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So currently have a '17 GMC Sierra with the 6.2L and max tow. Got a new bigger trailer (Heritage Glen 26BHHL - 6700lbs empty, 9700lbs fully loaded) in the fall, and the 1 time we towed it, it felt quite a bit heavier - sticker is about 1500lbs heaver than our older trailer. Dealer offered me a...

I'm just finishing up a 3 year 15k miles/yr lease on a 2018 Ford F150. I am planning to buy (not lease) an F350 for my next truck, but I want to wait until the new generation is out first. So, I decided to look into a 2 year lease on the new generation F150 to see how I like it before buying the...

1998 Starcraft The last time I used my truck camper I stripped the teeth off of the lift handle/crank trying to get the top up. I managed to get it up with the help of three other guys, however; getting it down was an adventure. I knew I needed to get this fixed so I started researching once...

Today I bought the first truck of my life, a really nice certified GMC Canyon with a 62" bed and now I need a bed cover. Looking on Ebay, Amazon, Carid & Etrailer I found prices varying from $139 to $1500. I am looking for a solid trifold cover which will secure my content with a locked...

I did a bonehead move and forgot to plug in my trailer to truck and drove for several miles before realizing, I guess I'm not the first one to pull off this stunt :crying:. So it sheared of some of the plug. Surprisingly, it still plugs in and works but is quite sketchy. My question is...

I've been searching the forums and web for a camera system that has a backup camera for both the truck and TT. My truck doesn't have a built-in backup camera, and the TT we just got is pre-wired for one. Is there a system that includes a backup camera for the TT and tow vehicle to a single monitor?

I have been doing some research online and I found out that the RAM 1500 have the best MPG but not so much compact. Any recommendation? or things I need to look for? I prefer the truck to be compact and small enough but still have the power to tow 5000lb with no issues. Saving gas is a big...

Traveling around I use truck stops to refuel. But there is so much diesel on everything including the ground. Short of changing shoes every stop, how can one reduce the pickup of the fuel. I use gloves or paper towels on the pump handle. Maybe it’s just me but the smell seems to linger.

:)Hi all, can anyone recommend a collapsible water bag for the box of a Ford f150?,I have a water pump already . Thanks for any help.

what are your thoughts on staying overnight at Love's truck stop in southern Virginia? It the half way point between PA and souther SC which we will be traveling g to next month.

Does anyone out there know if it is possible to swap hoods from a 97 VNL to a 97 WIA, with some slight moods? Tired of the square nose, wanting a newer look. HELP Thanks in advance.

Hi all so bought our Arctic wolf 3660 last month now upgrading my F150. Its been rough there is not much out there in my range. Found a good deal on a 2018 F350 6.2 crew cab 3.73 4x4. I shouldn't have any problems towing the 3660 right? Payload is 3675 pounds. Second question is what 5th wheel...

I have a Ram 2500 mega cab diesel 4x4 and I just purchased a 2021 keystone Cougar halftone 5th wheel. The numbers on my truck are Curb weight 7960 GVWR 10000 GCVWR 25300 Tow capacity 15430 Max payload 1833 is what door says RV Numbers Max weight 10290 Dry weight 8101 Hitch weight 1495 My...

We have a 2000 Volvo Tractor & Chassis with a 2006 Kingsley Custom Coach build. The unit is built as a Mobile Showroom. The unit would make a great blank slate for anyone looking to build a Class 7-8 based Motorhome. Detroit Series 60 engine, 254,000 miles, quad slide-outs, Eaton automatic...

What should my tire pressure be when towing? My truck Ram 1500 door sticker shows the tires PSI should be 38. It also shows a max payload weight of about 1400 pounds. Is the max 1400 payload based on the 38 PSI? The tire information shows 50 PSI to carry maximum load. What weight should my...

I'm considering a MDT conversion to an RV, and I'm trying to understand the trade-offs of some choices, and maybe figure out what I can do and what I should hand off to a fabricator. Who: me. I'm middle-age, grew up on a farm, live in the city now, have degrees in Electrical Engineering and in...

Hi all so last year we bought our first TT a wildwood 282qbxl. Tows great with my F150 but we learned a lot after our first year. With 3 kids and now two big dogs we need something larger. We are trying to get a deal on an artic wolf 3660 suite (42.5' 10790 dry). Obviously my F150 wont work so a...

Hi guys, need some insight. We have a 2008 Volvo 670 that we are going to use as the base for our RV but we want to put a 20 foot box on the back so we need to add about 5 feet of frame rail ahead of the axles and about the same behind the axles. Now the most logical thing to do is add the...

I was looking at the Palamino slide camper at 3,000 dry, I figure 4,000 wet I looking at this truck online, I downloaded the ford info with the VIN number but can't figure the payload. I asked the dealer for the information on the sticker. in the meantime, I looked up the info on the Ford VIN...

2003 Freightliner Columbia · Driven NaN miles 2003 Freightliner Columbia, 60 series Detroit, 10 speed auto shift, less than 50k miles on rebuilt engine. Schwalbe hauler bed, air ride hitch (gooseneck and 5th wheel) Bostrom leather air ride seats, Kenwood stereo with Sirius xm, DVD player...

2020 was a rough year for my camping plans. My 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 died back in August. Threw a valve or valve seat. Anyway, too expensive to repair. Sold it "as is" for $2000, and started shopping. Found a 2015 Silverado 1500 with only 89K miles on it. Belonged to a friend was thinking of...

I am picking up my new Geo Pro next week and want to know if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to lock my new camper to my truck. I will be parking it over night and I really want it to be there in the morning. Thanks!

Newbie here, Read so many threads on towing with various answers, it’s left me more confused, so to make this easy...looking for a TT (below) but can my F150 (daily driver) tow this keystone we’re looking at? Also, do I need a Distribution Hitch? If so, any recommendations? Mostly flat Midwest...

2021 Palomino SS500 Truck Camper (2021-01-02 20:21:16)

hello everyone been a while since I was on this sight. Hope everyone is doing good. Different times for sure. I was wondering if anyone tows an F150 4x4 with a dolly. i heard you can do it as long as you back on the dolly. we have a G5 Pontiac but were hopping to get ride of it and just keep the...