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RE: Death wobble
Having said that any solid front axle vehicle has the death wobble potential.
100% correct !
Yeah. This is no way just a "Ford" problem. Any truck with a solid front axle. Google Ram death wobble.
Actually I think Ram passed the “Death Wobble” torch to Ford as of late.
The only vehicle that I ever had death wobble on was a 64 Ford Econoline with bad King Pin bushings.
Russ I guess you didn't Google Ram death wobble. It is not just Ford. Also Jeep as well.
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spud1957
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02/05/21 02:46pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Death wobble
Having said that any solid front axle vehicle has the death wobble potential.
100% correct !
Yeah. This is no way just a "Ford" problem. Any truck with a solid front axle. Google Ram death wobble.
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spud1957
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02/04/21 06:45am |
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RE: 5th wheel hitch suggestion
You are on track with your thinking. You didn't use the slider with the Ram, and now the Ford will work even better. It isn't the bed length though, as much as it is the distance from axle center, to the back of cab. The Ford is giving you several more inches of clearance in this case. No, you don't need a slider!
The 3300 is by far the best choice for your new Ford! You just upgraded to the best truck, may as well put best hitch in it!! You will love them both!
Congrats on the new purchases,
Jerry
Jerry, is your truck a short box? Which BW hitch do you have?
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spud1957
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01/14/21 08:47am |
Fifth-Wheels
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StarCraft pin model
Anyone on here know what pin box model a 2017 StarCraft Solstice Superlte uses?
Thanks
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spud1957
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01/09/21 06:48am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ford F-250 7.3 Gas Engine Axle Ratios
Is there much difference in towing milage, and around town/highway mileage with the new F-250 7.3 gas engine with rear gear options?
Considering 3.55 or 4.30 axles ratios. Any input is helpful.
The only transmission available is the new 10R140.
The 4.30 would be great for pulling stumps or towing over 10,000 lbs, but the fuel economy would not be very good. It depends if they can program the transmission to start in 3rd or even 4th with a light load (driver only).
Personally, I would go with the 3.73 and electronic locking differential.
3:73s are only available in the F350.
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spud1957
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12/12/20 05:34pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Merry Christmas to me
Very nice truck. How high is that lift kit?
Doesn't have a lift kit. Must be the angle.
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spud1957
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12/12/20 04:53am |
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Merry Christmas to me
Looks like I bought a 2018 F350 XLT, 6.7 PS. 23K kilometers. Get it tomorrow.
First diesel :E
https://i.imgur.com/uU9OoE3l.jpg]https://i.imgur.com/uU9OoE3l.jpg
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spud1957
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12/10/20 09:03am |
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RE: RVK3300 with Ram Short box EDIT
here is what it looked like with the 18K Patriot with the arms all the way back...when I had a Ford.
That last picture makes up my mind. Way too close for me. If the trailer tires were on uneven ground, it could tap the cab.
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spud1957
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12/04/20 08:09am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: RVK3300 with Ram Short box EDIT
New truck option. See my original post.
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spud1957
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12/03/20 01:47pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RVK3300 with Ram Short box EDIT
Anyone use a RVK3300 with a Ford short box installing the support posts angling back 2"?
Change of plans. Seriously looking at a Ram 3500 short box. Anyone have on of these hitches with a Ram?
S
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spud1957
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11/29/20 05:14pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
You can close this thread. Not going to buy the truck.
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spud1957
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11/17/20 08:12am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
OP here again. Just found out the truck is deleted!!! Having second thoughts now.
Personally I would pass, not sure of the laws in Canada, but in the US it is federal law loosely enforced currently, but that could change.
The rules are Provincial and it's not a problem where I am. More concerned about future problems. There is still about 1 1/2 year diesel and powertrain warranty. Basically worthless with the delete.
And I also don't like the sound!!!
Gonna pass.
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spud1957
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11/16/20 07:50pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
OP here again. Just found out the truck is deleted!!! Having second thoughts now.
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spud1957
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11/16/20 04:49pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
OP here. The Ram may need new tires. I have a line on a set of 275/60 20 tires. Current tires are 285/65s. There is bit of a difference in size. The 285s being the larger.
I'm thinking okay? Any tire "experts" or Ram owners that have done this?
Thanks
Scott
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spud1957
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11/16/20 11:04am |
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RE: Looking at '17 3500 Ram
Still looking for a truck. Really concerned about the CP4 in the Ford and newer Rams.
Going to look at a '17 3500 next week. Has the HO/Aisin. 80,000 Kms
Anything I need to look for?
Picture
Looks like a very nice truck. I priced out a 2017 Laramie Limited/diesel in the fall of 2017. I was quoted 69k plus tax. I plan on getting a quote on one in the next few days .... my expectation is that the price hasn’t changed much over the last 3 years. What do you have to pay for a 2017 now?
It's a Laramie Limited and the price is $55,560 Canadian dollars. They had it at $59,500 and just marked it down for "Black Friday".
Have it on hold. Going Tuesday to look at it. It's on PEI, I'm in NB. Had a friend there look at it. Front bumper has rock chips and tires should be replaced I'm hoping we can work out a deal.
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spud1957
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11/15/20 05:56am |
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RE: settle an arguement
I towed a 10k 5th wheel for 7 years with a 6.2. Great combo. The F250 with 3:73 gears is rated to tow 12,000 lbs. For those asking, the payload of that truck is at least 2600 lbs.
Put the transmission in tow haul, lock out 6th year, drive it like you stole it.
Don't let anyone suggest you need a diesel. That's laughable.
S
My bad. I thought OP had a 250. Payload for 350 will be North of 3500 lbs.
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spud1957
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11/13/20 06:01am |
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RE: settle an arguement
I towed a 10k 5th wheel for 7 years with a 6.2. Great combo. The F250 with 3:73 gears is rated to tow 12,000 lbs. For those asking, the payload of that truck is at least 2600 lbs.
Put the transmission in tow haul, lock out 6th year, drive it like you stole it.
Don't let anyone suggest you need a diesel. That's laughable.
S
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spud1957
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11/12/20 01:55pm |
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Looking at '17 3500 Ram
Still looking for a truck. Really concerned about the CP4 in the Ford and newer Rams.
Going to look at a '17 3500 next week. Has the HO/Aisin. 80,000 Kms
Anything I need to look for?
Picture
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spud1957
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11/10/20 10:52am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Southwind heated tanks
Perhaps I need to be clearer.
I have not looked at it. As stated in the original post, I may go look at it. It's 3 hours away. The seller is unable to confirm right now. It does not have that detail in the brochure.
So, if anyone that OWNS a Southwind, maybe those owners could respond to my question.
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spud1957
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10/28/20 03:58pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Southwind heated tanks
Call Fleetwood with the VIN number and inquire --- 1-800-322-8216.
Check control panel(s) for Heat Pad On/Off Switch
Check wet bay a ofrea for ducted heat source
Yes I plan to do that if I go look at it.
S
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spud1957
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10/28/20 02:32pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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