Your towing rigs and trailers

[tman1020]

Does the inline connector have a "lock" for the trailer's plug so it can't jiggle loose? Like the spring-loaded lid does on most vehicle receptacles? Also, tman, what is the make of your truck? Is the screen big enough and bright enough? Would you buy it again? Thanks.

I'm not exactly sure what you mean about jiggle loose like the spring-loaded lid. It doesn't replace any of that it's just a plug-in to your existing equipment. You unplug the back of your round trailer plug in and this plugs in there and and there is a spot on this that you replug the wiring into. It's like a T. It did seem to stay fastened without a problem and I have not had a problem yet but I suppose it could wiggle loose with time. But I don't for see that to be a big problem but probably something to keep an eye on.

My truck is a 2006 Ford F1 50 extended cab 6 1/2 foot bed. The screen is a little bit small but Big enough. Haven't noticed any problems with the brightness. The camera is adjustable and so are the sensors so you can set it up exactly the way you want it. It also has audio which is nice if you're using it for snowplowing or something like that it will alarm you if you're getting too close to something. I normally keep that off or really low because it starts to beep as I get close to a trailer or if I'm backing up with the trailer connected. I would absolutely buy this again in a heartbeat worth every penny. The only thing I would change about it is that I would like to have the option so I could turn it on manually instead of just when it's in reverse. That seems like it would be handy but not a deal breaker. One of the nicest upgrades I've done. very handy

 

[RDrancher]

Hauled my Dodge to the repair shop yesterday afternoon. I think the Cummins cracked or blew out an injector since it filled the crankcase full of fuel. It was a bit more tongue weight than I like, but I sure wasn't going to back it on. And no, it's not chained down yet in the pic.

 

[3930dave]

Hauled my Dodge to the repair shop yesterday afternoon. I think the Cummins cracked or blew out an injector since it filled the crankcase full of fuel. It was a bit more tongue weight than I like, but I sure wasn't going to back it on. And no, it's not chained down yet in the pic.
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I hope that repair goes well for you, and it isn't too spendy..... that looks like a truck you want back working ASAP.

Rgds, D.

 

[RDrancher]

I hope that repair goes well for you, and it isn't too spendy..... that looks like a truck you want back working ASAP.

Rgds, D.

Thanks Dave. It's my rolling tool shop / fuel station and set up just the way I need it, so I hope it's back soon. The old F350 has lost a bit of compression in the last 320k and doesn't feel quite as strong as she used to. I don't want to be pulling the SVL90 around with her too awful much and abusing the old gal.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Good thing you have that other truck.
Chris

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Got the B&W Turnover Gooseneck hitch install along with Line-X bedliner and step bars for the kids (also line-x'ed). Not sold on the step bars but the B&W is really top class.

 

[Green Power]

Got the B&W Turnover Gooseneck hitch install along with Line-X bedliner and step bars for the kids (also line-x'ed). Not sold on the step bars but the B&W is really top class.

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Have a B&W in the F-350 we are trading, and love it, Im not a fan of steps, but the ones you have look really nice!!! Now if i can convince my Dad to Line-X the box on the new pickup.

 

[bryanduke]

2015 RAM 2500 4x4 Big Horn. 6" lift, 22" rims wrapped in 37x13.5 rubber, Hellwig rear assist airbags. JP 30' gooseneck.

 

[farm boy00]

2015 RAM 2500 4x4 Big Horn. 6" lift, 22" rims wrapped in 37x13.5 rubber, Hellwig rear assist airbags. JP 30' gooseneck. View attachment 468613View attachment 468615View attachment 468616

Not a person for big rims but those look nice. Everyone says a lifted truck ain't no good

 

[bryanduke]

Not a person for big rims but those look nice. Everyone says a lifted truck ain't no good

Thank you farm boy00. I pull with it on a regular basis. I choose the larger rims to help keep from having too much sidewall. I also run loaded rated E 10 ply tires. It pulls great. I have air bags that are mounted outside of the rear springs. They help to stabilize and level everything out.

 

[bryanduke]

Not a person for big rims but those look nice. Everyone says a lifted truck ain't no good

Here is a photo of just the truck from last winter.

 

[farm boy00]

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Bada$$ truck man. Not a huge dodge man but I love it

 

[bryanduke]

Bada$$ truck man. Not a huge dodge man but I love it

Thanks, I was not a huge dodge fan myself until I bought this truck. Have been VERY pleased with it.

 

[tman1020]

Got the B&W Turnover Gooseneck hitch install along with Line-X bedliner and step bars for the kids (also line-x'ed). Not sold on the step bars but the B&W is really top class. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=468599"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=468600"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=468601"/>

That is one heck of a nice looking truck.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

That is one heck of a nice looking truck.

Thanks! :drink:

 

[vsteel]

2010 2500 Mega cab, manual trans with 3.73 gearing. Big Tex 12ET trailer. 1969 Roadrunner, unrestored survivor. Pretty much stock all the way around.

 

[3930dave]

2010 2500 Mega cab, manual trans with 3.73 gearing. Big Tex 12ET trailer. 1969 Roadrunner, unrestored survivor. Pretty much stock all the way around.


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Nice setup. The Ram is a survivor too..... IDK of any other full-size with a manual today.

Unrestored - wow :thumbsup:. 10 y/o vehicles up here will often show body rot, even at that distance.

Rgds, D.

 

[woody]

2010 2500 Mega cab, manual trans with 3.73 gearing. Big Tex 12ET trailer. 1969 Roadrunner, unrestored survivor. Pretty much stock all the way around.


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That's sweet I had a 1968 Satellite looked a lot like the Road Runner it was forest green metallic I wish I still had that car it was my first. :laughing:

 

[KenB2920]

2010 2500 Mega cab, manual trans with 3.73 gearing. Big Tex 12ET trailer. 1969 Roadrunner, unrestored survivor. Pretty much stock all the way around. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=468677"/>

Does the 12 stand for 12,000 lbs?

Just curious. I see it has 8 lug wheels generalizing it would be 7,000 lb axles or 14,000 lb gross weight. Unless of course they put lower rated tires on it making it 12k or they do it for your state for commercial weight purposes.
For or all I know the 12 stands for the twelfth addition and nothing to do with weight. Oh well. Just what I noticed and curiosity got the best of me.

 

[Sysop]

Finally found me a truck to haul my tractor around with. Now I just need to score a trailer. Pic below was day two of ownership. I've had it about a month now.

I'm looking at a 14k 18' Sure-Trac to latch on the rear. Overkill for the truck, but I'd prefer something that will last.