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Hi All, We have come down to the 5th wheel we want now how do I size the right truck for the 5th wheel. Is there a certain formula that everyone has used to make sure you get enough truck for the 5th wheel. The 5th wheel is the Heartland Big Country 3690sl specs below.GVWR15,500 lbsDry Weight12,466 lbs...

My husband and I are planning our FT lifestyle for after retirement. Just started researching in the past couple months. Had our head set to do a 5th wheel and a diesel F350. The idea being that we can always unload our 5th wheel at a destinitaion and can mineuver around in that area with the truck. Thing i...

For the pick-up truck owner that is considering stepping up a notch. Will consider an even trade for a 4x4 3/4 ton or 1 ton short bed rear seat diesel or gas in the low $20,000 range. Sorry no Ford 6.0's Registered as a Motor-home. Montana LLC can be applied for to get permanent plates. Total; $125.00 a ye...

I am posting this up for my dad, he is selling his 2006 GMC C4500 Duramax Diesel Topkick. It has a clean texas title, It has only 20k miles and runs like new. The truck DOES NOT have any issues mechanically, electrical, exterior, or interior. It has Custom wheels, spacers, and spring to make the ride mu...

Last night we confirmed that we will be getting a 2011 Volvo 780 named Storm! I know, it is a huge truck. After hearing so many stories over the last few years about people losing the engine in their trucks or having to go really slowly over mountains and scary downhill tales plus some great advice/info f...

We have a 2016 Heartland Cyclone 4100 HD King, has all the factory warranty plus an extended warranty, we have added tinted energy efficient panes to the patio interior doors, helps with heating and cooling. The garage has never had a toy in it and ½ bath has never been used, does have a place and the hook...

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Hi All, We have come down to the 5th wheel we want now how do I size the right truck for the 5th wheel. Is there a certain formula that everyone has used to make sure you get enough truck for the 5th wheel. The 5th wheel is the Heartland Big Country 3690sl specs below.GVWR15,500 lbsDry Weight12,466 lbs...
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For the pick-up truck owner that is considering stepping up a notch. Will consider an even trade for a 4x4 3/4 ton or 1 ton short bed rear seat diesel or gas in the low $20,000 range. Sorry no Ford 6.0's Registered as a Motor-home. Montana LLC can be applied for to get permanent plates. Total; $125.00 a ye...
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I am posting this up for my dad, he is selling his 2006 GMC C4500 Duramax Diesel Topkick. It has a clean texas title, It has only 20k miles and runs like new. The truck DOES NOT have any issues mechanically, electrical, exterior, or interior. It has Custom wheels, spacers, and spring to make the ride mu...
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We have a 2016 Heartland Cyclone 4100 HD King, has all the factory warranty plus an extended warranty, we have added tinted energy efficient panes to the patio interior doors, helps with heating and cooling. The garage has never had a toy in it and ½ bath has never been used, does have a place and the hook...