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I would consider 10 ply or load range E a minimum! The last time I weighed my rig the pin was 4k, thats when I went to 14 ply. Those silent armors are nice tires and very tough.

I just cleaned mine out and changed the zink. I have a little wand for my garden hose. It really cleans it out well. I just keep blasting away until it comes out clean and then I can stick my finger in there and feel the bottom of the tank. You can feel the sediment, then you cant.

Fords are great trucks. Ford did'nt kill the mpgs, our swell government did. I still dont know how burning more fuel is good for the tree huggers. My Dodge had a few of those emissions parts fall off. Good luck with the new truck, my Ford has been great.

I think I would rather stay away from LA. I hope there is'nt another chemical spill.

I was thinking about that route. I tried to cut across 58 years ago, but there was a chemical spill and had to go all the way around.

Well, the wife and I are moving to Seattle end of March or April. I have made the drive a few times but never with the rv. I was thinking about I-10 to I-40, cut across Cal and hit I-5. Any suggestions? Thanks for any help,Drew

I have a Dodge and a Ford. Both great trucks. The GM HD's ugly and not my taste, but, they are every bit as good as the others. If everyone would buy what they like and take care of it, they are all great. I work in the auto repair world and see them all, just for different things.

If you look on some of the Cummins forums, some guys are pulling some sick loads. I'm talking over 30k with trucks like ours. I'm not saying I would do that, but, it shows that the GCWR is just a number. I'm at 24,040, over my GCWR by 40lbs. My Quad cab is rated for 12,200lbs. The mega is...

Thanks for the info guys. I picked up some Contential's for a great price. Made in the USA...

Funny how you can be under your axle weight but be over on the gcwr. I'm sure that rig pulled it great.

I feel any increase in saftey is worth it. 12 or 14 ply tires are better than 10. Also, getting more milage out of a set of tires is appealing to me. They look cool too!

I was looking at the Kuhmo's. What model are they? What are your thoughts on those tires.

Who's runnin 19.5's. I just called Dan at Rickson and pulled the trigger on a set. For you guys who have them, what tires are you runnin. Thanks for any info, Drew

Laffin...don't hold back ehh. I have a 7.3 PS and a 6.7 Cummins and have pulled my rig with both trucks. The stock Cummins out pulls the PS with a programer all day long. I love my Ford, but to say the powerstroke is the "industry standard" of diesels is a bit much.

Look up smarty. I'm running one with the whole emissions system removed. Great power and no more soot in my motor from the egr.

Thats not luck, thats the norm for a 7.3. I have a 02 that i gave to the wife to drive. When she drives away, I still look at the truck adoringly, I mean the wife......

There are Americans in Detroit in bad shape and they are building motors in Mexico. This country is hosed in a big way. I'm gonna start pulling my rv with a fleet of horses.......

I was talking about the tech stuff.

Early 6.0 problems were blown head gaskets, and injectors. The Egr cooler can be a problem as well. Ford sued Navistar over that engine, it was'nt the best but I know a few guys that have had no problems. Look on you tube under 7.3 vs. 6.0 powerstroke. It's quite interesting.

Hey Ray! That Glide looks like the Mor ryde with a shock. Am I seeing it correctly? Looks like it would work great.

No! With that weight you need a dually. The duramax will pull it but that rig will have a high pin weight. There are people using 3/4 ton trucks. Do you own a truck now? I used to live in Oregon and plan on going back with the rv. Thats why I have a Dodge 3500 DRW with E brake.

There is a thermal fuse on the cooling fins. You can remove it and wire in a auto type fuse to run all the time. Maybe you dont need this in Washington, but like Augusta said in real hot climates like Tx it is needed.

I'm guesing the HD means dually? That rig needs a DRW.

If you find some other authority that tells you other wise, they are wrong. I have a BH 3600RL thats over 16,000lbs and tow it with a Dually and feel i'm at close to my limit. I'm about to put some 19.5 wheels and load range G tires on my truck. The guys on the Cummins forums pull some sick...

Is anyone using Timbrens on a 3500 truck. I have a 07 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 with a BH3600RL. The truck is a little less than level. Wondering if theTimbrens would work. I really dont want air bags. My pin is right under 4k. Thanks for any info, Drew

I believe in overkill when it comes to towing. I'm going to put 19.5 wheels and load range f tires on my Dodge.

I would agree with Augusta. We have a 3600RL thats 16,040. We tow it with a Dodge 3500 DRW.

Just got back from the scales with our 3600RL and Dodge 3500 4x4 DRW Quad cab. 24,040. Truck is 8000lbs and did a great job.

Are you planning on keeping the truck out of warranty? If so, then I would go with the Dodge. Pop the hood on all three and you will see what I'm talking about. I feel a Diesel should be an inline six. I would also get the 4x4. I drove a ford f250 for years with an auto and went to a Dodge...

Laffin.... That things the reason I have a Cummins..........

I would love to see Ford and Detroit Diesel working together on an MBE900 sized motor. I have some experience with DD reliability and found them to be a good American company right in the same state as Ford. Duhhhhhhh..........

Going back to the weight police. How could they know if you had your rear end changed to .410 gears. How would they even know what gears your running stock. They would have to run your vin with a dealer. As far as pulling all these trucks can pull huge weights. The Cummins with the e brake can...

I agree with the above statements. I have also heard it has to do with how fast the TV will accelerate with X amount of lbs. It's funny to me to limit the 373's to that weight. Same truck, same suspension, and 3000lbs less tow capacity. I dont think so.

They are 2008 Ford mirrors and they are much better than the older style. Much bigger glass. They will bolt right on to your truck with no problems. The only thing you may have to change is the plug for the wire harness. Drew....

The 6.7 makes max torque @1600 rpms. I think the 5.9 was @2100.

I really should have asked this on the correct forum. Thanks for the info. I can get the Airborn for pretty cheap so i'm hopeful it will fit. Thanks again.

I have a 09 3600RL Bighorn and was thinking about upgrading the pinbox. Anyone running an Airborn on this Rv. I could not find the correct part number for the Lippert-Airborn pinbox. Thanks for any help, Drew

As you can see, I have the 3/4 ton truck covered:). I do feel for you. You really do need a dually. Good luck to you. Drew If it makes you feel any better, I know two guys that pull 40 toy haulers with SRW Dodge trucks..............

I have a 3600 RL. I towed it once empty with my F-250. When we hooked it up at the dealer my bride said we could get a new truck. We now have a F-250 and a Dodge DRW,3500, 4x4, quad cab.