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Re: Ford dually rear center cap removal
ACZL wrote: The center cap posed one heck of a problem for them as they couldn't get it off... So my question is, what tool will work best? This tool: OTC 5758 solved my problem with center cap removal. https://www.otctools.com/products/hub-cap-removal-tool Here's a YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hTRC6-IHM944Views0likes0CommentsRe: Just purchased a set of Goodyear Endurance tires
Ltrip wrote: I asked the salesman (different) to confirm that the tires were the same spec as the Maxxis. He said yes, EXCEPT the load rating was different. The load RANGE is E for both tires. The load RATING is 123 for the GY and 124 for the Maxxis. I asked him what is the difference. He came back and said the Maxxis is rated at 3500 lbs per tire and the GY is rated for 3000 lbs per tire. That is a 2000 lb difference on my trailer. I decided to stick with the Maxxis. I prefer the extra capacity. According to the Maxxis and Goodyear websites, both the Maxxis M8008 and the Goodyear Endurance have the same max load rating of 3420 lbs.927Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2017 F-450 Super Ike Gaunlet
JIMNLIN wrote: Pulling 30000 lb trailer is much tougher on a truck than pulling any rv trailer. The vast majority of rv trailers don't weigh anywhere close to that kind of weight. No doubt this truck with the power the 6.7 engine puts out will have no problems with any rv trailer. The F450 pickup may be popular with rv transport folks or rv owners but serious long term hotshot work this truck simply doesn't have the rear axle capacity needed to make money. Now the older F450 with those big 11000 RAWR numbers allowed more payload...more payload = more money. If your looked at the axle tag on that F450, think you'll find it has a Dana 130. GAWR: 16,000 lbs. and GCWR: 40,000 lbs. Don't know what Ford de-rates it to on the 2017.273Views0likes0CommentsRe: Quicker Battery charging
Thanks everyone for the help. CA traveler - Thanks for the info on my generator, good to know it can provide the power. Vulcan - My generator's 12 V output is 8 amps. Vulcan - "How long does it take your "standard" charging arrangement to do this task?" This is why I'm looking for an alternate method to charge the batteries. Tow vehicle provides 8 amps. Portable solar provides 8.5 amps (on a good day). The year old travel trailer's WFCO 8955 is the problem child. I conducted a test. Drew the batteries down to 43% and hooked the gas generator up to the trailer's 30 amp receptacle. Every 15 minutes I recorded the amp flow and voltage. 15 minutes into the test the batteries were receiving 17.9 amps and 13 volts. The amp flow slowly declined throughout the test and voltage very slowly increased. I stopped the test at 7 hours and 15 minutes. My last recording showed the batteries now receiving 6.4 amps and 13.5 volts. The batteries were now at 80%. Average current flow for the test was 11.26 amps. The next day, I used the solar panels to complete the charge to 100% state of charge. rixi - Thanks for the link.207Views0likes0CommentsQuicker Battery charging
I need a quicker way to charge my Lifeline batteries. My idea is to find a small/light (portable) charger, that I can plug into my gas generator and connect directly to the batteries, to quickly charge the AGMs. Goal is ability to recharge from 50% DOD in about 4 hours. I want/need a charger that: 1. Outputs 45 to 65 amps. 2. User selects absorption voltage. 3. User selects when to switch to float mode. 4. Has a temperature sensor. My gas generator's output is 120 volts and 16.7 amps AC. Batteries are two 6 volts (220 Ahr). Is this idea reasonable? Does such a charger exist at a reasonable price?4.1KViews0likes34CommentsRe: 2014 F150 4x2 supercab long bed HD max tow package
wittmeba wrote: You have to be specific and fully describe your intended vehicle. Actually, my answer was very specific to the OP's question. Remember, he is asking about slide in camper payload. The 2013 F-150 Tow Guide devotes an entire page to slide in campers (page 4). The OP will need to subtract the weight of optional equipment he wants to add to his truck. He has not provided us the specific options he needs/wants. Also, his option list is somewhat limited because the vehicle he wants only comes in XL or XLT trim. Thanks for posting the references, they are helpfull.203Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2014 F150 4x2 supercab long bed HD max tow package
seuadr wrote: Does anyone have one of these? I'm not strictly looking at one of these as a TOW vehicle, but as a truck camper carrier. I've been finding conflicting information about the maximum payload and am hoping to verify it with someone that actually HAS the vehicle. i found 1 ford spec sheet that claims it is 2700, another 2400 and a few owners around various forums that have claimed as high as 3000 but no one has posted a sticker to prove it. the Dealership network around here is just trying to up sell me to a f250 instead of answering the question.:R thanks in advance! The answer to your question can be found in Ford's F-150 Tow Guide. You can download the Tow Guide from Ford's web site. The maximum cargo weight rating for the truck you describe is 1,826 lbs. for the ecoboost engine and 1,831 lbs. for the 5.0 engine. These weights are for a truck with minimum equipment (heavy-duty payload package option). Adding additional optional equipment will reduce the weight rating. For a comparison, the F-250 maximum cargo weight rating is 2,843 lbs. with the gas engine and 2,103 lbs. with the diesel engine. Adding optional equipment will reduce the weight rating.203Views0likes0Comments
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