New 2017 F-350 dually.

pawpaw · 03-12-2017, 05:13 PM

Toying with the idea of buying a dually right after buying our 371 Fuzion over 2 yrs ago. We've been using our son in laws F-250 6-3/4' bed to tow with. Truck tows it fine but we've been over on the payload with the 3K plus hitch weight. His truck has the Reese Elite 18K fifth wheel with the puck system so it can be taken out easily and leaves a flush bed with no mounting rails inside the bed. Truck shop that does installs for the dealer is trying to see if the old mounting kits will work on the '17 truck and if its mounted flush with the bed if any potential problems due to a close to 2" bed height gain over the '16's. Guess I'll find out tomorrow. Maybe I missed something but all the pics I've seen are '17's hooked to gooseneck trailers and not 5th wheels.

**chuckster57** · 03-12-2017, 05:28 PM

Congrats on the new truck and welcome to the DRW crew

pawpaw · 03-12-2017, 05:36 PM

Thanks Chuckster!!

Tbos · 03-13-2017, 08:57 AM

Sounds like a good move. Let us know how everything goes.

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Alpine · 03-13-2017, 01:51 PM

I'm not part of the "Crew"

however that is a great looking truck!

pawpaw · 03-13-2017, 04:33 PM

Well..well..well

Now I'm finding out if you have a '17 Ford F-350 without the factory 5th wheel and gooseneck pkg. you're screwed until Reese gets the mounting kits out to the aftermarket suppliers. We have the 18K Reese Elite hitch that uses the puck system and would like to use it in the '17 for easy removal. Ford parts shows a number on the mtg bracket pcs. so we may have to get them from Ford.

pawpaw · 03-13-2017, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the nice comments guys!

66joej · 03-13-2017, 05:19 PM

There are frame brackets available from other manufacturers besides Reese and Ford. Curt is one that comes to mind. They are made to match the holes already in your frame. Makes install easy. I have done it on a 2011 F250.

Javi · 03-13-2017, 05:08 PM

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Well..well..well

Now I'm finding out if you have a '17 Ford F-350 without the factory 5th wheel and gooseneck pkg. you're screwed until Reese gets the mounting kits out to the aftermarket suppliers. We have the 18K Reese Elite hitch that uses the puck system and would like to use it in the '17 for easy removal. Ford parts shows a number on the mtg bracket pcs. so we may have to get them from Ford.

Have you called Reese directly, I know their catalog and website say that the 2017 can't use the older mounts but I'm also seeing it said that they have since determined that they will fit.. Might be worth a call...

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pawpaw · 03-13-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Javi

Have you called Reese directly, I know their catalog and website say that the 2017 can't use the older mounts but I'm also seeing it said that they have since determined that they will fit.. Might be worth a call...

Technical Service
800-632-3290

I called them this evening and was told they're not available yet for the '17's. I'm trying to use the Elite with the puck system. Still waiting to hear from Ford because they show a part number for use on the '17's using the factory puck style. Thanks Javi!

Gary4 · 03-19-2017, 02:54 PM

Very nice tv. Gas or diesel?

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pawpaw · 03-19-2017, 03:03 PM

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Very nice tv. Gas or diesel?

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Thanks,
It has the 6.7 diesel 440 hp and 925 ft lbs of torque...4.10 gearing so it ought to pull pretty hard!

Tbos · 03-19-2017, 05:26 PM

Sweet looking truck.

2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW

pawpaw · 03-20-2017, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbos

Sweet looking truck.

2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW

Thanks..dropping it off this evening to get the hitch mounted and the bed sprayed.

pawpaw · 03-22-2017, 08:29 AM

Picked it up this morning...new Q-20 Curt and got the bed lined. Also put some Husky X-act mat's front and rear. Next is mud flaps for the rear. Spending my kid's inheritance is fun!!

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Mid 80's today with bright sunshine...great day for putting some miles on the truck!

Tbos · 03-22-2017, 08:47 AM

Couldn't see the pictures. Probably Verizon slowing me down. I love seeing the mods everyone does. I put Weathertech light smoke in channel window vent covers on mine yesterday. Easy install and they work great. They are no longer made in America. At least not the model that fits my 2016 F350.

2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW

pawpaw · 03-22-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbos

Couldn't see the pictures. Probably Verizon slowing me down. I love seeing the mods everyone does. I put Weathertech light smoke in channel window vent covers on mine yesterday. Easy install and they work great. They are no longer made in America. At least not the model that fits my 2016 F350.

2016 Passport GT 2810BHS, 2016 F350 CC DRW

Look's like it's going to be never ending with the mod's. Nothing new to me since I've been modding cars and trucks since 1965 and don't plan to stop now!! Rear mud flaps probably next to put on the truck.

pawpaw · 04-21-2017, 09:12 AM

I went with the Ford mud flaps...not cheap but exactly what I wanted!

pawpaw · 05-07-2017, 03:39 PM

Washed truck and trailer the other day and leaving in the morning for Grand Isle State Park. First trip with the new truck!

pawpaw · 05-07-2017, 04:51 PM

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Washed truck and trailer the other day and leaving in the morning for Grand Isle State Park. First trip with the new truck!

Just need a little more passenger side mirror extension to see the side of the trailer. Driver side is barely OK. Guess I'm spoiled from my truck driving days!!

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