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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-19-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 65
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Posted By richf28
Dont know how everyone got the impression that im...

Dont know how everyone got the impression that im trying to cheat the rules. Im trying to get the right tow vehicle beford I go investing in a fifth wheel and allowing me to open my options on them....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Dont twist this. If you recall I was the...

Dont twist this. If you recall I was the originator of the post looking to upgrade. I am not backing the ecoboost but you have to admit there has been a lot of different opinions and answers. If I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 65
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Posted By richf28
I have 40, 000 miles on my ecoboost. I have...

I have 40, 000 miles on my ecoboost. I have probably towed my camper to and from Florida from Pa 3 years now and darn near every weekend somewhere within 100 miles of home in the summer. I can...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
What do think im trying to prevent here. I want...

What do think im trying to prevent here. I want the right tow vehicle and I dont want to hear the crap about how half tons shouldnt tow fifth wheels. The rv engineers have made it posssible and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
I guess like I said earlier....everybody has...

I guess like I said earlier....everybody has their own answers to this. Im thinking its best to keep my ecoboost and a half ton towable fifth wheel. Cant believe the mess I caused. 6 pages in a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Ok.....now im even more confused. Im trying to...

Ok.....now im even more confused. Im trying to grasp all this but im not getting it.:confused:
I can tell you this...my ecoboost at the cat scales weighed in last summer at 6080 lbs. With me in it.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
This keeps confusing more and more. But here are...

This keeps confusing more and more. But here are the figures you asked.

Ecoboost F350
Front GAWR ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
First off...im not trying to cause comotion here....

First off...im not trying to cause comotion here. I have made some bad purchases that cost be a lot in the last 3 years and have no intention of repeating them. Each explanation differs with who you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 09:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Ok....this is right from the horses mouth. I...

Ok....this is right from the horses mouth. I called Ford customer support this morning. I gave them the vin number of the truck I was interested in. Which is the F350. I was told...."Maximum fifth...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Thats what confuses me. Both dealers told me that...

Thats what confuses me. Both dealers told me that the fifth wheel towing capacity is just a bit over the ecoboost and not worth my investment. The ford towing capacity guide shows that to be true. My...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2014, 12:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Not according to two ford dealers and one rv...

Not according to two ford dealers and one rv dealer. All said I need to go diesel in order to benefit myself over my present half ton ecoboost. Thats a shame because I really had my heart set on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
www.ford.com/.../ford/.../towingguides/11FLMRVTT_S...

www.ford.com/.../ford/.../towingguides/11FLMRVTT_SuperDtyNov18.pdf

First link shows the 4:30 gears.
Second is the attachment that shows door sticker.
Also confirmed my info with a second ford...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Now, im totally baffled. Went to ford dealership....

Now, im totally baffled. Went to ford dealership. Looked at a 2011 f350, supercrew, single rear wheel with 3:73 gears. 6.2 gas engine, GVWR 11, 200.:I was told the legal fifth wheel capacity of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-16-2014, 01:14 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Ok. Thanks. Looked up the specs on mine as well...

Ok. Thanks. Looked up the specs on mine as well as the 250s and 350s. I see what you're saying now and it makes sense. I dont think the salesman was really knowledgeable and because of it lost a sale.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
Thanks for the replies. So what I'm getting is...

Thanks for the replies. So what I'm getting is when towing a tag a long style you go by the tow capacity rating. On a fifth wheel you go by payload capacity and not exceed the gross combination...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2014, 02:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,728
Posted By richf28
should I upgrade

Im thinking of upgrading from my 2011 f150 ecoboost with a 11, 300 tow capacity. We think it limits us a bit when upgrading to a fifth wheel camper. After going to the Ford dealer I find that an f250...
Forum: Keystone RV Service & Warranty Issues 04-08-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,867
Posted By richf28
Like to know the area in Pennsylvania this dealer...

Like to know the area in Pennsylvania this dealer is at. I am in the market for a new unit and dont want to run across these guys.
Forum: Prospective Owners' Questions 01-24-2014, 03:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,473
Posted By richf28
I was at the Tampa show last week. They did have...

I was at the Tampa show last week. They did have a 2014 cougar x-lite with the high country package. Salesman told me it is a $2000.00 option. The features of the option is different from the...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 01-03-2014, 04:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,149
Posted By richf28
I set up a 6ft. Folding table along side under...

I set up a 6ft. Folding table along side under the awning. My campstove and toaster oven sits on top and I cover them with a long vinyl tablecloth. My coolers sit under the table and I store things...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-21-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,644
Posted By richf28
I have the 2011 Hornet 28rls and pull it with a...

I have the 2011 Hornet 28rls and pull it with a 2011 Ecoboost screw. 5.5 box and 3:73 gearing. I have gone from Pennsylvania to central Florida the last two years and will be leaving next week again...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 12-01-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,726
Posted By richf28
Nice job. Bet it sounds great too.

Nice job. Bet it sounds great too.
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 11-03-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,477
Posted By richf28
Hey, at least the camper is towing level. Give...

Hey, at least the camper is towing level. Give the guy credit for that.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-30-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,261
Posted By richf28
The f-250 truck is very particular when it comes...

The f-250 truck is very particular when it comes to steering. It only takes a minimally worn part of any area of the steering assembly and you will have your bum steering feeling. Even an alignment...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-21-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,579
Posted By richf28
I liked the idea so much I decided to add it to...

I liked the idea so much I decided to add it to mine too. Sick of kicking the receiver with my foot on the garage floor all the time. Thanks for the mod.
Forum: Keystone Recalls 10-18-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,421
Posted By richf28
I've been trying to contact them for 2 weeks now....

I've been trying to contact them for 2 weeks now. It goes directly to an answering machine. I leave my bane and number each time. They calked me back one time and wouldn't you know...I missed the...
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