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04-30-2019, 02:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
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Surprise new tow vehicle
Happy birthday to me. Day after my birthday, yesterday went to another town for a couple doctor visits. In between visits, time to kill, lets check out this town's Ford dealer. Found a F-150 that had what we needed, could afford, they gave us a decent price and trade, drove to the second doctor in a NEW TRUCK!
Race Red, supercrew 5.5' bed 5L V8, 10 speed, tow package, integrated brake controller, back up towing assist system. Color matched front with black honeycomb grill, no chrome.
Ordered weathertech window deflectors, weathertech clone floor mats for half their price, some color matched veteran window decals.
Bonus: I parked the Explorer first then the F-150 on my concrete pad and measured hitch receiver hights. I used Hitch inside bottom lips for reference. F-150 was 18", Explorer was 17&3/4". I strongly suspect that I won't have to do a thing on my WDH  Worse case, move the bar platforms on the TT A-frame a little.
2nd bonus: SWMBO was very leary of traveling far and pulling big hills with a ten year old V6 Explorer. Now she is happy and confident.
I am so looking forward to hooking up and going camping with the new TV!
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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04-30-2019, 02:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Monticello, IL
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Congrats!
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04-30-2019, 02:25 PM
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
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Nice!
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2006 Jeep Liberty Toad
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04-30-2019, 02:27 PM
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waybeck2018
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Central Alabama
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It is a Ford..you will love it !! 
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2012 F-250, 6.7 Super Duty Powerstroke; 2019 291 BR Primetime Tracer,
Days camped in 2018-61
Looking Forward to Completing This Map Soon !
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04-30-2019, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Congratulations. What's the break-in period?
Safe and happy travels.
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2020 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22 MLE aka "Desi"
Past: 2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 206
Days camped 2021: 19
Days camped 2020: 18
Days camped 2019: 17
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04-30-2019, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
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Originally Posted by waybeck2018
It is a Ford..you will love it !! |
My first car was a 1966 red Mustang convertible 289 bought in 1974. I've had other brands but primarily stick with Fords. An Aerostar, three Explorers (plus helped my daughter buy one), and an Expedition.
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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04-30-2019, 03:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chief T
Congratulations. What's the break-in period?
Safe and happy travels.
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Haven't checked ��
I'll check but it will tow when I need it too ��
Edited: 1000 miles
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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04-30-2019, 03:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 77
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Wow! Now the parks will charge you more because of that flashy truck
Always like a red pickup.
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04-30-2019, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by H20loo
Wow! Now the parks will charge you more because of that flashy truck
Always like a red pickup.
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SWMBO's favorite color. She was stunned when she found I liked it on this one. A red Ford V8, just like my first car
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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04-30-2019, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 7,916
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Happy birthday to me. Day after my birthday, yesterday went to another town for a couple doctor visits. In between visits, time to kill, lets check out this town's Ford dealer. Found a F-150 that had what we needed, could afford, they gave us a decent price and trade, drove to the second doctor in a NEW TRUCK!
Race Red, supercrew 5.5' bed 5L V8, 10 speed, tow package, integrated brake controller, back up towing assist system. Color matched front with black honeycomb grill, no chrome.
Ordered weathertech window deflectors, weathertech clone floor mats for half their price, some color matched veteran window decals.
Bonus: I parked the Explorer first then the F-150 on my concrete pad and measured hitch receiver hights. I used Hitch inside bottom lips for reference. F-150 was 18", Explorer was 17&3/4". I strongly suspect that I won't have to do a thing on my WDH Worse case, move the bar platforms on the TT A-frame a little.
2nd bonus: SWMBO was very leary of traveling far and pulling big hills with a ten year old V6 Explorer. Now she is happy and confident.
I am so looking forward to hooking up and going camping with the new TV! |
I ain't hating on your Exploder.... but what an upgrade!! Congrats
Prolly half the people that buy one buy it like that. I could tell you a few if you had time.
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2017 Puma 297RLSS
2005 Ram 2500 4X4 diesel SMOKER!!
I love puns, irony and tasteless jokes...
born in Texas.... live in Arkansas 
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04-30-2019, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
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Not a big Ford guy, but that one does have a certain appeal to it. Nice find and congrats !
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04-30-2019, 03:55 PM
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Sham183
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Nice Truck! Oh and my birthday is coming up 🤣 well next March anyways.
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04-30-2019, 04:07 PM
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Scoundrel
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Montrose, Colorado
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Nice truck! Congratulations.
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2024 Geo Pro 15TB, 400W Solar, 2 Golf Cart batteries
2015 F-150 5.0L V8 XLT Crew Cab, 4x4, Tow Package, 36 gal tank, 3.55 locker, 1891 payload, Integrated Brake Controller, Roadmaster Active Suspension
Wooden Spoon Survivor
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04-30-2019, 05:45 PM
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Now a "Top Member"
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Roman Forest, TX
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Very nice. Yeah, it will surely tow just a wee bit better than the Explorer. Have fun!
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Ed and Sharon
2010 Wildcat 28RKBS
2019 Ford F-250 XLT - AWESOME Truck!
Retired AF MSgt
I thought I was wrong once, but I was wrong!
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05-01-2019, 03:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Dunn, NC
Posts: 1,199
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Haven't checked ��
I'll check but it will tow when I need it too ��
Edited: 1000 miles
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Break in? Race engines are run about an hour on the dyno. Check the tune, fuel flow, power. Alternate between low speed and power pulls. After break in, couple of track cessions at various speeds and loads. Let it cool down and race it.
Basicly if it is working well, loading it will not hurt it. Keep an eye on the gages and fluid levels. Enjoy your truck.
Most recommend not to do long runs at a steady speed. Vary speed as you drive.
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05-01-2019, 06:20 PM
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Now a "Top Member"
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Roman Forest, TX
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Yes, break in. Why take a chance on a 50K+ brand new vehicle. It doesn't take long to run up a thousand miles. And now you won't have to worry about it if something does/did happen. Peace of mind.
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Ed and Sharon
2010 Wildcat 28RKBS
2019 Ford F-250 XLT - AWESOME Truck!
Retired AF MSgt
I thought I was wrong once, but I was wrong!
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05-02-2019, 11:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: MA
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Nice! We have been searching for a new used truck for a while now, and husbands birthday is next month maybe that will be his lucky day too.
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2008 Dodge Durango retired
2015 Salem cruise lite 195bh retired
2021 Cherokee Grey Wolf 26dbh
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05-05-2019, 01:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hills of Northwestern PA
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Just got unconfused some on the limited weight data I had. Still concerned about others.
GTWR is 9100# per towing guide.
GVWR is 7000# per door sticker.
GCWR is 14400#(owner's manual) or 14500# (towing guide).
Payload 1990#
As best I can find, base weight 5010#
Base weight plus payload adds up to the GVWR.
However, GCWR minus GVWR leaves 7400# for the TT per owner's manual GCWR.
Just trying to have all the specs available in case I ever go bigger on a TT.
Currently, my GTWR is only 3877#, so no probs truck-wise.
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2019 Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS flipped axle, 5K springs, 400AH LiFePO4, 3K inverter, 400 watts CIGS solar
2019 Ford F-150 S-Crew 5.5 bed V8 w/tow package, ITBC, Tow Mirrors, 3.55, SumoSprings, 7000# GVWR, 1990#CC
Husky Centerline TS WDH 400-600# spring bars
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05-06-2019, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Alaska
Posts: 1,186
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Just got unconfused some on the limited weight data I had. Still concerned about others.
GTWR is 9100# per towing guide.
GVWR is 7000# per door sticker.
GCWR is 14400#(owner's manual) or 14500# (towing guide).
Payload 1990#
As best I can find, base weight 5010#
Base weight plus payload adds up to the GVWR.
However, GCWR minus GVWR leaves 7400# for the TT per owner's manual GCWR.
Just trying to have all the specs available in case I ever go bigger on a TT.
Currently, my GTWR is only 3877#, so no probs truck-wise.
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This is what so many people don't seem to understand. They think 9100 lbs means 9100 lbs.
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2018 Freedom Express 192RBS
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05-06-2019, 05:57 PM
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Now a "Top Member"
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Roman Forest, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlaskaErik
This is what so many people don't seem to understand. They think 9100 lbs means 9100 lbs.
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Uh, care to expound on that? I think 9100 lbs is 9100 lbs.
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Ed and Sharon
2010 Wildcat 28RKBS
2019 Ford F-250 XLT - AWESOME Truck!
Retired AF MSgt
I thought I was wrong once, but I was wrong!
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