Thanks for the info on the F-150 & what it’s done for you ... the part I liked the best was the “go with what you have, or you’ll never get started.” So very true.
@Mudcat3434
4 жыл бұрын
@Calamity Joe 100% this. smh at people pulling these things in half tons. The frame of that half ton is not built to handle that trailer.
@billgarland4918
4 жыл бұрын
But yet look at some old videos of folks pulling Airstreams with old 100 series Fords in Africa on a caravan. They did it!!
@jenrao9548
6 жыл бұрын
I don't have a truck or a trailer but I love you guys and clicked play anyways. Trish's hand modelling did NOT disappoint!
@treygore3998
Жыл бұрын
I WAS FORCED to stop the video at 25 seconds to say this is already one of the best I have ever seen!!!
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Common questions asked in the comments below: 1. How much does my truck weight: 5,900 dry and 9,200 loaded (28' TT) 2. What is my cargo capacity? 1,500 pounds. This is potentially the biggest limitation to half ton towing, not towing capacity. 3. What PSI do I keep my air bags: 35 pounds, which increases to 75 pounds with a load. I never adjust the air and don't think it's too stiff without a load. 4. Do you have a weight distribution system? Yes, I currently have the EAZ-Lift system by Camco. It's started failing after only 15 months and they won't warranty the product. My next system will be a Hensley Hitch bit.ly/Hensley-Hitch 5. Will you ever upgrade to a 5th wheel? Yes Couple notes: *We would not have selected a half ton truck to pull 9,200 pounds had we known we would have RV'd this long. It's just what we had and we wanted to get started. If you're serious about RVing and don't already have a truck, there are more benefits to 3/4 ton or diesel - as long as you're not "waiting for the perfect rig". *Be sure to check out our Amazon page with our fav RV gear amazon.com/shop/keepyourdaydream
@KSWSG
6 жыл бұрын
Keep Your Daydream for the bike rack, check out the American roll cover. You can use the Tule mounts without drilling and have a bed cover with full bed access even with bikes in place. I love mine
@cbkb983
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid Marc. One of my hunting partners uses a new WD system called the Recurve. Built in sway control, spring bars attach upside down but works so easy on his 1/2 ton Eco Diesel.
@ken12269
6 жыл бұрын
Great move on the Hensley hitch - was happy to have it across windy Oklahoma. It's been great all around. (I used to think Less Junk More Journey named their daughter after the hitch, but maybe its a coincidence)
@attilamarczin1107
6 жыл бұрын
What 5th wheel is at the top of your list? Thanks!
@carl2591
6 жыл бұрын
that is too funny.. they, LJMJ, use a equalizer hitch way the by.. I have propride and while not battled the winds of OK have loved it for sure. heavy bugger tho.
@georgecook1374
11 ай бұрын
remember if you have sag you have to much hitch weight and you have overloaded the trucks suspension. Yes the air bags will level it back out but you are still towing beyond the trucks suspension you are just hiding it. but you do you BOO BOO
@eprofessio
3 жыл бұрын
I was only half paying attention when the hand model thing came on and started laughing out loud. Thank you!!
@BillTheHawk
6 жыл бұрын
We have a 2012 F150 Lariat and have a 30' Vantage trailer. We have towed this trailer over 10,000 miles without incident. I put load leveler shocks and it is perfect and level...
@jacoe33333
5 жыл бұрын
How does it handle up hills and downhills ?
@Sig721Tau
4 жыл бұрын
And do you have any e-brakes on the trailer? Just because a vehicle can move the trailer doesn't mean that it can stop it, safely. Just my two cents there.
@TheSupernaturalWolf41
Ай бұрын
Have you ever hauled it through mountains? I'm about to haul one through Georgia/Tennessee mountains with 13 King Ranch. I was wondering if I should just go through Arkansas instead. Love that truck. Do not want to lose it or family to break failure.
@BillTheHawk
Ай бұрын
@@jacoe33333 It does not even know that it is going up and down hills, Twin Turbo is amazing!
@BillTheHawk
Ай бұрын
@@Sig721Tau Yes I have trailer brakes!
@paulcummings5305
3 жыл бұрын
We have almost the same truck (V6 EcoBoost instead) and added a weight-distribution hitch, Bilstein 5100 shocks, and the Timbren suspension enhancement system. Tows our 28' trailer like a dream!
@jeannainnc8390
5 жыл бұрын
So true about just getting started. We will be .moving from our pop up to a travel trailer shortly using our current truck. Although we wont be able to go fulltime for 10 years the thrill of going using our weekends and vacation time is pretty exciting.
@amypletcher4411
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so ready for that too!! We sold our pop-up and are shopping for a t.t RV but we can't decide on size. I miss camping. We won t be able to do full time for awhile yet either but weekends and holidays most definitely!!!
@edaker4684
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great tips especially the one on correcting sway with trailer brakes! Thanks!
@gerrymiller7401
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I have a 2020 F150 and pull an 8800 pound 40' trailer. I laugh at everyone who says you can't do that as I'm doing it. However, I'm not the typical camper. We don't travel everywhere and/or constantly. Neither my truck or camper is fully loaded with anything because we go with two vehicles. We typically camp less than an hour from our home and the longest trip we take is the 1200 mile round trip to Sturgis. Pull my camper with ease and no worries; regardless of what the whiners say they can't handle.
@lew-e
3 жыл бұрын
Just started looking into campers with my wife. Half ton silverado currently. Don't really plan on upgrading the pickup any time soon so this video was definitely helpful. Your whole channel has been helpful!
@Floordford
5 жыл бұрын
Recent research showed me 2011+ F150 needs a Max Tow Package to tow like this. It can be had on the EcoBoost and 6.2. It gets a different rear bumper, stronger rear springs, trans cooler, selectable shifting, trailer brake controller and extended side mirrors.
@alb12345672
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 6.2L 11 F150 with max tow. Just got it.
@rogerkern
6 жыл бұрын
Oh the hands. But the bloopers at the end. Just had me rolling. 👍😂😂
@wilsocn
6 жыл бұрын
That moment the small hand brought the cap up to the license plate...LOL
@lauriekeve7447
2 ай бұрын
Great video! We've been successfully towing our 30' Keystone Cougar 25RDS with our half-ton Ford F-150 PowerBoost with the max tow package for 3 seasons.
@tracykrushensky7262
7 күн бұрын
What hitch system did you go with? I have a 2017, 6.5' bed, with max tow package and want to set it up to pull a 260rd, however, I utilize my truck for other purposes and need to keep all the real estate available.
@djgodden
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Something I learned when researching which truck to by... this is merely FYI, we all decide what fits for us and what we're comfortable with. When looking to buy take a very close look at what is different between the 2500/250 and 3500/350. I was about to buy a 3500 Ram SRW w/6.7 Cummins for our 5th wheel which was ~$10,000 more than the 2500. SRW because my wife isn't comfortable driving the wider dually (frankly, neither am I as a passenger :) ) My brother-in-law has been a Ram diesel specialist for decades. Over breakfast he told me NOT to buy the more expensive vehicle (note I didn't say better or larger). He schooled me on how they are different and there are only a handful of differences between them. If you add bags (I added Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 bags) you have made your heavy duty RAM 2500 into a heavy duty RAM 3500 in all but name only and done it in a way that improves your load stability over all. If you doubt this start comparing the part numbers of things like brakes, springs, axles, etc. They are the same between the 2500 and 3500. This is for RAM at least, unsure of the other brands. With that said, yes I know... this isn't going to change your "legal" towing or load capacity. However, you can safely tow/carry with no fear of a weight related breakdown up to the 3500 "limits." 40,000 miles and not a squeak out of her yet (the truck I mean). BTW, we wound up buying a 2500 Laramie Longhorn w/6.7 CTD MCSB SRW. Things I've done, all to improve towing capacity/fuel mileage/endurance. - Air Lift Load Lifter 500 Air Bags - Banks Power Cold Air Intake (CARB legal) - Banks Power Monster exhaust (deletes the un-necessary muffler, also CARB legal) w/ pyro and differential temp sensor. - Edge Evolution Diesel Tuner (CARB legal) - Power Stop Severe Duty Brakes & Rotors - Steering Stabilizer - Larger than stock tires and wheels - 57 gallon diesel Tank installed by Titan in Idaho Falls during a trip to the Tetons (if you own a Ford diesel look into replacing the metal tank you have, it WILL de-laminate over time) - Coolant Filter (ya, they actually make these) - Cummins Heavy Duty Fuel Filter Kit (pre-filter) - Lubrication Pre-Filter (arguably not needed but I figured what the heck) - AFEPower differential cover (Gale Banks is doing a test to see if after market covers are good or bad... it doesn't look good for them) See the BanksPower channel.
@timbabb468
6 жыл бұрын
You're so fortunate to have your wife there to lend you a....Hand.
@homefront3162
6 жыл бұрын
tim babb I bet he he he
@throwingsparks
6 жыл бұрын
tim babb ....Creepy, IMHO!
@captainmidnight7012
4 жыл бұрын
Or two !
@haleypowell2650
4 жыл бұрын
💀💀💀
@RichardCockerill
3 жыл бұрын
ok
@coralwebb4245
6 жыл бұрын
What I absolutely love about your videos is that you are so informative and hilarious ✋🏼✋🏼✋🏼 ✋🏼✋🏼✋🏼 we are learning so much from you guys✋🏼✋🏼✋🏼 love that hand too😂😂😂
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Coral!
@defekticon
6 жыл бұрын
The Firestone riderite wireless system is a worthwhile investment. I have it installed on my F-350. Even if you upgrade to a 5th wheel you can move the system over to the new truck. Only piece of advice, if you order one from Amazon and the valve unit says less than "Rev 3.1" send it back and get the latest model. It works amazingly better than the older units. Customer service warrantied my older kit no charge with fast shipping.
@marvinelder3828
4 жыл бұрын
I also have a Ford F-150 ( 2005 ) with about 145,000 miles on it. Very dependable and good for towing. Not as nice as yours, but gets the job done.
@rhondalyn100
6 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha....the hand, the hand...oh, my Lordy, I LOVE that hand....:-)
@michelle_chevellemmm1581
6 жыл бұрын
LOL, Love the Sneezing at the end! ;) But Thank you so much about talking about how a 1/2 Ton can pull your trailer. I am looking for a truck and trailer, and I was Not sure if a 1/2 Ton would be sufficient enough to pull a 24'-26' foot trailer.
@Mi_Tony
5 жыл бұрын
I have a set of Cipa towing mirrors S well for my Sierra. Absolutely the best. Look like OEM mirrors when their on. No vibration. Installs literally in seconds.
@o2bnov0307
6 жыл бұрын
Your comment about using the truck that you already have, so you can get out there reminds me of a quote. "A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week" (General George S Patton).
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
I say that all the time. Another is perfect = done. I could work on these video for another 20 hours and I'm sure they would be even better, but it's just not sustainable!
@RussellMKay
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Loved the end!! Thanks for letting me live vicariously with you and see all the great sites!!
@Servinghimalwyz
6 жыл бұрын
Hope that hand model was VERY well paid; she worked it like a true professional. ;-)
@brianw612
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 Sierra LD with 3.42 gears, towing capacity 9400Lbs. I use a weight distribution with sway control and added air bags for towing a 35 foot 7600LBS TT. If I was towing all the time, I would get a bigger truck. We only tow 3 or 4 time a year and then, only 3-5 hour away. It works great. I would never even think about towing a large 5th with this truck!
@compmanio36
4 ай бұрын
I pull my 27' travel trailer with my 2012 F-150 3.5 Ecoboost. Max weight is 9,500ish. Trailer doesn't go over 7K loaded. Only thing I have to fix is the Ecoboost puts out a lot of heat, so in the height of the summer going up into the passes, it tends to get a bit hot and I gotta pull over and take breaks to let the turbos cool down. This is a known issue and fixable with some aftermarket parts, which I'm looking to put in before the summer hauling season. It tackles everything I want it to do with ease. Don't go over your max weight and leave some leeway, take time to learn how to pull, and you'll do just fine. And these are very comfortable trucks for passengers for the long haul.
@rvsomedaybutnottoday7430
6 жыл бұрын
I love you guys. Please do me a favor and look at the label inside the drivers door and check what the payload capacity is of your truck and then subtract your tongue weight and your gear and people weight. Your truck may only have a payload of 1350 lbs and if your tongue weight is 800 lbs that doesn't leave you much weight for cargo and people. Please take it slow with this setup, I have done a lot of research trying to make the 150 work for me and I am sure you are at the max on payload and gross total weight (truck+TT), you are probable well under the max tow weight. If you ever pull with a 250 you won't believe the difference. When my wife drives with our 250 I have to keep on her to stay below 80 mpg. You can't even tell the TT is back there. Also take look at the electronic sway control by sway master. It mounts on your trailer tongue and when it detects a sway it hits the trailer brakes to pull the trailer back inline. Safe travels keep up the great work.
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
You have a great point. I had a segment on cargo capacity, but didn't include it because I wasn't 100% sure on my info. But I'm 1,500 pounds, which is still pushing it. But the weight dist. system off sets that I was told.
@ScottBaker1
6 жыл бұрын
no, you're still limited to that 1500lbs of payload regardless if you have a WD hitch or not. Helper springs, airbags, etc, while all rated to carry x amount of weight, only help level the truck/prevent sag, they wont increase your payload rating. I'm willing to bet you're pretty close to the limits of that 1500 if not over. Best bet, hit up a scale and know your weights. You should also look into good e rated LT tires if you havent already. Great video guys, keep em coming!
@rvsomedaybutnottoday7430
6 жыл бұрын
There has been a lot of discussion on boards concerning what your insurance company would do if you had a serious accident and you were exceeding the tow and cargo capacities. Some say that is the first thing the insurance company looks at. Many RV dealers play stupid and let their customers drive away overloaded because they know if they told them they needed a bigger truck they wouldn't make a sale. You guys are the best RV Tubers out there. You set the bar for the rest.
@rodneypompu6251
4 жыл бұрын
@@rvsomedaybutnottoday7430 that is absolutely true guys. Also if someone is seriously hurt or killed you will be held liable because you would be exceeding your payload which means you are overweight for that vehicle. Check the laws with your local DOT because if you ever have a serious accident you will be in a lot of trouble.
@shaunbrown7712
6 жыл бұрын
LOL...the small hands...killin me! Nicely done!
@brunopires5991
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark and Trish, We just got our trailer, 28ft, Grand Design. We know that one of the first things to do is to change the tires. Our rim is 15, we are strangling to buy the most durable and good quality. As we told you, we will be traveling a lot and Bruno for being handicap person, I want to have the maximum comfort and peace of mind possible. I would not like to expose him too much. We know that there are diversities and we are prepared. And we will be happy knowing spectacular places wherever we go. Thank you once again!!!!!!
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Congrats Bruno! I'm not sure if I would change those tires. Grand Design has a one year warranty on tires. They might be okay. If you do change, this is what to get! Goodyear just started making their Endurance trailer tires in the States due to all the issues in China. This is a E rated 10 ply tire with 87 mph speed rating for a 15" rim. You'll be in good hands with Discount #NotanAd www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-endurance/p/32624
@GT-43
2 ай бұрын
The first thing to remember when you're towing a trailer, is to remember you're towing a trailer.
@AllTerrainFamily
6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! We have a 2010 F150. Great truck!
@TravelswithYoly
6 жыл бұрын
I know some of your respondents have the Eco-Boost engine but for an old timer like me, there's no "replacement for displacement". The 6.2L engine is your biggest asset. The Eco-Boost engines have great specs and perform well in towing tests but in general terms, the smaller engines operating under boost pressure can't help but wear out sooner than your big block. The payload capacity is definitely the weak link in a half ton's capabilities. The other issue with heavy loads (and reasons to upgrade to 3/4 or higher is the stress on drive train components including transmission, brakes, axles and wheel bearings. Your 9,200 lb load is what my Ram 2500 weighs out at with a fully loaded truck camper (800 lbs below it's GVWR). I'd be curious to know what the GVWR and rear axle rating is on your truck. I'd bet good money that you're overloaded. Also, check the load ratings on your tires and verify that they are also within spec.This can have safety ramifications as well as legal issues should you ever be in an accident. Take your rig to a CAT Scale someday, fully loaded (full tank of fuel etc.) and get your weights checked (front and rear truck axles and trailer axles) just for peace of mind. I don't mean any of this to be critical but simply useful information for anyone interested.
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
All good points.
@Endless_Skyway_Adventures
6 жыл бұрын
Travels with Yoly good points . Don't forget that the passengers are part of the equation. 5 people (600lbs), 10% minimum recommended tongue weight (920) Bikes (100) fuel, etc. I have a Ram 1500 with 1700 payload and my trailer is 7000 GVWR and It is hard for me to keep the weights right. My local CAT scale costs $11 for a first weigh and $2 for a reweigh within 24 hrs. Knowing individual axle weights is critical. Most important is that you are not reducing the weight on the front axle which will compromise the steering in an emergency situation. I don't get much sag with stock suspension so it is possible that they are overweight.
@lrach3820
6 жыл бұрын
We have an older F350 diesel dually and had to swap out a truck camper for a 5th wheel because of this very reason. The truck had NO problem going anywhere we wanted to go (with the truck camper), but we were over the GVWR (I guess they didn't rate them very high for our year). Just because it CAN pull it doesn't mean it SHOULD pull it..............and we were very concerned about any legal ramifications should we have an accident.
@TravelswithYoly
6 жыл бұрын
Your point comment " Just because it CAN pull it doesn't mean it SHOULD pull it" are words of wisdom. I know there are a lot of people with 1500s that carry truck campers way over the GVWR. They justify it by citing the suspension upgrades that they have made saying that the truck handles it easily. Adding air assist to the rear will definitely help level the truck and improve the ride but nothing you do with suspension upgrades increases the GVWR. In this condition, in an accident, even if you're not cited, your insurance company is off the hook in paying a claim. If you look at the FCA (Fiat Chrysler of America) web-site, it states quite clearly that NONE of the half tons (other than the lightest regular cab, 2WD, short bed, V-6) is CERTIFIED to carry a slide-in truck camper. Doing so could void the warranty on drive train components. We purchased the lightest hard side slide-in camper we could find advertised with a dry weight of 1,385 lbs for our half ton (with the suspension upgrades). With just my wife and I and a light load I calculated us to be a100 lbs below our GVWR so we went ahead and purchased the camper. I had never driven a truck camper rig before and the 360 miles home from the dealer in NC was really freaky weird and scary. Just before we got home I stopped at a Love's truck stop, filled the tank and went around back to the scales, again, just for peace of mind. The camper was completely empty other than a small bottle of propane provided by the dealer. Surprisingly (or maybe not so much) the truck weighed over the GVWR without my wife and I nor any camping gear in it. The camper as it turned out was about 600 lbs heavier than advertised. Within days we were back to the dealer and given a full refund. A month later we switched to the 2500, went back to the same dealer and purchased a really nice truck camper, a bigger, heavier one than before. We are 800 lbs below the 2500's GVWR (fully loaded) and the difference in ride (confidence) was night & day :-)
@fread51
6 жыл бұрын
LMFAO they are going to wear out but people keep buying them something got to give they are not cheap trucks i love seeing bullshit comments like that but you can't tell me why the ecoboost is Ford's best selling engine
@barndoor1231
6 жыл бұрын
“Big truck big RV” channel is also a good resource for bigger trucks and trailer suspension upgrades.
@paulyp557
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you posted the spreadsheet We have a motorhome with the same types of problems We always weigh all 4 wheels which helps us balance the motorhome If you ever get stopped to be weighted you get a fine plus you cannot move the trailer or motorhome until you are under the weight Again thanks for the spreadsheet
@PaulSmith-hu7su
6 жыл бұрын
Have same 2013 F150 Platinum however with 3.5 Ecoboost with Roush Performance Ram Air Filter towed 4300lb travel trailer, have recently changed to 25ft 5th Wheel approx 6700lb dry, with the reese revolution pin box. Tons of power and handles the mountains with ease. Excellent topics and yes the little finger hands were interesting -LOL!
@HumbleRoad
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent truck info, well presented. The finger hands were mostly creepy, but also slightly alluring. Now, I may have to make an appointment with a doctor..
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Lol. That's the same feedback we received when they made their first appearance in big sur.
@joinmeinthedirt5186
6 жыл бұрын
Humble Road this is the best comment 🤣
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Ops. I meant to click thumbs-up :) Hope you don't get an email!
@gsl2391
6 жыл бұрын
Nice job as always Keep up the good work some nice upgrades to think about I guess it's not bothering you. you have to climb into your truck all the time I don't see a running board I'm thinking about adding them to my Ford truck
@doghouse416
6 жыл бұрын
Humble Road.......I thought it was just me who thought the little hand was creepy, kind of like Deadpool's little hand. Great info despite the weird little hand.
@SF-fm7ov
10 ай бұрын
I highly recommend the Sumo springs for towing. They are noiseless, stable, and require zero maintenance. My ride quality is better than our Buick Enclave. I added aftermarket tow mirrors, transmission oil cooler, trans temp gauge, and Tire Pressure Monitor for both the truck and trailer tires. Of course, a WDH is a necessity when towing 8,000 pounds with a 1/2 ton.
@BettyA
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you go, Mark! Excellent advice - go with what you have, and go from there. I don't even get to do the RV thing, so I get to enjoy watching you guys - BUT, here I am a senior now and I just got a great used SUV. Been wanting one for years and the deal just fell into place - ok, not new, but a big update for me, trading my 10 year old Focus for a 2013 Ford Edge. Ok, so I'm thrilled to finally have a car I'm glad to be in, lol. Only 59K miles with factory warranty to 100K. All this has nothing to do with your channel. I'm just like a kid wanting to share my good news ;-)) Maybe someday I'll actually get to take it out on a trip. ;-)
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Thats a great SUV. Congrats!
@RVHabit
6 жыл бұрын
Lmao I cannot stop laughing at the hand. Great video
@Midimoho
6 жыл бұрын
OH MY WORD! Those hands! LOL I love it! hhaha
@kriso5456
Жыл бұрын
Great Video! North Phoenix here and we are about to headout in our lincoln Navigator and a 7000 LBS Camper to the midwest. This was super helpful!
@rxonmymind8362
5 жыл бұрын
Just towed a new Airstream 23' FB(4800 ish lbs) with my friends 2017 Ford Platinum. I also purchased the Blue OX 500# distribution hitch. Had the dealer set it up and off we went. Without a long winded story, I will tell you it bucked a bit and the trailer was noticeable in the back. There was no blasting up hills but on the other hand it had no problem going up them. Kinda steady as it goes. Learned a good lesson riding with him as he did. He also has a F-250 that he said he will bring next time. With the latter he tows his 10,000 5th wheel with a gooseneck hitch.(Sorry new to rv's so don't know the exact terminology) I'd recommend the Ford F-250/350 for ball/bumper hitch towing. I'll be purchasing that soon.
@keithrayeski3147
5 жыл бұрын
Okay...the little hands....creepy!!🤣 as someone looking to get started....this was very helpful! Thanks
@nogrey
6 жыл бұрын
Wow! So enjoyed your video. Love the feel of the whole thing and the information was great as well. Keep on keeping on!
@ericbraun4652
10 ай бұрын
Great summary! We're looking at towing with our 2018 RAM Crew 4x4. We actually bought the OEM trailer brake from Dodge and had them install it and program it into the display and controls. If available, I think this is the way to go. And, actually, that actuator you use to straighten out sway is there to adjust your trailer brake's force. When in drive on the level it should bring your rig to a stop. What a brilliant use for helping with sway!
@sandyoklahomatransient8557
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Guy's, The truck floor mats are the cats meow of floor mats, we have some and love them. Have a great weekend!!!
@oneseandunn
6 жыл бұрын
Start with what you have! the best advice thank you
@joshdosesomthing6678
6 жыл бұрын
that was the best hand model ever!
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
:)
@mikebradford7780
3 жыл бұрын
You are killing me with the little hands. The nightmares are horrible. Love you guys videos. You give me hope for being a fulltimer.
@squidly2112
5 жыл бұрын
We are actually towing a 25' Keystone Passport with a new 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4 .. and it is working perfectly. I was worried that the Ranger wouldn't have enough power to tow our RV, but it has actually worked out beautifully. I probably wouldn't tow any larger trailer with it, but for the 25' Passport it really is a very nice fit. We love our new Ford Ranger 4x4 Lariat .. excellent truck!
@DennisBohannan
5 жыл бұрын
Had a 2011 f150 4x4 5.0 with 175k pull 37' 9000lbs camper from Texas to Idaho and back. Everything stock, no mirrors, just mashed the gas. I did get 8 mpg.
@andrewmorgan7500
5 жыл бұрын
Do you wish you had an F250 for that instead?
@DennisBohannan
5 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmorgan7500 sure, just not what I owned. That 150 was stolen unfortunately. I drive a 2003 7.3 now. 339000.
@thegingersnaps8075
6 жыл бұрын
The hands remind me of Chucky from Child’s Play😱
@transnexus8216
6 жыл бұрын
We are pulling a 30 ft fifth wheel with a 2013 f150 & also did airbags , yes they are a must have & make a big difference . One thing we added you may want to add is power stop brakes on all four wheels when you do the brakes . They have also been a big plus over stock brakes.
@nucl3arfamily906
6 жыл бұрын
I had an autoleveling airbag kit on my 06 F150. It was awesome for towing our boat and hauling loads. It automatically raised the rear end when under load and lowered it back down when unloaded. Best mod ever. I haven’t had bags since but I’ll be installing bags on my 18 Power Wagon now that we’ve begun our RV journey. On board air of course.... ;)
@1973deepee
5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video!!! By the way, where on earth did you find the music? It's so early '70s my Levi's grew bells as I watched your video. Cool.
@blake715
5 жыл бұрын
Hand model prop = insta subscribe. That was hilarious!
@tkendr01
Жыл бұрын
I have owned several half-ton trucks as daily drivers and no towing. I own a single-axle utility trailer and will probably never buy a travel trailer. My latest truck is a RAM 2500 4x4 Hemi just because I can. The crew cab for the RAM 1500 and RAM 2500 are the same size but the 4x4 make running boards a necessity. Exercise each time I get in the vehicle and it is HUGE.
@jccarrigg
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You!!!!!! I have the same truck and the exact same problems you have no idea what a life saver this video has been!!
@scottmaschino1927
6 жыл бұрын
Ford trucks are great. Sure the 250 or 350 with a diesel is probably preferred. More power, better mileage and all that. But they have a heavy price tag attached to any shop repair. Routine Maintenance is absolutely critical on them. Having been a Ford tech, I've seen what happens when fuel filters aren't changed when they should be. Better bring your banker when you pick it up. Best answer in the whole section is "It's what we had." Take what you have and get started!
@carl2591
6 жыл бұрын
if you are looking at a ford diesel I would check out powerstrokehelp.com and make sure you are not getting a dud to start with.. 7.3L is best, but older, 6.0L in 07,08 only bulletproffed, and 14 up in the 6.7L diesel. anything else and you need a large billfold FULL of cash.. I know you 6.0 and 6.4 guys are going to dispute that fact but when you listen to a guy that works on them all the time you see why.. bill hewitt at powerstrokehelp site works on fords all the time. just sayin. and the duramax same thing.. read the issues with what years to avoid costly problems.
@scottmaschino1927
6 жыл бұрын
Open Minded , Carl Newton is spot on in my opinion. One of the bug reasons Tech's prefer the 6.0 and 7.3 is that the problems they have are workable. They can get into the engine and diag and repair it with confidence and it won't cost a fortune to do it. Buying a new truck is so dang expensive now that I don't see how folks do it. With a lot of the middle having prices well over $45K it makes more sense to me to look for an older unit with a 6.0 or 7.3. Even if you have to do a complete rebuild to get going, it would likely be cheaper than buying a new unit and the issues that come with the newer engines. This is the route that I am looking at for a tow vehicle.
@loborob5853
6 жыл бұрын
Great truck prep info. I do question your choice of hand model though. She was trying to hog the limelight in every scene. Very unprofessional!!
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
We spend months negotiating with her agent. We finally agreed on 7 hand appearances, but the editor didn't get the TPS report.
@msyarina0106
3 жыл бұрын
Just getting going with our 2018 F-150. We are towing a Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS. (roughly 4500 lbs dry) We are camper newbies, so thank you for all your videos...I have learned a lot from you guys!! (First trip next week!)
@boatlover8856
Жыл бұрын
That hand was funny LOL! The videos are great you really taught me a lot. Much appreciated!
@CrazyDog-lv1yq
6 жыл бұрын
Dying at the hand models!! 😂😂😂😂 love it!!
@blakecouch
6 жыл бұрын
Those finger hands crack me up every time...lol
@fordfan3179
6 жыл бұрын
Love the hands, too funny. I didn't even know there was a Ford 150 with a 6.2. Very tidy set up.
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
It's only an option with the Platinum, which is the only reason I got it. I'm not really *that fancy. Key work is that.
@bc2002bc
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with Ed Aker... the tip about controlling some sway by applying the Trailer Brake, earned a like and subscribe!
@EmAndtheGang
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info! We are looking for a good way to haul bikes with our 5th wheel camper... I'm thinking some sort of mount back by the ladder. I love the floor mats, too! Best invention!!
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Perfect. Just make sure what ever the bike rack is secured to has a strong mount or weld. Bike racks shake... and after thousands of miles of tiny shaking, I've seen bumpers come off the rig. That's the reason I used my truck. Many 5er's put the bikes on the truck cab roof.
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Oh...if it's just two bikes, I've seen many trucks with a front bumper rack.
@robertouimet3027
6 жыл бұрын
I am allergic to bike racks, for the exact reason you mentioned. With the fifth wheel I always had a truck with an 8ft bead, so my typical set up was, between the cab and the hitch, I would remove one pedal and lay down the first bike turning the handles parallel to the bike and put a piece of 1” foam over it, just turn the handles on the second bike and lay it over the foam and do this with 3 bikes ( my spouse can’t ride a bike) and would attached them with bungees. The roof I have two Kayaks on there and lastly between the tail gate and the hitch I would stack some fire wood on shorter trips. The 8ft. Bead is the best with a fifth wheel anyway for additional reasons. Well my two long cents Regards
@EmAndtheGang
6 жыл бұрын
Robert, we have an 8ft bed. Our truck is a 2000 dually Diesel Dodge 3500. I like your idea... We would probably need to fit 4 bikes for at least the next 2 years or so.... That's a possibility for us that I hadn't thought about.
@EmAndtheGang
6 жыл бұрын
Keep Your Daydream We'll have 4 for a while. I also don't like the idea of having them way in the back of the rig... Maybe we can get some sort of roof mount or try the bed idea that Robert suggested.
@shaneflowers418
6 жыл бұрын
Are you using a load leveling hitch? I set up one on an older F-150 to tow a 28’ camper and it did not sag with stock suspension.
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, the EZ Load weight Dist. hitch. It failed after 18 months. I wouldn't buy it again.
@jerrydiver1
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure Ford has it on every model year, but I think any of the trucks that boast the 'max-tow' package, with the additional transmission/oil cooler and the extra radiator cooler, will also have a weight distribution hitch. But not every auto/truck dealership has sales people who know the difference, and not every truck on Auto Trader includes that info in the ad, either. Sometimes you just have to look for yourself.
@tatjanakirk2160
6 жыл бұрын
really well done video. love seeing people with their head on straight about towing. i personally use "the equalizer hitch" . we have a 2002 silverado with the 5.3. planning on a add a leaf to stiffin up the back end along with lifting the rear end about 2 inches in the process. we have trailer brakes installed. all in all you hit it right on the button on the video. take care of your rig and it will take care of you.
@morzaprowashpressurewashin5673
5 жыл бұрын
I agree, start with what you have. but always do it safe. don't take any short cuts.
@gransport4246
5 жыл бұрын
Zach Y M - exactly! Don’t buy a camper that exceeds the capabilities of the tow vehicle you currently own.
@glennscott3346
6 жыл бұрын
Love hands!!! Can’t stop laughing
@nikkicole9964
6 жыл бұрын
That hand was just a little creepy lol
@FixItYerself
5 жыл бұрын
i was gonna say it was really creepy at first. lol
@edbenson98
6 жыл бұрын
Trish has a serious obsession with those little hands that completely cracks me up! #KYD
@toh2002
6 жыл бұрын
Im glad to see you guys pulled out all of the stops with the props, LOL. Loved the little model hands.......Great info....
@jamesm568
5 жыл бұрын
But airbags can put too much weight on the rear axle and affect your weight distribution. Your truck should not sagging in the rear if your weight distribution was set up properly.
@TomTerleski
6 жыл бұрын
Please take an f-250 for a trial. You won’t go back!
@zomrob69
4 жыл бұрын
Have exact same truck in Ruby Red. Airbags are the same as well. I added a bully dog tuner for fine tuning and a furion backup camera... both help tremendously...
@roncrafty8274
2 жыл бұрын
Guys, we love your channel! Yours is absolutely the best out there. We’ve been watching you for a couple of years now. we love the way your family is so involved. You are great parents. I know this is an older video but just gotta say the hand model thing is hilarious!!! Please bring her back in future episodes. So funny. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the next one all the time. We’re hoping to retire this summer and get on the road. We’d love to meet up sometime. Stay safe!
@bobbackstein8009
3 жыл бұрын
Great comment on trailer brakes and sway! Thanks
@websurfer44
6 жыл бұрын
I got weather tech mats for my Rav4 when I first bought it and have never been disappointed. Passengers always say, I should get those and then they see the price and decide to get something else - and always say, I should have got the weather techs.
@blueboats7530
6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the bicycle pump. I always use one to top-off all my vehicle tires, so convenient and effective, but I know I cannot let a "professional" find out my secret!
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@lmccrum1899
6 жыл бұрын
You folks are just plain fun to watch and your experiences entertaining and informative
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Larry. Glad you're here.
@volksman3
6 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! We tow with a F150 Eco Boost and love it! (With a 28foot Airstream) You recommended those mirrors to me just under a year ago and they are awesome! No vibration and easy to install.Love everything you guys do and share.
@dpgenghis
6 жыл бұрын
You guys usually crack us up, but the "tiny hands" sent us over the edge!
@justonyoung6049
6 жыл бұрын
I came across your video from a ford f150 search. Watched it and now i'm a subscriber! you've got about a million videos so I gotta lot of catching up to do! Well done.
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Welcome Juston!
@OurGoldRoad
4 жыл бұрын
The truck mirrors extenders you suggested work great. We just got a 2012 F150 ecoboost to pull our "new-to-us" 1973 Avion LaGrande, and the mirrors help a lot for changing lanes and watching traffic. Thanks for the video!
@snipert6841
Жыл бұрын
Just went from a 250 super cab to 150 super crew. I bought the most well equipped f150 I could find. New truck has 3.5 eco 6.5 foot bed and payload of 1830lbs. My trailer is smaller than yours but I’m still a little anxious about towing with the 150. We’ll see how it goes.
@TheBirdandEagle
2 жыл бұрын
I have to admit, I like the little rubber hands. LOL
@Rplush8
6 жыл бұрын
Glad that you are using a America build truck
@borne2build
5 жыл бұрын
I especially like the sneezing on the hand and wiping it on the pants. That was a nice touch!
@rpc2112
4 жыл бұрын
I just discovered your channel right now, and this is the first video of yours I’ve watched. You are spot on by stating that the right truck is the one you have. Absolutely love that you said that. There is an unsaid ego contest out there right now urging guys to buy F-250s who do not need them, other than making up for small manhoods.
@KeepYourDaydream
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Yes, we've now had an F150, F250 and F450. I only remember the places we've been.... not the truck that got me there :)
@adrianbowley1595
6 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this setup works for you. I don’t know how long Gringer is, but I towed a 37’ ft. bunkhouse travel trailer with a 2010 F150 with no success. I added helper bags like yours and was using the Equalizer hitch. I was well within the weight limits of the truck, but that trailer pushed us around like nothing else. Going down any hill was a white knuckled ride. I have since traded in the 150 for an ‘05 F250 with the Powerstroke diesel. Night and day difference. Now, I don’t have any sway issues, and I don’t have any problems going down mountain passes yet alone hills. Keep up the great work with the videos. You guys are so much fun to watch.
@PatrickWagz
6 жыл бұрын
28 feet, was his trailer length
@adrianbowley1595
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I guess I should have read the video description before posting. I figured my problems were do to how long our trailers is. The longer the trailer the more crosswind it can catch and the more leverage it will have on the tow vehicle.
@PatrickWagz
6 жыл бұрын
yea, I just noticed 30' feet was in the description. But in the video, he said 28'
@PatrickWagz
6 жыл бұрын
yea, I just noticed 30' feet was in the description. But in the video, he said 28'
@KeepYourDaydream
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, 37 is pretty long. I would think the issue is not the weight, but tongue weight depending on where the axles are. The diesels are nice - no question.
@rsmobley4685
3 жыл бұрын
We love Ford trucks. On our 3rd and have number of Ford Broncos. . First one was a 94 F150 super cab we had for 23 years. Bought a 2010 F150 4x4 super crew v8 gave to our son when we upgraded to 2017 150 4x4 3.5 v6 echoboost.(wow more power than v8) super crew. The back end saved more than the 2010. So opted to add a beefier leaf spring. It's been awesome.
@he_the_handy_guy
2 жыл бұрын
Bru that little hand ✋ gets me everytime
@davidgabrie1302
6 жыл бұрын
I'm considering this model for a 25 foot Airstream, weighing about 8 K Pounds. I believe that beginning in year 2016, the Ford F150 feature the "Back up Assist", where you actually use a knob to back up the trailer. If you want the trailer to back up left, you turn the knob left, and right, the knob right. The back up feature is what attracts me to the Ford F 150.
@snipert6841
Жыл бұрын
Things a waste of time in my opinion. Go to a parking lot and practice it’s not hard.
@MySgriblo
5 жыл бұрын
You guys are killing me!!! ....I'm going to sound redundant BUT lots of excellent information presented in a manner that mixes quality of presentation with just the right mix of humor!!
@guyquigley805
3 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard that I forgot what I was looking for! You two have a great time!
@mcombsemail
6 жыл бұрын
A few more things to think about. Are you running a weight distributing hitch? What rear axle ratio? What transmission? Axle/trans ratios can make a night and day difference in capacity. Also avoid loading up the bed with anything heavy because it effectively increases the tongue weight effect on the truck. And if you don't have a heavy duty trans cooler from the factory install one.
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