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Re: Lance 1181 on 2015 Ford 350/450 DRW w/o Bags?
btggraphix wrote: I would also drive it stock and see before doing ANYTHiNG to the suspension as well. Drive it and see what if anything shows up as any sort of problem. If so, work on a solution. Agree. I suppose flat mid West terrain, not towing anything, I think Stock or at most, Stable Loads, will be fine. For steep mountain passes like the Cascades, 42in extension receiver hitch for towing heavy load, bad freeway roads (winter ruts, frost heaves, etc), traveling at 60-65mph, I would try suspension mods in this order: Stock, Stable Loads, Bilsteins, Air Bags, Cabover Struts, and see how it goes until you like the ride. BTW: My 1191 comes in on a weigh scale at a tad over 5000 lbs loaded.455Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lance 1191
Another thread, similar topic: Lance 1191 Weight Discussion In that thread, I added my experience at the weight scale, camper loaded with all the stuff, plates, forks, towels, dish soap, cleaning supplies, cooking utensils, hoses, ladder, broom, outside matt, water filter, spare stuff, toilet paper, tooth brush, etc, etc: "Per weight scale for a 2010 Lance 1191: Camper (Wet) no food/clothes + Truck no tailgate: 14535 Truck with tailgate: 9519 Tailgate est: 80 Camper Weight: 4936 Full Water/Full LP/Full Gas Tank Gen A/C Yakima Box on Roof Rack"757Views0likes0CommentsRe: Boat trailer brakes locking up.
gemsworld wrote: With a 7-pin connection all that is needed is the following adapter. 7 pin gets you reverse brake lockout. The trailer, if supports this a hould have come with the 7 pin already I would have thought. So does the trailer cable have a 7 to 4 or 5 flat adapter right now? I have the surge brake with 7 pin connector, but solenoid has failed. So need to keep lockout pin handy. It's saved me bieing tucked into a corner. Use 18" of 1/2" Velcro with a slit at about 1/2 along the length. Inset the lockout pin into slit and then wraparound the trailer tongue when needed.486Views0likes0CommentsRe: Torklift Tiedowns
monkey44 wrote: RZAR66 wrote: mike740ski wrote: Ranger Smith wrote: Any one using Torklift tie downs on a 2014 Ford Dually with 8' bed. Torklift is unable to verify fitment yet as they have NOT had this truck in their shop. Call torklift central in Kent , WA. Google Web site for phone number. Ask for Jonny or Dan. They might know. LOL LOL X2 -- I know, it happens all the time ... Lets see now. 2014 Super Dutys have been out for... 6-9 months now? And Torklift Central is not Torklift Co.. So. Dan or Jonny may actually have seen one or two come thru their shop to see if 2013 parts fit, or could be made to fit. "They might have did it". Just saying. Real good guys.233Views0likes0CommentsRe: Anyone in getting ready for an early trip?
Mid March, Mid April and Early May to a couple of Coast locations. End of May to Eastern Wa. We are close to being ready. Probably will dewinterize right before we pack for the first trip March 19. Current weather report in western WA. 57 and rain.204Views0likes0CommentsRe: Torklift Tiedowns
Ranger Smith wrote: Any one using Torklift tie downs on a 2014 Ford Dually with 8' bed. Torklift is unable to verify fitment yet as they have NOT had this truck in their shop. Call torklift central in Kent , WA. Google Web site for phone number. Ask for Jonny or Dan. They might know.234Views0likes0CommentsRe: So i'm getting ready to get stable loads, upper and lower?
jimh425 wrote: If you have air bags, the uppers will probably help the most by engaging the overload springs. Concur. I have air bags, lowers and uppers. I went in order: airbags, then lowers, then uppers. I recommend uppers first, and you might not need the lowers in my experience.267Views0likes0CommentsRe: Can Our F350 Carry a Lance 1191 Safely?
mike740ski wrote: bobndot wrote: It would be best to hear from actual 1191 owners who visited a scale, so lets hope they post and bring us up to date. Per weight scale for a 2010 Lance 1191: Camper (Wet) no food/clothes + Truck no tailgate: 14535 Truck with tailgate: 9519 Tailgate est: 80 Camper Weight: 4936 Full Water/Full LP/Full Gas Tank Gen A/C Yakima Box on Roof Rack Add food, Clothes: > 5000346Views0likes0Comments
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