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01-23-2018, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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anyone have an F-150 with pro trailer backup assist?
So next week I get my new F-150. Bought it to tow our camper, maybe someday to tow my dream center console.
It has a feature called pro trailer backup assist. Does anyone use this? Is it a big deal? In the couple of videos I saw, it looks like you use a knob instead of a steering wheel, but I can't figure out why that's a big deal. I know which way to turn my wheel to get my trailer to go where I want it to go. I know there has to me more to it, because there's a few measurements between the truck and trailer that you enter into the truck's computer, and if the knob simply replaced the steering wheel, you wouldn't need to do that. But I can't find a video that shows me what it does for me.
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01-23-2018, 01:26 PM
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Canceled
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: vt
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These people could explain it to you
https://youtu.be/VrSUe_m19FY
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01-23-2018, 04:44 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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I like my F150 but that was an option I skipped. I do like averaging 18mpg in a full size
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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01-23-2018, 04:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
I like my F150 but that was an option I skipped. I do like averaging 18mpg in a full size
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I'm looking forward to it. Bought it to tow our camper a few times a year around New England, plus my parents are 80 and probably shouldn't be towing their camper anymore so I'll do that as well. I don't think I've ever driven a pickup truck. I'm not really into cars, as long as it does what I need and is reliable and safe.
I may look into getting the beach permit for south county. I have always been curious about that. We do a fair amount of camping down there in the fall, so that may be fun to drive on the beach, maybe get away from the crowd so I can bring my goofy dog. |
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01-24-2018, 08:12 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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It is a good truck. Can't go wrong with either Ford of Chevy IMO. Just stay away from Dodge.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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01-24-2018, 08:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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they call it Pro because when it stops working, you will have to go to a pro to fix it.
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01-24-2018, 10:53 AM
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Ledge Runner Baits
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea.
Posts: 8,615
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I have back-up assist on my Silverado, they call them mirrors and they cost less  . |
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01-24-2018, 03:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 333
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
It is a good truck. Can't go wrong with either Ford of Chevy IMO. Just stay away from Dodge.
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had them all, love my 2016 ram 2500. Rides way nicer than my friends chevy 2500 with that crappy leaf spring suspension. |
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