Here's a picture of my 2008 F250 Diesel with my Lance 845...



...and my 2015 F350 6.2l with our new Eagle Cap 850...



...both "On the Beach" - where else?

 

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Here are two pics that I hate to share; hopefully it'll serve as a reminder to y'all. Pics are only about 8 hours old (heading out tomorrow).

I forgot to lock it once hitched.[/QUOTE]

Ouch! That is too bad.

Don't these 5th wheels lock automatically like big rigs?

 

I believe this one was from Lake Corpus Christi.

 

Most do not (use a manual sliding bar to hold pin)
but there are some that DO such as the Reese R16 that I have (it has jaw's like a big rig)

 

Just wondering. Self locking 5th wheels would lessen the chance of dropping the trailer.

 

That's why it's really wise to do a "pull test" before fully raising the landing gear.

 

first trip with the big dog. '10 5.4 loaded <br/><br/>

 

On a "lock jaw" system such as my Reese R16 absolutely

But on a "sliding bar" system, even more important is a VISUAL check

 

Alot of Trailer for a 5.4 I would assume
Nice looking TT though, do u have any Pic's @ different angles

 

In my case I did get the visual ... a green pin extends when latched. I then pulled both forward n reverse maybe an inch or two. Then I proceeded forward n boom. I forgot to lock it in place, Husky 16K w/ slider.

 

it's 32 ft, 35 ft overall and 8500#s but I used to tow it with an F150 with a 4.7 so ths is a big step up. Piece of cake by comparison.



this is the 150 I used to tow with! Imagine this flying through a rainstorm coming out of the hills north of lexington, Ky,going 75!!? The 5.4 came home last weekend wth a 45 mph crosswind and did just fine. It's not always what ya got but how you make good use of it. <br/>.

 

Bummer but they says its not if but when. I need that to happen so i get a new rust free box side lol. Is the 5'r ok?

 

Yep, that's what I do with the tractor trailers.

 

Yeap that heavier Truck would help alot.....
I do really like how your TT looks, fairly plain & very rounded

 

I'll play! 2011 F350 diesel with RideRites and a 2014 Open Range 427BHS. Just getting back from Otter Lake yesterday.