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    Cummings, Duramax or Ford - Which Diesel is More reliable ?

    I am looking to purchase a new Ford, GMC, or Chevrolet pickup truck to move a 5th wheel of about 15,000 lbs. Any good or bad reports on the choices above ? Thanks,
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    Stopping Safely Along The Way

    Hello Gang, I am new to the 5th wheel driving. When driving long distances each day, like 500-600 miles, where would be good fuel locations / and restuarant's along the way that on a regular basis have room to manauver and park. I have heard stories of unkind 18 wheelers that have purposly...
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    Ford F-350 4.30 rear axle Tow Boss with / without 4 Wheel Drive

    For only those that use this truck : 1 > Do you have 4 Wheel Drive ? 2 > How easy is it to navigate hills in the Tow Command mode. and 3 > What is your MPG rating, loaded ( what size load ) and unloaded I am debating between that and the 4.10 rear axle without Tow Boss Appreciate any...
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    Hills - Taking them safely

    Hello Gang, I will be getting a 2006 Ford F-350 diesel to tow a 13,000 lb 5th wheel. The truck will have Tow Command and Tow brakes. Any tips on taking uphill and downhill grades without being on the 6:00 PM news ... he ! Thanks, Russell - Orlando, FL
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    Truck Wings - Do They Really Save Fuel ?

    Just checking with any of you that have actually installed a truck wing pulling your 5th wheel, and if it increased your fuel economy. Thanks, Russell - Orlando, FL
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    Wireless Laptop

    Are there any FREE wireless laptop connections for checking e-mail in our travels ? Also, are there any pay services that you find reliable, and where are they located ? ( Truck Stops, etc ) And lastly, if you do banking on your laptop, what is the most secure way to do this ? Thanks much
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    Breakdown Rescue

    am owning my first new 5th wheel travel trailer soon, and for the last 15 years I have used AAA for breakdown service. I am not sure if the have the right resources to provide for these kind of rescues. Are there any other breakdown rescue services out there that would cater to the RV / Travel...
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    Gas Mileage Pulling A 5th Wheel

    Hello Gang, I am about to purchase a Ford or Dodge Diesel powered truck to pull a 5th wheel. This is all new to me, and I am concerned about getting good gas mileage. I am looking at trucks with dirrerent rear axle gear ratios, like Ford F-350 ratio 3.73, 4.10 and Tow Boss is 4.30. Please...
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