Recent Content by donnandon

Of course the Ford can...the RAM tow truck in front is doing all the work!

Based on our truck weights, I think you will be right at 14k. Our truck is 13.7k with 4k hitch weight, tool box, and same hitch.

We have relied on a Garmin "Truckers" GPS when towing our 40' 5th wheels for almost 10 years now. Never had a problem with a low bridge or weights. Actually tested it without the trailer on a road with an 11' bridge. Got a big red warning stating we were on a restricted road. The truckers Garmin...

It does have one safety chain on it and a big pillow in the bed of the truck, so I am sure they have thought of everything in their hitch design!

A lot of the Fed, State, and Local parks now list relatively accurate descriptions of RV sites including length. They also show pictures of the site. That along with the Satellite View to show us the site and the road going to it is great We have had our 40' 5th wheel in parks we would not have...

WOOHOO!! Congratulations on your purchase!!! We are sure you will love it! D&D p.s. Maybe by October some of that road construction will be done!

With the Aisin you are gaining a true truck transmission. We have had both transmissions. The 68RFE did perfectly fine, but the Aisin just moved the load more easily due to its gearing as previously said. I think they both shifted equally well, but maybe the Aisin is a little firmer.

Recently swapped our '14 for a '16. Both trucks similarly equipped. The only time we heard the engine cooling fan on the '14 was when we were towing our 5th wheel up a decent grade. The new '16 seems to cycle the fan every so often just driving around. We haven't towed with it yet. Just...

I have some OEM ones for sale from a 2014 3500 that are M14x1.5. I sent you a PM if you find that is the right size and are interested.

MMMMMMMMMMMMM they are the most delicious dessert known to man! At least to this man! Well they are basically a donut with crushed peanut coating...the finer crushed the better. The long version is known as a Peanut Stick. They are available in the Buffalo, NY area (where we are originally...

Taking the cost question away, I think the rule of thumb is if you like driving a car you will buy a MH and tow a car. If you like your truck, then you will buy a 5th wheel or TT. I think the maintenance cost for a MH will be more just because you are maintaining a second engine. We looked at...

OK Now that we all have had Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner....how about dessert? We have traveled all over the US, and found that no one knows what a Peanut Donut is! I guess it is a delicacy of Western NY state because that is the one place they have them plentiful! Here's some pics to whet...

Sorry to question your comments, but we are full-timers, know a lot of full-timers, and are on a few full-timer forums. There is not much evidence out there to substantiate the comment “Every other system out there if used for full time will fall apart” if properly loaded. Many do not weigh...

Just wondering why?

The wiring in our Ambition's Generator Bay and Battery Compartment is all run through wire loom and secured. No areas that I could see that would be easily damaged. Regarding frames, I think almost all are now made by Lippert. I think Northwoods still makes their own. Lifestyle (Carriage) did...