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Re: New tow vehicle
About a year ago I switched from an F150 to an 2017 F350 diesel 4x4. Felt I was right at the limit of capacity with the 150. Had weight distribution and sway set up before and transferred it all to the new truck. In my opinion- more is always better. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!389Views0likes0CommentsRe: Slide Topper / Awning Issue
Thanks for the replies. Found the pin thing online. Talked to a dealer and they suggested cycling it a couple of times. He said the anti-bellows lock should reset itself. He also said not to remove it but get it to a dealer for inspection. I have cycled it and it looks good and snug and seemed to function normally. Wish me luck as we will keep an eye on it heading north. Also will try to stay out of high winds.258Views0likes0CommentsSlide Topper / Awning Issue
Hi All I have a problem that I have not seen posted before. My Carefree slide topper is having issues. The other day we were caught in a high wind storm in California. I happened to see out my rearview mirror that one of my toppers was unraveling and blowing in the wind as we were driving. Upon inspection during the trip and upon arrival it appears that something may be broken internally and the anti-billow mechanism has failed. The ends may have also been damaged. It is currently functioning but there is slack in the fabric. While homeward bound I am still about 750 miles and a week from home. It is also to long to go in the back of my pickup. Is this thing worth repairing? Can it fail completely and cause damage? Suggestions Thanks1.2KViews0likes6CommentsNew Diesel PU
Well. I finally did it! Stepped up an ordered a new F350 Crew 4x4 6.7 pickup. Ordered because it has to be brought in from Idaho. Bought it thru a local Ford dealer after doing a bunch of searching on the interwebs for one set up the way I wanted it. Got a good price but not great one. Anyway never having owned or driven a diesel pickup before is there any thing I should do right away besides drive and enjoy? Any thing to be aware of? We will be heading to SoCal and AZ in about 6 weeks with it and our TT for a few months.9.8KViews0likes35CommentsRe: 4 wheel drive
Thanks to everyone for all the comments. I just don't feel like giving my hard earned retirement dollars to the dealers or manufacturers. Had multiple trucks thru the years and never had 4 wd. We do get some snow here in the winter but I plan to be south - way south when it flys. Still thinking F350 gas is the ticket!418Views0likes0Comments4 wheel drive
All I have a question concerning 4x4 trucks and why I would want one. I will be looking for a new 1 ton truck that will replace my F150 tow vehicle. Everywhere I look at dealer lots and inventory all I see is 4x4s. In the prevailing thought is this better from a towing standpoint? Or is this the dealer and manufacturer conspiring to get more of my cash? I currently have a bumper pull trailer that my 150 can and does pull but I feel right at the line. I have no interest in boondocking or using the truck for anything off road. I know the dealers harp on resale value but I am buying it for me not the next guy. Appreciate you thoughts much. Dukec15KViews0likes82Comments
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