F350 DRW payload
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Well I just got off the phone with my stealer (aka Dealer) my truck is supposed to be at the dealer on April 23rd, it was ordered Feb 17th, and I was told 6-8 weeks. I am getting tired of waiting. My new RV will be here the end of April too. Thanks for the input. I may end up putting something on the truck. The new RV (Grand Design 388M toyhauler) has a 117 gallon fresh water tank, that is 975 pounds of water, so she may squat a bit. Also our wonderful roads in Wi are nice and rough from winter freeze thaw cycles. I will tow with it and see how it goes.
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The pin weight for my toyhauler (without toys or water) is 3600lbs. First time I hooked up without airbags it squat about 2~3 inches. I didn't mind so much, but did install airbags and like them so much better. Airbags provide me adjustability for when I choose to fill my fresh water tank (160 gal), or if I have toys loaded, or if I haven't dumped my grey (110 gal) or black (96 gal) tanks. The weight moves around a bit, and I like being able to just air up until I'm level, regardless of load.
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I tow a 43 foot Landmark weighing in at 17,940lbs and a pin weight of 3,720lbs. I do have load lifter 5000 ultimates on the F350. The truck squats around 3 inches without the bags. Not necessarily a must, but I like to level out the 3 inches of sag and also improve the ride.
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New truck is supposed to be delivered to the dealer April 23rd new RV about the same time. I will snap a few empty pics when I bring it home. I will see how I feel about it once I start towing. Firestone's with an on board compressor sure are nice. Just can't tell my Dodge and Chey buddy's about the air bags!!!
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My 2014 has about 3000lbs of weight in it at all times (contractor) and all my other truck I have had bags but this time I wanted to keep it simple and I just put a 4" block in the rear, factory dually's come with a 2" block. My truck did have a slight sag when I finally got all my tools in but now it has a nice rake to it. I also have stable loads but don't really need them i might take them out.
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New truck is supposed to be delivered to the dealer April 23rd new RV about the same time. I will snap a few empty pics when I bring it home. I will see how I feel about it once I start towing. Firestone's with an on board compressor sure are nice. Just can't tell my Dodge and Chey buddy's about the air bags!!!
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I tow a 42 ft 5er with a pin weight of 3100 pounds like some others here. Did I need bags, nope. But like another here said, they help keep the headlights aimed at night. Sure the rear end squats a little. Enough to give me the launch shudder on both of my trucks. Easy fix-bags! I have a set of Firestone Ride-Rites on mine(cheapest at the time) with a Viair 10007 on board air compressor with Firestone(dual valve) gauges installed so I can adjust the pressure on the fly and have air to air up the kiddies bike tires and floats
I know have a leveled out truck while loaded and no launch shudder. Very happy with the entire rig. Here is a link to the write up I did on here. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...with-pics.html
I know have a leveled out truck while loaded and no launch shudder. Very happy with the entire rig. Here is a link to the write up I did on here. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...with-pics.html
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Nice!.. how does the ride compare, SRW to DRW.
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Bigfoot: awesome rig really wish my driveway was that long!
Golfmedic: Is there a way to get the compressor and stuff under the back seat? With our wonderful salty harsh winter roads I am afraid it wouldn't last long exposed to the elements!
Golfmedic: Is there a way to get the compressor and stuff under the back seat? With our wonderful salty harsh winter roads I am afraid it wouldn't last long exposed to the elements!
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Congrats on ordering, rhoag! Send me a PM with your order number and dealership name/location; I'll provide you with weekly updates on the status of your new truck. 
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