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On 2/15/2023 at 9:44 AM, rickeieio said:

Sounds like a good plan, in general.  If you are set on having a single rear axle, rather than removing one, remove both and swap it for a heavier axle built to handle the input loads supplied by that engine.  Removing an axle just leaves one, now undersized, unit and eventually it will cause the input bearings or ring and pinion to fail.

That said, if you don't plan to full time, why single it?

I am looking to buy a tandom and single it. Remove rear axle. This will create a 202 inch wheel base for easier turning in rv parks and easier / shorter parking when using it as grocery getter/ daily driver. Or would it be better to remove the front axle and install the rear axle in it's place.

On 2/15/2023 at 8:48 AM, Deezl Smoke said:

 I think it is a great idea. That combo likely has a DT-12 trans. It is a great system for what you wish to do.

 What brake system are you going to install? Do you have a hitch brand and model in mind

Factory brakes on the truck and fifth Wheel. I will remove the commercial hitch and install my B and W 25000 lb hitch with a Trail Air pi box.

On 2/15/2023 at 9:08 AM, hemsteadc said:

Find out what kind of exhaust system it has.  If it has a DPF, don't plan on using it as a grocery getter.

Why would a factory DPF not make a good daily driver /  grocery getter.

Hi Guys.

I drive a 2016 F350 dually with a 6.7 diesel pulling a 20000 lb fifth Wheel. average 7.5 mpg.

Going up a steep hill slows me down to 40 mph.

Looking at buying a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia with a dd15 automatic 2.47 differential tandem axles. Will remove the rear axle and build a bed. What do you think.