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That was from the first weekend home with the TT when new, the rug and his fur (along with his equally furry but smaller brother) hadn't explored the new camper at that point. Now they go on some of the local weekend get away type trips, maybe about 25% of our outings. They have gone as far as Columbus (Cross Creek at Alum Lake), but that is a long ride for them.
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
i feel like this thing does not do a good job at heating properly. You either feel like you are baking in the sun in the living room area while the heat is running or freezing in the arctic in the bedroom. The garage feels pretty decent most of the time.
i dont have to pay for electricity but if I run heaters all the time and eat up a lot of juice, that will change. When it really starts getting cold and we knowbwe wont be moving for a while, I will be lining hay bails around the outside of the the trailer to keep wind from getting underneath and helping to insulate the bottom a little bit.
i dont have to pay for electricity but if I run heaters all the time and eat up a lot of juice, that will change. When it really starts getting cold and we knowbwe wont be moving for a while, I will be lining hay bails around the outside of the the trailer to keep wind from getting underneath and helping to insulate the bottom a little bit.
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Have a good trip, that pull up Fancy Gap is one of the biggest tests here in the East, been over that several times with the TT.
Keep your eyes peeled, you will be in Apoc's stomping grounds, never can tell what will happen there!
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5th wheel pulling
Have 99 f350, 7.3 super duty dually. cold air intake, new stock turbo, 4" down pipe, new 5" exhaust, 6 point TS performance chip. additional trans cooler, rear air lift system. boost, trans temp and exhaust temp gauges.
I have been pulling a 37' 5er, 11800lbs loaded, pin weight 2000lbs. I am buying a 41' 5er, 14500 loaded, pin weight 2400lbs.
What do you think? Will the truck handle it?
I have been pulling a 37' 5er, 11800lbs loaded, pin weight 2000lbs. I am buying a 41' 5er, 14500 loaded, pin weight 2400lbs.
What do you think? Will the truck handle it?
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Have 99 f350, 7.3 super duty dually. cold air intake, new stock turbo, 4" down pipe, new 5" exhaust, 6 point TS performance chip. additional trans cooler, rear air lift system. boost, trans temp and exhaust temp gauges.
I have been pulling a 37' 5er, 11800lbs loaded, pin weight 2000lbs. I am buying a 41' 5er, 14500 loaded, pin weight 2400lbs.
What do you think? Will the truck handle it?
I have been pulling a 37' 5er, 11800lbs loaded, pin weight 2000lbs. I am buying a 41' 5er, 14500 loaded, pin weight 2400lbs.
What do you think? Will the truck handle it?
Hi Hoso, welcome to the forums.
Your question would be better asked in the fifth wheel towing forum Fifth Wheel & Gooseneck RV Towing - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums. Lots of good helpful folks there that tow your type of trailers.
This is the place where all the cool kids with the giant station wagons hang out, not much fiver towing here.
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As long as the gear ratio is in the 4s, should be ok.....IMO
I wish I could afford 4.3 in my X...
maybe someday
I wish I could afford 4.3 in my X...
maybe someday
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Charley, our new lost friend has a 7.3 diesel and didn't mention oversized tires, so deep gears wouldn't be a good match for that low revving motor, they have different needs than our gassers.
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Have 99 f350, 7.3 super duty dually. cold air intake, new stock turbo, 4" down pipe, new 5" exhaust, 6 point TS performance chip. additional trans cooler, rear air lift system. boost, trans temp and exhaust temp gauges.
I have been pulling a 37' 5er, 11800lbs loaded, pin weight 2000lbs. I am buying a 41' 5er, 14500 loaded, pin weight 2400lbs.
What do you think? Will the truck handle it?
I have been pulling a 37' 5er, 11800lbs loaded, pin weight 2000lbs. I am buying a 41' 5er, 14500 loaded, pin weight 2400lbs.
What do you think? Will the truck handle it?
Ya it should handle it just fine and dandy. I pull that much with my 250 all time no issues.
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On Monday August 21, 2017 10 US states will be in the path of a Solar Eclipse make your plans, plot your course, book your campground. This map will indicate the path.
We've already booked our site and we should have 2 min 38 sec of twilight, the maximum is 2:41.6.
The RV park's online calendar system wouldn't let me book longer than 3 months in advance so I called and paid for the reservation.
We've already booked our site and we should have 2 min 38 sec of twilight, the maximum is 2:41.6.
The RV park's online calendar system wouldn't let me book longer than 3 months in advance so I called and paid for the reservation.
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From: NC
Staying at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion,Virginia this weekend. I highly recommend this place.
Yesterday we drove Rt 16 "the back of the dragon" it is a beautiful twisty mountain road to Tazewell,VA. The Ex is no sorts car but did fine.
Coming to the park we pulled Fancy Gap on l-77, ect sat at 216 and eot 235 holding 55 in the middle lane.
Today we hiked in the park, everybody is restong now getting ready for another adventure.
Yesterday we drove Rt 16 "the back of the dragon" it is a beautiful twisty mountain road to Tazewell,VA. The Ex is no sorts car but did fine.
Coming to the park we pulled Fancy Gap on l-77, ect sat at 216 and eot 235 holding 55 in the middle lane.
Today we hiked in the park, everybody is restong now getting ready for another adventure.