Cummins Built Not Bought/The Life of Frankie.

[CumminsPusher]

Do you think you’ll ever install a gooseneck hitch in it or just stick with bumper pull?

I like the way goose pulls but it’s a giant waist of bed space especially in a long bed. We just don’t need a giant 5ft wheel and to get one that hauls two machines is way out of our price range. Possibly 3 machines before long would be custom.
looking to drop camper in the back and tow trailer is all. Pioneer will be in the bed on occasion as well. With this truck we would need a really substantial trailer before it’d be advantageous to leave the hitch. Never say never but I sure don’t think so

 

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[Mopower58]

I like the way goose pulls but it’s a giant waist of bed space especially in a long bed. We just don’t need a giant 5ft wheel and to get one that hauls two machines is way out of our price range. Possibly 3 machines before long would be custom.
looking to drop camper in the back and tow trailer is all. Pioneer will be in the bed on occasion as well. With this truck we would need a really substantial trailer before it’d be advantageous to leave the hitch. Never say never but I sure don’t think so

We have the Hide-A-Ball gooseneck hitch on our Ram. When you don't need it you can remove the ball and the bed is smooth. We use it to pull our horsetrailer which doubles as a pinestraw hauler for the wife's nursery. A gooseneck is a lot easier on the truck when it has a load on it, and extremely easy to pull. The truck looks good, it needs some fold out mirrors just so the furd and gum guys will have something to b**** about!

 

[CumminsPusher]

We have the Hide-A-Ball gooseneck hitch on our Ram. When you don't need it you can remove the ball and the bed is smooth. We use it to pull our horsetrailer which doubles as a pinestraw hauler for the wife's nursery. A gooseneck is a lot easier on the truck when it has a load on it, and extremely easy to pull. The truck looks good, it needs some fold out mirrors just so the furd and gum guys will have something to b**** about!

I can’t find drop out mirrors. Being a dually they’d be nice. Did find slip on extensions for factory set. I’ll see how bad it is first, might just do cameras.
I know gooseneck has some advantages for different situations but just totally unnecessary for us and not direction we’re going was what I meant. Wouldn’t have worked so hard for a long bed truck had that been the case.

 

[Mopower58]

I can’t find drop out mirrors. Being a dually they’d be nice. Did find slip on extensions for factory set. I’ll see how bad it is first, might just do cameras.
I know gooseneck has some advantages for different situations but just totally unnecessary for us and not direction we’re going was what I meant. Wouldn’t have worked so hard for a long bed truck had that been the case.

My 3/4 ton and dually had the fold out mirrors. They worked unbelievably well. They would be excellent for the dually.

 

[CumminsPusher]

My 3/4 ton and dually had the fold out mirrors. They worked unbelievably well. They would be excellent for the dually.

Ya there’s just nothing I see out there that wouldn’t take fabrication, newer trucks mount where wing window on mine goes. Not saying not possible but lots of work and end product wouldn’t look right at all to the truck.

Ooph!



if you remember those lame multi bar setups they use to use, that’s about the only viable option. NOT putting those on the truck.

 

[Mopower58]

Ya there’s just nothing I see out there that wouldn’t take fabrication, newer trucks mount where wing window on mine goes. Not saying not possible but lots of work and end product wouldn’t look right at all to the truck.

Ooph!

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if you remember those lame multi bar setups they use to use, that’s about the only viable option. NOT putting those on the truck.

I don't blame you, those were bad on the center part of the door, especially if they hit something or were hit.

 

[100Acre]

I’ll be storing my 22’ tilt trailer at Chris’ once I’m fully moved there. You’re more than welcome to use it as needed.

 

[Tramguage1]

I have a B&W Hide-A-Way hitch that is not needed. It just needs the correct frame brackets.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Well f*** me running. Figured this’d go in this thread. Got our new camping home away from home. The size I wanted all along, glad we waited.
Borrowed truck, can’t believe people trust me lol

 

[JenElio]

Well f*** me running. Figured this’d go in this thread. Got our new camping home away from home. The size I wanted all along, glad we waited.
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That looks good 👍
Spacious!!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Well f*** me running. Figured this’d go in this thread. Got our new camping home away from home. The size I wanted all along, glad we waited.
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Will it get a color matching paint job to the practically new truck?

 

[100Acre]

Well f*** me running. Figured this’d go in this thread. Got our new camping home away from home. The size I wanted all along, glad we waited.
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I know where I’ll be showering...got any inside pix?

 

[100Acre]

When Frankie is finished....

 

[100Acre]

Or...

 

[CumminsPusher]

Will it get a color matching paint job to the practically new truck?

Later for sure!

 

[CumminsPusher]

I know where I’ll be showering...got any inside pix?

It’s pretty decent inside! Everything works good and has full bath in an 8ft which has been incredibly hard to find. Also full solar setup. Not bad.

 

[100Acre]

Nicer than my camper. Except for driving across country

 

[Smitty335]

It’s pretty decent inside! Everything works good and has full bath in an 8ft which has been incredibly hard to find. Also full solar setup. Not bad.
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Very nice, little Elvis on the stereo and your set! HA!

 

[Mopower58]

I have a B&W Hide-A-Way hitch that is not needed. It just needs the correct frame brackets.

I love ours!

 

[Mopower58]

Well f*** me running. Figured this’d go in this thread. Got our new camping home away from home. The size I wanted all along, glad we waited.
Borrowed truck, can’t believe people trust me lol
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Nice!