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Blue Ox Towing
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We are currently in Seattle WA area, and wanted to know if anyone can suggest an RV dealer in this area who can install a Blue Ox permanent base plate as we are considering replaces our toad. Appreciate any help. Larry
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Travelin Duo
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2WD vs. 4WD
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Still shopping for just the right used pickup. I'm finding that four wheel drives are costing several thousand dollars more than 2WD's. Is 4 wheel drive truly needed often? Those of you who have 2 wheel drives, do you have regrets for not having 4WD? Any disadvantages of 4WD aside from additional com...
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DreamerBob
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Ford 350 / 450 / 550
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I'm currently shopping for a truck to pull a 13,250lb [advertised dry weight] 5th wheel. I want to buy one used - probably ~ a 2006. I've read previous posts about needing to add for liquids and personal belongings so I'm using 16,000lbs as a "target" minimum towing capacity needed. Based o...
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DreamerBob
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Actual Weight of Chevy / GMC 3500
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I'm trying to figure out if I can include a Chevy/GMC 3500 in my truck possibilities along with a Ford 350/450, I am getting wildly conflicting information on the curb weight of the truck. I need an accurate number so as to include it in my combined vehicle weight numbers to see if the Chevy would be suita...
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DreamerBob
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Buying a vehicle in a state other than your own
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OK, we live in Michigan and are buying a truck in Virginia, from an individual. He still has a loan on the truck, so he doesn't have the title. Apparantly, there's an electronic title that is held by the DMV until the lein is released. Well, we're meeting him on Monday and will pay off his loan, but I don...
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Camper_Boy
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08 & 09 F-450
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This is not a new item, just a reminder. Had my radiator give out this past weekend. (there is a recall #0B006 or 0B007 I think) I am still trying to find a replacement and have lost 2 days reservation on a park so far. The Ford dealers told me that anyone who does not get the recall attended to ASAP can l...
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igotjam
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GM to Stop Making Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick
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Seen in the news today. GM Stops Trying To Sell Medium Duty Truck Line For the past four years, General Motors has been trying to sell its medium duty truck business, which produces the giant Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick. Navistar, Isuzu and other unnamed suitors were all at one point in discussions wi...
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Terry and Jo
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Ford F350 and F450 Gross Vehicle Weights
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Good day, All. In an effort to help Dan (NorCalDan) get information as to how big of a truck he needs to pull a camper (and to help others as well), I am asking the following question: For those of you with Ford F350's and F450's, could you give us an idea of what your particular truck weighs when fully load...
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Terry and Jo
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How much truck would I need?
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Been looking at FW and wonder how much truck I would need for a 37RE KZ Escalade? GVWR 17,500 Dry Hitch 2,952 Dry Axle 11,959 Also, are the KZ's rated for winter living?
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NorCal Dan
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Many miles before i sleep
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Hi everyone I am taking my first trip of about 1600 miles one way. I plan to go from south florida up to columbia SC to visit one of my best friends then a visit in greensboro NC to visit my sister,then off to my first workkamping position in Granger ,IN. I have a F350 that gets about 8 mpg when towing my 33 fo...
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Thunder
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Ford F350 with V10
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SO does anyone out there travel with a Ford F350 V10? How many miles have you got on it and how is it running? Have you had any issues with it? I REALLY like driving mine it's got 129000 miles on it. It did blow a spark plug out and I've had the official repair done to all cylinders...just in case. Just curious...
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She-Nist
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GMC C4500 For Sale
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http://www.gulliverusa.net/details.aspx?GSID=20090106100002
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thebearII
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Tow Vehicle Research Results
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We have been considering the Mobile Suites 38-footers, originally the 38 RLSB3 and now the 38 TKSB3. Because of that, we have been very concerned with getting a tow vehicle capable of pulling the weight. So, below is what I have discovered with looking at brochures, talking to salesman (not a reall...
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Terry and Jo
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'48 Chevy 1 Ton as our hauler
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My husband and I may possibly be getting a 1948 Chevy 1 Ton flatbed truck and converting it to a diesel. The truck's frame is in perfect condition and we think it might even run (we'll find that out soon) but of course it will still need some restoration. Currently this truck has a two speed rear axel...
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jdkblue
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Pricing for a 2009 Ford -F-450
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We went and looked at a 2009 Ford F-450 Lariat Crew Cab 4WD. List price with all of the options is approx $63,300. Has anyone got a price from a dealer yet? I know thay are giving everyone the "A" plan price plus an additional $1000. It seems to me the dealer should be giving a discount as we...
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Readytogo
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Ford 4500 Issue w/MOR Ryde Suspension?
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Quick question: We are in the process of making our final selection of Fifth Wheel and subsequently, tow vehicle. However, I read in another forum that for some reason, the Ford 4500 could not use the MorRyde suspension system...? Does that make sense? I mentioned the issue to the hubby and he can...
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bates6618
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diesel power
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okay, my wife and I just purchased our livable rv. I now have to get rid of a great 97 f 250 gas super duty. I need a diesel for more pull and better pulling fuel mileage. I work in the automotive bizz, but own older vehicles. Any issues with ford or dodge cummins,duramax?. I know it is a personnel choi...
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msg/kimm
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Whoops,just read hauler confusion
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sorry, I guess I not the only one with questions. I know the products out there are very good, but all of want real world answers.
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msg/kimm
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Fuel Mileage Surprise
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We left later in the day than we wanted to on Tuesday before Thanksgiving and hit really bad traffic. A two hour journey turned into 4 hours of bumper to bumper traffic. This was our first experience towing with the new truck in this kind of traffic. However, we had a pleasant surprise when we filled up t...
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thebearII
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Virginia licensing requirements
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Go to the following link to see Virginia's rules regarding driver licensing of RV operators . See page 9. I am still looking for anything about using an HDT exclusively for personal/RV hauling and the licensing requirements. If anyone knows the Virginia requirements for this please respond. Than...
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dgorila1
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HDT Purchase - Stock Single Axle
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I've been researching all I can about conversion of a dual HDT rear to a single for towing a 5th. I haven't seen anything about people purchasing a stock single axle HDT so they wouldn't have to mess with having a conversion done. Can anyone offer any input on why most don't just but a stock single axle HDT...
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dgorila1
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Hauler Confusion
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Hey Team: With our full-timing, plan A still on track for next Spring, I'm researching the best truck to pull my eventual 5er. The rig's size mandates a class 4 and a Ford F-450 was tops on my list, UNTIL, I started reading many non-RV blogs and forums where F-450 owners reported massive and expensive...
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Ann and Steve
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HDt conversion - recommendations
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Does anyone have any recommendations on shops that can convert (correctly) HDT's to single rear axle for 5th hauling use? I'm sure any well equipped truck shop could do the job but I wanted to get feedback from anyone who's had it done. I've read about Larry Z from Texas, but I want to find out about true t...
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dgorila1
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Getting rid of smokers smell
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Just bought an immaculate 99' E350 V10 for a great price to pull my TT with but the previous owner was a smoker and when I turn on the heat I get blasted with that dirty ashtray smell. Other than tearing it apart and cleaning the fins on the heater coil is there any tricks out there for circulating anything t...
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davidh
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Tailgate on truck
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Last week I bought a Hitchhiker II and Ford F-350 truck. The tailgate on the truck is too high and the previous owner backed up too far and damaged the storage bay door behind the hitch. She bought the replacement door and recommended that I replace the tailgate with a "V" style. Where wou...
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gypsy97
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TT and a 3/4 ton Van option... Sway bars really work?
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Having been reading all I can on this and other websites (with this being the best) I really see the logic behind a 5th wheel or trailor in the case of maintenance and repairs on the power train of one's RV set up. I am still researching my solo RV options and the Brunswick Georgia project is getting more so...
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davidh
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ABS & duals
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Hey guys, please forgive a dumb question. On a truck with anti-lock braking system on 4 wheels, is the inside or outside wheel of duals the one that has the brakes? Or do all four rear wheels have brakes but the ABS only apply to two, or does the front have anything to do with it and the ABS apply to the rear...
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gypsy97
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Limits on my 1/2 ton Ford?
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I found a wonderfully well maintained 21 foot 5th wheel (I'm single so its lots of room) with a dry weight of 3800 pounds. Can my Ford F150 302 V8 with auto (overdrive) tranny pull this with no issues please? Thanks in advance. David
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davidh
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What Was He Trying to Say ?
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Today I decided to drive my MDT to the office and take a couple of co-workers to lunch. While stopped at a light I looked back in my mirror and saw a guy on a motorcycle about 3 cars back, looking at me and shaking his head. I looked back a second time and he was still shaking his head at me. When the signal tu...
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The Bear II
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How to research/price tow vehicle
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I have looked at every 5th wheel/class c/trailer mfr website, used rvs, etc., but don't have a clue as to going about researching a tow vehicle. What is it going to cost me, which model do I need, is the hitch installed separately somewhere else, etc. Buying a vehicle has to be the absolute least favor...
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gypsy97
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