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Ran n Jo · Ran n Jo

Last night we confirmed that we will be getting a 2011 Volvo 780 named Storm! I know, it is a huge truck. After hearing so many stories over the last few years about people losing the engine in their trucks or having to go really slowly over mountains and scary downhill tales plus some great advice/info f...

TheDigitalHippies · TheDigitalHippies

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5091852218.html

suse1023 · suse1023

I think I am a bit close to my limit for truck/fiver combo and will find out for sure at the rally in Tennessee in May. If I am right and I need a bigger truck, I want to learn as much as I can sooner rather than later, as if I need to move on up i'll do it as soon as I know for sure. The truck is an 01 F350 dually 7.3 engi...

Trikester · Trikester

Okay, I've been looking at my 2013 F450 manuals and feeling like a flusterated dinosaur. I can't find anything about the maximum rpm ratings, either in the basic manual or in the diesel supplement. Anybody out there in RV dream land know the maximum SAFE rpm while engine-braking down long monster gra...

OToole · OToole

In preparation of going full time this year, I’m in the market for a new RAM 3500, crew cab, 8’ bed, 4x4, dually with the Cummins, Aisin transmission, 5th wheel prep, etc. in either a Big Horn, Lone Star or Laramie. I don’t mind traveling out of state (Colorado) as long as it is a good deal and not too far. Do...

ChefMom · ChefMom

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/literally-cadillac-motorhomes-123027268.html?soc_src=mags&soc_trk=copy

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

Motorhome Blows Tire & Crashes in Louisiana -- Edited by Howard to open link in new window

OToole · OToole

I’m in the market for a new RAM 3500 dually in preparation for going full time this year. Does the auto-level rear air suspension system provide any real value from a utility stand point, i.e. ride comfort, rear load leveling, etc.? I have looked at dealer’s inventory online in a 6 or 7 state area and hav...

Cummins12V98 · Cummins12V98

Well the LONG awaited new truck is finally in my driveway!!!!!Picked it up yesterday at AutoNation in Seattle. 2015 RAM LongHorn Dually Crew Cab Aisin/4:10's rear air ride. So far with just a couple hours behind the wheel I like it. There are so many new things to learn compared to my 11 HO Dually LongHo...

BiggarView · BiggarView

It was recently suggested on another thread that tire ratings matter more than the axle rating of the TV. My head is having trouble with this. If I apply that logic, I could simple put some serious heavy duty load rated tires on and problem solved. Not quite though, as I'd still be concerned that there w...

Cyclone Dave · Cyclone Dave

Here are three links to some truck brand comparisons for half-ton, three-quarter and one ton trucks with some jaw dropping surprises. Half-ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity Three-quarter Ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity One Ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity -- Edited by Cyclone Dave o...

Cummins12V98 · Cummins12V98

I re posted this because it looked like I was talking about buying a new Samsung or something like that! The other post said new TV, a bit confusing. Ordered a 2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually with all the bells and whistles including the Aisin trans and 4:10 gears. Looking to order a 15/16 38' Mobile/El...

MikenRobin · MikenRobin

We just purchased a new to us 2012 f450 for our TV. The bed is prepped for a hitch. HELP! Please recommend a hitch for a 16000lb load Thanks. Mike

Kato · Kato

We're looking to go fulltime in a couple of years and get a 5th wheel suitable for fulltiming such as a DRV or New Horizons. Looking to buy a Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and have a Hauler Body installed. Is it better/easier to buy the truck 1st and then look for an upfitter or just have the upfitter take care of the w...

James and Cindy · James and Cindy

I had always heard that 6" of clearance was enough for a fifthwheel but I proved that wrong. We have pulled our camper to places were I use 4-wheel drive and crawl over rocks at idle speeds and never hit. I was backing into a site in a national forest campground. The site was lower than the roadway. My...

Vagabond · Vagabond

We have a 2002 2500HD Chevy gasser (496) that will be our towing vehicle. We have decided that a 30-32' travel trailer meets our needs, and keeps the weight reasonable, at around 10k loaded. The truck only has about 30,000 on the clock at the moment, but I plan to do a lot of preventive stuff before we leav...

Team Murc · Team Murc

We have finally decided on our new full timing 5th wheel unit and are looking for some guidance with our existing tow vehicle. First some details. Unit; 2016 Excel 34IKE Limited Maximum GVWR = 17,500 LBS Tow vehicle; 2011 GMC 2500 4 WD, SRW, 6.5 foot bed, diesel, Allison. Here are our questions, ...

sissys · sissys

Howdy, just curious as to if anyone is using the Anderson Hitch? Feed back on this is appreciated.

cejones4210 · cejones4210

We are are ordering a new 2015 Ram 3500 HD with DRW. It is the Laramie trim level. Future plans call for a fifth wheel and extensive driving in the western states. The packages we have selected include one 220 amp alternator. An option is to get dual rated at 440 amp alternators (two 220 amp). Is this a...

DeltaRon · DeltaRon

Just bought a 2015 Tahoe with max trailering pkg (tow rating 8,600 lbs). Will I be able to easily tow a 2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 twin bed?

Sweenja1 · Sweenja1

We are seriously considering buying a coach with a dry weight of 13,424 lbs. Cargo weight up to 3,376 lbs and maximum combined weight of 16,800 lbs. Kingpin weight of 2442 lbs. We currently have a 2007 Chevy 2500HD with the big 8.1 liter gas engine with the Allison Transmission and a 410 rear end. Ow...

Cummins12V98 · Cummins12V98

Ordered a 2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually with all the bells and whistles including the Aisin trans and 4:10 gears. Looking to order a 15/16 38' Mobile/Elite Suites soon to give it a workout!

psmith034 · psmith034

A real newbie here. I've been looking at a 26' forest river fifth wheel Flagstaff super lite classic. They say this is designed to be pulled with a 1/2 ton pick-up. I've always pulled horse trailers, but we used a 3/4 ton truck. The weight of the Fifth wheel is 6290 dry weight with a cargo weight of 1490...

fun2travel · fun2travel

Just curious if many of you have mud flaps on your truck? Looking at the brand called Gatorback. They seem pricey but well made, wonder if they are a good idea.

Neil and Connie · Neil and Connie

OK, question for the diesel gurus. Getting an aux tank installed in our F450 next week and wondered what/if it needed winterizing down here in Fort Myers FL. Last two winters with only the OEM tank I just filled it on arrival and added cetane booster, then drove it 10 miles or so every couple of weeks. it...

pamc · pamc

Thank you for all the helpful responses. These are the weight recommendations I compiled from the responses from 5 different sites: Can you tell I’m OCD and obsessed with numbers?... 11,000 1 recommendation 11,850 1 12,000 3 13,500 1 14,500 1 15,000 2 I’ve averaged that out to about 13,000 lbs. SO, al...

pamc · pamc

Ford F-350 6.7 V8 Diesel 4WD SRW Crew Cab & Long Bed and Towing Capacity Forgive the long-winded post, but we are desperate to get some solid answers! We just purchased our 2014 tow vehicle in May. We want to buy a 5th Wheel and go full-time RVing in about a year’s time. (Yes, I know, we should have do...

KimandBob · KimandBob

We purchased our first 5th wheel, it's a 2009 Bighorn 3410re and GVWR is 14000 as we understand, looking at all the truck and engine packages and we are looking at the 6.4 Hemi 2500 Ram rated around 15000 tow rating. the diesel looks to add a bit more tow rating but looking for some experienced rv folks tha...

sweetgeorgia · sweetgeorgia

We are planning our full-time adventure and are looking at several heavy Fifth Wheels (example: unloaded vehicle weight 16,200). We want reliable and safe so we don't want to tow at max level through mountains, etc. We feel we would be most comfortable with a medium duty versatile hauler type tru...

jcordar2 · jcordar2

So, we decided we love the DRV 39DBRS3. It's 41' and heavy! Gross 21,000, Unloaded 16,715, Hitch 3800, CCC 3500. Number one, we want to travel conservatively and safely. We want to be able to travel through mountains etc. without worrying that our truck will be able to handle the climbing or...

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	We found our truck! HDT truck (Preview) Last night we confirmed that we will be getting a 2011 Volvo 780 named Storm! I know, it is a huge truck. After hearing so many stories over the last few years about people losing the engine in their trucks or having to go really slowly over mountains and scary downhill tales plus some great advice/info f...	Ran n Jo	7	4609	09:58 PM Jul 28, 2015 by Trabuco
	Would this truck pull my RV? 2001 Chevy Diesel. (Preview) http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/5091852218.html	TheDigitalHippies	7	2298	03:31 PM Jul 10, 2015 by Sushidog
	Still confused about old one ton vs new one ton--educate me but use small words please (Preview) I think I am a bit close to my limit for truck/fiver combo and will find out for sure at the rally in Tennessee in May. If I am right and I need a bigger truck, I want to learn as much as I can sooner rather than later, as if I need to move on up i'll do it as soon as I know for sure. The truck is an 01 F350 dually 7.3 engi...	suse1023	19	2255	07:52 AM Jul 8, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	Maximum safe RPM under load in 2013 F450 (Preview) Okay, I've been looking at my 2013 F450 manuals and feeling like a flusterated dinosaur. I can't find anything about the maximum rpm ratings, either in the basic manual or in the diesel supplement. Anybody out there in RV dream land know the maximum SAFE rpm while engine-braking down long monster gra...	Trikester	14	3066	08:40 AM Jun 30, 2015 by Trabuco
	RAM Truck Dealers (Preview) In preparation of going full time this year, I’m in the market for a new RAM 3500, crew cab, 8’ bed, 4x4, dually with the Cummins, Aisin transmission, 5th wheel prep, etc. in either a Big Horn, Lone Star or Laramie. I don’t mind traveling out of state (Colorado) as long as it is a good deal and not too far. Do...	OToole	25	3101	08:14 PM Jun 15, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	The Cadillac of Motor Homes (Preview) https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/literally-cadillac-motorhomes-123027268.html?soc_src=mags&soc_trk=copy	ChefMom	1	1457	09:32 AM May 19, 2015 by BiggarView
	Becareful outthere... always expect the unexpected... (Preview) Motorhome Blows Tire & Crashes in Louisiana -- Edited by Howard to open link in new window	CJSX2fromCT	7	1856	08:36 AM May 19, 2015 by BiggarView
	RAM auto-level rear air suspension system (Preview) I’m in the market for a new RAM 3500 dually in preparation for going full time this year. Does the auto-level rear air suspension system provide any real value from a utility stand point, i.e. ride comfort, rear load leveling, etc.? I have looked at dealer’s inventory online in a 6 or 7 state area and hav...	OToole	44	11342	05:50 PM Mar 23, 2015 by Lynn and Ed
	LONG AWAITED TRUCK FINALLY HERE! (Preview) Well the LONG awaited new truck is finally in my driveway!!!!!Picked it up yesterday at AutoNation in Seattle. 2015 RAM LongHorn Dually Crew Cab Aisin/4:10's rear air ride. So far with just a couple hours behind the wheel I like it. There are so many new things to learn compared to my 11 HO Dually LongHo...	Cummins12V98	17	2198	11:16 AM Mar 6, 2015 by Cummins12V98
	Truck axles and tire ratings as they relate to TV capability (Preview) It was recently suggested on another thread that tire ratings matter more than the axle rating of the TV. My head is having trouble with this. If I apply that logic, I could simple put some serious heavy duty load rated tires on and problem solved. Not quite though, as I'd still be concerned that there w...	BiggarView	36	2464	09:18 PM Mar 5, 2015 by Glenn West
	Tow Capacity Comparisons For 2015 Trucks towing truck ratings gvwr gcwr (Preview) Here are three links to some truck brand comparisons for half-ton, three-quarter and one ton trucks with some jaw dropping surprises. Half-ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity Three-quarter Ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity One Ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity -- Edited by Cyclone Dave o...	Cyclone Dave	18	7957	07:50 PM Mar 3, 2015 by The Junkman
	Ordered a new Tow Vehicle! (Preview) I re posted this because it looked like I was talking about buying a new Samsung or something like that! The other post said new TV, a bit confusing. Ordered a 2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually with all the bells and whistles including the Aisin trans and 4:10 gears. Looking to order a 15/16 38' Mobile/El...	Cummins12V98	6	2026	04:10 PM Mar 1, 2015 by Cummins12V98
	Hitch Recomendation (Preview) We just purchased a new to us 2012 f450 for our TV. The bed is prepped for a hitch. HELP! Please recommend a hitch for a 16000lb load Thanks. Mike	MikenRobin	11	2538	09:51 PM Feb 24, 2015 by Camr
	Hauler Bed (Preview) We're looking to go fulltime in a couple of years and get a 5th wheel suitable for fulltiming such as a DRV or New Horizons. Looking to buy a Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and have a Hauler Body installed. Is it better/easier to buy the truck 1st and then look for an upfitter or just have the upfitter take care of the w...	Kato	15	4063	03:10 PM Feb 16, 2015 by Bill and Linda
	Not enough bed clearance (Preview) I had always heard that 6" of clearance was enough for a fifthwheel but I proved that wrong. We have pulled our camper to places were I use 4-wheel drive and crawl over rocks at idle speeds and never hit. I was backing into a site in a national forest campground. The site was lower than the roadway. My...	James and Cindy	1	1174	04:39 PM Feb 15, 2015 by Glenn West
	Brake pad choices? (Preview) We have a 2002 2500HD Chevy gasser (496) that will be our towing vehicle. We have decided that a 30-32' travel trailer meets our needs, and keeps the weight reasonable, at around 10k loaded. The truck only has about 30,000 on the clock at the moment, but I plan to do a lot of preventive stuff before we leav...	Vagabond	6	1450	02:05 PM Feb 5, 2015 by Vagabond
	Multiple Towing Questions (Preview) We have finally decided on our new full timing 5th wheel unit and are looking for some guidance with our existing tow vehicle. First some details. Unit; 2016 Excel 34IKE Limited Maximum GVWR = 17,500 LBS Tow vehicle; 2011 GMC 2500 4 WD, SRW, 6.5 foot bed, diesel, Allison. Here are our questions, ...	Team Murc	15	1909	12:51 PM Jan 24, 2015 by A-S Travelers
	Anderson Hitches (Preview) Howdy, just curious as to if anyone is using the Anderson Hitch? Feed back on this is appreciated.	sissys	5	1560	02:29 PM Jan 23, 2015 by The Junkman
	Questions - buying a new Ram (Preview) We are are ordering a new 2015 Ram 3500 HD with DRW. It is the Laramie trim level. Future plans call for a fifth wheel and extensive driving in the western states. The packages we have selected include one 220 amp alternator. An option is to get dual rated at 440 amp alternators (two 220 amp). Is this a...	cejones4210	20	2367	09:36 PM Jan 19, 2015 by cejones4210
	Towing question Tahoe Airstream 25 ft (Preview) Just bought a 2015 Tahoe with max trailering pkg (tow rating 8,600 lbs). Will I be able to easily tow a 2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 twin bed?	DeltaRon	17	11591	10:43 AM Jan 14, 2015 by jlb27537
	Do I have enough tow vehicle? (Preview) We are seriously considering buying a coach with a dry weight of 13,424 lbs. Cargo weight up to 3,376 lbs and maximum combined weight of 16,800 lbs. Kingpin weight of 2442 lbs. We currently have a 2007 Chevy 2500HD with the big 8.1 liter gas engine with the Allison Transmission and a 410 rear end. Ow...	Sweenja1	10	2249	12:01 PM Jan 5, 2015 by cheryls-other-half
	Ordered a new TV (Preview) Ordered a 2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually with all the bells and whistles including the Aisin trans and 4:10 gears. Looking to order a 15/16 38' Mobile/Elite Suites soon to give it a workout!	Cummins12V98	9	1424	07:11 PM Dec 7, 2014 by Cummins12V98
	Fifth Wheels designed to be towed by half ton pick-ups? (Preview) A real newbie here. I've been looking at a 26' forest river fifth wheel Flagstaff super lite classic. They say this is designed to be pulled with a 1/2 ton pick-up. I've always pulled horse trailers, but we used a 3/4 ton truck. The weight of the Fifth wheel is 6290 dry weight with a cargo weight of 1490...	psmith034	3	1916	01:34 PM Nov 23, 2014 by The Junkman
	Mud flaps (Preview) Just curious if many of you have mud flaps on your truck? Looking at the brand called Gatorback. They seem pricey but well made, wonder if they are a good idea.	fun2travel	8	1785	05:23 PM Nov 19, 2014 by Glenn West
	Winterizing Fuel Tank (Preview) OK, question for the diesel gurus. Getting an aux tank installed in our F450 next week and wondered what/if it needed winterizing down here in Fort Myers FL. Last two winters with only the OEM tank I just filled it on arrival and added cetane booster, then drove it 10 miles or so every couple of weeks. it...	Neil and Connie	11	1738	07:30 AM Nov 9, 2014 by The Junkman
	More from Ford F-350 6.7 V* Diesel 4WD SRW Crew Cab, Long Bed (Preview) Thank you for all the helpful responses. These are the weight recommendations I compiled from the responses from 5 different sites: Can you tell I’m OCD and obsessed with numbers?... 11,000 1 recommendation 11,850 1 12,000 3 13,500 1 14,500 1 15,000 2 I’ve averaged that out to about 13,000 lbs. SO, al...	pamc	2	1218	08:23 PM Oct 23, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Ford F-350 6.7 V8 Diesel 4WD SRW CC & LB and Towing Capacity (Preview) Ford F-350 6.7 V8 Diesel 4WD SRW Crew Cab & Long Bed and Towing Capacity Forgive the long-winded post, but we are desperate to get some solid answers! We just purchased our 2014 tow vehicle in May. We want to buy a 5th Wheel and go full-time RVing in about a year’s time. (Yes, I know, we should have do...	pamc	23	4560	09:50 AM Oct 23, 2014 by Diana and Jim
	Tow ratings gas vs. diesel (Preview) We purchased our first 5th wheel, it's a 2009 Bighorn 3410re and GVWR is 14000 as we understand, looking at all the truck and engine packages and we are looking at the 6.4 Hemi 2500 Ram rated around 15000 tow rating. the diesel looks to add a bit more tow rating but looking for some experienced rv folks tha...	KimandBob	8	4201	01:34 PM Oct 19, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	Looking at a Freightliner FL60 (Preview) We are planning our full-time adventure and are looking at several heavy Fifth Wheels (example: unloaded vehicle weight 16,200). We want reliable and safe so we don't want to tow at max level through mountains, etc. We feel we would be most comfortable with a medium duty versatile hauler type tru...	sweetgeorgia	19	4967	07:19 PM Oct 4, 2014 by The Junkman
	TV Suggestions (Preview) So, we decided we love the DRV 39DBRS3. It's 41' and heavy! Gross 21,000, Unloaded 16,715, Hitch 3800, CCC 3500. Number one, we want to travel conservatively and safely. We want to be able to travel through mountains etc. without worrying that our truck will be able to handle the climbing or...	jcordar2	16	1918	06:04 PM Oct 1, 2014 by The Junkman
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