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RE: Ram 2500 only carries 2300 lbs.
I think you are reading it wrong, front still lower than rear, but if rear sags 2” then head lights points op higher and blinds oncoming drivers.
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Slownsy
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02/26/21 04:15pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Light Japanese Trucks used as Tow Vehicles here
Robert I was referring to what most use for a caravan or FW here in Australia, I know that some are using semis but not many.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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02/23/21 04:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Why is 5th wheel standard vs Gooseneck?
Ever wondered why they are called FWs and not goosenecks.
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Slownsy
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02/22/21 06:08pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Light Japanese Trucks used as Tow Vehicles here
The main problem here in Australia is that the F Trucks etcetera has to be converted here at a cost of $40000 on top of transportation and duty, makes them $150000+ and can only go by manufacturers ratings, so 250 only about 1000kg my F350 1560kg payload where the small trucks like Iveco Canter etcetera are 2-3000kg payload and half the price.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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02/22/21 05:21am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: DC-DC Charging ?
BFL13 according to Renogys manual you wil have to instal 6-4 Wire from truck to FW as distance 20-30’
Frank.
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Slownsy
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02/20/21 04:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Do you regret getting rid of your RV cornices?
From what I read he is talking about curtain pelmets over top and sides.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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02/05/21 05:21pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Thanks PastorCharlie. But my setup is a mobile which in a cradle for using on front or in rear tow bar, A Sherpa Stead rated at 17500l lbit only weighs in at a bout 60-70lb and will live in toolbox in rear of truck until I may have to use, I also have snatch blocks sand boards etc, the boards will be first go to , the the winch if this is not sufficient, as we travel alone and sometimes in som remote places, and has been bogged from time to time in sand or slippery mud, rather fit which on rear if best way to get out.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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02/04/21 05:07pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Thanks Josh yes I know that Mex knows his stuff with electric, and he suggested to upgrade the negative cables and run 00 to the rear, and that is what I intend to do and also run a oo cable between the positives with a 300A fuse at each battery before cutout switch to winch.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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02/04/21 06:56am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Powering a electric winch
I am setting op winch so can be used front and rear. Has been advised to use 00 cable to run to rear of truck, so either I run to cables +and- or I use chassis to run from rear to front and only run + to rear and short cable from chassis, I have also been told to upgrade. the - to chassis of both batteries, I also planned on connecting the 2 + together with a oo cable, only plan on connecting winch to one battery true the 500A breaker supplied with the winch. By the way my truck is a 2015
Frank.
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Slownsy
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01/26/21 03:37am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Getting ready to do the wiring as hoping to have winch next week. My Ford workshop recommended that I only run the 02 active to rear and use chassis as ground , while also adding larger ground from each battery to chassis, what do you think.
Thanks Frank.
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Slownsy
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01/25/21 04:19pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Towing capacity vs max cargo weight rating
No it says combined, that means weight of passengers and and anything else added to vehicle.
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Slownsy
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01/16/21 04:41pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Front bumper 2015 removal F350
Thanks all done and dusted
Frank.
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Slownsy
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01/09/21 02:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Front bumper 2015 removal F350
Ok thanks, I got it ready to com off.
Thanks Frank.
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Slownsy
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01/06/21 07:35pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Front bumper 2015 removal F350
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 30188194
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Slownsy
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01/06/21 04:07pm |
Tech Issues
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Front bumper 2015 removal F350
Want to remove for installing front hitch, any tips appreciated, obviously has to remove wires from lights and lower air dam rubber flap to radiator and I se a side bracket on each side any other fasteners ?
Thanks Frank.
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Slownsy
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01/06/21 04:07pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Ok did a bit of research re op grating wire on som older F trucks, not really clued on electric, when said to op grade earth what exactly should be done, heavier cable from batteries to frame ? Or batteries to alternator? Or both. What size cable, I read that people use one size smaller than positive? Why. If running 2/0 to winch I am also considering running a extra 2/0 cable between batteries positives, god idea or not, and also do I want to include fuses on cable, if so what size considering the load could be op to 430A and I think cable rating about 500A?
Thanks Frank.
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Slownsy
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12/29/20 04:07pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Thanks Mex.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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12/23/20 02:57pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Actually rated as max 430 A 17000 lbs winch Sherpa Stead not rated continuous. Thanks for the comment regards op grading earth cable
Frank.
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Slownsy
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12/22/20 04:08pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Powering a electric winch
Ok thanks to you all and a merry Christmas.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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12/18/20 07:41pm |
Tech Issues
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Powering a electric winch
My 2015 F350 diesel comes with 2 batteries, not sure how they are connected, so to connect winch to only 1 or run cable to both? Max draw about 400A.What says the gurus.
Frank.
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Slownsy
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12/18/20 04:06pm |
Tech Issues
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