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11-21-2018, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dke1955
I have 2017 Ford Powerstroke F-250 SWB. I am looking at, and will most likely purchase 3121RL. If anyone has this combo and can offer their experience I would appreciate reading what others have done. Thanks again.
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My setup is very similar and I have not had any issue. I use a slider and have airbags. You can always add a spring in the rear which is the only difference between a 250 and 350.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
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11-21-2018, 05:56 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Haysville
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I just don't get the requisite ability to be able to get 90 degrees with your fiver. In 28 years of pulling a TT or fiver, I've never had to get 90 degrees to what I'm pulling. The stress on truck and trailer in that position is just off the chart especially with the mega trailers we all seem to need now days. Yeah I know ... some of you have been there once ... but overall, what's the odds of that happening to John Camper?
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11-22-2018, 06:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dieselguy
I just don't get the requisite ability to be able to get 90 degrees with your fiver. In 28 years of pulling a TT or fiver, I've never had to get 90 degrees to what I'm pulling. The stress on truck and trailer in that position is just off the chart especially with the mega trailers we all seem to need now days. Yeah I know ... some of you have been there once ... but overall, what's the odds of that happening to John Camper?
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I agree that most of us will rarely if ever get our trucks 90 degrees to the camper. Have I done that before, maybe. For me its just piece of mind knowing I can if I had to. I have to go around 5 tight 90 degree turns just to get to the main road from my house.
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Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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11-22-2018, 08:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dieselguy
I just don't get the requisite ability to be able to get 90 degrees with your fiver. In 28 years of pulling a TT or fiver, I've never had to get 90 degrees to what I'm pulling. The stress on truck and trailer in that position is just off the chart especially with the mega trailers we all seem to need now days. Yeah I know ... some of you have been there once ... but overall, what's the odds of that happening to John Camper?
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I am sure many of the folks that have taken out the back window or other damage to the back of their truck had no intention of going to 90 degrees. Just takes a little inattention.
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11-22-2018, 09:54 AM
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Montana Master
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My 2016 MT and short bed Ford does NOT allow for a full 90 degree angle. And, if the truck and FW are off level, it's possible to hit the cab earlier than 90 degrees.
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2005 Ford F350, 6.0 diesel, short bed
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11-22-2018, 08:42 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Mesa az
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As I mentioned earlier, the Chevy is the only one to fit in the garage. And I am one of the unusual people that park all my vehicles in the garage. Much less wear on paint job from UV, etc.
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11-23-2018, 08:01 AM
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Time for a garage addition. My 40x42 is not big enough to get all ny vehicles in LOL
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Progressive EMS. Valterra tank valves. Sailun G637 tires. ARP fridge control. All led lighting. Mor Ryde IS
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11-23-2018, 08:02 AM
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Tom,
You are not alone. The garage for your truck and covered storage for your rig is a must for those of us in the AZ sun.
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11-25-2018, 07:52 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Douglass
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AZ Traveler
My setup is very similar and I have not had any issue. I use a slider and have airbags. You can always add a spring in the rear which is the only difference between a 250 and 350.
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In preparation for whatever choice I make I have installed air bags and the Titan 50 gallon tank (which I love). I think I will be fine with this combo.
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