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Forum: Toy Haulers 10-19-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,984
Posted By Pete54401
ROUGH rule of thumb for a 5th wheel is 25% of...

ROUGH rule of thumb for a 5th wheel is 25% of your loaded trailer weight will go onto the truck, assuming it's properly loaded (think water level). You must factor this plus the hitch weight plus...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 04-14-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,783
Posted By Pete54401
Recently retired after 43 years selling primarily...

Recently retired after 43 years selling primarily Ford/Lincoln. Ordered many many thousands of new vehicles for customers. ALWAYS had a purchase contract signed by both sides, ALWAYS had a down...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-19-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,264
Posted By Pete54401
A truck that does everything? No one makes such a...

A truck that does everything? No one makes such a truck. You wish to purchase a truck that will handle all of your future needs but not sure what they are (trailer type, size)? Let me tell you a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,823
Posted By Pete54401
My second favorite favorite saying is, "You'll...

My second favorite favorite saying is, "You'll never be sorry you have a locking/limited slip rear axle, but you may be sorry you didn't have it." That said, it is NOT just as good or almost as good...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-29-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,133
Posted By Pete54401
Not much to add but very simply, as stated,...

Not much to add but very simply, as stated, (good) fuel economy and towing are not compatible. Forget any half-ton for a 5th wheel and forget towing anything long distance with the Lightning unless...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-19-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,034
Posted By Pete54401
Go for it Frank. MY question though would be how...

Go for it Frank. MY question though would be how and where are you driving your trailer? Highways, mining trails, cross country pulling it through the mountains or a 200 mile weekender? To those...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-30-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,071
Posted By Pete54401
I'm not going to call you stupid. GM is not at...

I'm not going to call you stupid. GM is not at fault and I'm a Ford guy. My issue is with trailer manufacturers who label products "1/2-ton towable" and trailer and truck salespeople who will say,...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 01-14-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,941
Posted By Pete54401
Specs show the GVWR on your trailer at just under...

Specs show the GVWR on your trailer at just under 6,000 lbs. Unless that is incorrect, or unless you are hauling a load of concrete blocks along with your trailer, you should be fine. Assuming that...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 01-14-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,941
Posted By Pete54401
You can't go wrong with an F-150 with the 3.5...

You can't go wrong with an F-150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost, Max Tow, 3.55 axle. Awesome torque, super smooth 10-speed and plenty of room to grow if you wish to get a bigger trailer down the road.
Forum: Travel Trailers 11-24-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,386
Posted By Pete54401
Enter your VIN and I'll let you know what the tow...

Enter your VIN and I'll let you know what the tow rating is. Is this a conventional or 5th wheel? GVWR on the trailer? How often will you tow the trailer? How far?
Forum: Keystone Questions 11-19-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,818
Posted By Pete54401
I work for a Ford store (41 years on the sales...

I work for a Ford store (41 years on the sales side) and I can't count the number of times someone has had an issue with their trailer battery not charging, and everyone wants to blame the truck of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-19-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,457
Posted By Pete54401
The "invisible camera" (trailer cam) is a great...

The "invisible camera" (trailer cam) is a great idea but as noted above, can't use with a 5th wheel. Ford has also had a trailer cam but their system doesn't make the trailer disappear. The problem...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 08-22-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,744
Posted By Pete54401
Having been in the Ford business for 40 years I...

Having been in the Ford business for 40 years I have seen too many instances where people "over trailer" their truck or tow vehicle. Anyone that comes in and says they are going to pull a 5th wheel...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-17-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,574
Posted By Pete54401
Here may be the problem and the answer... always...

Here may be the problem and the answer... always drain your black tank first and then the gray tank. You may also want to run a hose into your toilet when draining the black tank (NOT the fresh water...
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