Ford Crew cabs w/7.3 Diesel
01-15-2007 | 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10's[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] plus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])
Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10's[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] plus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])
01-16-2007 | 01:16 AM
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I definitely wasnt goiing to ride them into the truck, just push them up the ramp. (Ive got a great loading of a dirt bike story if anyone is interested). I quit riding dirt bikes into the truck over 2 decades ago.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10's[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] plus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])
Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10's[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] plus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])
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01-16-2007 | 02:13 AM
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Hi RD! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Yes that would be pres weekend.
I guess I could commute the F350......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Hello MWQ[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?
My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpg[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Hello MWQ[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?
My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpg[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Yes that would be pres weekend.
I guess I could commute the F350......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
That weekend is a no go for me[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Going under the knife for a little in and out surgery[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
And I thought my mpg was bad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
01-16-2007 | 02:21 AM
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
That sounds like something I will do when mine stops working. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Found out it can be done fairly cheap[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They even have a couple threads on how to do it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] along with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degrees[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] it might kick on[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Depending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.
Found out it can be done fairly cheap[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] They even have a couple threads on how to do it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] along with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degrees[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] it might kick on[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Depending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.
Then to top it off, as I was taking the trailer back to where I store it, it (trailer) decided that it didn't like the tread on one of the "brand new tires"[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] and bubbled big time. Fortunately I saw it before it went kaboom!!! The old owner (my friend) came and helped me change the tire out, he said he would have it pro-rated at Big "O" because they are relatively new[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] I told him thanks, but no thanks! I didn't want the same type of tire and that I was going to replace all the tires with a true trailer tire not a Big "O" LT tire. I still haven't fixed the damage from the blow out I had during Thanksgiving.
01-16-2007 | 02:23 AM
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I definitely wasnt goiing to ride them into the truck, just push them up the ramp. (Ive got a great loading of a dirt bike story if anyone is interested). I quit riding dirt bikes into the truck over 2 decades ago.
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10's[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] plus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])
Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10's[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] old neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up them[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] plus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img])
I would mount a portable winch in the back and use that instead[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] That's how I loaded our quads on to the rack I built.
01-18-2007 | 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
That weekend is a no go for me[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Going under the knife for a little in and out surgery[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
And I thought my mpg was bad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
That weekend is a no go for me[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Going under the knife for a little in and out surgery[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
And I thought my mpg was bad[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I just looked at a calendar and 2-19 is pres day. What weekends are you available. and your too young for more surgery. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
If i drove it for more than riding/camping trips I'd be in real trouble. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
01-18-2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
I didn't tackle this project this weekend. Finished putting in the new floor, layed down some silicone and fished out a bolt I dropped down the toilet when I was putting in the new toilet[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]
Then to top it off, as I was taking the trailer back to where I store it, it (trailer) decided that it didn't like the tread on one of the "brand new tires"[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] and bubbled big time. Fortunately I saw it before it went kaboom!!! The old owner (my friend) came and helped me change the tire out, he said he would have it pro-rated at Big "O" because they are relatively new[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] I told him thanks, but no thanks! I didn't want the same type of tire and that I was going to replace all the tires with a true trailer tire not a Big "O" LT tire. I still haven't fixed the damage from the blow out I had during Thanksgiving.
I didn't tackle this project this weekend. Finished putting in the new floor, layed down some silicone and fished out a bolt I dropped down the toilet when I was putting in the new toilet[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img]
Then to top it off, as I was taking the trailer back to where I store it, it (trailer) decided that it didn't like the tread on one of the "brand new tires"[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] and bubbled big time. Fortunately I saw it before it went kaboom!!! The old owner (my friend) came and helped me change the tire out, he said he would have it pro-rated at Big "O" because they are relatively new[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] I told him thanks, but no thanks! I didn't want the same type of tire and that I was going to replace all the tires with a true trailer tire not a Big "O" LT tire. I still haven't fixed the damage from the blow out I had during Thanksgiving.
I just replaced all 4 of the tires on my trailer. One was seperating the tread for about 2 inches. It scared me enough to replace them all. The guy at the tire store said he would sell the other 3 as is used. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
i dont want any trailer damage. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]
01-18-2007 | 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Age will do that to you[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I would mount a portable winch in the back and use that instead[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] That's how I loaded our quads on to the rack I built.
Age will do that to you[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I would mount a portable winch in the back and use that instead[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] That's how I loaded our quads on to the rack I built.
I am going to come with something like that when I make the over the bed rack for the F350. Quads on top and dirt bikes in the bed. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]