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06-27-2014, 04:53 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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I'm 64 and 10 mos old pull a 31' 5th wheel with the best truck engine made.
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06-27-2014, 05:32 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 29
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Hey Mr Glcy I hope you are
talking about the new Ford 6.7 Diesel. It is really awesome!!!
Love mine.
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06-27-2014, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Newport News Va
Posts: 662
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Glad to see some " seasoned " guys out there still getting it. I got a late start at 66, thought I might be a bit old to be tackling this camping thing. But now that some more "mature " people chimed in I feel much better. Thanks Chuck in Va
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06-29-2014, 02:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 64
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Im 64 not yet retired but no as long as you are watching and swinging wide have agood partner watching and standing to watch you back up age should not be an issue.i drive truck for a living and my have a bit more experience with length but we are all capable of doing it safley i think there will come a time when we each will know when to hang up the driving length thank you for reading jim
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06-29-2014, 03:37 PM
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#305
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Austin
Posts: 218
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52 pulling 31'.
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Big Bad Wolf - '02 Dodge Ram 2500HD 5.9 CTD / Prodigy / Putnam Class V / Reese 15k Pro
Wolf Den 3 - '14 Rockwood Signature Ultra Light 8280WS
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06-29-2014, 03:52 PM
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#306
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 25
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67 pulling 40'
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06-29-2014, 04:15 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 11,069
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Turning 40 this year and just upgraded to a 39' 5er.
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2014 Crew Cab Chevy Silverado 3500 4wd Duramax/Allison
2014 Sabre 34REQS-6
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06-29-2014, 10:36 PM
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#308
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 35
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We are48/50, towing a 2015 Surveyor SP240 RBS with a 2004 F-350 Diesel... Downsized a bit, LOVE the space/storage AND the outdoor kitchen!
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06-30-2014, 09:40 AM
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Maron
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 253
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I'm intrigued. Why does gljurczyk and yogi bear like the 6.7 diesel? Any background would be appreciated.
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07-01-2014, 02:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 29
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The new Ford 6.7 in my experience has excellent power, fuel mileage, etc.
I am not a gear head but pulled our 35 ft Crusader to Florida last winter and it was like nothing behind us.
Now in Colorado from Indiana and power is great when needed, mileage good, going through the mountains tomorrow--looking forward to performance. Windy across Kansas and Colorado truck held its own perfectly.
Love my F-350 6.7 Powerstroke!!!!
11,000 miles so far looking to many more.
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07-01-2014, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southern Alberta Canada
Posts: 131
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68 and pulling 26' (30 total). Just do the speed limit, keep alert, keep maintained, and all is good.
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2011 Flagstaff 8526RLWS 5th Wheel
2011 Ford F250 4X4 Crewcab Superduty 6.7L Diesel
B&W 3300 Hitch for Ford 5th Wheel Prep package
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07-01-2014, 03:06 PM
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Phat Phrogs Incognito...
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: North Central Texas
Posts: 200
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56, pulling a 40 (and lovin' a 55) 
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2011 F350 Lariat 4x4 DRW SuperCrew 6.7L (B&W setup w/Air Lift 5000 Ultimate)
2014 Columbus 365RL (Airflex and Voyager package)
Nights Camped 2014 - 154, 2015 - 32, 2016 - 4
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07-01-2014, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 213
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I am 28 yrs old and pulling a 26'
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07-01-2014, 03:51 PM
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Maron
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 253
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Heh Yogi,
Thank you for the info on the truck. Couple more questions: What is the weight of the trailer, What actual MPG are you experiencing, what year is the truck and what was the cost? I'd appreciate it.
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07-01-2014, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 192
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Yogi, we stayed at KOA in Grand Junction for two weeks, leaving this morning for home in Indiana. Made 450 miles to Ogallala Neb. I also agree with your thoughts on the 6.7 L powerstroke. I had an '08 6.4 L and this one feels much better. We are pulling a 40' 5th wheel, which weighs almost 19,000 loaded. Our 2012 F-350 DRW pulled thru those mountains with no problem. Just turned 12,000 miles on it and lovin it!
Whereabouts in Indiana are you from?
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07-02-2014, 10:12 AM
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#316
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 187
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46 pulling a 42 foot fiver with a 21 foot dually... I take up a lot of real estate... 
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07-06-2014, 09:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Labrador NL
Posts: 35
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53 and pull a 32' fiver! I think it's a perfect camper for empty nesters!
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07-07-2014, 08:36 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Denham Springs, Louisiana
Posts: 48
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45 and pulling 40' camper. Oh and this is my very first camper.
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6.6L Duramax with EFI Live Tuner with 5 levels
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07-16-2014, 12:06 AM
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#319
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 103
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43 and pulling a 34 fiver.
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD SRW CrewCab SB
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07-16-2014, 04:51 AM
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#320
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Kansas City & Sierra Vista
Posts: 247
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68 pulling a 31"11"
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2012 Crusader 290RLT TE, TrailAir flex pin: 2012 Toyota Tundra 5.7 SR5 Dbl cab 4X2 Tow, 4.30 gears, RideRite air, TRD cold-air induction & dual exhaust: Reese 16K Slider: TST tpms
Miles towed to date: 26,890; Nights camped; lost count!
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