Decisions,Decisions........
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From: Kissimmee,Fla
Decisions,Decisions........
Wife found a smokin' deal on a 38' Jayco 5er center living room. Only problem is a F 250 isn't going to cut the mustard in my book towing it. Was talking to a friend and he knows where there a KR F 450 duelley with a bad motor he said was super clean. Wife said the other trucks go first and she's right. It's a big expense. Let's face it maintenance on these trucks is big bucks. To convert my truck to a fully is more work that I want to do,plus the other truck is all setup for a 5er. I got to check this rig out and then make the choice. It going to be tuff,Ive put a lot of time and effort into my trucks. There is a good side to this thou. I'll have the funds to make a KILLER tow rig. Maybe even do that stroker motor from the guy in Kentucky, but like I said, it's a lot of work........again.
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2008-2010 F450 pickup with 6.4 is a BEAST of a tow vehicle. I miss mine at times, but I love the Excursion I sold it for way more. Especially since I don't tow heavy anymore.
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Well the truck was a bomb in the mechinal end. Real clean body and interior,but man, I'm getting tried if wrenching on my own stuff. Defiantly needed a motor,mayve a trans judging from the fluids,brakes and front end work....... I stopped looking there. I saw a bully dog tuner and that was the end. As far as the 5er goes,I slope with a friend that down grades in size and asked why. His reason was ease of getting camp sites. To quote him ,some camo site where a pain to get into and not enough room to drop the TV when we wanted to see the sights. Plus the load on the truck and fuel costs. I can see that. He said they probably want to get rid of it because of lack of interest just for that reason........Ever onward!
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On the F450 I have heard some states classify them as commercial vehicles and the licensing and MOSTLY insurance go WAY up. Might want to check this put in your state before you commit.
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Originally Posted by bobv60
On the F450 I have heard some states classify them as commercial vehicles and the licensing and MOSTLY insurance go WAY up. Might want to check this put in your state before you commit.
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I had the commercial registration problem when I had a F350. They tried to tell me that if I towed anything, including a camper it would be considered commercial activity. I happened to read up on the law before I got it registered when they said that and pointed out to them that I was not engaged in commercial activity for profit and towing a personal trailer for personal use is not commercial activity. Handed the lady the highlighted sub section of the code and said I will take my passenger vehicle tag.
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I had the commercial registration problem when I had a F350. They tried to tell me that if I towed anything, including a camper it would be considered commercial activity. I happened to read up on the law before I got it registered when they said that and pointed out to them that I was not engaged in commercial activity for profit and towing a personal trailer for personal use is not commercial activity. Handed the lady the highlighted sub section of the code and said I will take my passenger vehicle tag.
I talked to someone and found that there are some odd exceptions
to when you have to have a CDL and the commercial tags. From what
I got out of it the laws can be clear as muddy runoff.
On an other note. Anthony did something I thought was very smart.
His ICC MC numbers were on a display plate that he could remove
when running empty. Seems like a good idea. Noting like A Barney
Fife that does not have a clue but thinks he does pulling you over to
check things out.
That is my take on it anyway. You might ask Anthony about his thoughts on it.
Sean <BR>
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