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Forum: Fifth Wheels 04-12-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,959
Posted By jfk69
I do the same thing. Before closing the tailgate,...

I do the same thing. Before closing the tailgate, I slide between it and the trailer to be sure the kingpin is correctly engaged. The OP had his guardian angel riding shotgun that day!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-21-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,358
Posted By jfk69
I agree with the above comments, the 3.73 (or...

I agree with the above comments, the 3.73 (or 3.55) is a great rear end. Can’t go wrong with either with the 10 speed tranny.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-21-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,045
Posted By jfk69
The Ford 300 straight six was (is?) a hell of a...

The Ford 300 straight six was (is?) a hell of a motor. With that said, not the best tow vehicle without a full evaluation of the whole system.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-14-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 511
Posted By jfk69
They gave you the best route. Going 94 through...

They gave you the best route. Going 94 through Chicago is slow, and a ton of truck traffic. Be prepared on I69 for construction when you get north of I94. It will be one lane for about 20 miles but...
Forum: Towing 03-05-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,387
Posted By jfk69
My own experience says 6.5’ bed is a great...

My own experience says 6.5’ bed is a great grocery getter that will tow. I never appreciated what the extra length meant of an 8’ bed did for towing until I bought my signature truck. What a gem to...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-16-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,047
Posted By jfk69
Exactly. There is NO way that happened without...

Exactly. There is NO way that happened without the poster backing into something, or someone backing in to them. Impossible.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-05-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,045
Posted By jfk69
He enjoyed it. Crazy eh?

He enjoyed it. Crazy eh?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-05-2024, 03:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,045
Posted By jfk69
My brother in law pulled a 40’ Cedar Creek...

My brother in law pulled a 40’ Cedar Creek Hathaway edition for 3 years with an F150 in spite of his sons and I railing on him constantly. My sis finally heard us telling him that in an accident his...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,045
Posted By jfk69
Agreed. Been down that road myself. The fact is,...

Agreed. Been down that road myself. The fact is, the stability of a fifth wheel can absolutely overshadow inadequacies of the tow vehicle (often until it’s too late). With that said, when you have...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-04-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,627
Posted By jfk69
I agree with all of what’s been said so far. Not...

I agree with all of what’s been said so far. Not being flippant, but it’s a “pay your money and take your chances” deal. With that said, I believe most of the products are decent. I grew up with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,045
Posted By jfk69
Do I “feel” a wind blast from said cattle truck? ...

Do I “feel” a wind blast from said cattle truck? Yes. Does it cause my rig to sway? No. You obviously haven’t pulled a fiver with a capable tow vehicle compared to your bumper hitch. I suggest...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,045
Posted By jfk69
Yeah. No. There is absolutely no sway when we get...

Yeah. No. There is absolutely no sway when we get passed by a semi. None. Our rig in my sig is 37’ long. If there IS sway, it is not perceptible at the steering wheel or visually in the mirrors.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-28-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,455
Posted By jfk69
JRTJH nailed it. One ton or bust. You won’t...

JRTJH nailed it. One ton or bust. You won’t regret and the price difference is negligible.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-26-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,768
Posted By jfk69
Surprised you’re not way over payload with that...

Surprised you’re not way over payload with that rig behind a diesel 3/4 ton.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,768
Posted By jfk69
My signature truck has been wonderful. Solid and...

My signature truck has been wonderful. Solid and reliable. Yes, maintenance is higher than a gasser. I bought it in the early days of Covid before prices got stupid. I never planned for, or wanted,...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 10-25-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,455
Posted By jfk69
I pulled an ‘06 Jayco 30.5 RLS with an ‘18 Ram...

I pulled an ‘06 Jayco 30.5 RLS with an ‘18 Ram 1500 ultra short box crew cab with a 5.7 Hemi and 392 rear end with the 8 speed tranny. Truck had something like 1300 and change payload. Did it pull...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-23-2023, 03:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By jfk69
FWIW, my nephew just got a new ‘23 F350 diesel,...

FWIW, my nephew just got a new ‘23 F350 diesel, single rear wheel. Payload is 4200 and change. 800# more than my ‘15 which is otherwise pretty much the same. For that rig a single rear wheel one...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,051
Posted By jfk69
Oh I understand completely. I won’t bet the house...

Oh I understand completely. I won’t bet the house saying it WILL happen, just that it might. Trust me, I’ve mentioned to my lovely wife that after retirement, I think I want to try the first winter...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2023, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,051
Posted By jfk69
Indeed. Water scarcity will be a driving factor...

Indeed. Water scarcity will be a driving factor more and more moving forward. I am thankful to live in a place where I’m surrounded by freshwater seas and probably 20% or so of our land is tiled to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,051
Posted By jfk69
Yeesh. Electric and trash pickup was $210 for...

Yeesh. Electric and trash pickup was $210 for July. We’re on well and septic so no energy/disposal costs there. Winter may suck at times up here, but I’ll take it in a heartbeat compared to that.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,051
Posted By jfk69
Sure, ours will brown up and go dormant, but it...

Sure, ours will brown up and go dormant, but it comes back when it’s cooler and wetter. As long as it’s a native grass, it should be adapted to your climate. I suppose different strokes, different...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 08-16-2023, 06:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,587
Posted By jfk69
Put a set of Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires on in...

Put a set of Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires on in March of ‘22 on my F350 and love them. Excellent traction regardless of wet/dry/snow covered, exceptional braking and very little road noise. They are an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2023, 06:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,051
Posted By jfk69
Only thing I don’t understand. Why does anyone...

Only thing I don’t understand. Why does anyone bother watering a lawn in the hottest and driest part of the year? I’ve never been able to wrap my head around that concept. Kind of like putting a...
Forum: Towing 05-23-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 14,025
Posted By jfk69
I read the original post and skipped everything...

I read the original post and skipped everything in between. No, it’s not enough truck for THAT camper. You’re over payload the minute you drop the pin before you even climb in. The major reason why...
Forum: Keystone Questions 01-17-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,100
Posted By jfk69
Replacing a sail switch isn’t difficult. Getting...

Replacing a sail switch isn’t difficult. Getting to the furnace could be a pain in the arse. As was mentioned, the furnace is on the inside of the wall where that vent is located. It’s what has to...
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