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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-21-2021, 10:39 PM
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Posted By kavm
Thank you very, Gary & Jodi! All the best with...

Thank you very, Gary & Jodi! All the best with the dual plug install location. We are already overwhelmed with what we have, so will hold off on any modifications. The only focus now is to have a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-21-2021, 06:54 PM
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Posted By kavm
Thank you to you as well for the encouragement!

Thank you to you as well for the encouragement!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-21-2021, 05:45 PM
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Posted By kavm
Thank you Steve! It is a tremendous relief. Also,...

Thank you Steve! It is a tremendous relief. Also, the lengths B&W went to make it happen made it even more special!

After we got home, we had a bit of panic when we could not attach the chains to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-21-2021, 05:16 PM
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Posted By kavm
I am here to report a successful install of the...

I am here to report a successful install of the pre-release B&W rails on our F150. I did not watch the install but it was done at a long-established, family owned shop (B&W dealer) specializing in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-15-2021, 11:17 PM
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Posted By kavm
You are too generous! PS: We did end up...

You are too generous!

PS: We did end up revisiting the backup camera decision. I found out that Ford limits the use of rear view cameras when vehicle is moving beyond a low speed, supposedly for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-15-2021, 05:42 PM
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Posted By kavm
Latest Status: Since I started this thread in a...

Latest Status: Since I started this thread in a panic about the availability of rails for 2021 F150 - I want to report that things are progressing.

B&W has shipped (pre-production) rail kit to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-12-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you both for explaining it so nicely. I...

Thank you both for explaining it so nicely. I will chat with our hitch installer, but will likely go without to start with. Once we have figured out which end of the trailer to connect to, we will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-12-2021, 06:16 PM
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Posted By kavm
Hi Gary, Indeed - B&W is starting production...

Hi Gary,

Indeed - B&W is starting production or their gooseneck Turnover ball next week. I am sticking with rails and have a pre-production (but planned for production) B&W rails kit being sent to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thanks Brian! The Demco rep was being a bit...

Thanks Brian! The Demco rep was being a bit pushy. I wasn’t asking his advice or volunteering my choice of the hitch - but he asked and I responded truthfully. His insistence was a bit off putting...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-08-2021, 08:18 AM
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Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
No worries! When I started on this forum - I...

No worries! When I started on this forum - I didn’t know the first thing about these concepts. A lot of reading later, I have caught up on the terms. The facility with actual towing is still far away…
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-07-2021, 09:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you! I have a few more nervous days ahead...

Thank you! I have a few more nervous days ahead to wait for the B&W kit to get here.

PS: I think you mean GT(railer)WR (20,000). Our GC(ombined)V weight will include the weight of the truck and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-07-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you! That’s what I think too. If we run...

Thank you! That’s what I think too. If we run into any issues - I am sure that the B&W engineering would support us. Of course, I hope that is not necessary and there is a limit on what they can do...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-07-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Indeed, my experience with B&W Support has been...

Indeed, my experience with B&W Support has been outstanding so far - and it played a big role. I hope the coming days confirm my judgment.

You are fine with your Curt install. There are a coupe of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-07-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
I have an update on the latest situation with...

I have an update on the latest situation with installation of rails on my 2021 F150:

Curt: I provided the part numbers shared by ksfisk to my installer, who then spoke with the Curt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-03-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you very much, Brian! I think both Demco...

Thank you very much, Brian! I think both Demco and Curt might be alternatives that would work, and that might lead to a satisfactory resolution for me.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-03-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Sorry - I updated my post after looking at the...

Sorry - I updated my post after looking at the Curt website just now. The website does indeed say that it is a fit. I passed the details on to the local installer I have contacted... Many thanks!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-03-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you for that, ksfisk! Curt site does indeed...

Thank you for that, ksfisk! Curt site does indeed say that these are compatible.

I have now contacted a local hitch installer - and she is looking into the options for me. I have provided both...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-03-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
I spoke with Demco. They said that their rail kit...

I spoke with Demco. They said that their rail kit is compatible with 2021 F150 Hybrid. The part numbers are -

8552028 - Brackets
6071 - Rails

I am going to speak with an installer next. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-02-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you! I plan to call Demco directly tomorrow...

Thank you! I plan to call Demco directly tomorrow morning to confirm….
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-01-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Very good thought! Thank you very much for...

Very good thought! Thank you very much for bringing it up. I will call them on Monday.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-01-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thanks Steve! I will indeed reach out to the...

Thanks Steve! I will indeed reach out to the local hitch installation places and seek their advice as well. If anyone has advice on the hitch installation places in WA, I’d be interested even though...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-30-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Thank you very very much for the advice! I will...

Thank you very very much for the advice! I will let it ride a bit - obviously wait to find out more from B&W but also reach out to Curt and other usual suspects. The reluctance to switch pickup dates...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-30-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,804
Posted By kavm
Need your advice

We are leaving for Sumas, WA on May 27th to pick up our Escape 5.0. Our plans have, however, hit a late snag and I need some advice in the matter:

Our tow vehicle is 2021 F150. Our plan has been...
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