I can't say enough good about the Blue Ox hitch that we got. My 11 year old can hook it up...

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Jul 18, 2022
2:00:32pm

Tokolosh All-American

and can even apply the tension needed. It is much easier than any WD hitch I've seen or used in the past.

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Tokolosh

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A 5,000 mile trip has definitely given me enough feedback to know whether I am happy with my truck purchase or not.

Tokolosh All-American

7/18/22 1:40pm

Cool you got the same color as your helmets. I assume the interior is actually

kotacoug

7/18/22 1:48pm

I think Katskins can get me a red interior. 😉

Tokolosh

7/18/22 1:53pm

A bit surprised by the 5.3 honestly. Awesome you got what you needed out of it

txblue

7/18/22 1:58pm

I can't say enough good about the Blue Ox hitch that we got. My 11 year old can hook it up...

Tokolosh

7/18/22 2:00pm

I love the way a WD hitch rides. Gets rid of that "tongue heavy" feel and

Corn Pop

7/18/22 2:47pm

Yep, drives that weight down on the front end really adding stability

txblue

7/18/22 3:06pm

I had to rent a one ton diesel Silverado last year to pull our fifth wheel to

StarMan

7/18/22 2:09pm

Yeah, I don't think I'll ever buy less than a 10 speed now. But I did love my 6 speed Tundra when I had it.

Tokolosh

7/18/22 2:17pm

Love my ‘21 diesel. It’s a hot rod

jxncoog

7/18/22 2:25pm

any thoughts on benefits of trailer vs 5th wheel?

Cougarclaw

7/18/22 2:19pm

I am a novice and others will have better thoughts but flexibility is my biggest thing.

Tokolosh

7/18/22 2:35pm

You have a better chance of getting a 5th wheel with better build quality due to the ability to be heavier

Bert609

7/20/22 7:37am

5th wheel hitches have come a long way. My BIL has one that takes about 5 min

LaserCoug

7/20/22 8:36am

RE: A 5,000 mile trip has definitely given me enough feedback to know whether I am happy with my truck purchase or not.

I'mYourHuckleberry

7/18/22 2:22pm

I might eventually get the AWE exhaust for the 5.3L

Tokolosh

7/18/22 2:29pm

I’m new to the RV game myself and have the 10sp in a 2021 F150 - while I had

Jersey hunter

7/18/22 2:38pm

It is definitely not a savings game.

Tokolosh

7/18/22 2:40pm

It is far more expensive than hotels.

kccougar

7/19/22 3:22pm

Thanks for the report. Glad it is working well. I was drooling over the trail boss last time I was at the dealer.

Beest

7/18/22 8:23pm

I truck shopped for about 2 years. Ford, Ram, Toyota, and even Nissan took me through “want” phases with various trims

Tokolosh

7/18/22 9:38pm

Forgot to mention, I almost bagged the limit on deer this trip.

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