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Route to Florida
Hello all, I would like to ask for suggestions of a driving route from Eastern Canada/New England south to the Carolina's and possibly Florida. The reason is to avoid the usual places like NYC, Boston...etc. and if there is a route that minimizes routes thru mountainous regions if that can be done. Looking for your experience in driving this route. Cheers.4.6KViews0likes15CommentsRe: Proper 5th Wheel Hitch Position
I just purchased a 2017 F250 Lariat Diesel, measuring from where the back wheel hits the ground to the top of the bed rail is 57", my previous truck (2005 GMC 2500HD diesel) measured just over 54". The new truck sits 2" higher in the back compared to the front. My new truck has 18" tires but some come with 20" and that contributes to the height along with options on the truck. My hope is the truck will squat at least 2" in the rear with trailer then with air bags get it sitting close to level. From my measurements I hope to have around 6 inch clearance from truck bed to Fifth wheel, keeping in mind weight limits of the axles and tires along with payload. So with trailer hitched up squatting at least 2" to around 55" and the leveled front fifth wheel height of 61" hope to have 6" clearance. Have not adjusted the height of the fifth wheel hitch from when it was installed in old truck.589Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2017 F250 Diesel
After measuring the truck bed height (trailer disconnected) from where the rear wheel touches the ground to the top of the bed my old truck 2005 GMC 2500HD measures 54" while the 2017 F250 measure 59", quit a difference, has anyone had this happened when you purchased a new truck and had any issues.379Views0likes0CommentsRe: keeping plugged in
When the camper is home I connect to 110 to keep battery charged, at the end of the season I remove the battery from the trailer and put it in the garage, check water levels then attach a Battery Tender until spring arrives, then reinstall. Never have had to replace a battery yet.322Views0likes0Comments
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