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Joined: Jan 2013
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Not yet, but working that way toward a May retirement. Thanks for all the welcoming comments. I love the wealth of experience and information on the forum.
Also, shout out to the Ford Reps that monitor the forum. They appear to respond with professionalism and concern, even if they can't get everything resolved. People generally don't need to have it their way, but they definitely have a need to be heard.[/QUOTE]
Sold our company, retired, sold our houses, cars most everything we had and went full time...WORST MISTAKE of our lives!
Took the 45' motorcoach back to the dealer and they bought it back, gave me enough I did not have to write a check, but the rebuild of our lives cost a fortune.
Some people like, but it was just not for us and the list of reasons is a mile long. Chose wisely and give yourself a path back if its not your cup of tea...
Also, shout out to the Ford Reps that monitor the forum. They appear to respond with professionalism and concern, even if they can't get everything resolved. People generally don't need to have it their way, but they definitely have a need to be heard.[/QUOTE]
Sold our company, retired, sold our houses, cars most everything we had and went full time...WORST MISTAKE of our lives!
Took the 45' motorcoach back to the dealer and they bought it back, gave me enough I did not have to write a check, but the rebuild of our lives cost a fortune.
Some people like, but it was just not for us and the list of reasons is a mile long. Chose wisely and give yourself a path back if its not your cup of tea...
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 6,801
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
We aren't giving up our Sticks-N-Bricks house for the life on the road... Everything is paid for and it costs us a little in energy costs for the house during the winter along with taxes and insurance, but if something were to happen to one of us where travel is either out of the equation or unwise - we have our home to go back to...
Our camper is great, but after living in it for 2 full months, we can already tell we will be ready to go home in another 4 months...
Then there are family, friends, stores, church and everything else that we left behind...
Our camper is great, but after living in it for 2 full months, we can already tell we will be ready to go home in another 4 months...
Then there are family, friends, stores, church and everything else that we left behind...
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: North Bay Ont Canada
Sold our company, retired, sold our houses, cars most everything we had and went full time...WORST MISTAKE of our lives!
Took the 45' motorcoach back to the dealer and they bought it back, gave me enough I did not have to write a check, but the rebuild of our lives cost a fortune.
Some people like, but it was just not for us and the list of reasons is a mile long. Chose wisely and give yourself a path back if its not your cup of tea...
Took the 45' motorcoach back to the dealer and they bought it back, gave me enough I did not have to write a check, but the rebuild of our lives cost a fortune.
Some people like, but it was just not for us and the list of reasons is a mile long. Chose wisely and give yourself a path back if its not your cup of tea...
Cross-Country
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 62
Likes: 2
From: Red Bluff, CA
My New F350 Dually
Just bought a new F350 SD King Ranch Dually. Can't wait to tow my trailer with her. My truck came with the Gooseneck hitch prep and I have a Reese hitch that I had on my 04. Someone told me that I need an "H plate" to install my hitch. Does anybody have a pic of one? Thanks, David.
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Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 142
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From: Fort Smith, AR
Sold our company, retired, sold our houses, cars most everything we had and went full time...WORST MISTAKE of our lives!
Took the 45' motorcoach back to the dealer and they bought it back, gave me enough I did not have to write a check, but the rebuild of our lives cost a fortune.
Some people like, but it was just not for us and the list of reasons is a mile long. Chose wisely and give yourself a path back if its not your cup of tea...
Took the 45' motorcoach back to the dealer and they bought it back, gave me enough I did not have to write a check, but the rebuild of our lives cost a fortune.
Some people like, but it was just not for us and the list of reasons is a mile long. Chose wisely and give yourself a path back if its not your cup of tea...
One neat option we have - we are in partnership with a cabin and 70 acres about an hour from home, and they've said we can build covered storage and 50A service there so we would have a base. We come back, stay in the cabin or RV if cabin is being used, and take care of the property while we are there. Zero living expenses in exchange. Think it sounds pretty good right now!
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You have a Reese head and a factory installed hitch mount....
Reese - Elite Series Rail Kits
That what you looking for?
Reese - Elite Series Rail Kits
That what you looking for?
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 142
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From: Fort Smith, AR
Just bought a new F350 SD King Ranch Dually. Can't wait to tow my trailer with her. My truck came with the Gooseneck hitch prep and I have a Reese hitch that I had on my 04. Someone told me that I need an "H plate" to install my hitch. Does anybody have a pic of one? Thanks, David.
Ford has a well-designed factory prep where you won't have to do any drilling or under-vehicle work. Half-turn on four pins and it's installed, and all the parts should come with your Reese legs - and your old head should bolt right to the legs. Don't know if your head is too old though. Might be good to correspond with someone at Reese to make sure.
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,412
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Are you living in it full time?
Not yet, but working that way toward a May retirement. Thanks for all the welcoming comments. I love the wealth of experience and information on the forum.
Also, shout out to the Ford Reps that monitor the forum. They appear to respond with professionalism and concern, even if they can't get everything resolved. People generally don't need to have it their way, but they definitely have a need to be heard.
Not yet, but working that way toward a May retirement. Thanks for all the welcoming comments. I love the wealth of experience and information on the forum.
Also, shout out to the Ford Reps that monitor the forum. They appear to respond with professionalism and concern, even if they can't get everything resolved. People generally don't need to have it their way, but they definitely have a need to be heard.
Nice rig! Can't wait to post pictures of whatever fiver we end up with...it'll be a Biggin though.
Cross-Country
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 62
Likes: 2
From: Red Bluff, CA
Hitch for new F-350
Bill, I made a mistake and thought my hitch was a reese but it was made by Kurt Manufacturing. Here is the link that shows the quarter turn release system. Is this what you were referencing on your previous post?
CURT Manufacturing - CURT OEM-Compatible 5th Wheel Legs for Ford #16017
CURT Manufacturing - CURT OEM-Compatible 5th Wheel Legs for Ford #16017
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Frederick, MD
Bill, I made a mistake and thought my hitch was a reese but it was made by Kurt Manufacturing. Here is the link that shows the quarter turn release system. Is this what you were referencing on your previous post?
CURT Manufacturing - CURT OEM-Compatible 5th Wheel Legs for Ford #16017
CURT Manufacturing - CURT OEM-Compatible 5th Wheel Legs for Ford #16017
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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This particular adapter is the Hensley adapter for standard reese hitch mounts.