Re: F 250

Posted by John in Mich on January 19, 2020 at 15:45:24 from (98.224.238.10):

In Reply to: F 250 posted by Ultradog MN on January 19, 2020 at 09:15:27:

Everyone can offer advice about a vehicle. You have to go with your experiences and needs.
I've had 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton. Short box and 8' box. Regular cab, extended cab and crew cab. Gasers and diesels. Each filled a need (and some wants). My hauling needs have diminished but I still want flexability for load configurations.
I have 3 trailers: an older 6x8 tilt bed snomobile trailer that I use as a utility; a 16' plus 2'beavertail tandem axle 10,000gvw with a tool box and 12,000# remote electric winch; a 24' enclosed tandem axle 10,000gvw with a 3500# remote winch inside. I also have a 6 and 1/2 foot slide in camper that weighs 1300#.
My current truck is a 2018 Silverado, double cab (4 dr but not crew cab), 5.3 liter variable displacement, automatic with a 6 and 1/2 foot box. I have equiped it with E rated Michelins, added airbags to rear suspension, Rhino lined box, 3 section hard tunneau cover and running boards. My hitch head is load transfer capable 2 5/16 ball. I use the transfer bars on both big trailers.
For daily driving my tires are at 45# and my airbags at 10#. For hauling I go up to 55 or 60# on the tires and about 30+# in the airbags. I have to put mirror extensions on as my truck does not have extendable mirrors. (dang)
I have hauled 2 Ns on my flatbed. Only a couple of times to auction about 80 miles away.
For tractor show flea markets I use the camper and the enclosed trailer. In the trailer are a hay wagon with my "stuff" to sell, a 2000 watt Honda, and my Club Car gas golf cart. I go about 200 miles max for a 3 or 4 day week-end.
I have used this setup for 2 summers and it rides and handles great. I can maintain 65mph no problem.
My son and daughter-in-law are looking at a 37 foot travel trailer with 3 slide outs and if they buy it have asked me to haul it home for them. I'm ready. Just drive accordingly. (they will buy a tow vehicle later)
That is my story and I'm sticking to it.

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• Re: F 250 John in Mich 16:04:51 01/19/20 (0)

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