrote: Area13 wrote: I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150.. Apparently you are not aware of the HDPP package. Mine has a heavier frame, LT tires, rotors almost identical to a 2500, springs and shocks rated to handle the 2,560 payload it has. That’s more payload than some 2500’s Yes I understand that the OP doesn’t have that package. But by saying ANY, your brush stroke is much too large. I’m not familiar with the HDPP package, sounds interesting and rare. I once owned a 97 F250 Light Duty that was basically a beefed up F150. They only made them in 97 and 98, kinda similar i’m thinking, had a 5.4 in it Anyway, I think a lot of people look at tow capacity and such and think they can get it done, when in reality, their truck isn’t up to snuff controlling sway and such in an F150 or similar platform. I pull my TT 25’ and 6k with an F150 and wouldn’t want ANY more trailer for my comfort without a Super Duty. I do drive an F450 at work daily and my previous 2 personal trucks were Super Duty Diesels, excellent tow rigs, as is the F150 when not overloaded.441Views0likes0CommentsRe: Help what tongue weight F150
I would recommend staying as small as you can with any F150. These are light duty 1/2 ton trucks made for light and short loads. These trucks have a very soft suspension compared to Super Duty’s and other 3/4-1 tons. This can make them hard to control long and heavy loads. I believe if you get anywhere near to what the max specs say, you will most likely have a negative experience. Good luck, you have already been givin some great advice.442Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Pressure-Truck and TT
Thanks guys... eTrailer says MAX-TT Tire Pressure I do have shocks and shackles, should absorb some. I'm leaning a little under 80 PSI on my TT, maybe about 70 PSI and go from there. That might soften it up a bit and still have tons of fudge factor. These are American made Goodyear's 15" E rated tires, should be robust i'm thinking. Truck, not sure. Maybe bump up all 4 up to 50? 60? 70? 80? I do have an F-150, which is a lot softer than my previous Super Duty's, my help to air 'em up a bit?367Views0likes0CommentsTire Pressure-Truck and TT
I'm coming from mostly owning Truck campers and always maxing out my tire pressure to 80. I would like to find the sweet spot on my trailer and leave it and also not fittlefart too much with my truck PSI if possible. Here's what I have- Truck- Load Range E 3195 lbs MAX PSI 80, run 35 PSI unloaded. I'll be light in the bed, tongue weight about 800 lbs, 2 passengers, so no where close to max of 6390. Trailer-Load Range E 2830 lbs MAX PSI 80. Trailer weight 5,000 dry, 6750 max, i'll be right about 6-6500 lbs wet 99% of the time i'm thinking. If anyone wants to chime in on what you guys run or recommend on your 4 TT tires and also Truck, Front & Back. Thanks!1.7KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Slide vs no slide
Huntindog wrote: No matter what the non slide proponents say.... They are in the minority. And it is getting more so every day. The market is going in that direction... You like your non slide TT for whatever reason... Great. Just don't act like it will resell as easy and for as much money as a slide TT... That just isn't reality. Thanks for schooling “US” on “reality and” our terrible decision to purchase non slide TT’s and also our challenges with resale values, appreciate it! My real question is, how do I make my print a dramatic blue?428Views0likes0CommentsRe: Slide vs no slide
LOTS of people prefer or wish they had no slides, period and more than 1%, lol. Some of the highest quality rigs have no slides. Airstream, Bigfooot and Northernlite to name a few. It’ ok to have slides, I myself have had many and may again one day. There is trade offs both ways. I have never had so many people, friends and family comment and rave about my new slideless rig. I’m pretty sure i’ll have zero problem with resale one day. Slideless288Views0likes0CommentsRe: Slide vs no slide
I just went from my last 5 RV’s WITH slides, to getting a brand new one without one by choice. I could have paid 2-4k more and got several different ORV models with slides, money had nothing to do with my decision.Just 2 of us and tend to sit or play outside as much as possible fishing, hiking or just sitting by a fire. We also only take a lot of 2-4 night trips opposed to 1-2 weeks on the road. My last RV had a couch and a recliner, ridiculous it seemed! I can do that at home! I need to get my lard azz off of the couch more! So basically if we did long trips or get retired and snowbird, maybe then again, don’t see the need now. I also have had minor slide issues on 2 of my previous rigs, and when it gets cold (i winter camp) they all leak air a bit. My buddy with a higher end TT (built in Oregon) is currently having water leak slide issues also. Our reasons for no slide- Potty/lunch breaks will be easier traveling. Picking a site without worrying about what the slide is going to hit will be easier. No worry about mechanical issues or air/water leaks. Lighter. Currently have a floor plan that works without a slide, walk around queen up front, big separation (i get up early) to our huge dinette to eat and play yahtzee in the rear, works for us and simple.288Views0likes0Comments
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