WHAT DO YOU TOW?

Yes those chains have been put on shorter... That was the first time I hooked up the trailer. I now have them so they are almost horizontal just in case.

Yup, I figured as much. First time I towed my flatbed race car trailer with the camper on, I ended up grinding my chains until the first fuel stop. They're overkill for the weight of the trailer, so they're at least safe with the amount that got ground off of the lowest links ;) One of these days I'll replace them, but in the meantime I use a bungee cord to hold them up in the center while allowing enough chain length to jacknife the trailer when backing it into my garage.

Looks like I screwed up posting the photo in my post above, here it is:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/galts-gulch/Diesel%20Events/F350-Towing-DirtyMax.jpg

Yup, I figured as much. First time I towed my flatbed race car trailer with the camper on, I ended up grinding my chains until the first fuel stop. They're overkill for the weight of the trailer, so they're at least safe with the amount that got ground off of the lowest links ;) One of these days I'll replace them, but in the meantime I use a bungee cord to hold them up in the center while allowing enough chain length to jacknife the trailer when backing it into my garage.

Looks like I screwed up posting the photo in my post above, here it is:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/galts-gulch/Diesel%20Events/F350-Towing-DirtyMax.jpg

What brand and weight rating hitch do you have?

It's a Torklift Super-Hitch, rated at 1500/15000 weight carrying, 1700/17000 weight distributing. Now all I need is a heavier weight distribution head for when I use the WD system on my own big trailer, the head I have is only rated for 1000/10000.

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my 97 ext.cab 5speed 4inch turbo back exhaust ts tuner

my dad pulls our little ford tractor and trailer around alot. we've also pulled about 7 tons of logs with our chevy and prolly a little more with our red truck . Ill try to get pics on tomarow

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hauling my mudder light load on this one


my 97 ext.cab 5speed 4inch turbo back exhaust ts tuner

gonna have some more pics after this weekend gonna be pulling my neighbors 12,000 lb pilluin tractor to the local county pulls


97 ext.cab 5speed 4inch turbo back exhaust ts tuner:ford:

hauling my buddys pullin truck
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just got back from getting my 91 out of storage
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its old but still works..just unloaded a 9000 lb lift.
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just weighed this b!tch! 22100# truck and trailer, still have to add an extra 500-600# to the load. i need a duallyLOL
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab313/revlimit9/towingpics004.jpg

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/46308/2968071850106551903S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2968071850106551903IZSjrj)
this gets hauled about 5 days out of the week.

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first pick up since i got back.. the price of scrap isnt were i wanted it to be but that wasnt a bad pay out...5700lbs on the deck

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hauling my buddies JD 6030 to the Lycoming County Fair tractor pulls and he placed second in his class 12,000lb Ag Open.



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hauling my buddies JD 6030 to the Lycoming County Fair tractor pulls and he placed second in his class 12,000lb Ag Open.


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hauling my buddies JD 6030 to the Lycoming County Fair Tractor Pulls on friday


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now I got that figured out on how to put images in thanks man

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I need to get a camera.

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hauling my buddies JD 6030 to the Lycoming County Fair Tractor Pulls on friday


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nice jd and nice truck. uploading pics is easy, isnt it :D

Thanks man on the compliments and yeah its easy posting pics now that someone finally helped me out.

Thanks man on the compliments and yeah its easy posting pics now that someone finally helped me out.

No problem at all.

Center Console, 35 Footer

Sweeeeet A$$ Boat!!

:whs:

Thats some money sitting right there...

Tell me about it.....:doh:
oh well, can't take it ($$$$) with you, right?

My favorite one to tow with the superduty!

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/REDSOX2758/DSCF0080.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/REDSOX2758/DSCF0082.jpg

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My favorite one to tow with the superduty!

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/REDSOX2758/DSCF0080.jpg

http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/REDSOX2758/DSCF0082.jpg

looks like a fun little toy LOL

That is a nice truck I like the aussies

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/SuperStroked/F-250/Towing/Truckpullintractor.jpg

Yesterday I towed a 3500lbs dump trailer around for a friend and she did it like a champ, even after we added about another ton of cinderblocks to it. It was the first time I had ever towed and it was pretty funny and alot easier then I thought. I just had to pay attention to my mirrors, the roadlines, and corners. After we were done I had to tow a a bobcat rental back to the rental place because all my friend has is a 5.2L Ram 1500 :doh:

I love my truck...

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/members/1tonpower-albums-1tonpower-picture1399-dsc01859.jpg

One of our first trips this year to Elk Neck S.P. in Maryland. If you're anywhere even remotely close, I suggest you visit. And while you're there, stop in at Woody's in Northeast. Great food.

6.4 with 500 sheets of 316ss plates used for industrial cooling systems. 25lb a piece 500x25lb= 12,500 lb plus air compressor and tools to remove them 500lbs then the trailer empty weight 5500lbs Total Towed= 18500 lbs It was a Fun ride from the old Chrysler plant in Delaware :Dhttp://s955.photobucket.com/albums/ae34/NRHX2009/Truck%20stuff/?action=view&current=64wGooseneck.jpg

http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/brandon_oma692/Mobile%20Uploads/0814101937.jpg

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What kind of boat do you call that, as far as like what type? Like theres ski boats and fishin boats and pontoon boats.

If i ever bought a boat i think it would be like that one LoL

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danggg thats some serious money! thats a bada$$$$$ boat!!

What kind of boat do you call that, as far as like what type? Like theres ski boats and fishin boats and pontoon boats.

If i ever bought a boat i think it would be like that one LoL

Depending on the manufacturer its a sport cabin or sport fisher. My boat is a 25' 1978 Buxon. Buxton closed up shop a while back. Im currently rebuilding it. All I need to get her afloat is an outboard gauges and controls.

danggg thats some serious money! thats a bada$$$$$ boat!!


Thanks Man!!! Threw a couple more pics in to show off the trip 300's :evil:evil:evil

If I remember right its about 11,300 empty
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This is my fat bottom girl with her shadow. I do so love my truck.

Thanks Man!!! Threw a couple more pics in to show off the trip 300's :evil:evil:evil

How does that thing not rip itself apart???!!! 900hp! LOL :postwhore2:

Awesome boat man....

Thanks Man!!! Threw a couple more pics in to show off the trip 300's :evil:evil:evil


thats sick!! i cant imagine the power that thing has! thats like $50k just in motors. i wish i had a boat like that!!! i use to live in south east florida also they have so many bad boats down there!

some recent hauls

had to haul this back some nasty farm lanes to do some work
http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/3213/2754874730105909474S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2754874730105909474cqdrQV)
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did that work to haul these toys out for a good time :D then unhooked my truck to play along :evil

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/30972/2528607750105909474S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2528607750105909474IapKhv)
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that was a good night!:ford:

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01 F250, 36' gooseneck

U need wheel well cutouts..

Hauling my buddies 99 over to Carson Stauffers diesel shop in the morning
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spent the day hauling straw for a friend. I hauled around 78 or 80 bales about 10 miles.

heres a pic of my rig and one of their semi and the loader.

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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/GilroyRacing/truckandenclosed.jpg

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that is an awesome picture! i love the mountains in the background! and thats sweet with the front loader hauling two big bales lol



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ill take that white boat trailer off your hands lol

that is an awesome picture! i love the mountains in the background! and thats sweet with the front loader hauling two big bales lol

Thanks man. I like it too. I think it should be in a calendar or something.

the axles off that tri-ax would work great on my drump trailer build ;]

Here is my truck when we got hit by a snow storm up on Donner Pass CA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/kayaker97321/fordyce/DSCF2925.jpg

That looks very familiar to a situation I was in. Trailer was only a dual axle 8x24 enclosed. Snow was much higher (above the bumpers) and I didn't make it out. :pointlaugh: Figured I'd drop the trailer, and be able to drive out , but what was under the fresh snow was sheer ice, I got another maybe 10 feet and was buried. :doh: Got out the next day when the neighbor had woke up and came over with his tractor and chains to clean up the yard.

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Also moved a duece and a half, M35, Pinzgauer....And a few others.

Also moved a duece and a half, M35, Pinzgauer....And a few others.

That is so sick

Heres a good one with the old truck hauling a durge
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa248/zzzzsavol/Hotshot%20Pics/062910_21391-1.jpg

Here's one with the new truck hauling 6 bundles of slab wood. In the picture there's only 5 on there. That was a pain to strap down!
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Tell me you werent going to the crusher with those 3 #8000's!

this it what i tow,at least its all ford related right.LOL
least its an International,but its cummins powered.
I dont have any pics of it behind my 1 ton yet only had to move it once with it.:D:D:D
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/crash1photo/curtsphone049.jpg

this it what i tow,at least its all ford related right.LOL
least its an International,but its cummins powered.
I dont have any pics of it behind my 1 ton yet only had to move it once with it.:D:D:D
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/crash1photo/curtsphone049.jpg

Did you build that motorhome/5th wheel/truck? That is thinking outside the box:D

Did you build that motorhome/5th wheel/truck? That is thinking outside the box:D

yes sir.Thank you .

My boat.
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv330/BigKid_039/SDC11347.jpg

Made another trip to CT this week to get some more equipment...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a299/ross3031/PART_1285208214450.jpg

8k With the 24ft enclosed and the golf cart and nova loaded up.

When you going to let me drive that thing!!! Looks fun!

Henry keeps busy!

dont have any pics of it on the trailer but currently a 18' open trailer with this on it(when it isnt broken)

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s129/usdnabused/twinbuild/DSC_0020-3.jpg

My boat.
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv330/BigKid_039/SDC11347.jpg

i love your truck man. and i really want some of those mirrors!

some tows

i love your truck man. and i really want some of those mirrors!

Thanks.

I got lucky, I got mine before the price doubled.

This is for those that say you can't tow a 5th wheel with a lift. 4.5" lift (closer to 5" after adding the 1"traction blocks). Trip was around 600 miles from Texas to Alabama.

Bout 11K behind it

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/SuperStroked/F-250/Towing/photo.jpg

You can tow flat and level with a lift but don't try to go up/down any steep inclines like into a service station. Look how close the nose of the trailer is to the bed of your truck. Not bagging on you just more of a be careful statement.

You can tow flat and level with a lift but don't try to go up/down any steep inclines like into a service station. Look how close the nose of the trailer is to the bed of your truck. Not bagging on you just more of a be careful statement.

It's got more room that you think. It actually has about 1/2" more than when it was at stock height. From the pic, it looks closer than it is. I've gone up and down steep inclines and not even touched it. The B&W companion hitch is awesome with the adjustability of it which helps out.

I had my axles flipped and extended the kingpin down a few notches so it sits level with my truck at stock height and there is over a foot of space between the bed and trailer now.. I feel much better about heading off into the dunes now.. Didn't know you had a B&W, is it a auto slider?

Here's a couple things I tow. My jet boat regularly, and sometimes the flat bed (but usually with my tractor on it) this time with my buddies rock crawler and my quad on it.
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2008 Tige 20V
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/ajholt7/IMG_1099.jpg

2008 Tige 20V
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu294/ajholt7/IMG_1099.jpg

what lake is that on?

Hauling hay

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:rockwoot: NICE CAR!!! 68 right? Very nice!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/crash1photo/curtsphone049.jpg

You Might Be a Redneck IF.....


Here's your signLOL

You Might Be a Redneck IF.....


Here's your signLOL

WHAT no way lol

:rockwoot: NICE CAR!!! 68 right? Very nice!

Thanks. Yep 68.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs311.snc4/40897_162765423750289_100000504983211_453804_42188 25_n.jpg 99 F-450, 9K of Millings and scrap rock, 10 John Deere Skid steer with milling head 14K. Tipped the scales at 32500 Lb Fun to drive.

I tow this around to rock piles

here is a few i havent posted yet
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how do i up load photos

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about 1500lb of cast iron and lead in the bed of the truck, and tractors on the trailer, the one thats backed onto the front of the trailer is around 2600lbs, middle one is right at 2100, rear one is around 3200 poor trailer....

Hauling my cousins Cummins to get the trans rebuilt with my dads CCLB.
Sad thing is my OBS PS Dually Dump F350 is next in line at the trans shop and ill grab a pic of that

jeez crazy stroke thats quite the load of sawmill waste! do you have your own sawmill

jeez crazy stroke thats quite the load of sawmill waste! do you have your own sawmill

no i don't i was hauling that for a local amish farmer .....i dont now what it weighed but thats the most i've ever towed with my truck i left the mill going up a grade i never made it out of 1st i was sure i was going to toast something but she did just fine

fat bottomed women.

fat bottomed women.

Need pics to prove! :poke:

here is 45K of steel mesh

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/mongomann75/P1010307.jpg
Son your gonna drive me to drinking if you don't stop driving that 1Ton Lincoln!
Heres Henry with my brothers skid steer on the trailer.

Here is my '95 F350 4x4 with my 18' car hauler and 1941 Plymouth pickup

The car hauler is about all I've pulled with it, so far. I'm looking for a decent Airstream or Avion travel trailer now!

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/46054/2011709940073075023S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2011709940073075023XXuKFd)

Picked up a new toy for next year. Sure am thankful I only got the mid-level Tow/Haul level, my EGT's were sky-high!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/westcoast13/iPhone/7e2aa0ab.jpg
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Kidding, don't have pictures of much of anything else I've towed. 5500lb - 85ft Augers to 14,000lbs of Edge herbicide/spray chemical to the Freightliner and L9000 out of the mud. I really need to take more pics.

What do I tow? Broke ass 6.0's of course...
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here is 45K of steel mesh

Come on, with that spread you can do better than that!!! Or won't that Pete handle it?LOL:poke:

here is a pic of my 44' GN trailer fully loaded weighs about 16khttp://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc489/suprhlr/IMG_6361.jpg

couldnt resist, this is my best friend's truck before we took the big lift out of it. he detonated the rear end towing a D3 Cat right before this pic:

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_8d7f4f65100880f43f1636a999327752.jpg

and a week later hes towing me to the shop with a broken flex plate:
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/15/l_94bf2870a6fd4316b3e228d7fd66adff.jpg

Nice 1st gen

What do I tow? Broke ass 6.0's of course...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs243.snc4/39479_433589426584_693301584_4658165_1972240_n.jpg

LOL

here is a pic of my 44' GN trailer fully loaded weighs about 16khttp://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc489/suprhlr/IMG_6361.jpg

Nice trailer... Is that a "Vintage"?

yep, vintage wrangler

Nice 1st gen

Thanks, one of the couple trucks I truly regret selling now:(

finally have a picture of me towing my toy. The white S10, the red scout is my buddies, we were loaded up and heading to flat nasty in missouri

Come on, with that spread you can do better than that!!! Or won't that Pete handle it?LOL:poke:

That pete wont handle it. To heavy! We can put about 47K on there and be right at 80K gross. Little 435HP C-15 with 820K miles on her. I like to think it is very thankful for the 13 speed behind it cause a 10 speed would probably kill it.

Solar Panel stantds. We were 80500 at first then had to go back and get one bundle taken off.

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one i used to tow with when i was working for a paving company
93 T800 KW, 525hp 60 Series Detroit, 2 axle tilt deck, 135 SR Kobelco
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That pete wont handle it. To heavy! We can put about 47K on there and be right at 80K gross. Little 435HP C-15 with 820K miles on her. I like to think it is very thankful for the 13 speed behind it cause a 10 speed would probably kill it.

Nothing like a 13 speed, my favorite tranny. Is that Pete yours? And where the crap are you in that halfazzed dock. Man that's tight! They must not care what they do to your tires, eh?:eek:

Nothing like a 13 speed, my favorite tranny. Is that Pete yours? And where the crap are you in that halfazzed dock. Man that's tight! They must not care what they do to your tires, eh?:eek:

I was in Centralia MO. They have those things all over. If your careful your tires wont touch. There is about an inch or so on each side so its tricky but can be done. No its not mine, if it was that C-15 would be cranked to 550. That dock is like that so the fork lift can get right up to the trailer to stack those things up.

Brought them out to a solar farm in southern NJ. Pretty neat to see a solar farm being built. After they complete this one they will be the 2nd largest solar energy state in the country next to CA.

I was in Centralia MO. They have those things all over. If your careful your tires wont touch. There is about an inch or so on each side so its tricky but can be done. No its not mine, if it was that C-15 would be cranked to 550. That dock is like that so the fork lift can get right up to the trailer to stack those things up.

Brought them out to a solar farm in southern NJ. Pretty neat to see a solar farm being built. After they complete this one they will be the 2nd largest solar energy state in the country next to CA.

I always liked that C15, mine were at 475, but put another 75 ponies on that, and it oughta fly! The only skateboarding I did was with a 53' Reitnouer Big Bubba spread. The rear axle was set forward like a 48', and you really had to be careful with the DOT bumper, it sat pretty low. Oh, AND it was a rolltop!! No tarping for this guy!!! Dragged that with a 379, 500 Cummins, and of course, a 13!:D
That's interesting about Jersey, I'd have never thought that! I've seen them build the windfarms in Iowa, that was impressive as well!:D

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16929 2007 MTX 120 McCormick tractor

ive talked about this trailer before but never posted a pic of it. it belongs to a buddy of mine but i did all the fab work on it. its a 22' tilt with removable fenders. the pony motor is used to run the winch..

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p.s the fenders were straight when i set it up, this trailer has been through alot

That's nice work, man

:whs: i like that hydro winch setup with the pony. i may steal some ideas from that setup someday when/if i ever i get my own

Towed this last Saturday. 10 pallets of Horizon synthetic stone. Each pallet weighed 1560lbs a piece. Makes 15600lbs of material. Trailer weighed 7500lbs. GCWR was around 31k. Took it 60 miles to a customer on top of Sand Mountain in Gaylesville, Alabama. Thought the old six leaker was gonna roll backwards down the mountain on the climb up.


http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Photo0126_1_.jpg

new project a lil tongue heavy
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr111/flowmasters40/IMG00059-20101103-1630.jpg

Holy Crap!!! :eek: The chains are almost dragging

Please, tell me it ain't so!!

Holy Crap!!! :eek: The chains are almost dragging

Look close, the chains were shortened. :poke:

Turn it around on the trailer or put bags on it, that is dangerous! Then again, you knew that.. Carry on.

Time for a set of firestone bags.

This is what I haul. My wife and kids and a 85 Toyota rock crawler. Plan to buy a low boy goose neck w/ room for a camper on front and the truck on the back in the future.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g101/ajordan1975/588cadcd.jpg

This is what I haul. My wife and kids and a 85 Toyota rock crawler. Plan to buy a low boy goose neck w/ room for a camper on front and the truck on the back in the future.

The camper will be mounted to / built onto the GN trailer?

The camper will be mounted to / built onto the GN trailer?

ive seen a couple before, like a GN toy hauler 'cept the toy haulin part is a flatbed. pretty cool lookin IMHO!

The camper will be mounted to / built onto the GN trailer?

Mounted on to the GN. Kinda like this.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g101/ajordan1975/b10a9d1c.jpg

Yup, I've seen those before too with all kinds of campers.

Even saw a pop-up mounted to one once.

Road kill

Yup, I've seen those before too with all kinds of campers.

Even saw a pop-up mounted to one once.

I will probably go w/ a pop-up. Cheaper on the wallet.

I will probably go w/ a pop-up. Cheaper on the wallet.

And if done correctly removable..

Solar Panel stantds. We were 80500 at first then had to go back and get one bundle taken off.

tight squeeze huh?

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll45/stngcrazy/DSC02280.jpg

my most recent scrap run. i had a newer crownvic on the deck that day to but no pics. the generator was gift for doing some work. its a 7k onan and came with the switch panel. all and all it wasnt to bad of a day

This with some of these in it.

This may be a dumb question but how do you post the pics without them being an attachment

Just a Little BBQ.......17272

Since I sold my PSD I had to get a 4X4 for the winter so I picked this up today.

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Since I sold my PSD I had to get a 4X4 for the winter so I picked this up today.

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Karens 6.0 sure does look good in front of that trailer steve :psn:

Karens 6.0 sure does look good in front of that trailer steve :psn:

Yeah it could use some air bags in the back tho. It sags pretty bad with a trailer on it.

Yeah it could use some air bags in the back tho. It sags pretty bad with a trailer on it.

GOSperformance has a good price on airlift 5000's thats what im running on my dually and they work awesome... there like 270$ shipped

Damn that GMC is ate up!!

Damn that GMC is ate up!!A little cancer didn't hurt anybody. That is the ultimate I don't give a fawk about anything that happens to this truck. As long as it runs and the 4x4 works, then to hell with it:D

I had to rescue my Dad today after a power steering hose ruptured and he didn't want to burn up the pump. This new F-450 does awesome when loaded heavy!
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I had to rescue my Dad today after a power steering hose ruptured and he didn't want to burn up the pump. This new F-450 does awesome when loaded heavy!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs573.ash2/149587_166244473407304_100000652587401_377748_3846 900_n.jpg

Heck that 450 shouldn't even break a sweat with only 13K on it.. Looks nice!

The 450 sits a little bit farther down then I thought it would looks great though.

The 450 sits a little bit farther down then I thought it would looks great though.

They come factory level now, instead of with a slight rake. I did put taller blocks in the rear on this truck to give it a slight rake, but the main spring pack is softer than I would have thought, though they did put 2 sets of overloads on it from the factory for the load carrying. I probably should have backed the truck that's on the trailer back a little farther to lighten the tongue weight a tad, but it was sitting on both overloads and it handled it just fine. Also I'm figuring it was a 14K load since the trailer is 5k unloaded, that with what is always carried in my Dad's truck.

Its taking a lot of weight off the front axle too when its loaded like that. The back is probably not squatting as bad as it looks, it probably lifted the front end and inch or two as well

A little cancer didn't hurt anybody. That is the ultimate I don't give a fawk about anything that happens to this truck. As long as it runs and the 4x4 works, then to hell with it:D

Yeah I only paid $300 for the truck so I am not too worried about it. I put another $300 or so getting it fixed so it is drivable.

Here's my 2005 Neckover 6'8" x 20' Going to haul calves to the stockyard tomorrow for Mondays auction
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff349/DuJen/004.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVv_CEoiM3U

They come factory level now, instead of with a slight rake. I did put taller blocks in the rear on this truck to give it a slight rake, but the main spring pack is softer than I would have thought, though they did put 2 sets of overloads on it from the factory for the load carrying. I probably should have backed the truck that's on the trailer back a little farther to lighten the tongue weight a tad, but it was sitting on both overloads and it handled it just fine. Also I'm figuring it was a 14K load since the trailer is 5k unloaded, that with what is always carried in my Dad's truck.

Does not look like it would be anywhere near 14k

Does not look like it would be anywhere near 14k

Sorry I might have been a couple hundred pounds heavy on my estimate. But that trailer has a weight of 5k on the title that came with it when I bought it new (it's rated for 14k gross) and I have ran that truck across the scales before and the way it sits, with what we carry in the cab and bed it's almost 9k (this was my truck until my Dad bought it from me and he carries the same things I did). Any how I was pretty close on my estimate, the last time I hauled about the same amount (my tractor/loader with 2 implements) was with my old GMC 3500 and if it hadn't had airbags that I could fill to 70 psi, it was flat scary to try and control, this truck I can't even tell a difference in the handling.:ford:

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Needs a bigger psn sticker lol

Needs a bigger psn sticker lol

yeah, it was temporary for finals in topeka. it currently has the PSN race truck in there ready for suspension work.

yeah, it was temporary for finals in topeka. it currently has the PSN race truck in there ready for suspension work.

I was gonna ask if it was loaded.

How that thing feel going down the road?

First big trip with an actual load

4 horse slant with a camper on the front
Took out the dividers and put the dogs in the back for the trip to KS for hunting.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/Kansas%20trip/DSC03097.jpg

And got a little muddy while scouting.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/Kansas%20trip/DSC03098.jpg

17480

Towed this load today. It doesn't look like much but there is enough metal to build a 30X30 and a 40 X 60 building.http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/uploads//19653/106_0093.JPG

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I was gonna ask if it was loaded.

How that thing feel going down the road?


its a pretty light trailer for being so big, the wind didnt help and swayed it around a little...then again, thats what i get for towing with 37x18" tires:doh:LOL

Here's my 2005 Neckover 6'8" x 20' Going to haul calves to the stockyard tomorrow for Mondays auction
http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff349/DuJen/004.jpg

Is that the truck that was for sale in Lake St. Louis?

First big trip with an actual load

4 horse slant with a camper on the front
Took out the dividers and put the dogs in the back for the trip to KS for hunting.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/Kansas%20trip/DSC03097.jpg

And got a little muddy while scouting.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/Kansas%20trip/DSC03098.jpg

Where in MO are you guys at?

Where in MO are you guys at?

I'm not in MO, I'm in ND. Went to KS for a hunting trip.

I'm not in MO, I'm in ND. Went to KS for a hunting trip.

Damnit... I quoted the wrong guy. Meant to quote stinger.

Is that the truck that was for sale in Lake St. Louis?
I doubt it...I bought my truck in May of 04 in Stockton, Mo.

Where in MO are you guys at?
I am located in Walker,Mo. It is 1-1/2 hours south of KC and 1 hour north of Joplin

Eldon Mo. Down by Lake of the Ozarks. Former Lake st. Louis

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Here's some pics for you guy's..The big tractor is a 7520 and then 110's and 112's..

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Heres a few more.The top of this page was actually the first part of the trip from MN to NW Kansas were we picked up the 7520 and then to Nashville TN..

looks like someone has tons of them 110s and 112s?

Several 110 and 112s I bet that was one heavy load. Air bags would love you lol.

Here is one of paper rolls that are used to make drywall. Thats what the dock looked like on both sides and you have to back into that. The other is my truck all cleaned up and polished.

looks like someone has tons of them 110s and 112s?
Yeah,one of the guys I worked with this summer on the harvesting route from Norway bought these.It's all getting shipped there.
Several 110 and 112s I bet that was one heavy load. Air bags would love you lol.
Every time I started rolling from a dead stop all I could think about were OUOs traction bars and air bags!! Other than that the truck did great.Cruising at 66mph we got about 6.5mpg and egts stayed between 650 and 1000(depending on hills) with the big load at 39,000(cat scaled):doh::evil:D
Nice truck MILFORD.How are they to work for?

Its not bad. They are strict with keeping there trucks clean and stuff but they pay for it all. I am liking it and the money is not bad. The trucks could be faster but hey it just means you have to manage your time better. 62MPH limiter.....:doh:

Here is one of paper rolls that are used to make drywall. Thats what the dock looked like on both sides and you have to back into that. The other is my truck all cleaned up and polished.

Ahh I've been in docks like that, NEPW in Paris, ME is a bad one, used to haul plywood out if there, dock was built when trailers where 96" wide so the dock is only about 105" wide and you can not get the truck and trailer straight in line with it so it ends up being almost an ally dock. Fun times! Good lookin Pete...short hood though huh?

Here is one of paper rolls that are used to make drywall. Thats what the dock looked like on both sides and you have to back into that. The other is my truck all cleaned up and polished.

TMC!! I thought you were an O/O as much as your on here. Geez man, when do you get the time?;)

Here's my last one. The white one in the middle. I think everyone knows what a 53' dry van look like!;)
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=2fab5ba6c0&view=att&th=129f6848b6e4c1ab&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw

I'm home every weekend. I also have a laptop with me all the time.

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Its not bad. They are strict with keeping there trucks clean and stuff but they pay for it all. I am liking it and the money is not bad. The trucks could be faster but hey it just means you have to manage your time better. 62MPH limiter.....:doh:

I always say that TMC has the cleanest trucks on the road. Good looking trucks and trailers. Amazing how many wrecked trailers sit in their Des Moines yard...

They've been slipping though... there was a time when every TMC truck you saw was a 379 ex hood. Looks like the bean counters got the best of them because I'm seeing a lot of short hoods around.

Boar's Head Brand had the best looking trucks on the road before they started subcontracting out.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj30/zabeard/90219634.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj30/zabeard/99afd790.jpg

that ranger's pretty sweet!

camping and boating in Lake Almanor I MISS MY 97 F350:(
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i tow this beast every now and then, my lab.
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i447/Sanchez7360/August12010096.jpg

then we got the 99 379 Pete
http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i447/Sanchez7360/August12010030.jpg

-drool- I want that pete, my 88 KW is a dog, I need a real truck to pull that trailer, lol

Ya, What's in that?;)

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Zach, Ranger and PSD are both looking good man. Wish I had both! :bowfast:

Zach, Ranger and PSD are both looking good man. Wish I had both! :bowfast:

he started with the ranger as stock it's crazy what hes made it into

They've been slipping though... there was a time when every TMC truck you saw was a 379 ex hood. Looks like the bean counters got the best of them because I'm seeing a lot of short hoods around.

Boar's Head Brand had the best looking trucks on the road before they started subcontracting out.

Yeah there was

I have to say Western distribution has the best trucks hands down.

A little dirt mover.
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My old truck

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/Ceef/IMG_20101206_111524.jpg

Hauled some gravel today. I think i need helper air bags

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/Ceef/IMG_20101206_111524.jpg

Hauled some gravel today. I think i need helper air bags

Looks like dead bodies! LOL

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/Ceef/IMG_20101206_111524.jpg

Hauled some gravel today. I think i need helper air bags

What kind of tires are those?

Looks like dead bodies! LOL

Maybe dead bodies of FAT people

yeah i didn't think just a ton of gravel would have dropped it that far.

yeah i didn't think just a ton of gravel would have dropped it that far.
A ton as in 2000 #'s? Wow and I thought I needed some helpers with 4000 but wasnt squated as bad as you.

Is that one of those new fangled stealth trailers ??? Can't even see the wires hooked up...................

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/Ceef/IMG_20101206_111524.jpg

Hauled some gravel today. I think i need helper air bags

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/006.jpg

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/007.jpg

37450lbs gross weight I need air bags and didnt tow it the 200 miles to the scrap yard but the truck pulled it the 20 miles to the scales just fine. Im WAAY outa my comfort zone hauling that with a SRW.

Just started scrappin again and got a lil overzealous loading it up.

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/008.jpg
This one makes my bent rear axle stick out like a sore thumb.....its gotta earn some $$$ before that axle gets fixed.

Those cornheads are heavy! I hauled a New Holland one in a few years ago, had a Crown Vic sittin on top of it, with another compact car I think on the back... 30ft gooseneck.. I forget what it grossed at, or if I even have a pic of it...

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/006.jpg

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/007.jpg

37450lbs gross weight I need air bags and didnt tow it the 200 miles to the scrap yard but the truck pulled it the 20 miles to the scales just fine. Im WAAY outa my comfort zone hauling that with a SRW.

Just started scrappin again and got a lil overzealous loading it up.

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/008.jpg
This one makes my bent rear axle stick out like a sore thumb.....its gotta earn some $$$ before that axle gets fixed.

That's a nice trailer! Exactly what I'm looking for, how long is it, and who makes it?

Its a 2007 Down To Earth. 33'+5' dove and a 8' neck

It looks pretty stout compared to their little tandem axle lowboy goosenecks you see all over ebay. Those little ones look flimsy.

Hows yours holding up, and if you don't mind about how much did that trailer get you for?

I paid 7000 for it, its EXTREMELY stout!

Now if i could just find some axles that can match up with the trailers stoutness.

scraped 3 of these

he started with the ranger as stock it's crazy what hes made it into

Yeah, been watching his build thread over on Ranger Forums for 4 years. Its a really nice Ranger...if you can call it that anymore. LOL. It still has a Ranger body and interior but everything else has been replaced haha.

Now I ain't trying to be a dick but that is stupid and dangerous just because you can pull it doesn't mean you can stop it. Like you said you bent the axles so how profitable was that? I understand get as much as you can but loads like that is just crazy.http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/006.jpg

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/007.jpg

37450lbs gross weight I need air bags and didnt tow it the 200 miles to the scrap yard but the truck pulled it the 20 miles to the scales just fine. Im WAAY outa my comfort zone hauling that with a SRW.

Just started scrappin again and got a lil overzealous loading it up.

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr93/redline-73/008.jpg
This one makes my bent rear axle stick out like a sore thumb.....its gotta earn some $$$ before that axle gets fixed.

Now I ain't trying to be a dick but that is stupid and dangerous just because you can pull it doesn't mean you can stop it. Like you said you bent the axles so how profitable was that? I understand get as much as you can but loads like that is just crazy.

If you would have read the post instead of lookin @ the pics only and coming to the conclusion im a maniac ripping down the highway just cuz it'll move it is unreasonable and just plain wrong. No where in there did I say that I took it down a highway for any amount of time.

What I DID say is it handled it the short trip to the scales and that I DIDNT tow it the 200 mile trip. I dont have access to a set of porta-scales when im 20 miles in the boonies on dirt roads so I find the closest COOP that runs scales 8-5 and weigh out so I KNOW WHAT IM RUNNING down the highway yeah im usually overweight, but within reason. Thats why I built the truck like i did to handle pulling lots of weight, while not abusing it and being within 1000-1500 lbs of door sticker weight and im tagged for 26,000lbs

The bent rear axle has nothing to do with overloading it. Its called an in-experienced driver I hired taking a corner too short with a LEGAL load on it.

Im my field of work (scrapping/recycling) this kinda situation is bound to happen more than I would like it to.

I take accusations of this kind seriously, and I know I came off as a dick but as a CDL holder we are held to a different standard than all the rest of the motoring public thats why I took it back and unloaded a 1/3 of the load.

Im going to think twice about posting up anymore of my heavy loads.

If you would have read the post instead of lookin @ the pics only and coming to the conclusion im a maniac ripping down the highway just cuz it'll move it is unreasonable and just plain wrong. No where in there did I say that I took it down a highway for any amount of time.

What I DID say is it handled it the short trip to the scales and that I DIDNT tow it the 200 mile trip. I dont have access to a set of porta-scales when im 20 miles in the boonies on dirt roads so I find the closest COOP that runs scales 8-5 and weigh out so I KNOW WHAT IM RUNNING down the highway yeah im usually overweight, but within reason. Thats why I built the truck like i did to handle pulling lots of weight, while not abusing it and being within 1000-1500 lbs of door sticker weight and im tagged for 26,000lbs

The bent rear axle has nothing to do with overloading it. Its called an in-experienced driver I hired taking a corner too short with a LEGAL load on it.

Im my field of work (scrapping/recycling) this kinda situation is bound to happen more than I would like it to.

I take accusations of this kind seriously, and I know I came off as a dick but as a CDL holder we are held to a different standard than all the rest of the motoring public thats why I took it back and unloaded a 1/3 of the load.

Im going to think twice about posting up anymore of my heavy loads.

I for one like seeing the pics you post.

:whs: what do you use to haul the load the 200 miles?

I use that same truck, when its weighing between 26-29K gross combined weight and at 60K of heavy towing ive replaced the brakes on the truck once and the trailer twice along with countless u-joints. I considered tradin up to a 450, but I cant swing the payment that would be required for it. Im still payin for mine, i have 3 years left on it so I keep from abusing it as much as I can help anyway.

30k GCW on a lifted single wheel.... nice

30k GCW on a lifted single wheel.... nice

Yep.....sure is. It does the job rather well..8-9mpg @ those weights sometimes hittin 10 avg over the 200 miles @ midnight-30.

Only hauling between the hours of midnight and 7am.

heaviest ive towed so far lol. waiting on a b&w as we speak. mustang is a buddies and he has a ifi truck w/ a blown trans i will be putting on my bro's deckover once i get my hitch.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s129/usdnabused/Truck/towing.jpg

I for one like seeing the pics you post.

Me too!!!! My load wasn't exactly legal and I'm not making excuses(Have a class A cdl as well) But in all honesty how many ppl are really legal? There are a lot of ppl that are legal weight wise and there brakes or lights or hitches are not working or junk. I personlly would rather have a overweight than stuff not working.

There are a lot of ppl that are legal weight wise and there brakes or lights or hitches are not working or junk. I personlly would rather have a overweight than stuff not working.

I see that on a daily basis @ scrap yards. Hey at least the brakes on all 5 axles of my truck/trailer are functioning and well maintained along with the many lights I run so I can be seen easily.

50 Ton Beam Trailer.

I use that same truck, when its weighing between 26-29K gross combined weight and at 60K of heavy towing ive replaced the brakes on the truck once and the trailer twice along with countless u-joints. I considered tradin up to a 450, but I cant swing the payment that would be required for it. Im still payin for mine, i have 3 years left on it so I keep from abusing it as much as I can help anyway.

Just curious what the fine would be if you were pulled over?

All depends what state your in and how bad the DOT officer wanted to screw you. I for one can say I always run legal. Especially with weight. LOL But Its kinda hard to go over in the rig that I drive.

50 Ton Beam Trailer.
Ive never seen a triple axle, only tandems. My grandpa has two tandem dually trailers though. What brand is that?

Ive never seen a triple axle, only tandems. My grandpa has two tandem dually trailers though. What brand is that?

Its a down to earth, pretty sturdy only thing i dont like is how far the axles are set back on the trailer.


Just curious what the fine would be if you were pulled over?

I try to keep from thinking that, I havent done the math of what it would be, but @ most two tons over my plates which is what they mostly care about where I come from. I dont touch their normal 20K/per axle limit on all NE roadways. Plus im not hauling commercially its my personal goods within 200mi of my home. I load from a remote site and its tough to gauge what I have on and be within 3,000 lbs. I worry about the DOT, but I dont even hafta run logbooks so they are hell-bent if they are gonna stop me @ 3am on a desolate highway going 50-55mph I double up all my chains and give traffic plenty of room. Im as safe as I can be and still be able to have the ability to live paycheck to paycheck.

Not directed to anyone in general... but why do guys seem to think the F-450 is the end all, be all of trucks? For 10k you could be in a nice used single axle International and be able to tow that weight legally and without tearing up the truck.

Not directed to anyone in general... but why do guys seem to think the F-450 is the end all, be all of trucks? For 10k you could be in a nice used single axle International and be able to tow that weight legally and without tearing up the truck.

I think that everytime someone says get a 450. But a tractor doesn't suit a whole lot of peoples needs, if you were frequently that heavy yes a class 6-7 rig could be had for the same cost of a 450. It costs a little bit more to operate, but hey if you need that much truck it shouldn't be an issue.

The only things a 450 has thats different than a 350 anyway is brakes, tires, axles, and a different door sticker.

Ive never seen a triple axle, only tandems. My grandpa has two tandem dually trailers though. What brand is that?

Its an Aluminum Featherlite.

I think that everytime someone says get a 450. But a tractor doesn't suit a whole lot of peoples needs, if you were frequently that heavy yes a class 6-7 rig could be had for the same cost of a 450. It costs a little bit more to operate, but hey if you need that much truck it shouldn't be an issue.

The only things a 450 has thats different than a 350 anyway is brakes, tires, axles, and a different door sticker.

And a different frame. If the VIN# starts with 1FT the frame doesn't climb up after the rear of the cab. It's a straight frame to all the way through. The hangers for the leafs are different as well. Different fuel tank location.

i tow chevys off the beach
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj84/drobasun/30709_396280028322_583728322_4182251_747861_n.jpg

LOL I have done that more than once down on Boliver Island.

Landscaping

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/TheJared966/47061_113274075399705_100001513399732_93949_447282 0_n.jpg

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/TheJared966/36052_113273205399792_100001513399732_93947_639226 9_n.jpg

I think that everytime someone says get a 450. But a tractor doesn't suit a whole lot of peoples needs, if you were frequently that heavy yes a class 6-7 rig could be had for the same cost of a 450. It costs a little bit more to operate, but hey if you need that much truck it shouldn't be an issue.

The only things a 450 has thats different than a 350 anyway is brakes, tires, axles, and a different door sticker.

Im not trying to say its the "end all be all"... but F450/550s are different animals... They dont even share the same frame as an F350 DRW.

When I bought my F550, I wanted a slightly higher rating than the F350 offered, and had to have 4x4. F650's didnt come factory 4x4, neither did the nice lo-pro RV hauler rigs.

All my rides....

few more

Now I know where you get the name apextrans

Good lookin petes you got there driver.

i would just like to say im new to the nation and i have seen alot of the what do you tow pictures but not alot of 6.0 fords we all know thier notorious i have a 04 6.0 161,000 miles the most i have pulled is arount 10K has anyone pushed the 6.0 and survived ?un tuned stock? lifted?

Now I know where you get the name apextrans
lol, I've used that name on every board I'm on so I just stay with it

Good lookin petes you got there driver.

Thanks. Those are all gone now. Economy tried to hurt me bad so I'm down to 1 again. Figure I'll recover from the beating I took over the last couple yrs & rebuild in a few yrs. Here's the current ride. Crappy cell phone pic tho.

i would just like to say im new to the nation and i have seen alot of the what do you tow pictures but not alot of 6.0 fords we all know thier notorious i have a 04 6.0 161,000 miles the most i have pulled is arount 10K has anyone pushed the 6.0 and survived ?un tuned stock? lifted?

I pull with mine all the time and it's tuned with the original HG's and bolts. It's a Wednesday truck!!!

I pull 13-14K 2-3 times a month through the mountains of AZ and CA..

I have a few pictures, but no time to post. My 03 F-350 dually is the one I have worked the hardest. 7.3L motor. BTS trans, Heaviest I have grossed is 29,500 lbs. with a load of pipe on my 32' Kaufman Flat bed. I hauled 3 cars on my 43' with 3' flip outs on it. Many times.
Pulled like a dream.

To the guy who posted above with the tag and Mustang..."I'm waiting on my B&W" You'll love it. I just put one on my '11, the dually had one on it when I bought it. If you were thinking of installing it yourself, go ahead, it's an easy install.
I also have the Companion 5th wheel from them.

Here's that load of Ballisters,
http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/P1010004a_2_.JPG (http://www.powerstrokenation.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=9196)

To the guy who posted above with the tag and Mustang..."I'm waiting on my B&W" You'll love it. I just put one on my '11, the dually had one on it when I bought it. If you were thinking of installing it yourself, go ahead, it's an easy install.
I also have the Companion 5th wheel from them.

I have the B&W turnover & Companion 5th wheel also. Best hitch setup I've ever had. Used to use all Reese stuff & switched to B&W after helping a friend install one on his truck. The jaws on the companion lock so much tighter than the reese jaws, it pretty much eliminated the chucking I was getting pulling the RV. Excellent hitch system.

jimtjr- thanks i plan on doin it myself. hopefully i can handle the install.......building a 1k hp mustang isnt easy so hopefully this is lol

You will maybe need to lift the bed on one side. Not sure on the older model trucks. I did on my '11. Other than that, it was easy as can be.

You will maybe need to lift the bed on one side. Not sure on the older model trucks. I did on my '11. Other than that, it was easy as can be.

No need to touch any of the bed bolts. Mine went right in very nice and smooth.

I tow a 40' Motive GN Race trailer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/excelerater/164173_10150358894835693_520785692_16312704_130060 1_n.jpg

Nice trailer. I am shopping around for a 40'er. Is it really heavy in the front or what??

I wouldn't say it's heavy in the front. If anything it looks a little light in the ass ;)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj30/zabeard/c4b58d2b.jpg
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj30/zabeard/15fed84b.jpg

here is one thing I tow with my truck.

No need to touch any of the bed bolts. Mine went right in very nice and smooth.

mine would have went in smooth had the PO not overload the bed to hell. bowed down pretty good between the ribs. took a little fanagaling and some handy work from the bfh but it went it smooth otherwise. only thing left is to drill the holes for the safety chain brackets. i drilled the hole last night (half hour to 45 min) and took a hour and 15 to install the hitch itself tonight. rather quick i think! gonna drive it a few days and go over the bolts and retorque them and then again after i tow with it the first time