Peterbilt flatbed

Zjman · Nov 2, 2021

Dirt700 said:
Yeah a little bit, it wasn't to bad loading up. I figured I could always find a low spot to unloa/load

Can you dump the air bags? Or is that pic with it dumped? Dumping the air would definitely help

Dirt700 · Nov 2, 2021

Zjman said:
Can you dump the air bags? Or is that pic with it dumped? Dumping the air would definitely h

Zjman said:
Can you dump the air bags? Or is that pic with it dumped? Dumping the air would definitely help

I did when I loaded it, I can't remember if they were in the picture

paradisepwoffrd · Nov 9, 2021

how are you planning to strap it down? going to the center? short straps to the ends of the deck? tire straps?

Dirt700 · Nov 10, 2021

paradisepwoffrd said:
how are you planning to strap it down? going to the center? short straps to the ends of the deck? tire straps?

I used short straps, going to end of the deck. I may try strapping to the center. I have 8, recessed tie down points

Dirt700 · Nov 21, 2021

Got one toolbox mounted, was going to put one on the other side, but one of my dogs cost me about $700. So I will get it after RBD then skirt it. Built a rack for the camper too.

ridered3 · Nov 21, 2021

Coming together nicely. Looking forward to checking out the new setup.

Zjman · Nov 21, 2021

I'd hang a cheap set of heavy duty mud flaps behind your boxes. If not the rock chips will start and you know what will follow that. Looks great btw. I'd drive that sucker to the grocery store :driving:

Dirt700 · Nov 24, 2021

Headed to hawk pride in the am, going to see how she pulls

ridered3 · Nov 30, 2021

Well how was the trip in the big rig?

What was your overall mpg?

Also, what would you like to change on this setup?

Dirt700 · Dec 1, 2021

ridered3 said:
Well how was the trip in the big rig?

What was your overall mpg?

Also, what would you like to change on this setup?

It was good, rode as good as my f250, best I can figure about 8-9 mpg. Which is the same as the Ford, but I'm pulling a lot more weight. Once I get the tune cleaned up I think it will do a little better. Nothing I would change as of now, I will be glad to get the fuel cell built on it, so I don't have to mess with figuring out where to put my fuel jugs.

ridered3 · Dec 1, 2021

Dirt700 said:
It was good, rode as good as my f250, best I can figure about 8-9 mpg. Which is the same as the Ford, but I'm pulling a lot more weight. Once I get the tune cleaned up I think it will do a little better. Nothing I would change as of now, I will be glad to get the fuel cell built on it, so I don't have to mess with figuring out where to put my fuel jugs.

Good deal all around. I'm surprised your F250 got that bad of mileage with your old enclosed trailer. We get right at 13 for the Hawk Pride trip grossing right at 23k.

Any idea what your loaded setup weighs now?

Dirt700 · Dec 1, 2021

ridered3 said:
Good deal all around. I'm surprised your F250 got that bad of mileage with your old enclosed trailer. We get right at 13 for the Hawk Pride trip grossing right at 23k.

Any idea what your loaded setup weighs now?

Truck is around 16k, I think camper is 7k ish, buggy probably around 4800, then Tool, generator, etc.. My Ford got 8.4mpg last time I pulled the enclosed and it still had factory tires, I can't imagine what it would have got after I put bigger tires

smbroady82 · Dec 1, 2021

Dirt700 said:
Truck is around 16k, I think camper is 7k ish, buggy probably around 4800, then Tool, generator, etc.. My Ford got 8.4mpg last time I pulled the enclosed and it still had factory tires, I can't imagine what it would have got after I put bigger tires

My alumiduty sucks pretty bad on mileage, especially towing. it isn't deleted

Dirt700 · Dec 1, 2021

smbroady82 said:
My alumiduty sucks pretty bad on mileage, especially towing. it isn't deleted

I don't miss mine, maybe in a couple years I will buy another ram diesel

smbroady82 · Dec 2, 2021

Dirt700 said:
I don't miss mine, maybe in a couple years I will buy another ram diesel

I love mine outside of that

Dirt700 · Dec 2, 2021

smbroady82 said:
I love mine outside of that

Mine was nice, don't get me wrong. I may just be a little bit off, because I prefer a Cummins lol

ridered3 · Dec 2, 2021

Dirt700 said:
Truck is around 16k, I think camper is 7k ish, buggy probably around 4800, then Tool, generator, etc.. My Ford got 8.4mpg last time I pulled the enclosed and it still had factory tires, I can't imagine what it would have got after I put bigger tires