Parking
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As for parking in the world. I am one of those guys that likes to keep his stuff nice. So... the truck will only see those parking lots that I absolutely need to be there (Costco runs, etc.) and I will be parking on the mountain overlooking the parking lot
I have a runabout for those situations...
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This would make for a great video!
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I have seen on some high end cars, they have a camera on the front right bumper to aid with parking etc. Thinking about doing the same with the truck using the Ford lock pick, this should help when trying to manouver in and out of tight spaces. Any thoughts ?
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I have the same concern. I need to pull the ears in to be able to get it into the garage. When I do that I literally have one inch clearance (sans the antennae) all the way around the truck. I am trying to figure out if widening the garage door will be cheaper than replacing the motors
As for parking in the world. I am one of those guys that likes to keep his stuff nice. So... the truck will only see those parking lots that I absolutely need to be there (Costco runs, etc.) and I will be parking on the mountain overlooking the parking lot
I have a runabout for those situations...
As for parking in the world. I am one of those guys that likes to keep his stuff nice. So... the truck will only see those parking lots that I absolutely need to be there (Costco runs, etc.) and I will be parking on the mountain overlooking the parking lot
I have a runabout for those situations...
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DRW is new for me, but all my DRW buddies say the same thing - back in.
DRW fenders take up almost the whole space width. And I haven't found a normal striped lot where the the truck's length will fit in the "box".
Backing into a curbed space helps, at least the rear overhang is clear and you might get the nose inside the striped length.
DRW fenders take up almost the whole space width. And I haven't found a normal striped lot where the the truck's length will fit in the "box".
Backing into a curbed space helps, at least the rear overhang is clear and you might get the nose inside the striped length.
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I park in the boonies also. Usually when I come back to the truck there are other SuperDutys parked by me. I think that's pretty cool.
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starting to need a 4 camera system! front, tailgate, trailer (and bed for those with a 5th or GN)
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Deb should have sat in the truck.
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Thanks for clarifying.
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With all the parking talk I tried a little experiment tonight while getting milk.
This is with a DRW.
When backing into a space the two landing strip icons are very close to the outside tire’s path.
I lined them up between the lot stripes and the tires were almost a match.
I also watched the curb on the monitor. When the curb just started to go off the screen I got out and looked. The rear bumper plane was almost even with the curb. Good angle of view with the camera.
When I first took a 350 for a ride I was thinking – boy this thing needs a camera in the front too!
This is with a DRW.
When backing into a space the two landing strip icons are very close to the outside tire’s path.
I lined them up between the lot stripes and the tires were almost a match.
I also watched the curb on the monitor. When the curb just started to go off the screen I got out and looked. The rear bumper plane was almost even with the curb. Good angle of view with the camera.
When I first took a 350 for a ride I was thinking – boy this thing needs a camera in the front too!
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I use the bottom mirrors (can see my rear wheels) and can back up to the curb with a inch or two to spare. No fancy camera here but my truck is also shorter, too. 
Now if I had the camera, yes I would use it and become spoiled by it!
When you get close to the curb tho, beep beep beep beep beep beep....
I'm a boonies parker. Even in SUV's. Drives people crazy who ride with me. I enjoy the walking because I don't do enough of it. The time some people spend driving around for a close parking space, I've already idled, shut down the truck and started walking.
My ball mount is always in place and locked in the hitch. I figure when I don't need it for towing, it's a good feature for tailgaters (good for me).
You also have to evaluate where you park so in case some person is too lazy to return the buggy and just pushes it down the isle, will it pick up speed and roll into your truck?...haha.
I rarely fold my mirrors in. Only if I'm at a place where I can't park in the boonies. If someone can't see those when their walking between vehicles...well, they should watch where they're going!
A young child could do pullups on these things so they aren't going anywhere.
Now if I had the camera, yes I would use it and become spoiled by it!
When you get close to the curb tho, beep beep beep beep beep beep....
I'm a boonies parker. Even in SUV's. Drives people crazy who ride with me. I enjoy the walking because I don't do enough of it. The time some people spend driving around for a close parking space, I've already idled, shut down the truck and started walking.
My ball mount is always in place and locked in the hitch. I figure when I don't need it for towing, it's a good feature for tailgaters (good for me).
You also have to evaluate where you park so in case some person is too lazy to return the buggy and just pushes it down the isle, will it pick up speed and roll into your truck?...haha.
I rarely fold my mirrors in. Only if I'm at a place where I can't park in the boonies. If someone can't see those when their walking between vehicles...well, they should watch where they're going!
A young child could do pullups on these things so they aren't going anywhere.