Purchased My First Pickup Truck EVAH! Will I Listen To More Country Music Now?

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Cap Capello

Cap Capello

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A dear friend's Dad passed away after a long struggle and part of the estate was a 2014 Ford F150-XL with seating for 6, the 6 cylinder high efficiency engine, 6 speed multi-shift trans, 72" bed, full towing package, two wheel drive with traction control, and a matching cap. 9,900 miles total. It is a bare bones unit otherwise (crank windows, manual adjust side-view mirrors, mechanical seat adjusts, etc). Thank goodness he did believe in heat and air conditioning.

It is time for me to bid (a nearly tearful) goodbye to my 2002 Dodge Durango. Even the rust is getting rust. 168k and still running strong and mechanically is solid. But oh the rust is getting unsightly for show biz purposes. Doesn't exude the image of success I like to exhibit.

The issue I initially had with this type of transport vehicle is even with the incredible amount of space, getting in and out of that truck bed is a sonofabitch.

I came across the solution (for me) and it's being installed today.

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My event production assistant (roadie) thinks it's the best invention ever.
 
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Thanks, Tig.

It is a beast when it comes to parking it in a standard mall parking space. It'll be a while before getting used to "Beast Mode".

The 17" tires are amazingly smooth and quiet on the open road.

All I have remaining to say is "Yee-haw, pard!"
 
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Dodge Durango..........mine was a POS. Seemed to have a never-ending stream of stupid mechanical things and the A/C system wasn't sized big enough to keep the truck cool during the summer. On the Ford, do you have the old man step that comes out of the tailgate? My brother has one on his truck. Very cool.
 
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Cap Capello said:
A dear friend's Dad passed away after a long struggle and part of the estate was a 2014 Ford F150-XL with seating for 6, the 6 cylinder high efficiency engine, 6 speed multi-shift trans, 72" bed, full towing package, two wheel drive with traction control, and a matching cap. 9,900 miles total. It is a bare bones unit otherwise (crank windows, manual adjust side-view mirrors, mechanical seat adjusts, etc). Thank goodness he did believe in heat and air conditioning.

It is time for me to bid (a nearly tearful) goodbye to my 2002 Dodge Durango. Even the rust is getting rust. 168k and still running strong and mechanically is solid. But oh the rust is getting unsightly for show biz purposes. Doesn't exude the image of success I like to exhibit.

The issue I initially had with this type of transport vehicle is even with the incredible amount of space, getting in and out of that truck bed is a sonofabitch.

I came across the solution (for me) and it's being installed today.

bedslide_1500_contractor_loaded.jpg

My event production assistant (roadie) thinks it's the best invention ever.
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I had a 1997 Ford F-150 that I dearly loved.[emoji4] Kept it 17 years and it still drove and looked like new. I only wish I could have figured out a way to make it work for my DJ gear, but ultimately traded it for the minivan. Looks like you found a good solution. The lift height on my 4x4 pickup would have been too much, even with the 7 foot ramp. I still miss the truck, though.☹️ Best vehicle I EVER owned.
 
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You won't look back Cap especially if it's 4X4 in the winter. I bought a Sierra about a year and a half ago I love it but I love the F150's more. I was in the market for used when I bought I looked at the F150 but the numbers didn't work for me they did with the Sierra.

Before that one I picked up a 2000 Expedition as a stop gap. I paid $1200 for it and only planned to have in a few months. I drove it for a year and a half with no big issues.
 
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It's not a 4 x 4 . 17" tires, rear wheel drive with traction control. I'm told by another owner that it's very stable in snow but it is not four wheel drive. That concerns me just a little, however my show biz events for the winter season has dwindled to almost nothing so there's no real need to venture out into the hazardous elements.

"The show must go on, yet if there ain't no show, I ain't goin' on neither!"
 
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ittigger said:
For me, the easiest way to park them (especially in mall lots) is to back in. As an added benefit, when you are ready to leave, you don't have to play 57 point turn - to get out.
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Back in is the way to go, everywhere.
 
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A word about tires, if they're 'highway' tires, they'll be very quiet and comfortable - but you give up 'better' traction for 'better' quietness / comfortableness. At the other end of the spectrum, you have the off road knobby's / winter noisy tires. If it's comfortable traction you want, you have to try to find a happy medium.

Tires can make all the difference in the world.

I'm currently running BFGoodrich KO2's.
 
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Speaking of tires, I just went through an in-depth learning experience in replacing the front tires on my Can-Am Spyder RT-Ltd.

One may expect perhaps 10,000 miles out of a set of factory-made or factory-approved front tires. Allegedly, the design and computer adjustments for stability, handling, and smoothness can only be achieved following their (BMP) guidelines. Consequently no Can-Am dealer (exceptions, of course) will sell nor install anything but factory tires. Add to this conundrum, most tire dealers will not install any tires on any motorcycle rim.

Ironically, the front rims on a Can-Am Spyder match auto specs and are identical to some of the really small cars (e.g. the Smart Car). I took my rims off the bike, took it to a tire dealer, had a pair of Federal EVO 595 mounted (fibbed when I said it was for a Smart Car) which will give me 40,000 miles, a tighter ride, better handling, and cost 65% less than factory replacements.

Regarding car and truck tires, I will continue to investigate with due diligence when it comes time to replace auto and truck tires.

Thanks for all the advice. Yes, backing in is so much easier although I'm still have difficulty judging exactly where my rear bumper is in relationship to the car I'm in front of.
 
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That was smart. Have fun riding Cap.!
 
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Speaking of tires, I just went through an in-depth learning experience in replacing the front tires on my Can-Am Spyder RT-Ltd.

One may expect perhaps 10,000 miles out of a set of factory-made or factory-approved front tires. Allegedly, the design and computer adjustments for stability, handling, and smoothness can only be achieved following their (BMP) guidelines. Consequently no Can-Am dealer (exceptions, of course) will sell nor install anything but factory tires. Add to this conundrum, most tire dealers will not install any tires on any motorcycle rim.

Ironically, the front rims on a Can-Am Spyder match auto specs and are identical to some of the really small cars (e.g. the Smart Car). I took my rims off the bike, took it to a tire dealer, had a pair of Federal EVO 595 mounted (fibbed when I said it was for a Smart Car) which will give me 40,000 miles, a tighter ride, better handling, and cost 65% less than factory replacements.

Regarding car and truck tires, I will continue to investigate with due diligence when it comes time to replace auto and truck tires.

Thanks for all the advice. Yes, backing in is so much easier although I'm still have difficulty judging exactly where my rear bumper is in relationship to the car I'm in front of.
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A backup cam comes in really handy. My wife bought me one with a GPS attached last year I never thought I'd want ti until I used it
 
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ittigger said:
I saw some backup cam's in Kohls the other day - it's a license plate frame and it's wireless to a handheld monitor in the vehicle. Also has solar panels so it charges the camera.
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This is the one I have. It says discontinued but I'm sure they have similar. I was impressed with the clarity of the camera
 
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That works great Cap. More robust than what I had - a friend built a bed on a roller out of some MDF for about $75. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the knees and hips.
 
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