Your towing rigs and trailers

TSO · May 1, 2016

terryknight said:
yes i was

Oh if you're referring to the trailer, I had temporarily removed the fender to repair it, but it's back on since that pic.

TSO · May 1, 2016

KenB2920 said:
sexy, just sexy!!!

Thanks Ken! For the record, I'd prefer your Duramax engine to my PSD

KenB2920 · May 1, 2016

TSO said:
Thanks Ken! For the record, I'd prefer your Duramax engine to my PSD

But your truck looks and sounds sexier... True story

Snobdds · May 1, 2016

I too am one those crazy guys who likes the 6.0 power stroke. It's a misunderstood engine, but if you know it , it is a beast...it's my favorite pulling motor.

dieselcrawler · May 1, 2016

6.0's are good motors, if you deal with the weak points before major damage happens. If neglected, they will cost you big $$$$$. Can be just as reliable as a 7.3, if taken care of...

tman1020 · May 7, 2016

There is a very nice back up camera option that I found on Amazon. It plugs in to The back of your six way trailer harness. No wiring just simple unplug and plug in A Tee harness. You only have to run one main wire all the way to the dashboard for the camera. I installed one on my F1 50 and it is great automatically comes on when I put the truck in reverse. I think it was around 150 bucks. I read a bunch of reviews about the wireless ones and seemed to think that they might be problematic. I have used this one for about four months now and had no problems.

Luke'sScreenName · May 7, 2016

tman1020 said:
There is a very nice back up camera option that I found on Amazon. It plugs in to The back of your six way trailer harness. No wiring just simple unplug and plug in A Tee harness. You only have to run one main wire all the way to the dashboard for the camera. I installed one on my F1 50 and it is great automatically comes on when I put the truck in reverse. I think it was around 150 bucks. I read a bunch of reviews about the wireless ones and seemed to think that they might be problematic. I have used this one for about four months now and had no problems.

Can you share a link or brand?

94BULLITT · May 8, 2016

Luke'sScreenName said:
Can you share a link or brand?

SMART HITCH™ Camera and Sensor System

Robert_in_NY · May 8, 2016

terryknight said:
like this

yes

I always liked that body style, use to have a 92 with straight 6 and loved that truck. Almost bought a 96 extended cab dually with diesel but as much as I loved the truck I needed a crew cab. Was a great feeling hoping in that truck and remembering my old truck as the interior was all red like mine was.

Luke'sScreenName · May 8, 2016

94BULLITT said:
SMART HITCH™ Camera and Sensor System

Awesome, thanks!

tman1020 · May 9, 2016

Luke'sScreenName said:
Awesome, thanks!

Yes that's it this is the exact one that I used. Very easy to install but just as a note to keep in mind: I have a extended cab 6 1/2 foot bed truck and I had enough wire with the kit to run to the left side of my dashboard. If I had a longer vehicle or wanted to go to the middle of the dashboard I would not of had enough wire and would've had to purchase the wire extension that they offer.

FatTire · May 9, 2016

Luke'sScreenName said:
Bought my first new truck yesterday!

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Here's a link to my TBN-assisted thought process: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/356554-questions-2016-f250.html

I replaced a 2003 F250 with frame rot .

This is a 2016 F250 XLT, 4x4, Crewcab, shortbed, SRW. Had to search to find one with the bigger 4.30 electronic locking rear axle.

Rated for 12.5k at the bumper and 15.1k with Goose or 5th wheel.

It has adjustable pedals, backup assist, snow plow prep pkg, and the XLT value pkg. I put new BFG KO2 A/T 18" tires on it. Line-x basic bedliner, B&W turnover Gooseneck hitch, and line-x'ed 3 hoop-step rails are going on in a couple weeks.

I want a wireless magnet backup camera for bumper-pull hook-ups if anyone has a recommendation.

Haven't towed with it yet. Probably next weekend.

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The built-in trailer break controller (with computer managed sway control) can be pre-programmed/customized for each trailer. It even keeps track of miles for each trailer (handy for trailer maintenance I think).
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Truck technology has come a long way since 2003.
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Nice truck! -- and I learned a couple things from your post. 1) I didn't know that you could get the 4.30 gear ratio with a SRW truck other than a chassis build. I didn't need it but I always thought 3.73 was the top for that configuration. And 2) Didn't realize that you can track your trailer mileage, I'll have to get the manual out and see how to do that.

Luke'sScreenName · May 9, 2016

tman1020 said:
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Yes that's it this is the exact one that I used. Very easy to install but just as a note to keep in mind: I have a extended cab 6 1/2 foot bed truck and I had enough wire with the kit to run to the left side of my dashboard. If I had a longer vehicle or wanted to go to the middle of the dashboard I would not of had enough wire and would've had to purchase the wire extension that they offer.

Does the inline connector have a "lock" for the trailer's plug so it can't jiggle loose? Like the spring-loaded lid does on most vehicle receptacles?

Also, tman, what is the make of your truck? Is the screen big enough and bright enough? Would you buy it again? Thanks.

Luke'sScreenName · May 9, 2016

FatTire said:
Nice truck! -- and I learned a couple things from your post. 1) I didn't know that you could get the 4.30 gear ratio with a SRW truck other than a chassis build. I didn't need it but I always thought 3.73 was the top for that configuration. And 2) Didn't realize that you can track your trailer mileage, I'll have to get the manual out and see how to do that.

Thanks! Not positive I needed the 4.30s either but everyone on here really recommend it. :confused3: