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07-02-2020, 10:25 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Tyler
Posts: 186
M.O.C. #20704
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Took the bait - got a dually - now what
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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Maxwell and Beverly Dow
2018 3730FL 2020 Ram 3500 Dually SWB
"Prairie Schooner"
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07-02-2020, 11:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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First of all congratulations on your new truck. You will really notice the difference when you are coming down a tight twisty mountain pass. Way more stability and control than a SRW truck.
I carefully put my foot on top of the tire. I do think they make a lightweight step that fits over the top of the tire that you could stand on. They make an air chuck that has two ends for dually tires. One for checking air pressure and one for adding air. Even with my SRW truck due to the height I had to get climb onto the tire..
Happy and safe roads to you.
Tom Marty
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07-03-2020, 12:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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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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07-03-2020, 04:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
Posts: 1,049
M.O.C. #15731
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Nice to hear about the new truck. With our ram, i put my foot on the end of the running board then stretch my leg across to the back tire with the other foot and it gets me up and over the side rail to reach. I know some people will not be able to do that of course. As for air up the inside tire. I have steel rims with caps so i take the cap off the reach through the spokes of the outside tire to the inside tire as the rim holes should be lined up and use a reverse air chuck, Buy one and put it in your glove box with large and small disconnects. I opted for the steel rims so any rim at any position for rotation. I got that advice from a car transporter in a rest area. And ether buy a 4 way lug wrench or a breaker bar with a long extension and a deep socket for removing the lugs on the back rims.
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2017, 3500 Ram Big Horn, 4x4, Crew Cab, DRW, Aisin Transmission, 4:10. Curt Q20, 2014 Mountaineer 331 RLT, Sailun's on the rv and truck.
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07-11-2020, 10:49 AM
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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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07-03-2020, 09:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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I was doing the step on the tire and pull myself up, but for some unknown reason that tire kept getting taller and taller, so ordered one of those adjustable folding steps that fits over the tire.
It's a bit*h getting old.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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07-03-2020, 10:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Tyler
Posts: 186
M.O.C. #20704
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I feel your pain. I like the tire step rig and will be shopping for one soon. Thanks!
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Maxwell and Beverly Dow
2018 3730FL 2020 Ram 3500 Dually SWB
"Prairie Schooner"
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07-03-2020, 11:09 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Castle Rock
Posts: 248
M.O.C. #11369
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I also carry a step stool to reach in the back. Works well and can use it to extend reach for other things, IE washing to windshield.
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07-03-2020, 12:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mhs4771
I was doing the step on the tire and pull myself up, but for some unknown reason that tire kept getting taller and taller, so ordered one of those adjustable folding steps that fits over the tire.
It's a bit*h getting old.
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I have the same, over the tire folding step, got it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-6475...69061774&psc=1
agree, its a bit@h getting old
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The "Black Pearl"-2017 3731FL Legacy Package
2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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07-03-2020, 09:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bencia
Posts: 538
M.O.C. #25828
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MaxwellD
.............how do you manage to get over the fender to hook up your rig? ..........how in the heck do you put air in the inboard (and outboard) tires?............
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Congratulations on your new dually truck!! My fifth wheel hitch (Curt) has an arm that I can reach over fender and grab. It automatically locks onto the kingpin when I back the truck on it and then all I do is reach over to secure it with a pin. When I unhitch I raise the kingpin slightly then reach over and pull the lever to free it.
For the inner tires, I installed a 6 inch steam extenders that clear the wheel l....be sure to get the ones with a 3/8" hex nut at the top vs. at the valve stem for ease of installation.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
to put air in them I usually go to a local tire shop to fill them up, if necessary. In my case front tires are filled to 65 psig and rear tires to 80 psig.
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07-03-2020, 09:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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ditto to everyone on the tire getting taller. The over the tire steps are handy.
Just a note that they make extension kits for the air stems that bring the inside step out where you can reach it easier. I hope you have built in factory tire pressure monitoring? Even my tradesman has that
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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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07-03-2020, 10:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Marion
Posts: 234
M.O.C. #22281
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I've got a 2 step stool I keep in the back of the truck.
I also need it to fill up my RDS auxiliary tank and to pump from the auxiliary tank into the main tank.
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2019 Montana High Country 384BR
2018 Ram cclb 4x4 6.7 cummins/aisin dually
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07-08-2020, 03:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish
I've got a 2 step stool I keep in the back of the truck.
I also need it to fill up my RDS auxiliary tank and to pump from the auxiliary tank into the main tank.
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I have the 2 step stool also to fill my aux tank but have the gravity fill instead of a pump.
OP will need a longer gauge with a reverse head to check PSI. My 2019 F350 dually has built in TPMS.
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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07-03-2020, 01:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Am I crazy or have tailgates on these trucks gotten taller too?
I have seen a couple of high dollar fold down bumper steps to get into the bed. Anyone seen anything a little more reasonable?
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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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07-04-2020, 01:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,922
M.O.C. #19755
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtlakejim
Am I crazy or have tailgates on these trucks gotten taller too? I have seen a couple of high dollar fold down bumper steps to get into the bed. Anyone seen anything a little more reasonable?
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For $80k, you can get one of these: https://owner.ford.com/support/how-t...gate-step.html. Search revealed retrofit options.
The Cosco "grandma ladder" referenced above is the best. I bought one of the "fit over the tire" steps and have yet to use it. It lives in the bed of the truck where I can't reach it; kind of defeats the purpose.
This is the best way to inflate your tires. It is expensive, but worth it IMHO. I bought all kinds of stuff that did not work before I got this. The Milton 553 locks onto the valve stem and has a built in gauge. You did not say what truck you have, but if it has the 19.5" steel side wall tires, you don't want to be near them when inflating. Tire shops will put them in a cage for safety. The Milton 553 locks on and is 5' long so you can stand to the side.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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07-03-2020, 04:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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You didn't "take the bait," you got the truck you need to do the job....you'll love it.
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07-03-2020, 04:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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I carry one of those plastic two step stepstools and it works wellfor me.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-03-2020, 05:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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07-03-2020, 09:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #25947
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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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Congratulations on the new Dodge. Great truck that's what I drive. anyway, about the trailer hook up with the tall bed. I took care of that with a Warner 2 foot aluminum folding ladder. I leave it in the bed of the truck, easy reach and that put me high enough to get to the hitch and the hitch pin. Work's every time
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Sawyer (The Lawyer) Buster Brown Fur - babies
46 years married (Dam I been in prison that long)
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