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Hensley Cub Hitch
We own a 2008 Funfinder X189FBS. My tow vehicle is a 1999 F-150 5.4 Triton V8. Out here in the southwest I deal with bad narrow winding roads and windy conditions. I am strongly considering buying a Hensley Cub hitch. I was impressed with the online video clip that I saw. I read some testimonials on the Hensley website by people who had high praise for this particular towing system. I would like some feedback from forum members who have used the Hensley Cub on a small trailer like mine. It is very expensive but appears to be worth the money.
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Route66Cruisers
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09/04/09 10:40pm |
Travel Trailers
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Ford F-150 Door Sticker Tire Specifications
I recently purchased a 18.9 ft travel trailer that I tow with my 1999 Ford F-150 5.4 Triton P/U. I was running P275/70R/17 tires on my pickup. It was time to replace them so I decided to switch from P-rated tires to LT-rated tires. I decided on Goodyear Silent Armor LT265/70R/17E's they call for a max pressure of 80 psi. Am I ok with this tire on my F-150?
I am a bit puzzled over this whole tire issue because I have been told that I should stick to the size of tire and air pressure posted on the certification sticker on the door jam. My door sticker recommends P265/60/17SL tires at 26 psi front and 28 psi rear. I have seen door stickers on some F-150's that recommend a different type tire such as an LT-C. Why are different sizes and tire types recommended for the same model pickup truck? Is it because of the type of wheels on the truck rather than the vehicle itself?
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Route66Cruisers
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07/02/09 09:04pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tires For Ford F-150 Tow Vehicle
I decided to scrap my P rated rated tires and replace them with a set Goodyear Silent Armor L26570R-17 with an E load range. I picked them up at Sears for $208 a piece. My 1999 Ford F-150 rides nice and smooth with very little road noise. I tow a 19 foot FunFinder. I realize they might be a bit more than I need.
I have heard some posts on different sites claiming that E or even C rated tires are too heavy for a F-150 and they will tear up the "light weight delicate suspension of the F-150". I had one person tell me that the factory rims on my F-150 will "crack" under the "pressure" of E rated tires!
Your comments are welcome.
Mike
1999 F-150
'08 189 FunFinder
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Route66Cruisers
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06/30/09 09:01pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Tires For Ford F-150 Tow Vehicle
Thank you for the info. The hitch weight to my Fun Finder should be below 500 lbs. I plan on weighing it to be sure. I use a WD hitch and anti-sway bar. It follows behind nicely with no sway......
Mike
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Route66Cruisers
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06/01/09 05:49pm |
Travel Trailers
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Tires For Ford F-150 Tow Vehicle
We recently purchased a new 2008 Fun Finder X189FBS. We spent the Memorial Day weekend in beautiful Chama, New Mexico at the Rio Chama RV Park breaking in the trailer. Prior to buying our Fun Finder we camped in a Flagstaff popup which we enjoyed very much. We made the change because we wanted a indoor bathroom and the extra security from a hard side. The Fun Finder is great but now I have to get used towing a heaver trailer, etc.
I would like to replace my Futura Adventurer tires primarily because they are showing some cracking on the sidewalls. I have always used lighter duty tires in my F-150. Now I believe I would be better off with a heavy duty tire......anyone have suggestions for me?
Mike
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Route66Cruisers
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06/01/09 05:18pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Weight Distribution Hitch For FunFinder X189FBS
Thank you all for sharing your wisdom with us! I will follow your advice carefully. My F-150 is indeed a 5.4L V8. It seems to have adequate power to pull the Fun Finder.
Happy trails!
Mike & Kathy
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Route66Cruisers
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05/14/09 07:19pm |
Travel Trailers
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Weight Distribution Hitch For FunFinder X189FBS
My wife and I recently bought a brand new 2008 Fun Finder X189FBS tandem axle travel trailer. We will tow it with our 1999 F-150 2WD 5.7 V8 pickup.
The dealer installed an anti-sway bar. For safety I would like to install a weight distribution hitch. Now with a bigger 19 foot trailer and a dry weight of 3368 lbs I wonder if installing a WD hitch is a good idea.
I am brand new at towing a bigger trailer. My previous towing experience has been with a 10 foot pop-up (which I am beginning to miss!).
Your advice is most welcome!
Mike & Kathy
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05/13/09 08:53pm |
Travel Trailers
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