http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums Towing and hauling with Ford diesel trucks and vans. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:02:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/auto-transporting-questions-242585/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:29:19 GMT i have been asked by a local dealer to go south and haul some cars back for them.wondering how you bill,round trip or only loaded.also what is the standerd rate now.i am able to run 2 on the deck and 1 on the wheel lift on the back of the trailer,so that will save on pin weight.also would i have to get some other policey to cover this other then the one on the truck and trailer?i have a good policey now for running scap car's.i already have the dot#and equipment for this so i anm good there.thanks for any help. ]]> Towing and Hauling xcr8oo151 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/auto-transporting-questions-242585/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/thinking-about-getting-flatbed-242397/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:29:33 GMT I have had some peeling of the clearcoat on the passenger side of my bed and stopped by the body shop to get a quote on repairs. They recommended a total re-paint of the entire truck (which it probably does need) for $8,000.

After I picked my chin up off the floor, I decided I would look around for a flatbed.

I need recommendations for a steel bed that will fit a SRW. Pics would be great! Also, does anyone know what the going rate for an 8' bed that needs a little clearcoat work would be? I may have one for sale soon.

Thanks ]]> Towing and Hauling lone_star_dsl http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/thinking-about-getting-flatbed-242397/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/keeping-tires-off-dirt-when-storing-242336/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:28:16 GMT I have been parking my trailers on 2x10 pine boards to keep the tires off the dirt when storing. I am about to put my fiver to bed for the winter and the boards I've been using have rotted to the point they need replacing. Is pressure treated wood suitable or will the corrosive nature of the chemical used for the treating damage the tires? ]]> Towing and Hauling Larry S. http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/keeping-tires-off-dirt-when-storing-242336/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/5th-wheel-rail-mounting-242191/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:21:29 GMT I purchased a no drill custom fit 5th wheel rail kit for my 2000 F250.
It has big steel plates that mount outside the frame rails using existing frame holes.
Two of my friends tell me that all of that steel is not necessary.
They have their 5th wheel rails mounted using only the bed bolt holes and grade 8 bolts.
For over 6 years they have pulled their tripple slide 35 ft heavy 5th wheels and have never had a problem.
Their hitches were installed by a local RV/Truck shop that does this type of mounting all the time.
Has anyone seen this type of mounting.
It has worked for my friends, but I am wondering why this isn't done all of the time. ]]> Towing and Hauling pcatanza http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/5th-wheel-rail-mounting-242191/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/u-joint-transmission-problems-242091/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:02:47 GMT I Seem To Have Problems With My 2003 F-350 Heavy Duty, 7.3. My Truck Is For Working, Not Going To Church. Every 3-4 Months I Seem To Have To Replace The Universal Joints And Upper Support Bearing. I Use The Truck To Haul A 29' Flat Bed With 10,000 To 12,000 Pounds Of Hay Or Deliver Travel Trailers. No Engine Problems, But Have Had Transmission Rebuilt 3 Times. Any Suggestions About The U-joint Problems. I Feel This Is Causing The Transmission Problems. I Have The Trans Flushed Every 50,000 Miles And This Last Time There Was Metal In The Pan And They Said That They Rplaced A "center Bearing".
Any Suggestions.

Docbaillie ]]> Towing and Hauling Docbaillie http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/u-joint-transmission-problems-242091/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/gvwr-camper-242050/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:19:58 GMT I was of the impression that GVWR of (say for conversation) an 2001 F250 diesel is 8800#. Does this rating apply for a camper as well as pin weight if a 5th wheel is towed? I didnt think the rating changed just because of what you tow or haul. What is the actual wording from a vehicle mfg regarding GVWR? I was of the impression that GVWR of (say for conversation) an 2001 F250 diesel is 8800#.

Does this rating apply for a camper as well as pin weight if a 5th wheel is towed? I didnt think the rating changed just because of what you tow or haul.

What is the actual wording from a vehicle mfg regarding GVWR?
]]> Towing and Hauling wittmeba http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/gvwr-camper-242050/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/no-trailer-brakes-241945/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:04 GMT Hi i have the built in trailer brakes on my truck... i hooked up a 30ft flatbed trailer loaded with four wheelers and headed down the road to find out that the brakes on the trailer werent working... My buddy towed it before me and says they worked fine on his truck... so that leads me to believe its something with my truck...the question i have is how can i fix this... and quick ... we are leaving friday... i believe i checked the right fuses and they seem to be fine... HELP!!! thanks Hi
i have the built in trailer brakes on my truck... i hooked up a 30ft flatbed trailer loaded with four wheelers and headed down the road to find out that the brakes on the trailer werent working... My buddy towed it before me and says they worked fine on his truck... so that leads me to believe its something with my truck...the question i have is how can i fix this... and quick ... we are leaving friday... i believe i checked the right fuses and they seem to be fine... HELP!!! thanks ]]> Towing and Hauling Ipolute http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/no-trailer-brakes-241945/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/air-helper-springs-241453/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:56:45 GMT I have a pair of Firestone air helper springs on my rear end, bought the truck with them on there. Will be hauling heavy items and was curious as to if anyone knows the maximum PSI I can put into the air bags? I can't find anything stamped on the bags themselves and no paperwork was left behind. Thanks in advance for any help. ]]> Towing and Hauling justinmelin http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/air-helper-springs-241453/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/how-register-homemade-trailer-241411/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:43:35 GMT hi guys i bought a trailer that a guy had built and it had been registered. when i got it he has taken all the lights off it and all the decking and he had cut some stuff off of it because he was going to scrap it. i replaced all the supports that he had taken out and put a new deck and all new lights. it has 2 new Dexter axles under it that are for a total rate of 7000lb's. he didn't have the old registration so i was just going to do it as a new homemade trailer. what do i need to do or have when i go to register in rhode island ]]> Towing and Hauling cdacaraudio http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/how-register-homemade-trailer-241411/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/oregon-weight-restrictions-towing-241323/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:52:15 GMT Hi All - Have been doing some research to find out how much weight I can legally tow in Oregon but have not found a solid answer. From what I have seen the GVWR cannot exceed 26,000lbs. Is this correct? I will be towing hay across the state with my 08 F450; has anyone had problems with DOT pulling them over or making them weigh while doing cross state runs? Hi All - Have been doing some research to find out how much weight I can legally tow in Oregon but have not found a solid answer.

From what I have seen the GVWR cannot exceed 26,000lbs. Is this correct?

I will be towing hay across the state with my 08 F450; has anyone had problems with DOT pulling them over or making them weigh while doing cross state runs? ]]> Towing and Hauling doddsz http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/oregon-weight-restrictions-towing-241323/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/high-capacity-trailer-towing-specs-241272/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:23:55 GMT Ok guys, I've got a tech question for you...

When a 2005-2007 F-550 with an automatic transmission is equipped with the High Capacity Trailer Towing Package, what mechanical changes set the package apart from an F-550 without this option? I know the GCWR jumps from 26,000 lbs. to 33,000 lbs. and the axle ratio is a 4.88:1 limited slip ratio, but what else is there? Springs, shocks, tranny cooler, engine tuning?

I have found a truck that may suit my needs but it lacks this option and I'm curious if I can add the components to equip the truck as if it left the factory that way.

Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Patrick ]]> Towing and Hauling ponyexpress94 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/high-capacity-trailer-towing-specs-241272/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/towing-stability-19-5s-241243/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:40:25 GMT Going to be looking at new tires soon and want to find a better matched wheel for my 285 75/16s, which means going to at least an 8" wheel. For those of you who tow, and went with 19.5" wheels, what kind of improvement did you see in towing stability? ]]> Towing and Hauling Stewey http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/towing-stability-19-5s-241243/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/trailer-brake-help-vacum-over-hydraulic-241185/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:21:22 GMT Does anyone know what I would have to do to have the set up on my 08 f 350? The trailer I want has this braking system or does anyone have some rec.? Are there any kind of kits? What all is involved? Does anyone know what I would have to do to have the set up on my 08 f 350? The trailer I want has this braking system or does anyone have some rec.? Are there any kind of kits? What all is involved? ]]> Towing and Hauling chaseakarl http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/trailer-brake-help-vacum-over-hydraulic-241185/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/change-gooseneck-5th-wheel-240878/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:47:27 GMT hi, have a 48' race trailer with LQ. gooseneck and a 96 dodge 1ton ext cab. found a cowtown walk in sleeper worth the money and with 5ppl on 6+ hour trips could use the the extra seating. but with 33inch sleeper we can not turn the truck vary far before it hits the sleeper.. can you convert a gooseneck into a 5th wheel then use like the sidewinder to move the pivit point back and clear? Just tring to get a lil more room for the crew with out having to buy a new truck. Thanks for the help. Anthony ]]> Towing and Hauling 1mightymouse http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/change-gooseneck-5th-wheel-240878/ http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/ford-chevy-dodge-3-car-hauling-240788/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:08:37 GMT I've read lots of forums comparing Fords Chevys and Dodges, but still can't make my mind what would be better for car hauling business. Three average cars plus truck and trailer shouldn't be more than 32k(stay safe with app plates at 32k). I am looking @ f-350 with towboss package, f-550 and several Chevy Silverado 3500. Any ideas what would make more sense? F-350s and Chevy 3500 would give great mpg, but F-550 with a 4.88 rear ratio would handle the weight better.
Thanks for your wise inputs
B.T.W What would be the difference in MPG between F-350 loaded and F-550? ]]> Towing and Hauling dorlia2 http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f32/ford-chevy-dodge-3-car-hauling-240788/