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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 03:03 PM
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I like that my GL is bagged and automatically levels. I think i'm supposed to be running the engine when I unwind the trailer jack(?) or else it will sit really low until i run the engine for a while. I now carry an extra rear air spring and an extra OE air pump. I'm hoping to find a hose kit with schrader valves so I can fill bags using just a regular air pump. I guess I just want to be prepared since 2 other bagged SUVs I had before had issues
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 05:46 PM
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I’ve used RAS springs with good success. I’ve never towed that heavy of a load but might be a good option over bags.
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Old Sep 24, 2024 | 08:18 AM
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@Meathooker , On that F450 I would do a Kelderman 4 link/bag setup. My buddy has one on a Ram 3500, it's amazing. Rides great with some King 2.5" smooth bodies he made fit, and can always get the truck level.
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Old Sep 29, 2024 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by LetsGetThisDone
@Meathooker , On that F450 I would do a Kelderman 4 link/bag setup. My buddy has one on a Ram 3500, it's amazing. Rides great with some King 2.5" smooth bodies he made fit, and can always get the truck level.

I love the kelderman setups and have been drooling for them for years. Historically I swap out trucks every 2-3 years to keep them in warranty so the cost was too much to justify. I liked the truck so much I got a 6 year bumper to bumper warranty on it so I may revisit the kelderman setup.
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 07:15 AM
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Another trip to Oregon this last weekend.

love pulling the gooseneck - wish I had made the jump years ago.


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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 09:02 AM
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Damn, LONG BOI. 45ft?
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Old Oct 21, 2024 | 03:55 PM
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Damn, LONG BOI. 45ft?
48’ …. She’s a big ol gal. Have to be selective on food and gas stops for sure!
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Old Oct 22, 2024 | 02:34 PM
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48’ …. She’s a big ol gal. Have to be selective on food and gas stops for sure!
pee on the side of the road, i'm guessing
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Old Oct 22, 2024 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ViciousLSD
pee on the side of the road, i'm guessing
No, you just have to mostly go to actual truck stops at that length.

Even our 30ft tag trailer can **** you if you don't scope out some of the smaller gas stations before going in.
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Old Oct 22, 2024 | 03:15 PM
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No, you just have to mostly go to actual truck stops at that length.

Even our 30ft tag trailer can **** you if you don't scope out some of the smaller gas stations before going in.
I dont even make it even with my small rental rig setup. Empty Big Gulp always good to have lol
I do enjoy McD fries, Casey's gas station pizza and the likes whenever. also sleep in random rest stops. the truck area is too noisy (and has some pimping going around) for me
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Old Oct 22, 2024 | 06:57 PM
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pee on the side of the road, i'm guessing

im like a camel - only pee at fuel stops haha
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Old Oct 22, 2024 | 08:05 PM
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im like a camel - only pee at fuel stops haha
I try to do that. But our F250 has a 48gal fuel tank, and usually gets around 10mpg towing 10k lbs cruising 70. The range is sometimes a bit much to not need to stop and pee, and I ain't pissing in a bottle lol
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Old Oct 22, 2024 | 08:22 PM
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im like a camel - only pee at fuel stops haha
I use to be like that. Now I miscalculate my holding ability. 2hrs with coffee and soda is pushing it lol
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Old Oct 23, 2024 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LetsGetThisDone
I try to do that. But our F250 has a 48gal fuel tank, and usually gets around 10mpg towing 10k lbs cruising 70. The range is sometimes a bit much to not need to stop and pee, and I ain't pissing in a bottle lol
I put a 65gallon tank in my 2016 - those were some loooong stretches between stops.
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Old Oct 23, 2024 | 08:10 PM
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I use to be like that. Now I miscalculate my holding ability. 2hrs with coffee and soda is pushing it lol
as I’m getting older I’m waiting for that to start happening
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