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Old Oct 15, 2024 | 05:19 PM
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I tow a DRV with a 2023 and compared to my older Fords it is noticeable the difference but find the towing features useless.

Thanks Tim,

When you say noticeable, I'm assuming you mean because of the 10 speed tranny and higher engine output. Am I correct?

I currently use the Ford trailer TPMS system and the Ford rear camera, and I'm reasonably pleased with both. I have asked on other FTE threads if anyone is using the Fifth Wheel BLIS system, but so far, no one has responded.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2024 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by STOF-FORD
Thanks Tim,

When you say noticeable, I'm assuming you mean because of the 10 speed tranny and higher engine output. Am I correct?

I currently use the Ford trailer TPMS system and the Ford rear camera, and I'm reasonably pleased with both. I have asked on other FTE threads if anyone is using the Fifth Wheel BLIS system, but so far, no one has responded.
I can not get bliss to work with our drv. Nor can I get the tpms but I have not tried that for a few years. Do you have the 17.5 tires on your drv. And yes the 10 speed and HO6.7. The 23/24 is worth the upgrade if you want the spend the 💰. PM me if you have any questions.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2024 | 07:12 PM
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well with it in that position you should be able to check the underside for damage.
The underside was the best spot on the camper...except for the suspension. Took the cover with it also.

 
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Old Oct 16, 2024 | 02:12 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2024 | 09:52 AM
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Good looking combo and a 7.3 to boot! Very nice....
 
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Old Oct 17, 2024 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by camping nut
I can not get bliss to work with our drv. Nor can I get the tpms but I have not tried that for a few years. Do you have the 17.5 tires on your drv. And yes the 10 speed and HO6.7. The 23/24 is worth the upgrade if you want the spend the 💰. PM me if you have any questions.
I found that, in order to get a reliable trailer TPMS signal, I had to lengthen the cable and move the receiver back over the front axle. Once I did that, it has been perfect for over five years. We have a DRV Houston and yes, it has 17.5 wheels.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2024 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by STOF-FORD
I found that, in order to get a reliable trailer TPMS signal, I had to lengthen the cable and move the receiver back over the front axle. Once I did that, it has been perfect for over five years. We have a DRV Houston and yes, it has 17.5 wheels.
Weird. Ours has worked fine mounted to the 5th wheel housing and our Pinnacle is 41' long. I've heard some have had to mount it closer to the axle, but not the case with us.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2024 | 01:44 PM
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Weird. Ours has worked fine mounted to the 5th wheel housing and our Pinnacle is 41' long. I've heard some have had to mount it closer to the axle, but not the case with us.
Ours worked when mounted up front. It just was not a solid signal from the third axle. Moving it solved the problem. Our rig is 46' 7" long.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 04:41 AM
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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 01:57 PM
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Well I sold my 450 three days ago and sold my New Horizons a couple of weeks ago . It’s been fun . I do have a 2025 F350 7.3 SRW King Ranch on order . Also have a 2025 Bigfoot 25B25RT travel trailer on order. Going from 40’ 5thwheel to roughly 27’ fiberglass travel trailer.
 
Old Nov 25, 2024 | 08:39 PM
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Well I sold my 450 three days ago and sold my New Horizons a couple of weeks ago . It’s been fun . I do have a 2025 F350 7.3 SRW King Ranch on order . Also have a 2025 Bigfoot 25B25RT travel trailer on order. Going from 40’ 5thwheel to roughly 27’ fiberglass travel trailer.
Thinking of doing something similar. Even though we love our Momentum, we are not using it enough to keep it.
 
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