truck

  1. ML

    Trucks to tow....dear lord!

    I am a newb. I bought a 2018 Cherokee Grey Wolf model 26DJSE and when I truck shop, I feel lost and confused! The truck sale people are trying to sell me big trucks. The RV dealer said a Ford 150 could do the job. I am totally new, please help me! What truck do I need? In basic terms because I...
  2. CR

    2007 Peterbilt 387 Diesel (No DEF)

    If your looking for a hauler for your 5th Wheel, look no further. 2007 Peterbilt 387 in excellent condition with all new tires, front and rear (no retreads), Extended frame (also for a Peterbilt). Converted and registered as a motorhome. Caterpillar C-15 475 engine with an Eaton Automatic...
  3. MA

    Looking for a new truck

    Hello all! Me and my wife are new to the site and recently upgraded our camper from a Starcraft 26BH to a rockwood 2608BS. While my current truck (Chevy 1500 Z71) was just fine for the Starcraft it takes everything it’s got to pull our new Rockwood. Fortunately we live in Ohio and it’s flat as a...
  4. 6C

    Frame rails

    Anyone know a good place in Canada to order inner frame rails? Im going to lengthen the frame on my Volvo and i need inner C chanel to back up the extention.
  5. SH

    Truck Camper tie downs torque question

    i installed some Tork Lift tie downs for my new Truck Slide In Camper by Palomino. The instructions say to torque some of the bolts to 200 pounds. That seems a bit high and Im worried about snapping a bolt or stripping the threads. I realize that 1800 pounds in the bed of the truck needs to...
  6. AS

    New guy from Alaska

    Hi my name is Rocky, I'm 62 years old and I live in Alaska. Last year I bought a 2010 Peterbilt 337 24' box truck in Nevada and brought it home to convert into a Motorhome/Toy Hauler. I envision it looking like a small trapper's cabin with room for a couple motorcycles and a side by side in the...
  7. BR

    Truck decals

    My new F350 is all white want to add some body decals like my old truck has on it. Just can't seem to find any, anyone know where to find something like this on my old 2005 F350
  8. KyDan

    2 year old truck value went up?

    My son just told me his buddy sold his 2 year old Ram 3500 back to the dealer for $8000 more than he paid for it. I asked if this was a trade in and he said no. It was outright dealer buy back. Crazy times!
  9. DI

    New truck question about camper camera and TPMS

    Hello, I have a 2021 F150 with some new gizmos but I'm having trouble figuring out specifically what I need to buy. My truck is capable of displaying TPMS trailer tire pressure information and showing an AUX/Rear view camera from the camper on my truck dash. I was wondering if anyone has...
  10. LV

    Anyone running a 12v cummins?

    Hey all. I've got a former F550 shuttle bus I'm thinking of doing a conversion on. Its a 2008 so its got the 6.4 powerstroke that's notoriously problematic. I've got a solid 12v 5.9 cummins sitting here waiting to go into something. I'm curious if anyone has run this engine in an application...
  11. EL

    "new" truck

    We've been pulling our 2017 2109S with our 2007 F150 5.4L V8. It does a good job, although we go up mountain passes pretty slowly. We're looking to get something newer and with a little more pulling power. I'm looking for opinions on the 2015 F250 6.0 L V8 Lariat vs a 2018 F150 3.5L echo...
  12. AL

    Truck axle weights on a 2016 Ram 2500 slt

    I have a new used 2016 Ram 2500 SLT 5.7L. And the 2016 ram trucking specs pdf (first pic attached), shows my 2500 has an gawr of 6000lbs. But the sticker on the door (second attached picture) shows a rear axle gawr of 6200lbs. I am new to ram trucks so I am a bit puzzled over this. Can...
  13. AN

    24.5 Vs 22.5

    My coach is fitted with 285/75R24.5 tires which are due for replacement. The 24.5s are a little hard to come by. I have noticed the 11R22.5 tires have the same diameter and capacity as the 24.5s I have some 22.5 wheels available. Is there a reason to stick with the low-pro 24.5 tires?
  14. CO

    Trouble with police?

    Hello, Hopefully I'm not posting this in the wrong place if it is, I can post it somewhere else. I was wondering for anyone that has done a truck conversion. If you've ever had issues with Police or Dot for running a truck conversion registered as an RV. Primarily asking on opinions of you...
  15. JF

    Only have power through trailer light connection to truck

    I have a 2016 Windjammer 3029w that I just moved up to my land and can't seem to get any power from either the battery or when connected to a generator. The lights, rv fridge, power jacks, slide outs, etc. dont get any power. When I connect the trailer to my truck via the trailer light/brake...
  16. JA

    Fords new Truck VIN tool - towing capacities

    "Ford's New VIN Tool Can Answer All of Your Towing Questions About a New or Used Truck." https://www.thedrive.com/news/40060/fords-new-vin-tool-can-answer-all-of-your-towing-questions-about-a-new-or-used-truck https://fordfleetlive.com/#/VinCalculator
  17. DM

    Anyone haul a small fishing boat in the truck while towing?

    I am just thinking way ahead here, but someday it would be nice to bring a little 10 or 12 foot boat along. I don't even have a trailer yet but just wondering how this could be accomplished. If it were just in the bed of a 6.5 foot bed truck, it would probably stick out too far and hit the...
  18. Blackrock

    New Navistar CV truck line

    The new line of class 4/5 trucks by Navistar could be new players in the RV industry. These would make a great platform for a Super C coach or tow vehicle for monster fifth wheel. I have always had a thing for the Binders going back to when IH was making pickup trucks and the Travelall...
  19. TH

    Fatbed on HDT

    Awaiting delivery of 2119 Mack Anthem class 8 with 70" sleeper. I will be re registering it as non commercial. My plan is to lengthen the frame rails beyond axles 1-2', install a removable flatbed and haul my sandrail on truck chassie. Sand rail weight is 4,000 lbs. Then to install rear bulkhead...
  20. DU

    Lower my truck's rear end or raise up the 5th wheel camper?

    In my first-timer inexperience, in 2020 I bought a 2010 FR Rockford Signature Ultra Lite 5th wheel (and we LOVE it!), and a 2016 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel to tow it. The trailer dealer installed the 5th wheel hitch in the truck without questions, and the truck hauls the trailer very nicely. My...
  21. FI

    Heavy Fire Rescue Vehicle Conversion

    I purchased a 1999 Heavy Fire Rescue Vehicle to re-sell. It's in almost new condition with only 16K miles. 20K PTO generator, 8.3 Cummins and much more. I'm thinking if I don't sell it I might convert it into a motorhome, what do you think? Has anyone done one similar?
  22. NE

    Real Lite 1604 Truck Camper, New Owner

    Howdy everyone! I'm a brand new truck camper owner and just bought a 2021 Real Lite popup camper. I'm just getting ready to take if out for the first time and am practicing with all the equipment. So far I got everything to work except the water tank related stuff. Previous to this, we had a toy...
  23. UN

    Full Size Truck Spare on Bumper Mount? (195BH)

    I have a full sized (245/60R18) OEM wheel and tire set up as my towing spare for my 2018 Honda Ridgeline (will likely rotate all 5 tires to extend life during routine rotations). Problem is there's no good place to store a full sized spare since the under bed compartment the RL offers only fits...
  24. RA

    Truck tire question

    I have a 2016 Silverado 1500 for towing. Late fall rear passenger tire got a nail. It was fixed with a plug. Drove it for the winter. This spring I'll be hauling the camper so here is my question. The truck has original tires with about 35,000 miles. I mostly use it for hauling the camper and in...
  25. JB

    What's the best towing truck you have had?

    Either gas or diesel?

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