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CarolfromTX · CarolfromTX

Last night we picked up our new-to-us truck, a Ford F350 Powerstroke diesel. I have christened it "The Big Black Behemoth." It is already set up for a fifth wheel reciever hitch (that's what it's called, right?) so now the question is, "What type?" I've seen lots of used ones on...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Hi, I saw a thread about the requirement for a commercial license, but my Q is about the vehicle registration. I noticed that in Florida, for example, any vehicle weighing more than 5,000 lbs is required to be registered as commercial. We haven't picked out our 5'er yet, but it'll be in the area of 18,...

Lets get moving · Lets get moving

We are pretty excited here! We bought a 2011 F-450 6.7 diesel DRW King Ranch over the weekend! That puts us a step closer! We have the RV narrowed down enough to know the truck will more than handle anything that is on our top ten list. Now on to Hershey next week! We don't intend to buy at the show but narrow...

Hina · Hina

Has anyone bought/used one of those car analyzers they were advertising on TV, and if so, what are they called? I am almost ready to buy a tow vehicle, but with used truck prices these days, I want my 5 figure investment to be as solid as possible. Thanks! Jane

Tom and Cathy · Tom and Cathy

We're retiring next summer and going full time RVing. Have never owned a fifth wheel, so need lots of advice. We are in the market for a vehicle now and looking to buy a Ram 3500 dually. We won't buy a fifth wheel until next year. Our question is does it make any difference if we get a short box vs a long box....

TheHarveys · TheHarveys

This last Monday, we traded in the 2008 Ford F450 and bought a 2007 International 4400 MDT. It is a 2L Custom truck with all the goodies. It has a full air ride cab, rear suspension, front seats, and fifth wheel hitch. The hitch is adjustable from the cab. It has a leather interior, 22.5 tires, and the big D...

The Junkman · The Junkman

All this talk about max weights, rv heights, tire ratings, Truck rating etc.. Got me wondering how many people actually have a issue, and get into accident. I understand safety is a big issue.. and maybe the numbers are so low because of the internet, and people get educated in RV safety .. Anyways.. f...

roned2b1 · roned2b1

Hi My 2014 dodge ram 1500 came with 20" wheels & tires it has the 5.7 hemi and 6'4" bed withstandard cab Is this a prpblem for towing a travel trailer? I plan on purchasing one in the next couple weeks I'm thinking something in the 26 foot range for my wife & I Thanks for any input

EBendana · EBendana

I don't know how to attach pics, but you can PM me at EBendana@yahoo.com and I'll send them along...after attending the Spring RV Dreams Rally and getting weighed, we realized ww were too close to our max towing capability, so we upgraded and ordered our new ride...we love it! 2014 Dodge 3500 4x4 Dies...

Lynn and Ed · Lynn and Ed

I wanted to say thank you to Howard, Jack, Neil, Bill, Tom, Terry and numerous other RV-Dreamers for all their great suggestions about tow vehicles. Based upon the reply to my prior inquiries, and reading the responses to other’s inquires, I have obtained a further understanding and appreciatio...

The Junkman · The Junkman

Hello, What is the benefits of using a hauler bed, versus a standard long box? Is it bed rail clearance issue? Looked at 1 manufacture and it looked as if the rear is actually longer with the hauler bed? I plan on using my truck as a driver and worker, while on the road. Was ordering a "tommy lift gate&...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Does anyone have a PowerStep or similar product on their truck? My Ford F550 is a little too high for me to get in and out of. I can get in using the handlebars, but the jump down is a bit too high for my liking, especially since I've dislocated my replaced hip twice due to twisting the wrong way. I'm deathl...

the wheelberries · the wheelberries

greetings to all, it has been a long, busy road. house, small truck, boat and all furnishings sold... now living in 36 ft fifth wheel - Sisney outback - one we like and could afford.. hanging local till fall then to Texas and later up the west coast. loving it - thanks to everyone on this forum for all the...

Ran n Jo · Ran n Jo

We are in the early investigating phase of RV Dreaming. We were wondering if we plan to pull a heavier fifth wheel, such as a New Horizons or DRV, which would you recommend? We are leaning toward a Ram 5500 and were wondering for towing considerations which would be better? Thanks Ran

suse1023 · suse1023

I am oh so casually looking at bigger trucks for sale, in order to get a feel for what we might be spending in a year or so to upgrade. I like fords and have had three 7.3 engines over the past 20 (holy cow!) years and if I could find a 450 or 550 4x4 crew cab with low miles in great shape I'd be really tempted to go...

HighwayRanger · HighwayRanger

I taking a poll on a few RV forums to try to get a consensus on which of the two hitches is the best (if either is better than the other!) I am considering either a TrailerSaver TS3 air bag equipped hitch, or a B & W Companion hitch that does not have air bags. For the B & W, I would equip the fiver with...

njb1957 · njb1957

Does anyone know of free websites so I can figure out what size truck I need to purchase? There is just so much information I don't know where to start. And then how about websites to compare Fords vs Dodge vs GMC?

DebbieM · DebbieM

We'll be picking up our 5er soon and still come across a question or two now and then. We'll be pulling our 2013 Montana 3582 (13K dry, 16K loaded) with a 2013 Dodge dually. The dealer is putting on a Husky 16K. Do you think that is sufficient or should we go with the 25K?

DebbieM · DebbieM

There seems to be many more 3.43 differentials out there than the 3.73. Those of you more in the know, is one much better than the other to pull a 12.5K (empty) 5th wheel? Thanks for the help!

DebbieM · DebbieM

We have a question about tires on a new 2013 Dodge 3500 dually. The upgrade is the on-road/off-road tires and they are LT 235/80R17E with a 17x6 inch aluminum rim. The the stock rim is LT 275/70R18E 18x8 inch aluminum rims. These are all season tires. The dealer says they always upgrade them because t...

VanMar · VanMar

Yesterday, while DW was shopping at WM, I picked up the Feb issue of Diesel Power magazine because of some of the articles on towing. The feature article was about the 2015 Ford Super Duties. I couldn't find the article on their website, so here is the gist of it. For 2015, they have made some serious ch...

Ted-Judy · Ted-Judy

We have a Class A now that we used for weekends and vacations. Being retired now for 6 months, sold house etc. moved to rv park in south Texas, finding out that a little more room would help with all the "extras" we brought along. Found a 5th we like but found a lot of different tow specs for our 2...

RRaab · RRaab

I was hoping someone could help me out with some insight.I was hoping you could point me in the right direction or point me to someone that you think can. I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Spyder Convertible that I am looking at towing behind my Class A RV.The way it looks there is no way to flat tow it no o...

PaulandMB · PaulandMB

I have been reading a lot of posts and have a couple of basic questions regarding hitches. I have picked up on the fact that a cautious owner would prefer an eight foot bed on the pickup and a fifth wheel hitch over a gooseneck (I have no idea what a gooseneck hitch is intended to do but I gather it is not i...

VanMar · VanMar

Let's see if I can get the pics now....[URL=http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/vpursley1/media/truckfront_zpsa7b816cc.jpg.html][/URL]

TOMMASO · TOMMASO

I'm looking to pull my 2007 Bighorn 3600RL fifth wheel with a Dodge dually cummins diesel. This 2004.5 Dodge 3500 dually with 5.9L diesel is available for $28500 (in my home state of CT.) with 45000 miles on it. It has a 4.1 rear end. It was a southern owned truck for 11.5 years before coming to CT for the la...

Bill and Linda · Bill and Linda

RELEASE AT 12:01 A.M EST ON MARCH 5, 2014 Wonderful: Now if we could just get some firm numbers on axle capacities we'd be in business to make additional decisions. Remember, the fifth wheel tow ratings are great, but without a firm number on rear axle weight rating you could still overload this bea...

lowryc50 · lowryc50

src="http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/lowryc50/embed/slideshow/F-350%20Dually"></iframe>

el Rojo and Pam · el Rojo and Pam

Comgrats! You broke the 600 day barrier. How about showing us some pictures of your truck conversion. Red

SophiaR · SophiaR

Hello All! It is possible I have found THE ONE. The TT that will be my home for the next xx years. It is a used 24' Coachman (and it has solar panels already installed!) with the following specs: Hitch weight - 560 Dry weight - 4129 Max cargo - 2000 So I'm trying to decide on a TV (within my budget which is 30K...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Need advice on a fifth wheel hitch (Preview) Last night we picked up our new-to-us truck, a Ford F350 Powerstroke diesel. I have christened it "The Big Black Behemoth." It is already set up for a fifth wheel reciever hitch (that's what it's called, right?) so now the question is, "What type?" I've seen lots of used ones on...	CarolfromTX	17	1945	10:49 AM Sep 30, 2014 by Glenn West
	Commercial registration? (Preview) Hi, I saw a thread about the requirement for a commercial license, but my Q is about the vehicle registration. I noticed that in Florida, for example, any vehicle weighing more than 5,000 lbs is required to be registered as commercial. We haven't picked out our 5'er yet, but it'll be in the area of 18,...	cherylbrv	42	6503	07:49 PM Sep 19, 2014 by The Junkman
	Got the truck! Need the 5er! (Preview) We are pretty excited here! We bought a 2011 F-450 6.7 diesel DRW King Ranch over the weekend! That puts us a step closer! We have the RV narrowed down enough to know the truck will more than handle anything that is on our top ten list. Now on to Hershey next week! We don't intend to buy at the show but narrow...	Lets get moving	3	1052	02:17 PM Sep 2, 2014 by Lets get moving
	Those car analyzing under the dash thingies on TV? (Preview) Has anyone bought/used one of those car analyzers they were advertising on TV, and if so, what are they called? I am almost ready to buy a tow vehicle, but with used truck prices these days, I want my 5 figure investment to be as solid as possible. Thanks! Jane	Hina	6	2060	02:43 PM Aug 10, 2014 by The Junkman
	short vs. long box (Preview) We're retiring next summer and going full time RVing. Have never owned a fifth wheel, so need lots of advice. We are in the market for a vehicle now and looking to buy a Ram 3500 dually. We won't buy a fifth wheel until next year. Our question is does it make any difference if we get a short box vs a long box....	Tom and Cathy	33	2620	08:25 PM Aug 5, 2014 by Tom and Cathy
	Our New (To Us) Truck (Preview) This last Monday, we traded in the 2008 Ford F450 and bought a 2007 International 4400 MDT. It is a 2L Custom truck with all the goodies. It has a full air ride cab, rear suspension, front seats, and fifth wheel hitch. The hitch is adjustable from the cab. It has a leather interior, 22.5 tires, and the big D...	TheHarveys	18	1588	09:37 PM Jul 24, 2014 by The Junkman
	RV Safety (Preview) All this talk about max weights, rv heights, tire ratings, Truck rating etc.. Got me wondering how many people actually have a issue, and get into accident. I understand safety is a big issue.. and maybe the numbers are so low because of the internet, and people get educated in RV safety .. Anyways.. f...	The Junkman	7	1428	04:04 PM Jul 22, 2014 by The Junkman
	20" wheels (Preview) Hi My 2014 dodge ram 1500 came with 20" wheels & tires it has the 5.7 hemi and 6'4" bed withstandard cab Is this a prpblem for towing a travel trailer? I plan on purchasing one in the next couple weeks I'm thinking something in the 26 foot range for my wife & I Thanks for any input	roned2b1	4	975	07:20 AM Jul 22, 2014 by BiggarView
	Our New Truck: Custom ordered 2014 Dodge 3500 4x4 Diesel Manual Standard Cab Dually (Preview) I don't know how to attach pics, but you can PM me at EBendana@yahoo.com and I'll send them along...after attending the Spring RV Dreams Rally and getting weighed, we realized ww were too close to our max towing capability, so we upgraded and ordered our new ride...we love it! 2014 Dodge 3500 4x4 Dies...	EBendana	9	1541	03:29 PM Jul 19, 2014 by The Junkman
	We might have ordered the wrong tow vehicle … many thanks! (Preview) I wanted to say thank you to Howard, Jack, Neil, Bill, Tom, Terry and numerous other RV-Dreamers for all their great suggestions about tow vehicles. Based upon the reply to my prior inquiries, and reading the responses to other’s inquires, I have obtained a further understanding and appreciatio...	Lynn and Ed	10	5136	12:27 PM Jul 19, 2014 by The Junkman
	What is RV Hauler Bed Conversion ? (Preview) Hello, What is the benefits of using a hauler bed, versus a standard long box? Is it bed rail clearance issue? Looked at 1 manufacture and it looked as if the rear is actually longer with the hauler bed? I plan on using my truck as a driver and worker, while on the road. Was ordering a "tommy lift gate&...	The Junkman	19	3992	09:59 PM Jul 14, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Power Step (Preview) Does anyone have a PowerStep or similar product on their truck? My Ford F550 is a little too high for me to get in and out of. I can get in using the handlebars, but the jump down is a bit too high for my liking, especially since I've dislocated my replaced hip twice due to twisting the wrong way. I'm deathl...	cherylbrv	0	708	03:33 PM Jul 1, 2014 by cherylbrv
	dodge ram tow mirror install (Preview) greetings to all, it has been a long, busy road. house, small truck, boat and all furnishings sold... now living in 36 ft fifth wheel - Sisney outback - one we like and could afford.. hanging local till fall then to Texas and later up the west coast. loving it - thanks to everyone on this forum for all the...	the wheelberries	4	1871	05:11 AM Jun 23, 2014 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	4x4 vs 4x2? (Preview) We are in the early investigating phase of RV Dreaming. We were wondering if we plan to pull a heavier fifth wheel, such as a New Horizons or DRV, which would you recommend? We are leaning toward a Ram 5500 and were wondering for towing considerations which would be better? Thanks Ran	Ran n Jo	23	2164	07:47 PM Jun 9, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	ford experts--is this a 'run like the wind' scenario or worth investigating? (Preview) I am oh so casually looking at bigger trucks for sale, in order to get a feel for what we might be spending in a year or so to upgrade. I like fords and have had three 7.3 engines over the past 20 (holy cow!) years and if I could find a 450 or 550 4x4 crew cab with low miles in great shape I'd be really tempted to go...	suse1023	2	1208	07:08 PM May 28, 2014 by Workinrvers
	Trailer Saver TS3 or B & W Companion Hitch? (Preview) I taking a poll on a few RV forums to try to get a consensus on which of the two hitches is the best (if either is better than the other!) I am considering either a TrailerSaver TS3 air bag equipped hitch, or a B & W Companion hitch that does not have air bags. For the B & W, I would equip the fiver with...	HighwayRanger	7	4276	05:26 AM May 17, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	Truck to tow 39' Carriage Cameo (Preview) Does anyone know of free websites so I can figure out what size truck I need to purchase? There is just so much information I don't know where to start. And then how about websites to compare Fords vs Dodge vs GMC?	njb1957	11	2284	05:51 PM May 9, 2014 by PD CFK
	Is 16K hitch large enough? (Preview) We'll be picking up our 5er soon and still come across a question or two now and then. We'll be pulling our 2013 Montana 3582 (13K dry, 16K loaded) with a 2013 Dodge dually. The dealer is putting on a Husky 16K. Do you think that is sufficient or should we go with the 25K?	DebbieM	7	1542	06:01 AM Apr 27, 2014 by Rob_Fla
	3.43 vs 3.73 ? (Preview) There seems to be many more 3.43 differentials out there than the 3.73. Those of you more in the know, is one much better than the other to pull a 12.5K (empty) 5th wheel? Thanks for the help!	DebbieM	6	3206	11:43 AM Apr 12, 2014 by Lonney Wade
	17" tire vs 18" tire (Preview) We have a question about tires on a new 2013 Dodge 3500 dually. The upgrade is the on-road/off-road tires and they are LT 235/80R17E with a 17x6 inch aluminum rim. The the stock rim is LT 275/70R18E 18x8 inch aluminum rims. These are all season tires. The dealer says they always upgrade them because t...	DebbieM	6	1269	10:26 AM Apr 12, 2014 by DebbieM
	2015 Ford Super Duty (Preview) Yesterday, while DW was shopping at WM, I picked up the Feb issue of Diesel Power magazine because of some of the articles on towing. The feature article was about the 2015 Ford Super Duties. I couldn't find the article on their website, so here is the gist of it. For 2015, they have made some serious ch...	VanMar	15	4403	04:11 PM Apr 3, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	Older F350 (Preview) We have a Class A now that we used for weekends and vacations. Being retired now for 6 months, sold house etc. moved to rv park in south Texas, finding out that a little more room would help with all the "extras" we brought along. Found a 5th we like but found a lot of different tow specs for our 2...	Ted-Judy	2	1254	06:15 PM Mar 30, 2014 by Bob and Lindy
	Tow Dolly's ?? (Preview) I was hoping someone could help me out with some insight.I was hoping you could point me in the right direction or point me to someone that you think can. I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Spyder Convertible that I am looking at towing behind my Class A RV.The way it looks there is no way to flat tow it no o...	RRaab	15	11944	08:51 PM Mar 26, 2014 by bjoyce
	Getting educated (Preview) I have been reading a lot of posts and have a couple of basic questions regarding hitches. I have picked up on the fact that a cautious owner would prefer an eight foot bed on the pickup and a fifth wheel hitch over a gooseneck (I have no idea what a gooseneck hitch is intended to do but I gather it is not i...	PaulandMB	7	2471	08:03 PM Mar 24, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Got the truck!! (Preview) Let's see if I can get the pics now....[URL=http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/vpursley1/media/truckfront_zpsa7b816cc.jpg.html][/URL]	VanMar	14	1444	07:59 AM Mar 18, 2014 by The Bear II
	2004.5 Dodge 3500 Dually ? (Preview) I'm looking to pull my 2007 Bighorn 3600RL fifth wheel with a Dodge dually cummins diesel. This 2004.5 Dodge 3500 dually with 5.9L diesel is available for $28500 (in my home state of CT.) with 45000 miles on it. It has a 4.1 rear end. It was a southern owned truck for 11.5 years before coming to CT for the la...	TOMMASO	3	922	06:48 AM Mar 18, 2014 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	2015 F-450 - F-350 Press Release Specs (Preview) RELEASE AT 12:01 A.M EST ON MARCH 5, 2014 Wonderful: Now if we could just get some firm numbers on axle capacities we'd be in business to make additional decisions. Remember, the fifth wheel tow ratings are great, but without a firm number on rear axle weight rating you could still overload this bea...	Bill and Linda	7	1833	04:33 PM Mar 10, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	My new 2014 F-350 Diesel Dually (Preview) src="http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/lowryc50/embed/slideshow/F-350%20Dually"></iframe>	lowryc50	16	1893	04:43 PM Mar 4, 2014 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	A big Rally of Applause for MarkS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Comgrats! You broke the 600 day barrier. How about showing us some pictures of your truck conversion. Red	el Rojo and Pam	50	2817	08:34 AM Feb 18, 2014 by dianneandsteve
	Ok, so I've picked out the TT -- now for the TV?! (Preview) Hello All! It is possible I have found THE ONE. The TT that will be my home for the next xx years. It is a used 24' Coachman (and it has solar panels already installed!) with the following specs: Hitch weight - 560 Dry weight - 4129 Max cargo - 2000 So I'm trying to decide on a TV (within my budget which is 30K...	SophiaR	11	1560	07:26 PM Feb 12, 2014 by Terry and Jo
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