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Forum: New Member Intros 07-03-2012, 06:17 PM
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Posted By PopRichie77
Dry weight does not include any accessories that...

Dry weight does not include any accessories that were options. Even at that the factory weights were no always right on trailers before 2000. Look in any brochure and it says options are not included...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-22-2012, 06:07 AM
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Posted By PopRichie77
Best of luck with this one. We won't comment on...

Best of luck with this one. We won't comment on the crazy. LOL
Forum: New Member Intros 06-16-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 64
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Posted By PopRichie77
Yes, A WD hitch doesn't come with a trailer,...

Yes, A WD hitch doesn't come with a trailer, unless the previous owner has one that goes with it. Any RV dealer sells them. If you go to look at it be sure to get a demonstration of everything....
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 06:29 PM
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Posted By PopRichie77
Yes, that is one to stay away from, unless you...

Yes, that is one to stay away from, unless you get it very cheap and have the time to repair, but a 31 ft would be a very large repair project. Look in the Library there are smaller Hi-Lo s that come...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 64
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Posted By PopRichie77
I must apologize to you zookeeper and hilltoll, ...

I must apologize to you zookeeper and hilltoll, just looked at the 1998 F150 manual and it does say the tow rating is 7,000 lbs. For a 4.6 engine, 4x2 Super Cab, auto trans and a 3:55 axle ratio....
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 12:01 PM
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Posted By PopRichie77
hilltool, there is a wide range of tow ratings...

hilltool, there is a wide range of tow ratings for the 98 or 99 F150 based on engine size, auto or manual, 2 door or 3 door Super cab, 2 or 4 wheel drive.and also axle ratio and etc. I don't mean to...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 11:52 AM
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Posted By PopRichie77
Tenth generation (1997–2004) Main article: Ford...

Tenth generation (1997–2004)
Main article: Ford F-Series tenth generation

Introduced early in 1996, the 1997 F-150 was redesigned from the ground up for the first time since 1980. Rounded styling...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 64
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Posted By PopRichie77
You should do some checking, conversion vans may...

You should do some checking, conversion vans may not have very high tow ratings, Due to there design some are close to the ground which reduces the tow rating. Also the conversion adds weight to the...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 64
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Posted By PopRichie77
Here is the rating for class 3 an4 tow hitches. ...

Here is the rating for class 3 an4 tow hitches.
Class 3 (Class III) trailer hitch
Trailer hitch with weight carrying rating of up to 5,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 500 lbs tongue weight....
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 64
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Posted By PopRichie77
That's a 98 F150 with 4.6 V8, Auto, 2 wheel...

That's a 98 F150 with 4.6 V8, Auto, 2 wheel drive, Super Cab, with a 3.55 axle ratio. going by the 1999 tow rating chart, 98 would be the same, your max tow rating for your truck is 5,400 lbs., which...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 64
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Posted By PopRichie77
What is it a 2door, 4dr, is it a 4X4? I have the...

What is it a 2door, 4dr, is it a 4X4? I have the other information but forgot to ask this.
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,305
Posted By PopRichie77
Weights on titles are rarely right. I went to a...

Weights on titles are rarely right. I went to a service when I got the new title for my 2209 and I forgot to bring the weight with me, so he said guess, which I did and I was wrong. It sounds like it...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,305
Posted By PopRichie77
Look in the forum Reference Library at the 1999...

Look in the forum Reference Library at the 1999 Classic Brochure, there is non for a 1994, go down to the chart and under UVW weight for the 31Ft it is 5920 lbs plus air conditioner etc. will add at...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,305
Posted By PopRichie77
H9 axle code is a 3.55, limited slip...

H9 axle code is a 3.55, limited slip differential. Not the best ratio for that weight trailer. The class should be on a sticker on the hitch. Where did you get those number from? If they are on the...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-12-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,305
Posted By PopRichie77
As for the Tow package, did the truck come with a...

As for the Tow package, did the truck come with a class 3 or 4 hitch mounted by the factory, if not it doesn't have the factory tow package. A factory tow package includes a larger radiator, a...
Forum: New Member Intros 06-11-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,305
Posted By PopRichie77
He probably gave you the axle weight rating. What...

He probably gave you the axle weight rating. What you want is UVW unloaded vehicle weight, the options are added to that, air conditioner is an option.
Here is the 1999 tow ratings.
Forum: New Member Intros 06-11-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,305
Posted By PopRichie77
I don't know where you got the weight of a 31 ft...

I don't know where you got the weight of a 31 ft Hi-Lo but it is going to weigh over 6,000 lbs.
What year is it?
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