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10-07-2014, 11:17 PM
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#161
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Hi, to give you a better idea of what I bought, It is an XLT super crew cab, 5 1/2' bed. [145" WB] With eight options.
(1.) Equipment group 302A / Cloth Bucket seats.
(2.) 3.5 L Ecoboost V-6 Engine.
(3.) LT275/65R18 OWL ALL-TERRAIN.
(4.) 3.73 Electronic Lock RR Axle.
(5.) Off Road package / skid plates.
(6.) HID Headlamps.
(7.) Max Trailer Tow Package.
(8.) Tailgate step.
A few options, I could have done without, but I'm glad that I have them. Only one item that I wanted didn't come with this truck, but we can fix that. I wanted the spray on bed liner.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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10-08-2014, 08:49 AM
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#162
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3 Rivet Member
2004 28' International CCD
rockwall
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, I want a roll up hard cover on it if I can find something that I like. Seems like there are so many different covers. Mine has the tail gate step; I wasn't sure if I wanted one, but this truck with most everything, and a few more things, had what I wanted.
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For what its worth, I installed a bakflip F1 on my 2012 F150 145" wheelbase. Recently we took a 3000 mile trip out west and encountered several thunderstorms. Everything stayed completely dry and it only weighs 60 lbs. Its light weight is why I made the choice.
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10-08-2014, 08:55 AM
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#163
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Firedog1
2018 30' Classic
Woodbridge Connecticut &
, Venice Florida
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 243
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Me to, put the back flip cover on, love it. Honda 3000is fits under it and bone dry.
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Russ and Lisa
2018 Classic 30
2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD Denali Diesel 4x4
Sold but not forgotten: 2005 Classic 25 Limited
2015 Classic 30 RB
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10-08-2014, 10:37 AM
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#164
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Was your F150 on the lot or did you order it with those specs? It didn't come in silver
Look into the Bedrug. My Tundra came with the plastic liner and I put a Bedrug just for the bed and it is great to be able to crawl into the bed without hurting my knees. I got the tailgate Bedrug too. They clean up well if you spill something on it.
Kelvin
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10-08-2014, 12:37 PM
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#165
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
N/A
, N/A
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, to give you a better idea of what I bought, It is an XLT super crew cab, 5 1/2' bed. [145" WB] With eight options.
(1.) Equipment group 302A / Cloth Bucket seats.
(2.) 3.5 L Ecoboost V-6 Engine.
(3.) LT275/65R18 OWL ALL-TERRAIN.
(4.) 3.73 Electronic Lock RR Axle.
(5.) Off Road package / skid plates.
(6.) HID Headlamps.
(7.) Max Trailer Tow Package.
(8.) Tailgate step.
A few options, I could have done without, but I'm glad that I have them. Only one item that I wanted didn't come with this truck, but we can fix that. I wanted the spray on bed liner.
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Congrats! Just curious, what payload do u have on your truck?
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10-08-2014, 10:36 PM
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#166
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramble On
For what its worth, I installed a bakflip F1 on my 2012 F150 145" wheelbase. Recently we took a 3000 mile trip out west and encountered several thunderstorms. Everything stayed completely dry and it only weighs 60 lbs. Its light weight is why I made the choice.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Firedog1
Me to, put the back flip cover on, love it. Honda 3000is fits under it and bone dry.
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Hi, I'll look into the back flip cover. My plan is to partially uncover the bed so I can run my generator while driving. On hot days, I want to run my air conditioner so I don't have another 103 degree trailer when we hit our next stop.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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10-08-2014, 10:48 PM
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#167
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Was your F150 on the lot or did you order it with those specs? It didn't come in silver
Kelvin
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Hi, I wanted most of what I got; I wanted items numbers 1. 2. 3. 4. and 7. but I was happy to have the others too. This was a dealer purchase from a Ford dealer in Reno, Nevada. No trade, so my truck was trailered to Salem, Oregon and got there with 36 miles on it. My wife and I decided that we wanted Blue Jeans first and Ingot Silver second. But for the seemingly rare combination that I wanted, they found a Oxford White one. [same color as my Lincoln] Wife's car is white too. So you can see why we tried to get the Blue or Silver.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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10-08-2014, 11:12 PM
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#168
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rostam
Congrats! Just curious, what payload do u have on your truck?
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Hi, This gets a bit tricky for some people and I educated my sales person on this topic. The Ford book and on line build your own truck, for my combination, came out to 1,900 lbs. But certain options add some weight and are therefore subtracted from the 1,900 lb starting point. The "Off Road Package" adds steel skid plates and the "LT" tires probably weigh more than the standard "P" rated tires, so my payload was reduced by 155 lbs. [1745 lbs]
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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10-09-2014, 07:21 AM
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#169
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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How does the weight of the tires affect payload?
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10-09-2014, 08:35 AM
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#170
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
Hi, I'll look into the back flip cover. My plan is to partially uncover the bed so I can run my generator while driving. On hot days, I want to run my air conditioner so I don't have another 103 degree trailer when we hit our next stop.
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For what it's worth, before getting my F150 SuperCrew, Echoboost, Platinum, short bed, I had 2 friends with the same size F150; one had solid one piece cover that lifted from rear with hydraulic arm; other had electric roll up cover. I did not like the hassle of either cover plus costs were higher. I elected to get the 3 piece tri-fold cover, which has served me well. It is secure when tail gate is locked, you can fold open to allow larger items very quickly, and it is light weight to remove if needed~1 person can handle. I use a "spider" stretch netting latched to tied downs, to hold down items when I have full load sticking above bed rails, but also will cover items under netting with plastic tarp to avoid rain. We also typically have our Kayaks with us so I use Thule rack in bed and one on cab; this works nice behind the cover when folded open. Thought about a nice fiberglass camper type cover matching paint but would need to get one that could carry the weight of the Kayaks, more cost.....right now, my set up works, and I can get loaded fairly quickly with the cover folded back, another advantage of tri-fold covers. Pulled back/forth from TX and CA to MT several times...happy hunting.
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10-10-2014, 09:44 AM
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#171
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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When you go across the scales, heavier tires will show up as more weight for the truck. More weight on the truck reduces the payload available to not exceed the truck's GVW rating.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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10-14-2014, 05:08 AM
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#172
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3 Rivet Member
2005 25' Classic
1986 32' Excella
1965 22' Safari
2006 22' Interstate
Newark
, Delaware
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 145
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I'm looking at a standard cab, 4x4, F150 with the 3.7 liter ecoboost. I want to be able to pull a 30 foot Classic. My biggest concern is the short (126 inch) wheel base. Should I reconsider?
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10-14-2014, 07:15 AM
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#173
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chatooga11
I'm looking at a standard cab, 4x4, F150 with the 3.7 liter ecoboost. I want to be able to pull a 30 foot Classic. My biggest concern is the short (126 inch) wheel base. Should I reconsider?
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IIRC, the Ecoboost engine is a 3.5L, and the 3.7L engine is a normally aspirated V6 (non-Ecoboost, or non-turbocharged). Either way, unless you get the max tow option, which I do not believe is available without the supercrew, don't think that's enough truck for a 30' Classic.
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Steve
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10-14-2014, 11:29 AM
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#174
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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Try the 2015 build and price. It's more ala carte than prior builds. Max tow is just a separate option.
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10-14-2014, 04:22 PM
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#175
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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the 2015 F150 build and price model is not yet "open for business."
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Joseph & Gabrielle
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci.
WBCCI 2087 - AIR 3144 - TAC-NJ2
https://defendwally.org/
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10-14-2014, 07:04 PM
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#176
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TinCan
2016 30' Classic
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 880
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Somethings on this forum I cannot figure out how to do and one of this is to post a link. Yes, you can now build your 2015 F150 online.
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10-14-2014, 08:46 PM
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#177
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Steve
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10-15-2014, 07:01 PM
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#178
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Safari
1977 20' Argosy 20
northern valley
, new jersey
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by graysailor
Somethings on this forum I cannot figure out how to do and one of this is to post a link. Yes, you can now build your 2015 F150 online.
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if it's finally available, that'd sure be grand!
for windows - put your cursor on the address bar, right-click to select the address and pick copy,
go to the message space, right-click and pick paste.
thanks!
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Joseph & Gabrielle
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci.
WBCCI 2087 - AIR 3144 - TAC-NJ2
https://defendwally.org/
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10-15-2014, 10:04 PM
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#179
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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Google f150 2015 build. I don't think Ford is building any more 2014's. For those it's down to what's on the lot.
Next up for 2016 is a 10 speed transmission. Rumor is it will be an early in the year model. Both Dodge and Chevy have 8 speeds so Ford needs to do something.
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10-17-2014, 07:38 AM
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#180
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TEXAS66
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 292
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F150 Trailer/Truck Connection
I have a 2013 F150 with information screen that stays when the trailer is hooked up "CONNECTED". I have towed my 2008 International about 15000 miles with this truck with zero problems.
Recently the truck has started to alternate between "saying" CONNECTED and then DISCONNECTED.
Interestingly even when the truck "says" that the trailer is DISCONNECTED the trailers lights and brakes continue to function.
I have cleaned the connector and checked for and open ground. A dealer has tried to correct the problem also, with no success.
I have the truck to the Ford dealer and after some checking of the truck's computer and connector they believe the truck is not the problem.
My next step is to connect up to another F150 to try to determine if the problem is with the truck or the trailer. Then I will hook up my truck to another Airstream. The point being to determine which is causing the problem.
Wondering if there is anyone with a similar problem?
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