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On a Ford, no need to change axles. The difference is the spacer block between the axle and the spring pack. I used the F-250 spacer in my last two F-350s to male it easier to access the toolbox. In fact, back when I had super duties (1999-2006), the only difference between the 250 and 350 was that block, and one overload leaf. Brakes, axles, tires, etc. all the same.

Glenn, I find that odd. Our 2013 was significantly slower than the 2016. I notice little turbo lag, and it gets out a scoots. It also gets about 10 mpg better.

Yes, Heavy Duty is relative. Compared to my Little Girly Truck, F-150, it certainly earned that badge.😉

As suggested some time back....... Usually works, but not always.

While we'd more than happy to dispense free advice and spend your money, this really isn't the appropriate place to ask this question. We are kind of focused on larger trucks, those commonly referred to as a road tractor or semi truck, converted for rv duty. Good luck in your search.

Ours were put in around 2012 or 2013, and have been faithfully neglected. I check the electrolyte level at least bi-annually, and start the truck several times per year. Seriously, I try to run the truck about once per month when not traveling, and when I run it, leave it run for at least 1/2 hour, or preferably, drive it 20 miles or so. I've gotten similar service from our other (work) truck, with similar levels of neglect. Maybe we're just lucky......

Yup, the more common one is the Dual Clutch Transmission, aka dct. It has two separate clutches, each handling alternating gear sets. One engages as the other dis-engages. That's why they're so smooth. Honda has offered this on some of their motorcycles, notably the Gold Wing. Many high end sports cars use them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-clutch_transmission

Is it the manual, or the dual clutch? If the latter, you have two clutches as the name implies.

I have one of those, and it is indeed a great tool. But, if the previous installer over tightened the nuts, and it's been a while since, it may not do the job. When we did a brake job and put new tires on the Mack, it took lots of heat and a 8' pipe on the wrench. I was not happy.

Perhaps I wasn't clear. I didn't say we shouldn't get a flu shot, or that they're not effective. I said that my wife and I have had a life full fo contact with other peoples germs,yet have remained pretty healthy. I suggested that perhaps many small doses of germs lets our immune systems work to our advantage. I'm glad we live in an age where we have the ability to get flu shots, if we choose to. But it's also our right to decline. I have spent a life time working in one of the most dangerous occupations out there, agriculture. I have never had a broken bone or other major injury. I like to believe it's because I've taken steps to identify and avoid, or at least mitigate, risks. Vaccinations are a tool we can use as such. Or not. Just to stir the pot........allergies have become much more prevalent since the advent of vaccinations.

My wife drove a school bus for nearly 25 years, and worked at the high school for 16 of those, another 4 working in a day care. Neither of us has ever gotten a flu shot, and between us, we may have gotten the flu 3-4 times in the past 40 years. I was raised on a farm, played in the barns and pitched manure and hay. Ate plenty of dirt through the years. Even dug tunnels under old out houses. Build your immune system and let Mother Nature vaccinate you. Don't use disinfectant to kill germs along with beneficial bacteria, then get vaccinations which may, or may not, be the right strains to keep you safe.

Okay. Since the bike is "baggage" rather than "cargo" it's sorta legal. Well, it is a "bagger"........

Susan and I would go too.

Hmmmm. Not a legal road tractor, as it has a load bearing bed. And I wonder if RxR crossings are a concern?

Duh. I was thinking loading two, not one. Yes, if you're gonna drive up a ramp anyway, just extend it to the right spot. The rear trunk on the RT is pretty tall.......

I didn't look up specs on the RT, just 2018 F3-S and T. The RT is the one with LOTS of luggage. Yes, you'd have to swing the rear end over a lot. And it's footprint is a triangle, so it would be harder than it first appears. I'll also say, the back of the S is heavy, but at least has handles. Not so with the T or RT, which are heavier to boot.

Jack, you are correct, in that the F3-S is only 104", and according to the Can-Am web site, the F3-T is 102.2. I believe the model with the top trunk is a bit longer.

Check out wattsonwheels.info They have a Volvo with a stacker behind the cab to carry two Spyders., I've seen the truck, but they didn't have the Spyders with them so I can't advise which model they're loading. I do know my wife's F3-S is still too long. It has no luggage attached.

Agreed. That's why I suggested the North Rim. Much higher elevation and roughly 10% the visitor count, according to our friends who run a visitors center there. A good rule of thumb is for every 1,000' elevation rise, you drop about 3 1/2*F. Phoenix sits at about 1,100', South Rim is 6,800', and the North Rim is 8,300'.

Have you been to the North Rim? We stayed in Kanab for 8 days this past year in late Sept. Lots to see within a reasonable drive. Zion, Bryce, and of course the (drum roll) North Rim. It's a good bit higher elevation than the south rim, so very different climate. If you go, stop at Jacobs Lake and go to the visitors' center, and say "Hi" to Mike and Donna.

I'd say, "hot" is pretty subjective. What a Houston native would call hot might differ from what a Minneapolis native would call hot. We spent a week in Red River, NM and while it was in the 90's, I found it pretty dang nice compared to the 80s with high humidity we have that time of year.

I never thought about it before, but the biggest amperage draw on the whole truck has no fuse/relay.......the starter.

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Wow. I long for the day when life settles down to a number near that. For now, our insurance alone is more than that figure, as is our property taxes. Being self employed and running a business brings big expenses. My hat's off to you for being so "fiscally sensitive."

<<It is not a resort type setting as there is now pool or rec hall.>> Hopefully meaning less unsupervised children. LD, ya got my wheels turning........