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  1. 01-13-2019, 09:50 AM #1
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    added a front receiver to my 2011 F350

    [FONT=Helvetica]So I had a break in the weather and decided to tackle the front receiver install. The receiver is a Curt 31018 specific to the F350 4x4, My 2011 fits the model yr range of this product. I watched the online video and it made the install look easy, It was. Start to finish took less than an hour. Fishing the bolts through the frame was a piece of cake using the supplied hardware. The biggest pain in the butt is that without a lift or putting the truck on ramps or jack stands it was really hard to get leverage on my big torque wrench and crank the bolts to 110/ft pounds. my shoulders and arms got a work out. Main reason I did it was so that Ruth doesn't have to try and manhandle the generator out of a compartment at horse shows where I don't go along. The Torklift sidekick rack securely locks the generator in place and unless someone has an angle grinder, torch or sawzalll on them it's not going to get taken. It can be run from that rack to power the camper AC



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  2. 01-13-2019, 11:15 AM #2
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    aha it is only allowing one picture per post not multiple images at a time
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    Very nice.

    I thought about doing that for two reasons:

    To do exactly what you are doing
    For backing narrow trailers that can't be seen in the mirrors until it is too late. That one is now more easily solved by the addition of a camera.
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    I put one on my truck after I bought the fifth wheel trailer. I use it with a "goal post" and basket to haul my canoe when towing.
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    It will allow 5 images.
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    Tri, those Mad Max lug nuts really need to go. You're not scaring anyone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    Tri, those Mad Max lug nuts really need to go. You're not scaring anyone.
    The wife likes em so they stay. you want to argue with her, have at it. nice knowing you.
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    Tell her to meet me in the Thunder Dome .... And have her bring that velvet pouch.... you know the one
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    Tell her to meet me in the Thunder Dome .... And have her bring that velvet pouch.... you know the one
    ah the one with the 9mm and clip, gotcha
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