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I bought this before I went another direction. Was planning to buy a van body and use this in the side. Paid $650 and will sell for $450. It is nice and will make this and easy way to get side access. Screen door included. I will hopefully be able to add pics from my phone. If not can email or...

Ok.. please don't lecture about what I have and don't have.. this is what I know. Not sure on payload. I own 2013 F150 STX Extra cab. SWB 3.31 gear Regular tow package 5.0 v8 Tow rating: 8100 pounds. Should I tow this: 2019 Coachmen Spirit 2758rb Hitch Weight: 728 lb. UVW 6134 lb...

What is the current conventional wisdom about steer tire age? Mine show very little wear, and have no sidewall dry rot that I can see, but I think they are 6yrs old. Is it time to replace them anyway? Anyone running the Michelin X Coach HL Zs? I was just wondering how the extra weight...

"Semi retired" trucker looking to pull a 40' fifth wheel RV and retain the existing 5th wheel. Currently pulling 53' dry van and would still like to contract haul part time. (Independent Owner Operator) Im a little concerned about king pin depth & trailer weight being too light to work with the...

I have to chuckle at some of these threads about trucks and the rationality that people use for their choices. I get the impression that most ask a question to the forum but already have a preconceived answer they want to hear and are just looking for confirmation from a handful of responses to...

Well, new to me at least. So I have a 2014 FR Evo T2850. It is 31ft total length, 6300lb dry. True weights are 7500lb loaded with a hitch weight of about 800lbs. When we camp, we have 550lb in people, and about 250lb of stuff in the truckbed on average (generator, fuel, firewood, bikes)...

I’m curious if anyone can give me some feedback on the reliability of the newer 2500 hd trucks. When I mean reliability I mean the reliability after 50k. Years ago I had a 2005 Chevy 1500 and it was the most unreliable vehicle ever made. That thing had the stupidest most random issues ever. I...

We are making the jump from a TT to a 5th wheel and need to purchase a good used truck. I'm figuring a 3/4 ton with a crew/extended cab, and probably gas instead of diesel due to cost. Should I look for 4x4 or is 2WD sufficient. I have no allegiance to any brand but my son is a GMC man and my...

A few minutes ago, I accessed my account to update my profile. While I was there I scrolled down to check all of my information and found the note: "If your date of birth has changed, please contact the Administrator." How is that even possible??? Come to think of it...I want to move mine ahead...

So I made my reservation, called them to confirm that they had a site big enough for my RV and trailer. When I got there I found out they don't have any sites big enough at all. I had to empty and unhook the trailer then go park the rv and walk back to get the car and the golf cart. At which...

I mentioned earlier that I bought a 1993 24 foot 4700 International with a DTA 360. Super nice running truck with an Alison automatic. This used to be a Budget Rental truck. It has about 224,000 miles on the engine. I have all the paperwork from when it was new, but then everything after that is...

For about the last five years I have pulled my Primetime Lacrosse 329 with my 2014 Cummins Ram 2500 short bed crew cab. The truck pulled like a locomotive, stopped well, rode decent, but was recalled more than every other vehicle I have ever had combined. Stability wise towing was mostly good...

My current set up pairs an Equal-i-zer 4 point WDH with a Sierra 1500. The set up is perfectly nailed (confirmed with multiple trips to the CAT scales). I'm about to take delivery on a new Sierra 2500. I'm guessing the hitch receiver will be 3-4 inches higher than it was on the 1500. I...

If your looking to build check out ironhorse auctions. They are getting ready to auction off fusion trailers in Salisbury nc and have a couple of peterbuilt conversions started. Would be a good start to a new build!

What is sufficient RV? What is the best RV? Is it RV at all? Please read and let me know Your Opinion! In here RV means some transportable pod or box providing basic shelter. It may be attached to a vehicle or transported as such. My objective is to design the best possible RV by developing...

Hey everyone, Yesterday I drove a new 2018 Ford Crew Cab Lariat SRW, SB with all the toys but it was a 2500. Had 12000 miles. 2300 lbs payload. I had just got out of my brothers 2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab BigHorn, SRW, SB with the 6.4 Hemi. 4000 payload. 15000 miles. Freakin two wonderful trucks...

After fighting headwinds I am thinking of putting a cap on my Silverado to hopefully direct the wind a little higher up the front of the toy hauler. Has anyone gone capless to capped and seen a measureable difference?

Has anyone ever bought a truck gps instead of an RV GPS and if so do you like it for use with your setup? Thanks for any info!

Hello, this question does not relate to hooking up a TT to a TV, but has more to do with loading a truck bed. I could have sworn that I've heard in the past that if you're loading a heavy pallet of block or something else in your truck bed with a fork lift then you should make sure you're...

I just joined up folks, thank you for having me. I'm converting a truck to a tiny house, which I'll start a second thread detailing that, as well as asking questions. In the meantime, I've been at the same place my entire life, and been in construction and welding my entire working career so I...

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Well, I finally got the trailer out for a good run today. I had to get it inspected (Texas), so I figured I would take a small run with it to see how it handled without airbags (my last two trucks really benefited from the airbags). Good news. It pulled wonderfully. It still has a bit of the...

Hello! Thank you all for having this site and taking time to answer everyone’s questions. I wanted to run a truck/travel trailer scenario by you all to get your opinion before I purchase this used travel trailer directly from an owner. Our family recently sold our 2007 Rockwood Roo 21RS and are...

Sold!!! Ive decided to sell my 1986 Fleet so I can buy a new one. Everything was done by me. It has been shortened 20 inches to something along the lines of a current gen Swift. Fits inside the bed of a long bed 2nd gen or 3rd gen Tacoma with the tailgate closed. Most of the "popped up"...