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Got it Woolwaxed today. A business right down the street does a great job. 600+ miles on the truck and first regen today. I get my hitch installed next week and pick up the new camper. After that I will install the new Pace Edwards bed cover.
The stock backup lights on my 25 are terrible compared to my 17. I've been looking for some clean light options that don't mount to the hitch as I have camper tiedowns installed.
The stock backup lights on my 25 are terrible compared to my 17. I've been looking for some clean light options that don't mount to the hitch as I have camper tiedowns installed.
I use a Rock Tamer while pulling our camper, so the hitch mount lights don't work for me. I have halogen tail light bulbs...switched them to Alla brand WT21W bulbs. Even though Amazon says that they don't fit my truck, they do. And they are significantly brighter than stock!
The stock backup lights on my 25 are terrible compared to my 17. I've been looking for some clean light options that don't mount to the hitch as I have camper tiedowns installed.
These would work well for you, but wire them to an upffitter switch.
They mount on below the bumper, into one of the factory mounting holes.
Installed
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Reason: Pic
Lots of things AND NO PICTURES. Was too much in the moment to fuss with a camera. Will do better in the future.
Installed floor mats (3W)
Returned Carhart seat covers (wouldn't fit a platinum)
Installed FITCAMX dashcam
Went to CAT scale for empty weight
Installed SuperGlide fifth wheel hitch
Towed new fifth wheel camper to storage and also got a CAT scale weight
Installed Pace Edwards Jackknife Hard Tonneau
Hooked up my old 21SS bumper pull camper and loaded up to go hunting and also got a CAT scale weight. Drove 431 miles, 12.7MPG, used 28% of DEF. This is 51% better mileage than my 5.3 Suburban. Not as concerned about MPG as fuel range. Was able to get half way back home before buying fuel. Also first truck stop to buy diesel. Learned to wear gloves because EVERYTHING is coated with diesel at the truck stop. Also that nozzle really pumps it out!
While hunting came to a downed tree on a logging road and contemplated turning around before we realized we had a tow strap so hooked up and dragged the tree out of the road.
Used 2H, 4H, 4L. Found 4L was overkill.
Experimented with the On Board Scales feature
Experimented with the Pro Trailer Back Up
Experimented with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
Experimented with the Ford Navigation. Found it could not plot a trailer safe route from the middle of a truck stop parking lot. But could soon as I was on the road. Need to think about that.
Ran a heat gun from the On Board Power (1100 W draw)
Used the trailer light check a couple of times
Found the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller had much more authority than the GMC did
Found out I needed a 2-1/2" sleeve so had to run to Walmart
Found out my hitch pin was too short so had to run to Walmart
Still waiting on my new seat covers. My hunting buddies are murder on seats with all their gear on.
Ok, one pic...
I use a Rock Tamer while pulling our camper, so the hitch mount lights don't work for me. I have halogen tail light bulbs...switched them to Alla brand WT21W bulbs. Even though Amazon says that they don't fit my truck, they do. And they are significantly brighter than stock!
Yeah I also use a rocktamer style flap system with the camper and enclosed car trailer or when hauling the travel trailer. I already have the LED lights on mine as it's a Platinum and IMO they are worse than the last truck.