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Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-22-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
No need to use this in the calculation, as...

No need to use this in the calculation, as payload weight already assumes full fluid levels.

If you got the same truck with the large gas tank vs the small tank, you would have less payload...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-22-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
A really nice hitch if you are leaving it in the...

A really nice hitch if you are leaving it in the truck.

If I did not have a need too remove the hitch often, I might have gone with that style.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-22-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
Though I have never hitched to a fifth wheel...

Though I have never hitched to a fifth wheel travel trailer using a standard type hitch, I have with lots of other type fifth wheel trailers, and always had trailer lowered to a height where initial...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-22-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I don't see how this would work. There seems to...

I don't see how this would work. There seems to be no way of mounting it to the truck frame. B&W and similar gooseneck hitches all have kits to adapt to specific vehicle.

Maybe I am just missing...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-22-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I find this surprising, as I have mostly only...

I find this surprising, as I have mostly only heard positive response to the Andersen Ultimate, other than like Cliff mentioned some speculative negatives from those that have not used them.

I...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-20-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I like having the best of both worlds with the...

I like having the best of both worlds with the 6.5' bed and the SuperCrew cab with all it's space.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-20-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I too installed my B&W gooseneck. It was quite...

I too installed my B&W gooseneck. It was quite straight forward.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-28-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I do this by myself all the time. I just back up...

I do this by myself all the time. I just back up to where the hitch is just inside the box, get out and close the tailgate, then back up the rest of the way. I do the same unhooking up too, just in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I'm sorry Frank, but this logic escapes me. ...

I'm sorry Frank, but this logic escapes me.

I have been towing all my life, from a tent trailer to big rigs and have very often towed a weight at or near the rated tow vehicle capacity. Sure,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
It will work in either bed. Why go any...

It will work in either bed.

Why go any bigger than a 1/2 ton? They have plenty of power. I was very keen to sell my F350. I have had 3/4 or 1 ton diesels for over 25 years, and they certainly did...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-25-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,067
Posted By Jim Bennett
I have been using an Andersen Ultimate for a...

I have been using an Andersen Ultimate for a couple years now, and it has worked great. I went with the gooseneck mount for attachment. I can have it out of my bed in a couple minutes, leaving the...
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