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I liked the build pictures on the swivel. What a great solution to running out of room. I was thinking about something like that to haul quads on my SOB trailer, but now the toy hauler is on the way. It's got to be nice to have the trailer dialed now. It still amazes me how they added the...

I think I know what company you are talking about. I found them when I was shopping for nav options on the Jeep. The adapter they make for the Ram is pretty slick, but I'm not sure it's worth the money for the camera switch. The other thing I thought about was trying to switch the feed wires...

I can't wait to see pictures. I still haven't started mine. What did you use to do the cutting, plasma cutter or wheel? When you say no body work, I'm super curious.

It's a great setup. I've been following this thread since I joined the site. The finished product looks amazing. Does it take long to unload and unhook the swivel to get the ramp door down? I'm guessing 64 feet bumper to bumper with the swivel trailer?

There is a soft key on the touch screen to pull up the cargo camera. It can be turned on at any speed/direction. When the truck has the cargo camera the backup camera is sent to the rear view mirror. I wish both cameras were fed to the touch screen. I just ordered the air compressor kit. I...

Look closely at the passenger door. Of course it has Lambo doors. There was a time when I would have loved a lifted F650...

Thanks Al. Now the list of additions begins. Speaking of which, I installed my hitch this morning. The Reese Adapter plate needed a bit of massaging to line up. Once I figured out that the instructions had all the steps I needed, it was smooth sailing getting it installed and lined up...

Scotty - Thank you. Those are the bi-xenon headlamps. I'm really happy with the low beam, and the high beam function is like daylight. If I recall correctly, the Laramie is the first trim package the projector lamps are available. The only thing I wish it had was the LED DRLs like everyone...

Thanks everyone. Is it sad I went to bed late and got up early just to play with the new toy? Here are some daylight photos. I ended up going with the Curt Q24 hitch and Reese adapter.

Congratulations on your new 4100. Welcome! I'd set your B&W to the furthest back and up setting. It won't give you much, but the extra inch may help on a really tight turn. I loved the ease of my Companion hitch. It's as fool proof a hitch as you can get. I liked that you couldn't release...

I had my doubles endorsement years ago on my California CDL, but never towed doubles. From time to time I see a guy on the freeway pulling two gooseneck livestock trailers in double. Both are double axle and about 25 feet long. The second trailer is supported by a tiny double axle dolly with a...

I ordered a 2014 Ram 3500 in early December. My dealer was great about keeping me updated, and had much more detailed information than the Ram VOTS website. It was pretty neat getting emails that it was on a train in Mexico, then crossing the border, into Arizona, through LA, eventually to...

I can't speak to whether or not your 2500 can handle the trailer, but the 22,000 pound rating you mention doesn't sound correct. That may be your gross combined. I don't think any 2500/250s out there are rated to handle a 22,000 pound trailer. I'd be cautious of anything a salesperson tells...

So close I can smell it The dealer let me know my truck was at the rail yard, getting offloaded and prepped for truck shipment to the dealer. He is really hoping we can get it delivered by Friday, but none of us are holding our breath. It's funny how much I've missed having a truck for the...

I'm moving into my second Ram 3500. The only reason we are replacing our '05 was the size of the cab. It was getting too cramped for dogs and kids. I've been very happy with the Ram, and sold it to a very good friend. That being said, the Ford is very nice, and was on my radar for a bit. My...

Having just finished shopping for a toy hauler I found very few differences between the Road Warrior and Cyclone. The deciding factor for me boiled down to floor plan. I ended up ordering a Cyclone but my second favorite unit was the RW 425. Just be aware some standard items on the Cyclone are...

I like the couch. That looks very nice. You don't have any clearance issues bringing the slide in?

Too funny! My wife put her foot down on the vessel sink, too. Said absolutely not. For that reason alone I am glad Heartland stopped using the sink in the HD package.

I was catching up on some of my DVR programs and watched "Buying RVs". On the episode "Chopper RV" they showcase a Cyclone 4000. Apparently the premise of the show is they follow a family shopping for an RV and watch as they compare three different models. This episode compared a Jayco fiver...

On the US site, the towing guide is separate for each line. It looks like the .ca site groups all the Fords into one guide. Still couldn't find much more detail in the guide from the .com site.

Is it warm enough and are you letting it dry long enough before trying to buff it off? Outside of stripping it all of and or hitting it with a DA polisher, I'm at a loss.

I just ordered a 2014 4000. I didn't see the 6pt level up, ramp patio and rear awning, or 12 cu ft fridge on your list of options. I wouldn't be without those options. Depending on how you like the color, the HD package will add a grey exterior (they stopped adding the vessel sinks for the...

That's a great looking setup you have! I can't get over how good the dark grey looks on the Cyclones. If I had to travel for work I'd do exactly what you are doing!

I think the Canadian and US Ford sites have a comparable chart. When I first started looking, I shopped Ford. The maximums were there, but like you said, not as detailed as Ram. It took a bit for me to find the Ram one since it was hidden on the side of their towing chart page. When you...

I'm not sure how the other manufacturers do it, but Ram puts together a really nice spreadsheet that is 16 pages long for the 3500 alone. It lists every available trim level, cab, bed length, engine and transmission combination, axle ratio and drive type. The payload, GVWR, max trailer weight...

Would making the tread a 'lid' and leaving the rise in place be an option? I wonder how easily the tread can be removed, cut and hinged.

Thank you, that's good to know. I don't imagine I will need to get out and check, but saw according to the scoring guide it counted as a deduction, much like a pull up. I just need to get out and practice knowing where the rear of my trailer is in relation to a line on the ground or a cone...

That's one of the first things I'll need to tackle. Once I get inside the tailgate, I can see how easy it will be to interrupt the handle with, I assume, two new handles on the back side of the tail gate. I am envisioning handles very similar to the baggage slam door latches to activate the...

For giggles I picked up a used tailgate off of a '12 Ram today for $100. It was dented on the top, right in the area that I will cut out. For a $100 I figured it was worth the shot to see if I can make this thing look like the pictures. I'll try to remember to take pictures along the way...

Jeff, did you get a chance to practice much before you tested or did you go "cold"? I'm getting ready to take the test again (I gave up my first CDL years ago) and noticed all the skills have changed since '05 when I took the test the first time. What caused the first fail? Were you not...

The OP will correct me if I am wrong, but that looks like the new dark grey they are using on the HD package for the 2014s.

Congratulations. Your rig looks great. I'm a week into the waiting after I ordered a 4000. That little Polaris looks crazy. It looks like a quad with a steering wheel. I bet it's a blast to scream around in. If you buy one I'd love to see a post on your thoughts. Have fun!

Hippy, Start here: http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl648/dl648.pdf The Class A non-commercial is relatively straight forward. Pass a knowledge test, submit a health questionnaire, then take a drive test. The commercial A is a similar test, but more big rig oriented questions. The skills test is...

Congratulations. I just switched my permit from non comm a to commercial a. I'll be testing as soon as my truck gets here in a couple weeks. I had an A years ago and gave it up. It's no small feat to get the class A. Good job!

I don't think it will be here in Feb but March is right in line for the shakedown run. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

It's a tough decision to leave. I'm established and know how to navigate the waters here. The pluses far outweigh the negatives especially the further away from LA or SF you get. I doubt Jefferson would ever come about but we can dream. The mice thing is that I'll never run out of places to...

That'll be fun. We are in Auburn near Sacramento. I'm itching to go camping bad.

You've already paid me back with the info about air suspension. Now we just need to meet up and go camping and riding.

I was thisssss close to going for the full body paint. In the end I just couldn't commit. I went with the hd package and blue graphics so I'll get the dark grey sides. Full body looks so good though. I feel a little better now that the lo get wait on yours does include the holidays, paint and...

That's a good point. We've been sitting on couches at home for as long as I can remember that don't recline so I never even paid attention to which positions had foot rests. I can see how that would be a major problem.