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The most important consideration in vehicle choice is ensuring that the tow vehicle has no less than a 3.73 rear end gear ratio. One with a 4.10 or higher will be even better for towing that big trailer. I have a 4.10 in the 06 we are replacing. After reading the specs on the 2016 6.7...

Late model used around here are to close to new prices. Our 2016 F350 should be delivered in about 4 weeks. I would have considered Ram or Chevy but on a competitive bid they were as much as $4k higher and didn't offer the same amenities as the Ford. Also don't know if it's the same in your...

We had planned on being in NO last month, but problems came up that changed our route. Still want to go maybe this spring though I guess will miss the nightlife as the only time this old boy is up at midnight is to go to the bathroom! LOL

We learned a couple years ago that size is also a matter of lifestyle. We were camped next to a couple from MI who had been on the road for three months. Their "RV" was one of those A frame pop up trailers. It worked for them because they only used it as a place to sleep. They spent their days...

We had considered full time, but health problems and other issues changed our mind. However we do stay out for a month at a time. Our BC is 39 and change and by the end of our trips we're ready to get home and stretch out. We love the floor plan and space in our RV but it does get confining...

Interesting, though not totally accurate as it assumes all tires of a given size have the same circumference which in reality is not the case. One thing it reminded me of though is that the difference is progressive as your speed increases.

The electronic diesel is a highly adaptable machine. The ecm will adjust the fuel, timing, boost, and transmission based on everything from load, to atmosphere, but like a computer bad data in - bad performance out

When I changed out the tires on my truck my SCT controller allowed me to input the correct tire size. You can get all the information from the manufacturers website. Highly recommend recalibration as doing so will recalibrate your speedometer, transmission(shift points) and engine for the...

As speed is a measurement of the object in question moving across a given distance, the only time the circumference of the tire is relevant is in programming the truck ECM, so it can properly calculate your speedometer to reflect your current forward/reverse movement. If a truck were traveling...

As the previous posters have said it's better to be proficient in whatever you have. On the scene of a domestic a few years back where the woman had emptied the clip of her 9 mm at her husband. Fortunately he only had a flesh wound. Someone commented to the woman on the amount of shots fired...

They forgot to mention, that sign is at the top of steep down hill grade!!!:cool:

LOL x3. Just ordered a 16 F350. The Ram was way over priced and the dealer was a %$$ never been able to work with them. Would have went with Chevy but they were $2 k higher and didn't offer the same features as the Ford. I've looked the new Cummins engine over and like it. They had a cutaway at...

Truth or fiction, I don't quite understand why Toyota hasn't entered the one ton market. Their heavy truck line Hino has been around awhile. Seems like it wouldn't be that much of a jump between the Tundra and a Hino.

Nissan and Toyota both came out with the Cummins V8 in 2016, but this is the first I've seen of a dually being offered. With 310 hp and 555 # torque it seems a little light in the 1 ton field. Early specs I saw rated it for trailers up to 12,500.

2017 Toyota Diesel

If she's dealing with me the "sidearm" of choice is usually a backhand if I'm in range :rolleyes: For others it's a Sig P238 .380. She doesn't have a lot of strength in her hands anymore, and it was the only one she could "comfortably" hold and rack the slide.

Auxillary electric fan in front of the radiator. Have work lights for bed and bumper but not wired yet.

Re: Haertland does a flip flop ! I think that some dealers order the units without the TVs then buy and install the TV when it comes in, thereby generating additional revenue for themselves. Might want to check if that was the case here?

Think you will probably need an adapter to change the bolt hole circle. Here's a link to a company that sells the kt. https://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-21-dodge-conversions.aspx 19.5 and 20' rims aren't going to get you nearly as wide of selection of tires as a 22.5 rim. If I were going to...

Quick search showed that TX like AL distinguishes between classes based on the GCVWR and the Gross Weight of the trailer pulled. You need a Class A if your truck GCVWR is in excess of 26000# and your trailer weight is in excess of 10,000#, you need a Class B if your truck GCVWR exceeds 26000#...

The link is for the Texas "Commercial Drivers License Requirements", however this doesn't preclude the operator from conforming to the requirements of the DMV for "type" of vehicle they will be operating. From the Texas DMV: The class of a Texas driver license is determined by the: Type of...

The class A and CDL designation, are somewhat interchangeable here in our state, the only difference being in how you certify your use. At least 10 days prior to renewing your "class A, B or C" license you are required to file a certification with the state on how you will use your license that...

And it gets even worse if your state doesn't exempt RVs. The determining factor is if your GCVWR "by the manufacturer" is greater than 26,000# AND your trailer is in excess of 10,000# regardless of your total weight, then you need CDL (non commercial). According to the 2016 specs from Ford ALL...

Sorry but you are still incorrect. The F350 dual rear wheels carries over twice the "payload" of a F250. Now if you're talking about the F350 Single Rear Wheel they are much closer in capacity, but the F350 is still rated higher. The link below will take you to the payload page of Ford...

Think you may be looking at the wrong lines. I just ordered a 2016 F350, diesel, Super Cab 4x4 long bed, DRW. Per the 2016 Ford book. Maximum conventional trailer towing on the F250 is 14,000# vs 19,000# on the F350. Maximum 5th wheel towing on the F250 is 15,900# vs 23800# on F350. Maximum...

Our gray tank sensors typically work. However I have noticed that I need to leave the valve open for a long time to get the lights to show empty. Typically the only time the indicators work correctly on the black tanks is after I've flushed the tank for 30 mins or so.

As I just this week ordered a new F350, I'm newly versed in weights, as i also looked at the F250. Based on the limited information you gave the only truck that matches the 15,100 lbs, is the 250 4x4 Crew Cab. The maximum CGVWR for the F250 is 23,500 lbs. subtracting the base weight of 7668 lbs...

We went with the Supercab and 8' bed. We don't really need the extra seating, but the extra space is nice. Lariat package and memory group. Didn't get the navigation. Unfitter switches for some add on toys. That's pretty much it, as the lariat package includes most of the upgrades like the...

The nice thing about having wheels is that if we don't like the climate we move. That said there have been times when both a/c's have struggled to keep our BH cool in the middle of the day. I guess if you were forced to stay in a hot climate for an extended period additional cooling would be...

For better or worse order placed today on a 2016 F350 Lariat 4x4 DRW. Since this will likely be the last one ton for us we chose to order exactly what we wanted. Now the waiting begins.

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I dropped the Hazmat endorsement as I drain and flush the black tank before we move :cool:

While the state laws may vary regarding regulation and enforcement, there is one principal that is pretty consistent across the US and is somewhat a catch all as regards your personal conduct, "Gross Negligence". If you knowingly operate any vehicle in a manner that could be deemed unsafe and...

Thanks for all the replies. Will be placing my order this coming week. Haven't completed the review of the bids, but most likely will be the F350 Lariat with DRW. The only major difference between the new one and the current is we are going with the Supercab as compared to the Crew Cab. We don't...

If you read your policy you will most likely find a slew of exclusions covering your conduct, however those exclusions may not apply to an injured third party. The other thing is there is a difference between an insurance company liability and your personal liability. The insurance company is...

Here in Alabama you buy a tag for the weight of the truck only loaded. You can be cited for being overweight on your tag, however they seldom check unless you're a commercial vehicle. Not sure about a tag in excess of the GVW of the truck. Over the years I learned an important lesson, if there...

"I really don't want any giving of directions by anyone, but want to know if I'm gonna hit something, just say stop and I'll get out if necessary to re-access." Once you've learned to blind side a 53' dry van around cars, posts, people, etc..... by yourself, backing a 40' RV into a site is...

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On the news from Australia, karma apparently evens the books sometimes. Seems there were some fellas in need of fuel, and there was an unattended tour bus, ripe for the picking. By the moonlight they snuck up on the bus and inserted their siphon hose into the tank. Had the thieves had better...

Seems like MH's have more Oh*&^& moments then those of us pulling trailers. Maybe because we're on the ground right before we pull out, unlike those in a MH who can get distracted. They also tend to not look in their mirrors that much either. In a camp ground last year talking to a group of...