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07-08-2020, 08:12 PM
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#41
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Elkins
Posts: 56
M.O.C. #24660
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Yep, I have the Anderson too, Love it!!!
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07-08-2020, 09:12 PM
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#42
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #22614
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Extended Running Boards
Congratulations on your truck, you will absolutely enjoy DRW traveling! As a possible alternative to carrying an step stool, On my Ford, I have Extended running boards that go to front side of back tires and overlap the bed. Ram might have an option or aftermarket version. I’ve also seen some flip down steps as well. These options wouldn’t be directly over the wheel so the reach may not be the same as some of the others mentioned but is closer in just forward or rear of the axle. All personal preference, just a few additional options to help you decide for yourself.
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07-09-2020, 04:59 AM
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#43
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Eliot
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #22629
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MaxwellD
Greetings again,
Brought home a new dually RAM 3500. I traded in a SRW for a DRW after thinking about stability and payload. Problem though - how do you manage to get over the fender to hook up your rig? Steps don't go that far back and climbing on tire is not as easy as it once was. Anyone have a good fix for this?
Also, since dually is new to me please advise - how in the heck do you put air in the inboard (and outboard) tires? The valve stem looks to be turned inwards towards the frame. Whats that all about?
Thanks,
Max
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they make a step that hangs on wheel or a single plastic step that folds flat about 1 1/2 thick I havbothe
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07-09-2020, 06:07 AM
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#44
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Disputanta
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #25452
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Look up tire step on Amazon works great
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07-09-2020, 06:11 AM
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#45
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Eliot
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #22629
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also need valve extenders for rear inside
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07-09-2020, 06:14 AM
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#46
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Claypool
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #9711
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I have sensors on everything including the spares. I don’t use extensions, I have stainless steel valve stems on inner tires.
Call me at 574-551-5883 if you need source
for valve stems and I’ll tell you where I get them. If you need a TST tire pressure monitor systems, I’m a dealer and MOC member.
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SOB Curt 25 K 5th wheel hitch
2012 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Long Horn
RDS 60 gallon fuel tank, air lift air bags
Wheel to wheel SS side bars
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07-09-2020, 03:01 PM
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#47
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: newton
Posts: 35
M.O.C. #19410
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I use these to avoid having to spin off valve caps and do not use the extenders.
https://www.amazon.com/Alligator-V2B.../dp/B014VCY3S2
Couple of years and performing well.
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07-11-2020, 10:49 AM
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#48
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Northville, NY
Posts: 807
M.O.C. #21158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Texan
Get the Heininger Hitchmate from Amazon for 49.99 . This folds out and over your tire and you can easily step up to do whatever you need in your truck bed. This has a 400# capacity and comes with a bag to fold it up in. Works great.
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This on sale now at $38.
I use a plastic milk crate and the added bonus is when you take your LP tank to fill it just set it in the milk crate and it is stable in the back of the truck. I have the Ford factory tail gate step that was linked but it does no good hooking up a 5er.
Can't help with air as I have SRW.
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Jim B
2017 Lariat F-350 FX4, CC, SB, 6.7 PSD 4WD
2018 MONTY 3731FL, at our private winter site in GA
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07-11-2020, 12:36 PM
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#49
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveinaz
I’m short too — 5’7” . So far, I just grab the top of the side of the bed, put one foot on the top of the tire, and pull myself up. However, since the top of the tailgate comes up to my chest, I did get one of those tailgate ladders for the back of the truck. But after looking at the posts here, I may get one of those over the wheel steps — I didn’t even know they made such a thing.
As for airing up the tires, I invested in stainless steel dually extended valve stems. The stems and installation was around $275, but it’s been worth it. Not an issue checking or filling up tires.
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Don't feel bad. I'm 6'2" and I can't get up on the tailgate of one of the new trucks without a ladder myself
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James & Irene Wilson
Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
2018 Montana High Country 381TH Garage Full of Toys
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