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Re: Seeking advice on towing vehicle
Ford must build one hell of a strong truck. A 2015 F250 with airbags pulled into our campground pulling 20k GVW Designer Suites. The owner claims it pulls well and has pulled that trailer for thousands of miles with no problem and never felt unsafe. I don't condone that combination, but it does show that newer trucks are robust pullers.510Views0likes0CommentsRe: Best Fiver these days
Lippert is like most OEM's. They build and supply their products to what the 5th wheel mfg's spec out. So why blame Lippert? Also, those manufacturers purchase materials and components that they choose based on their criteria and profit needs. Therefore it is only reasonable to investigate and determine what those manufacturers decided upon and not blame the OEM for their choices.356Views0likes0CommentsRe: TPMS
My tire runs at 50 degrees above ambient while driving the Interstates. If I start out at 105psi they get up to 120psi while driving. Setting the upper limit is not as important as the lower limit IMHO. My TPMS sets those limits automatically and I believe the upper limit is 140 psi and the lower limit is 90-95 psi. It monitors temperature as well and that is set to 170 degrees.361Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Cat Scale Weigh In
allen8106 wrote: -I found it interesting that the steer axle weight was the same with or without the 5ver hooked on. It's called leverage. The Fifth wheel pin is usually 1 inch ahead of the drive axel for most units. That would not produce much wieght to the front axle. It would be less the 100 lbs. If it was directly on top of the drive axle it would 0 lbs on the front axle.91Views0likes0CommentsRe: trading up to a DP, wondering about fuel program
Lwiddis wrote: Asking for an SSN to get a fuel discount? Wouldn’t trust them...ever. I can understand the anxiety with the hackers out there. I suspect their data and server farm security is as robust as most banks. That would be a rational question to ask of them. Most banks have security that exceeds 256bit encryption which is renders them reasonably safe assuming your password is as robust.504Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th wheel hitches
I am looking to get a new F350 and hitch. I have had the Reese which served me well, but I am looking at the Blue Ox super ride. https://www.blueoxtowbars.com/categories/Blue_Ox_Fifth_Wheel_Hitches,1688 It appears strong (20K), light and innovative. Anyone with experience with it? I know its new, but I hope some one had some experience with it. If so please be speicic about pros and cons. Thanks.410Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rearview camera hardwired on fifth wheel
roachcoach wrote: I'm installing a rearview camera on my fifth wheel and looking for ideas on the best way to run the wiring. My fifth wheel is 40'and had a wireless camera that was problematic. Youtube has many videos showing how to install https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ford+trailer+camera+and+tpms+kit517Views0likes0Comments
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