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Old 07-25-2012, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mastertinner
Already posted a pic earlier but here is one without the truck cap just before we left for a 400 mile trip.

Here is a front shot with the **** mirrors. Debated a while on wether to get these or the factory tow mirrors.

I can't believe how easily and comfortably these trucks pull these campers. Pulling an 8000lb windbreak and being able to pass slower traffic better than my 2003 4.2l f150 could without a load, is just impressive.
By the license plate im guessing its an ecoboost?
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Originally Posted by mastertinner
Already posted a pic earlier but here is one without the truck cap just before we left for a 400 mile trip.
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Here is a front shot with the **** mirrors. Debated a while on wether to get these or the factory tow mirrors.
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I can't believe how easily and comfortably these trucks pull these campers. Pulling an 8000lb windbreak and being able to pass slower traffic better than my 2003 4.2l f150 could without a load, is just impressive.
You bastard, I still haven't gotten my camper yet....1 more month. We booked a weekend late Sep up at point beach. Drove through there the other day and was really impressed.
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Originally Posted by eduardobibm
Nice rig, whats the model of the camper? Looks big.
Thanks, Eduard, it's a 27 ft. Dutchmen Classic, ya the full slide makes it about a foot higher and I'm guessing @ 1000 lbs heavier ! very comfortable unit inside...

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jferg92, you are correct.

murf, you will like it there. We spent five days there in june. Nice beach and bike trail. Campsites seem to be pretty roomy for the most part. Before you go make sure you oil that hitch. Must be getting pretty rusty by now.lol
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2012 26' Wildwood & 2012 FX4
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Originally Posted by MikeFresno
2012 26' Wildwood & 2012 FX4
Well that answers one question. Can a raised F150 tow? Yes it can.
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Originally Posted by mastertinner
jferg92, you are correct.

murf, you will like it there. We spent five days there in june. Nice beach and bike trail. Campsites seem to be pretty roomy for the most part. Before you go make sure you oil that hitch. Must be getting pretty rusty by now.lol
Ouch! Rubbing it in on old Murf?

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I can wait for my 1000 miles to click off so we can tow our mobile Condo. My 1999 Tahoe had served us well for 8 yrs and adding 140,000 to the 227,000 at trade. The 30WRLS is 6200# dry, 640# tongue, and about 6800# camping ready. The picture is from our 2008 5000 mile 3 week trip out west. We had just climbed from 4000 ft at Buffalo, WY to the top of Powder River Pass at 10000.
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2013 Forest River Salem 32BHDS. Awesome trailer, awesome truck. Gas mileage while towing not so great.
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Originally Posted by treault
2013 Forest River Salem 32BHDS. Awesome trailer, awesome truck. Gas mileage while towing not so great.
I've towed my new to me 30' fifth wheel with a loaded weight of 9,600 pounds about 360 total miles and have averaged a whopping 8.8 on 90% highway at 65 mph. Was hoping for 9+ but wasn't expecting it. The little ecoboost really pulls strong though. Amazing how stable of a platform these new f-150s provide for towing. Got a trip to cedar point coming up next weekend from buffalo, will report back.


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