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11-21-2015, 10:47 AM
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Full Time Camper
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I have always ran the same pressure front and back, but recently thought about just maxing out the air pressure in the rear since it has all the tongue weight. The reason being my front end felt light during turning, and I thought with less air pressure in front it might increase the steering a bit. I just installed the air springs and that might also help. If you say all tires need to be the same I will max out all four.
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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11-21-2015, 11:20 AM
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Site Team
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Location: PA
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Your window sticker does not show that you have LT tires which are E rated tires. Plus it only shows "max trailer tow", and not the "heavy duty payload option." The other option that goes with the heavy duty payload is the 3.73 rear.
Now don't get me wrong, your truck is more than adequate for the rv you have, and you should have no problems with it.
Do love those new F150's
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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11-21-2015, 11:24 AM
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Site Team
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Location: WI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve7
I have always ran the same pressure front and back, but recently thought about just maxing out the air pressure in the rear since it has all the tongue weight. The reason being my front end felt light during turning, and I thought with less air pressure in front it might increase the steering a bit. I just installed the air springs and that might also help. If you say all tires need to be the same I will max out all four.
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If you have your bars set right and your truck and trailer set level, you shouldn't be experiencing the feeling that the front end is light. The bars should actually transfer weight to the front axle.
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11-21-2015, 11:29 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
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Yeah, didn't even know there was a max payload package and would not have gotten it anyway. Thought Lloyd was saying I did not have the max tow. If/when we get a new rig, it would be a class A so the max payload would never be needed.
I'll try going up to 45 next time in the rear and see how it feels.
Did I mention I love my truck?
Peace and blessings
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Scott & Phyllis
2016 Crossroads Sunset Trail 250RB
2015 Ford F150 Supercrew/3.5 Ecoboost/Max Tow
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11-21-2015, 11:35 AM
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Site Team
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Did I mention I love your truck also??
If only I could convince my wife.
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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11-21-2015, 11:38 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Nv
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Thanks Lloyd. I think the WD bars are correct, but the dealer chose the lowest option on the hitch. I think it needs to go up one hole.
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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11-23-2015, 10:27 AM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: Canton, OH
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Steve, you are right on track. Probably a bit bouncy, too, isn't it.
I adjusted my hitch once already, and it improved but still felt light and bouncy. Added a washer and we will see next time (Equalizer hitch).
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Eddy & Brenda
Canton, OH
2015 Silverado HD 6.0L
2014 Zinger 32QB
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11-23-2015, 12:08 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Saskatchewan
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Tire pressures don't have to match in many cases unless the F150 is significantly different than my F350. I have a much heavier front end in my 1 ton diesel and I run what is recommended - 80 PSI Rear and 65 PSI front all year round. Towing or not. The rear tire pressure is critical to load and also tire wear and will definitely improve handling when aired up to the max recommended pressure. Fronts are a different story and won't require that pressure or need it. Better for handing/steering when they aren't hard as rock.
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2013 CrossRoads Cruiser Patriot CF345RF
2011 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 CC 6.7L Turbo Diesel (Heavily Modified)
Saskatoon, SK
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11-24-2015, 01:00 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: Nv
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Originally Posted by ewbldavis
Steve, you are right on track. Probably a bit bouncy, too, isn't it.
I adjusted my hitch once already, and it improved but still felt light and bouncy. Added a washer and we will see next time (Equalizer hitch).
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I'm not aware of what adding a washer accomplishes. I guess I will have to look into that. Thanks Eddie.
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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11-24-2015, 01:01 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildWildWest
Tire pressures don't have to match in many cases unless the F150 is significantly different than my F350. I have a much heavier front end in my 1 ton diesel and I run what is recommended - 80 PSI Rear and 65 PSI front all year round. Towing or not. The rear tire pressure is critical to load and also tire wear and will definitely improve handling when aired up to the max recommended pressure. Fronts are a different story and won't require that pressure or need it. Better for handing/steering when they aren't hard as rock.
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That's what I was thinking. Thanks Scott.
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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11-24-2015, 01:41 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
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Originally Posted by Steve7
I'm not aware of what adding a washer accomplishes. I guess I will have to look into that. Thanks Eddie.
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When you look at your hitch from the top , you will see a few washers inside. Disassebmble the hitch and add 1 washer. The bars will be angled down at the back a little bit more after re assembly thus raising the rear of the truck and front of the trailer. Bars will stay level as they were before. If you just raised the part on the trailer the bars would be on an angle and not have correct contact with l brackets.( I assume you have equilizer 4 point)
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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11-24-2015, 02:53 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: Nv
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harley
When you look at your hitch from the top , you will see a few washers inside. Disassebmble the hitch and add 1 washer. The bars will be angled down at the back a little bit more after re assembly thus raising the rear of the truck and front of the trailer. Bars will stay level as they were before. If you just raised the part on the trailer the bars would be on an angle and not have correct contact with l brackets.( I assume you have equilizer 4 point)
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Thanks Harley. I noticed the washers when I had it installed. Haven't changed anything yet except to take up one link on chain. I'll be hooking to trailer next week to expirament further and to try out the air bags. I have to say I really liked the airbags when I hauled a heavy item yesterday, but haven't tried with trailer yet.
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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11-24-2015, 03:27 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Belle River , Ontario
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Ok , You have the chain system , taking up one or 2 links will make the bars look un even compared to the trailer a frame . and doesn't give the chains enough length in tight turns. Better keep them even . Adding a washer is easy after you do it once. Remember to tighten the big bolts tight , may want to add a pipe to the wrench for more torque. and there is a smaller bolt on the bottom to take up play before you tighten big bolts. good luck .
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It was a rainy few days at Algonquin Prov park...tarps kept us dry.
Wayne --Belle River (Windsor), Ontario
2013 Sunset Trail Reserve 25RB..(just sold it)
2015 White Chev Silverado 2500HD 4x4 (6.0 l gasser)
2003 Mountain Star 890SBRX Truck Camper
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11-24-2015, 03:42 PM
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#54
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Full Time Camper
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Location: Nv
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harley
Ok , You have the chain system , taking up one or 2 links will make the bars look un even compared to the trailer a frame . and doesn't give the chains enough length in tight turns. Better keep them even . Adding a washer is easy after you do it once. Remember to tighten the big bolts tight , may want to add a pipe to the wrench for more torque. and there is a smaller bolt on the bottom to take up play before you tighten big bolts. good luck .
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Gotcha. Thanks Harley!
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
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01-12-2016, 12:31 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: IN
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The 2015 and 2016 F-150's You can only get the HD package on an XLT if you have the 6.5ft. bed (for the crew cab) equipment group 300A. So no chrome package, no side step bars. So Yes, you gain some extra payload, but you loose out on the nice comforts. Most of us go with the F-150 because its used everyday, not just for towing, so giving up the comforts would suck. The only other option is to start looking at the superduty line.
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01-12-2016, 10:00 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: May 2014
Location: TX
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Originally Posted by NoodlesWIU
The 2015 and 2016 F-150's You can only get the HD package on an XLT if you have the 6.5ft. bed (for the crew cab) equipment group 300A. So no chrome package, no side step bars. So Yes, you gain some extra payload, but you loose out on the nice comforts. Most of us go with the F-150 because its used everyday, not just for towing, so giving up the comforts would suck. The only other option is to start looking at the superduty line.
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Besides the step bars, which you can easily add with aftermarket ones. What other comforts do you lose? IMHO chrome is not a comfort item.
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John (USAF Ret) & Cheryl
San Antonio, TX
2014 Hill Country 32FR
2011 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 CTD
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01-13-2016, 06:20 AM
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#57
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: IN
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It is, if your wife is 5 foot. The other items you lose are backup camera, 7 way seats (heated), power adjustable pedals, SYNC, power sliding rear window, remote start. I think those are the big ones. The real big ones to me are the steps for her, and the backup camera for me. The only thing I wish it has was what my 2010 F-150 Lariat has, and thats 2 memory settings for seat, pedals, and mirrors. So when she drives she just presses a button and it doesn't take any time to adjust mirrors etc.
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TV: 2015 F-150 XLT Crew Cab 3.5L Eco 4x4 Max Tow
TT: 2017 26BB
SB: Catalina 22
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01-13-2016, 03:50 PM
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#58
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
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Love me some chrome package...Really wish I had the memory seats, too...You not only get all the goodies you mention, but that (moderator edit) grill, wheels, door handles, and exhaust tip.
Makes me smile every time I look at my truck...
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