[Wildriver2007]

We just purchased a 2008 4x2 F-250 PSD a couple of weeks ago and will be hauling our 2 horse trailer. Our big trip this summer will be to Lexington KY, about 2200 miles round trip from Austin, TX.

What spare parts do you recommend for the truck? We are new to the PSD and are loving the way it tows. A service advisor at the dealership said that a spare serpentine belt would be a good idea.

Thanks

 

[firesoutmatt]

Keep the Ford 800 number handy . Hopefully you won't need it.

 

[arisley]

2008, the only thing I would take is a cell phone.

 

[larry_minn]

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We just purchased a 2008 4x2 F-250 PSD a couple of weeks ago and will be hauling our 2 horse trailer. Our big trip this summer will be to Lexington KY, about 2200 miles round trip from Austin, TX.

What spare parts do you recommend for the truck? We are new to the PSD and are loving the way it tows. A service advisor at the dealership said that a spare serpentine belt would be a good idea.

Thanks

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I would agree as its under warrenty the phone number for FORD. (I do admit I like a spare (fan) belt on long trips. You will need it anyway later. I do always carry water (I assume you will) its too useful. As well as basic tools. (a simple water hose clamp comming used is simple to fix with a screwdriver/small socket kit.)

 

[arisley]

All that and Duct tape and WD-40.

 

[fieldtrialer]

know which fuses concern trailer and have spares.Make sure you have all of the equipment to change a tire. When I bought my '94 250 I found that the rear studs were too long for me to use the factory supplied lug wrench.

 

[arisley]

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know which fuses concern trailer and have spares.Make sure you have all of the equipment to change a tire. When I bought my '94 250 I found that the rear studs were too long for me to use the factory supplied lug wrench.

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Oops. Did you find that out before or after a flat.

 

[96STROKE]

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2008, the only thing I would take is a cell phone.

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When using my ford PSD for towing, this is the only thing I have needed, because the truck either does its job, or beaks down beyond self repair and need to "call" a tow truck. So far this has only happened about 4 times, with my latest PSD. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[fieldtrialer]

Want to hear about some GOOD luck. It was when I was going to do a brake job.

 

[Wildriver2007]

fieldtrailer,

Thanks for the reply - I already had spare fuses but it makes sense to check the fuse locations for the trailer in advance. I carry a beam 1/2" drive torque wrench, extension, and sockets for the truck and trailer. Yesterday I did check the air pressure in the spare and found it to be 45lb.

catfish

 

[Camshaft]

I agree with all of the above - fuses are a great idea, as well as the tools to pull your 6 way apert and voltmeter, wire cutter / crimper, etc - I think IF you were to have any problems they would more likely be trailer, not truck related.

Have a great trip.

 

[hotrod220257]

if it moves and shouldnt duct tape
if it doensnt move and should wd- 40

 

[RickHredf250]

Spare trailer wheel bearings/races and seal.
Spare tires/jack and lug wrench should go with out saying....
List of dealers in the cities you will be passing through, I know you have the Ford 800 number but you never know.
My story, traveling back from Texas though Kansas on the Turnpike, there aint nothing out there! Right at dusk the battery light comes on and about that same time I notice lose of power steering, I knew right away either belt or idler bearing. Our truck is a 97 with a lot of miles on it so I tend to carry the normal parts for that year...
Pulled over raised hood, idler pulley went out, wife and kids are freaking out! I said nothing, went to the back of the truck, slapped on the back up and in less than 15 minutes later we are back on the road!
Spare parts are good!
Have a safe trip and I hope the truck treats you well, they ought to for what they cost nowadays!
Rick H...

 

[Kanman]

Rick, ya still got my phone number in your pocket right? Don't forget your buds in Kansas if ya ever need us night or day...


Adding to the list above. A small floor jack, a new FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Lots of assorted fuses, an extra gallon of oil and antifreeze. Double check the air pressure in the spare. Extra drinking water, and extra battery charger for the cell phone.

A Good Sams club membership is a good thing. Takes the worry out of who to call if and when something bad does happen.

 

[RickHredf250]

Yep! Just have not gotten down that way in a while.
Oh on the spare bearings/races/seals, I sprayed them down with wd40 then vacuum sealed them with one of those food saver things, works very slick and will never rust while being stored. Those vacuum sealers are really cool and can be used for a lot of things.
Rick H...

 

[mrnecsteve]

A Black and Decker Electromate 400 available for less than 100.Its got a decent tire pump in it ,built in lead acid battery,a group of LEDs ,a 400 watt ac invertor and two lighter outlets. Charges directly off an ac cord (no cube) or directly out of your accesory adaptor. Backup power for just about everything and when your trip is over..you can use it in the house or boat. I doubt that it will turnover your diesel tho.
http://www.amazon.com/Electromate-400-AC-Power-Supply/dp/B000BUUF54

 

[LongRider]

<font color="green"> One spare tire is not enough; and, the best tire on the trailer should be the spare.

Too many people will have only one spare, and a rotten slick one at that.

I carry no less than four spare tires/wheels, and more than that a lot of the time.

When a trailer hits something in the road, both tires will hit it.

If it is something sharp enough to get a tire, it will get both.

Also, if the truck has those odd-ball new size tires, that nobody between here and San Francisco keeps in stock, an extra new tire for the truck is a good idea.

I have also found that a long-corded test-light is worth it's weight in diamonds, many times.

Also handy to cure trailer electrical ills is a 100' outdoor extension cord; this will give you three insulated wires that will reach from the battery, to anywhere on the truck or trailer.

TWO hydraulic bottle jacks, at a minimum.

I had a jack quit working, with no warning; so, ever since, I have always carried TWO; if one quits, maybe the other will still work.

TWO of every wrench necessary to change a truck, or trailer, tire.

I have had sockets split and wrenches break; a dozen spare tires are no use if you can't get the nuts off.

Before leaving, break loose and remove, one at a time, every wheel-nut on both the truck and trailer, coating the threads with anti-sieze, and HAND-TIGHTENING.

Out beside the road, in the dark and rain, is no place to discover that some idiot with an air-gun has over-torqued the wheel-nuts beyond reason.

Also, toss in a length of heavy-wall pipe, that will slip over the wheel-wrenches, just in case you got lazy and ignored the above advice.

At least TWO flashlights with new batteries and extra batteries and bulbs.

It is a new truck; if she catches on fire, get back and let her burn.

Go through the bearings/races and brakes, on the trailer, before the trip.

After servicing the trailer, pull it on an out-to-eat trip, maybe fifty miles from home; this will be far enough to let any HOT bearings show their heads, before you embark on the real journey.

Too many people will drag an old trailer out of the fence-row, kick the tires, pump some grease in those bearing-buddy things, and head out on a thousand mile trip.

Hope this helps. </font>