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Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-24-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,831
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I was in the same situation. I decided that the...

I was in the same situation. I decided that the 350 is the way to go for the additional payload. There is no real difference in ride quality, I previously owned a 250 so I have experience here. My...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-17-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,462
Posted By Eagle Keeper
This is the one I ordered. ...

This is the one I ordered.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Equal-i-zer/EQ90-02-4900.html

Going to install it this week.
Forum: Community Polls 05-06-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 723
Views: 128,360
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Worked a few odd jobs prior to joining the USAF...

Worked a few odd jobs prior to joining the USAF in 1990, stayed in until 2011. Was stationed at Tyndall AFB (twice) NAS Keflavik Iceland, Seymour Johnson AFB and RAF Lakenheath England. Did numerous...
Forum: On The Road... 05-06-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Sidney is pretty close and has anything you need....

Sidney is pretty close and has anything you need. Grew up there...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-05-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,902
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I tow the same trailer with a SRW F-350 6.7...

I tow the same trailer with a SRW F-350 6.7 diesel CC. My payload sticker says 3393. I use a fast lane WD hitch and it does just fine. I love having the payload to do anything I want. I don’t see any...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 05-03-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,342
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I’ve noticed that! I prefer to use factory specs...

I’ve noticed that! I prefer to use factory specs for all my decisions. I find a lot of experience opinions to be based on feelings and luck not engineering.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 05-03-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,342
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Is this the tire pressure chart everyone is...

Is this the tire pressure chart everyone is using?

https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-03-2019, 07:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,462
Posted By Eagle Keeper
No problem Ken! Just wanted you to have correct...

No problem Ken! Just wanted you to have correct information. There’s a lot of people quoting specs that are incorrect and I just want you to be safe!
Forum: On The Road... 05-03-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,387
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I live in Panama City. The destruction here is...

I live in Panama City. The destruction here is unimaginable. If you’re traveling I-10 you won’t see destruction until you get east of 231. There are several campgrounds and state parks that are still...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-01-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,347
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Like I said at the end of each of my posts, if...

Like I said at the end of each of my posts, if you feel safe and are comfortable have fun! Keep us posted on what your doing, enjoy RVing!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-30-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,347
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Ok here ya go! The Porsche front is 388mm x...

Ok here ya go!

The Porsche front is 388mm x 34mm and rear is 330mm x 28mm. The 2500 has 357mm x 40mm front and 360mm v 34mm rear. The GVWR of the Porsche is 6261 vs 9500 of the 2500. The Porsche...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-30-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,347
Posted By Eagle Keeper
No that’s incorrect, the 2500 has 357mm front and...

No that’s incorrect, the 2500 has 357mm front and 360mm rear. The 4Runner has 338mm front and 312mm rear. The biggest difference is the thickness. The 2500 has 40mm front and 34mm rear. The 4Runner...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-30-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,347
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Where did you get the 300mm size for the 2500...

Where did you get the 300mm size for the 2500 rotor. According to Car and Driver the 2500 rotors are F 13.8 x 1.57 and R 14.17 x 1.34. They have the 4Runner as F 13.3 and R 12.3 (all sizes are in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-30-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,462
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Not sure where you got that information from....

Not sure where you got that information from. According to the towing guide they are rated identically. Also it’s a 3.31 not a 3.21.

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Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-30-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,561
Posted By Eagle Keeper
My wife and I just switched from boating to the...

My wife and I just switched from boating to the Airstream. I’ve owned Searays from 20’ to over 40’. I can tell you without a doubt there are as many if not more problems on boats. Our last SeaRay was...
Forum: Our Community 04-28-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 315,518
Posted By Eagle Keeper
USAF 90-11 spent my entire career as a crew chief...

USAF 90-11 spent my entire career as a crew chief on F-15’s. Been to a ton of fun places with lots of sand. Also stationed in England, Iceland, Florida and North Carolina. Retired life is great! Miss...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-20-2019, 03:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,685
Posted By Eagle Keeper
What’s left of my yard... ...

What’s left of my yard...
https://i.postimg.cc/XZ2rcktk/F62763-AF-678-D-43-E9-BB45-592850-BE3-F2-B.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XZ2rcktk)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-19-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,685
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Thanks everyone! We’re trying but we need them to...

Thanks everyone! We’re trying but we need them to do their jobs!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-19-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,685
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I live the nightmare everyday. We lost our house...

I live the nightmare everyday. We lost our house and our boat. We were homeless for almost four months, living with friends. Changing the category of the storm is meaningless. It doesn’t change the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-16-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 51,862
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I want to buy you beer!

I want to buy you beer!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-12-2019, 07:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,695
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Thanks for the update!

Thanks for the update!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,344
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Beautiful!!!

Beautiful!!!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-08-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,695
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Did it happen after the shocks and sway bar...

Did it happen after the shocks and sway bar change?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-08-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,695
Posted By Eagle Keeper
You’re 100% spot on! Preventative maintenance is...

You’re 100% spot on! Preventative maintenance is key to avoiding problems! Not only with your TV but also your AS! Most folks nowadays have never seen the underside of their vehicles. They take them...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-08-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,695
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I’ve done a lot of internet searching on this...

I’ve done a lot of internet searching on this topic. Ive found that most people that have this problem have worn out suspension components or have modified their truck in some way. It seems to be...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-03-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Welcome! Wife and I just went through the same...

Welcome! Wife and I just went through the same process. We thought a Grand Design 5th wheel was it. Then we started looking at the campgrounds we want to visit and realized it wouldn’t fit! Then I...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-01-2019, 05:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Congrats! We just picked up our 27FB Flying Cloud...

Congrats! We just picked up our 27FB Flying Cloud as well. We’re over at Deer Point Lake. Still cleaning up our yard and hoping we will live in our house again one day. 850 STRONG!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-30-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,537
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Wow! Thanks! Very interesting.

Wow! Thanks! Very interesting.
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2019, 06:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,174
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I’ve owned four F-150’s, one F-250 and my current...

I’ve owned four F-150’s, one F-250 and my current F-350. The 150’s have been very reliable. Here’s a run down of the 150’s:

2004 5.4 no problems put around 50k miles
2008 5.4 belt tensioner...
Forum: On The Road... 03-20-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Well everything went great! Took a little over an...

Well everything went great! Took a little over an hour to get it home. Mostly highway driving averaged 14.4 mpg. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the way it towed. Thanks everyone for all the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-20-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,462
Posted By Eagle Keeper
I love my 2019 f350! We got a load d Lariat....

I love my 2019 f350! We got a load d Lariat. Without a load I see 18.5 mpg combined driving. The extended running boards are awesome as well!
...
Forum: On The Road... 03-19-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Thanks for the reassurance! I’ve been “lurking”...

Thanks for the reassurance! I’ve been “lurking” for months. Learned a TON from everyone here! Thanks to all!!!
Forum: On The Road... 03-19-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,011
Posted By Eagle Keeper
First tow tomorrow!

Ok any tips? Doing our PDI tomorrow! Will be towing an AS for the first time. Our TV is a F-350 6.7 SRW CC short bed. Trailer is a 2018 FC27FB.
...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-16-2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Thanks! That makes my life easy!

Thanks! That makes my life easy!
Forum: Member Introductions 03-16-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Thanks! Congrats on your new purchase as well!...

Thanks! Congrats on your new purchase as well! This is actually our first RV! We’re moving over from boating. A lot of the systems are identical so the learning curve should be pretty short. One...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-15-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Thanks for the welcome! You are correct it is the...

Thanks for the welcome! You are correct it is the queen!!!
Forum: Member Introductions 03-15-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Eagle Keeper
Finally pulled the trigger!

So after months of looking at more RV’s than I care to remember we finally pulled the trigger! Found a lightly used 2018 FC 27FB at a dealership near us. This has been a long process and we’ve looked...
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