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Jassman

09-18-2007 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 42MTI (Post 2276114)

It is a little stiffer on city streets and speed bumps, not a lot but a little. It is much easier to park do to the tighter turning radius. Great on the highway and expressways around town. All and all I would rather drive it as a daily driver than the 350 dually. The turning radius is amazing, tighter than the FL. as well. This comes in very handy when moving the boat around.
I haven't done any Mods on this one yet, as I was concerned about warranty, being a new motor and all. I am very tempted though as I think it would help the mileage, hope this helps
Michael

Thanks for the info..I picked up a brochure today, a option on the 350 is the same turning radius as the 450, which I thought was great. Jeff

44MTI

09-18-2007 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fountain 47 sc (Post 2276241)

Back to the question posed on this thread previously about an under bed frame mounted hitch to distribute weight between the exles like a fifth wheel without tying up the pickup bed.

I don't think it would matter. If you have an accident towing over the Truck Manufactures tag along rating. I think the insurance could void the claim. Not a risk I want to take.

pookie

09-19-2007 09:36 PM

I wonder if there may be a connector like on the class 8 trucks that drop down from a fifth wheel (like a Holland mini 5th wheel) to a drop deck trailer or pintle hook.

fountain 47 sc

09-21-2007 04:41 PM

I have been looking into this. I have spoken to DMV CDL division and state police and I think you are correct. For a pintle hook to be legal in the weight range of the fifth wheel ratings it would have to connect to a drop down attachment to a fifth wheel. I think only modified commercial fifth wheels would work, not the pickup kind.

Son of a Gun

09-21-2007 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean H (Post 2274962)

you need a pic to demonstrate :D

Almost looks like the video Ford had on their website. Looks great. :cool:

fountain 47 sc

09-23-2007 07:03 PM

Does anyone know of a drop down or beaver tail from a fifth wheel to a pintle hook that is available for purchase without custom fabrication?

pookie

09-24-2007 09:44 PM

I'mnot sure that would work to be legal.

jvhustler

09-24-2007 10:17 PM

I Have A 2008 F-450 And Pull A 50 Hustler, It Seems To Pull Just Fine, But Under Powered Just A Little. I Only Have 6000 Miles On It And Have Only Pulled The Boat From Okc, Ok To Lake Of The Ozarks And Back. I Think It Would Help To Chip It. However, The Truck Seems Big Enough To Handle The Boat.

pookie

09-25-2007 09:41 AM

Do you have a gooseneck or tag trailer?

OSO	09-27-2007 08:21 PM

pookie, if you haven't purchased a 450 yet here is the truck for you.

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o18927-en.html

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