It is OFFICIAL. Jack is a SHORT-TIMER!!!

[Joe Hagan]

I've never used a pickup as a TOAD, but TOWED with a '96 F-350 dually crew-cab
when I was full-timing in 1998-1999. I had the Power Stroke 7.3L with a
performance chip and PacBrake. I installed a K-N oil filter that was superb
(model E-1946). This truck was the "old-look" body design. I changed oil every
3,000 miles, followed the "severe maintenance schedule" with regard to tranny
and rear end service. I towed a 1998 35' Alpenlite 5th wheel through 34 states
including Alaska. More to the point, I put 62,000 miles on the truck and it was
trouble free - seriously. Towing, I averaged 10-11 MPH and solo on the
Interstate, 19 MPH. Of course, I was only paying .75 to .85 per gallon for
diesel. I enjoyed being a "fiver" but if I were to entertain full-timing again,
my choice would be a BB.
I enjoy this forum very much - learning a lot about the Wanderlodge coach and
enjoying the photos of the rallies. Some nice lookin' Birds out there. Thanks.

Joe (Pappy) Hagan
St. George, UT


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