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11-27-2017, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Hood River
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And to think I even drove Big Rigs a long time ago...
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2017 RAM 2500 Tradesman CTD CC LB
2017 Jayco Jayflight 28BHBE
Equal-i-zer 1200# WDH
Prior 2011 Jayco Greyhawk 26DS
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11-27-2017, 08:27 PM
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#1282
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jlechmanik
And to think I even drove Big Rigs a long time ago...
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No worries.
Congratulations on the new trailer. It will be a long winter waiting to use it I imagine.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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11-27-2017, 08:32 PM
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#1283
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Hood River
Posts: 170
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Yes new (not counting Big Rig time) to pulling a trailer but not new to RV'ing. We had a Greyhawk 26ds for a few years but wanted more flexibility at camp since we tend to stay at places for a week or more. Already spent time doing a bedframe/pass through storage mod but now our fall/winters have begun (that means a lot of rain or snow in the PNW). So nothing to do but wait. But at least that gives me time to get some miles on the truck (traded in a 2012 RAM 1500 Hemi) before pulling the trailer (other than the 20 miles so far)....
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2017 RAM 2500 Tradesman CTD CC LB
2017 Jayco Jayflight 28BHBE
Equal-i-zer 1200# WDH
Prior 2011 Jayco Greyhawk 26DS
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11-27-2017, 10:32 PM
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#1284
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Carnation
Posts: 27
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2014 Ford F350 SD, 6.7PSD, King Ranch towing a 2016 Jayco Pinnacle 36FBTS,
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2016 Jayco Pinnacle 36FBTS,
2014 Ford F350 SD King Ranch, 6.7D, CC, 4x4, SRW
Carnation, Washington
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11-28-2017, 07:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogrunr
2014 Ford F350 SD, 6.7PSD, King Ranch towing a 2016 Jayco Pinnacle 36FBTS,
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Nice setup and I bet it tow with no problem.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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11-28-2017, 10:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Carnation
Posts: 27
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Laughing while towing over Steven's Pass (WA.)
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Originally Posted by Big1
Nice setup and I bet it tow with no problem.
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I towed with my previous truck (pictured) for 17 years. I loved that old square body 1997 Ford F350 7.3 Powerstroke. Did all the mods reasonable to try and keep up with the increasingly heavier trailers: Banks Intercooler, Superchip, Banks Trans-command, 19.5 wheels, Yukon 4.10s, gauge cluster etc...
Finally, the Ford dealer convinced me of the advantages of the new trucks (the big 3 brands) that are all engineered now to tow big/heavy trailers. Sold the '97 for half of what I paid for it. First time in my 2014 Ford hauling my previous 35 foot 5th wheel over Steven's Pass (WA.), I was actually laughing with pleasure.
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2016 Jayco Pinnacle 36FBTS,
2014 Ford F350 SD King Ranch, 6.7D, CC, 4x4, SRW
Carnation, Washington
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11-29-2017, 12:29 AM
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#1287
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogrunr
I towed with my previous truck (pictured) for 17 years. I loved that old square body 1997 Ford F350 7.3 Powerstroke. Did all the mods reasonable to try and keep up with the increasingly heavier trailers: Banks Intercooler, Superchip, Banks Trans-command, 19.5 wheels, Yukon 4.10s, gauge cluster etc...
Finally, the Ford dealer convinced me of the advantages of the new trucks (the big 3 brands) that are all engineered now to tow big/heavy trailers. Sold the '97 for half of what I paid for it. First time in my 2014 Ford hauling my previous 35 foot 5th wheel over Steven's Pass (WA.), I was actually laughing with pleasure.
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Lol, yeah I know about Steven Pass, I know that summer can't come soon enough now.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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11-29-2017, 10:18 AM
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#1288
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,209
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2012 Eagle 320 RLDS
2017 Ford F-250 FX4 Crew STX 6.2l
3.73 E-locker
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12-06-2017, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Green Springs
Posts: 100
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Here is my 2017 F250 CCLB 6.2l 4x4 4.30 gears. Dropping off the camper for warranty work a few weeks back. I removed the 4x4 stickers as they are grotesque and I do not care for them. Also removed flex fuel badge. I need to change my user name as I got this to replace the 2015 Ram I had. After 2 years of ownership the Ram was not appealing to me any longer. The Ford is a much more comfortable ride for the long hauls. Also a better towing experience with a superior transmission and 4.30 gears.
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12-06-2017, 12:44 PM
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#1290
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TCNashville
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Very nice truck!
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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12-06-2017, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 15BlueStreak
Here is my 2017 F250 CCLB 6.2l 4x4 4.30 gears. Dropping off the camper for warranty work a few weeks back. I removed the 4x4 stickers as they are grotesque and I do not care for them. Also removed flex fuel badge. I need to change my user name as I got this to replace the 2015 Ram I had. After 2 years of ownership the Ram was not appealing to me any longer. The Ford is a much more comfortable ride for the long hauls. Also a better towing experience with a superior transmission and 4.30 gears.
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Another good looking super duty!
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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01-08-2018, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Picture of my truck at Big Bend.
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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01-08-2018, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,723
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Picture of my truck at Big Bend.
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Ranch Hand Bumper?
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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01-08-2018, 07:47 PM
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#1294
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Pictures of your Tow Vehicle
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Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
Ranch Hand Bumper?
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Yes sir....actually a grill guard, not full bumper
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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01-08-2018, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Yes sir....actually a grill guard, not full bumper
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I like the looks of it on your truck.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
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01-08-2018, 07:51 PM
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#1296
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
I like the looks of it on your truck.
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Thanks. It’s actually a necessary option as I live in an area with lots of deer. Both wife and I have had encounters with them in the past
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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01-08-2018, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Thanks. It’s actually a necessary option as I live in an area with lots of deer. Both wife and I have had encounters with them in the past
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We have the same problem here. We are kicking around replacing my wife's truck this year and I will be adding something similar from the beginning. A couple of my friends here have full Road Armor or Buckstop bumpers, but I'm not as excited about that look as a nice clean grill guard like yours.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
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01-08-2018, 08:10 PM
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#1298
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
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2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
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01-08-2018, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sandia Park
Posts: 479
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i like my Ranch hand. I recommend one.
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USMC Vet Operation Iraqi Freedom
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01-08-2018, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Picture of my truck at Big Bend.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrtEmaxChvy
i like my Ranch hand. I recommend one.
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As soon as I can afford one, I'm getting one! Both of y'all's trucks look awesome!
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'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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