Ford F250 Super Duty - Best RV Towing Mods & Upgrades

[@JohnBorgen]

These guys have made the "Start where ever you're at" comment before. I had a 1/2 ton truck...so we found a trailer that it could tow (Coleman 2515RL). We upgraded to airbags on the truck...better tires, better shocks and struts...and better breaks. Then took that brand new trailer across the country (Vancouver, WA to Cape May, NJ via Texas). 8,540 miles total...no trouble. Just get what works and do it!

[@kahxb3kahxb375]

I had to laugh when he said “I’m doing all these upgrades because I’m going to have the truck a long time”. From the guy who gets a new Ford every year!

[@louzerz]

Seriously. He doesn't know what he wants.

[@boltactionshooter]

@@louzerz Yes he does, it is a business. They get top dollar on resale because the exposure here.

[@modafoka24]

@@boltactionshooter that is a good point

[@rcd917rd]

He loves toys Just like any man who goes to Home Depot or Lowe’s

[@michaelvancleave3922]

Probably all tax write offs

[@nanachick05]

I’m torn between showing my husband all these upgrades and not letting him ever watch this video. 🤣🤣

[@cappyair]

lol

[@jeffcresswell1799]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gregoryfuller30]

🤣

[@jeffkaulback3472]

Nova Scotia is a wonderful destination! There's so much to see. It's been my home for 59 years and I haven't seen it all yet. I see others have commented on this, too, but you may not be able to visit us this summer. The Canada/US border is now closed to non-essential traffic for an indeterminate period, waiting for a flattening of the Covid-19 virus curve. Provincial borders are the same. Nova Scotia currently requires a 14 day self-isolation for people entering the province. Through April all campgrounds were mandated to be closed. As May began, one of the first lightening of the state of emergency restrictions was to allow the opening of private campgrounds to the preparation and use of seasonal units only. That was done in parallel to allowing owners to use their cottages again as their term residence. We don't have any idea how long it may take before tourism can be a thing again. Keep an eye on us, though, and keep your daydream. We are well worth the trip. Other commenters have suggested destinations for you to not miss and I'd like to add Kejimkujik National Park. It has history, heritage, camping of all types (oops, renovations have the RV campground closed for 2020), beaches, water activities, trails, guided walks and more. Online reservations are required for the 360ish site campground. We are a warm hearted bunch and we'll love on you whenever you can get here.

[@davidhodgen1658]

I like it when you said you were going to keep it for a long time, I figure that means 10 months instead of 6. Great videos!

[@MichaelJohnson-vq6pt]

And they will take a bath when they sell it

[@TheRoadTaken]

@@MichaelJohnson-vq6pt Yeah, I don't think so. I'd bet you $5 bill that some viewer will buy his truck, pay top dollar and it'll be worth it because they'll know the truck history, how well it was taken care of, and that the accessories were installed the right way... and that it may or may not come an air horn (still waiting for that video). :D

[@patrickvis7373]

About when you were rolling through town, Montrose CO, we saw a 2017 F350 on the lot that had everything we wanted and in the color We wanted. Then I saw this video so with your discounts so we got the bedrug and Bakflip, Love it! A week after that my father in law called from the U.P. and a family member is selling a Hybrid travel trailer cheap and only used 10 times. The wife and kiddos leave in two week to pick it. Just last night a close friend called asking advice on a tent trailer he’s interested in getting. Long story short. He’s coming out next month with his family to pick up mine and use for year so he can make sure he knows what he really wants. I feel very blessed and wanted to thank you for your videos.

[@jassox4]

We were just gifted a pop up camper. We need to repair a few things buuut!!! Start small NOW! We finally get to start! We are so excited.

[@lethomps1]

I totally agree with the get out and go with what you have. When we first were married we camped in our car because that was all we could afford. We have camped in the car, in a van, in tents (on motorcycle & car), in a towed camper, a Class C and now in a Class A. We have had so many great memories and fun in everything we have had. Get out and just go.

[@randycole5907]

Just added the airbags to my truck as well. Such a huge difference. Also, another upgrade is the Bilstein 5100 series shocks. They make a huge difference. Great video, and thanks for sharing.

[@rxonmymind8362]

I like the fact that you didn't talk down to people who don't have an Airstream & just encouraged them to get out. Doesn't matter if you have a tent or a camper shell just go have fun.

[@mikekilgore4887]

As someone preparing to get into RVing. I’m really enjoying the info videos.

[@lifewithchelseaneu]

We have the large full tank in our F-350 plus we have a 100gal tank in the bed so we don't have to stop for fuel for a loooong time. We made it from Albany, OR to Crested Butte, Colorado and then back to south of Salt Lake City, Utah (no trailer) before having to stop at a gas station. Towing our 30' bumper pull, we went from Albany, OR to Yellowstone and drove around a few days, minus the trailer, before we had to stop at a gas station. Is SO nice! We get low on fuel and we just pull off the road a bit and fill it up from the tank in the back. No worry about knowing where the next gas station is.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

This 22 minutes goes by so fast, even if it is about stuff I’ll never have :)) I need a “Marc” 😘😘

[@goodoz9942]

I have the same bedslide on my F250 and love it!...I wasn't a complete believer in those anchors that came in the slide kit...so here's a Pro tip...there is a slot up under the bed that lines up with the center cross bar of the slide frame. I was able to secure a 4 ft piece of aluminum angle iron underneath the bed and bolt it directly to that center cross bar (fasteners need to be similar metals). It's now "super" strong and would probably hold much more than 1K lbs fully extended (although I don't/haven't tested that theory).

[@TrainMike2013]

Sadly, your Nova Scotia portion will probably be on hold until late fall. The Canadian government up here is in no hurry to open the border back up until the US shows some serious number drops consistently in COVID19 cases. Most provinces are even not thrilled on the idea of encouraging province to province travel for a while yet. I love the truck upgrades tho.. That tank has to be the largest I've ever seen on a pickup truck!

[@lornawojo]

OH MAN! We Love our "baby" Traeger! I do everything in it, from cabbage rolls to a full turkey dinner, yes camping... actually I do more cooking while camping since I am not doing my day job... I just cook cook cook! I LOVE it!

[@pamellis3725]

You're going to love Nova Scotia!! We go every summer for the past three years. Right now we can't reserve as all the parks are closed due to Covid. It's super hard getting into these parks without reservations at least where we go. We get up at 7 to make sure we can hit that reserve button at 8 sharp otherwise no luck. Beautiful campgrounds, Caribou Monroe, Rissers, Graves Island and Five Islands are our favs! Good luck maybe we'll see you there! I hope we get to go!

[@seb2549]

Five Islands is awesome! Amazing view and clams :)

[@djones1231]

Love this video! My husband actually wanted to watch it with me. He owns a F250 and was excited to see all the changes you made on your truck.

[@macgyver03ga]

Once you get a cap, you’ll NEVER go without one again. I’m on my 3rd cap now (3 trucks). The past 2 trucks I bought, I ordered a new cap within the first week. I Love my cap.

[@danieljackson8266]

How much are caps roughly?

[@Kittycat822]

You will love Bedrug. I bought one when they first came out for my Chevy. I sold the truck 10 years later and it was still in great shape. I hauled rock and all sorts of yard stuff in the back using a tarp and it was tough! Enjoy.

[@scottleggejr]

Until you spill gas or diesel in it. They're great for sound deadening and insulation, but they hold stink for a loooooong time!

[@EvenaGirlCanDoIt]

So aren’t you going to go over on your payload with all that extra weight of gas and all those liquids and gen in your truck bed? I thought your payload was 2200? Or how much did you gain with the airbags? It’s my understanding that not much is gained?

[@FordF-Super]

Stream Rolling pay load is payload, it doesn’t change, it’s fixed from the factory, the only way to add payload capacity to this particular truck is to...upgrade the rear axle, weld in 2 more crossmembers and add one regular leaf and an overload. Now you can do what I said minus the crossmembers, axles, and YES, it won’t sag as much, but that’s a misconception to you thinking you added payload, if you don’t strengthen the chassis and axles, it’s just adding accelerated wear and tear, my truck, same as his but an XLT had a payload of 2480, when I upgraded to the max tow, it added what I mentioned above, my payload went up to 3490, SRW F250 with the 6.7. Without the max payload package a Lariat has a payload of 2177, or atleast the one I looked at, these trucks are great, but if you don’t know what your doing, you will think since it’s a HD truck I can pull anything, nope, not safely. And if you did all I mentioned, then you have to get your payload recertification from the DOT and email that information to Ford. After that you get your new payload sticker to put in place of your old one. Airbags are great and have their place.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I'm sure we're every bit of our 10,000 GVWR now, but I'll re-weigh when we hit the road. The numbers added up on paper, but the Cat Scale doesn't lie.

[@FordF-Super]

TimothyVincent StBarts I did a lot of research before ordering mine, that 60 gallon tank itself weighs in around 55 lbs, add 60 gallons of diesel, that alone is 535lbs, bed cover around 45, rug 10, bed slide, idk atleast 75, it’s a safe bet he added 700 minus the regular tank full of fuel, 400lbs, tongue weighs on that airstream has to be around 850-1000 loaded, always go to the heavy side to be safe, 1000+400+500 for gear+400people, he is pushing it, sure the truck can handle it and they will be fine, the DOT and Insurance company will go by the payload sticker if there is ever an accident, I CAT Scale at 1100 on the hitch loaded, and GCVWR is on the scale is 15,327 loaded, full fuel, and black, grey and drinking water full. I’m not bashing on the dude, he seems really cool and takes care of his family it seems, just wanted to point out by adding air bags you do not add capacity, I added bags to mine for only one reason, with the Hensley Hitch and air bags, I have absolutely zero proposing, it toes like a dream,

[@EvenaGirlCanDoIt]

Ford F-250 6.7 Super Thank you for clearing up my question on the airbag addition. I use mine just for leveling up if needed. I have ranch hand front and rear bumpers taking a lot of my payload so I’m thinking of removing both and going back to stock. And by the way the tongue weight on a 30ft bunk house AS is about 654# but you’re right closer to 1000#’s. I also carry 2-90# Kayaks and about 75# worth of Thule loading bars on my roof if my truck. I’m all about payload right now.

[@baileysconstruction7898]

The factory payload ratings are not legal limits they’re suggestions made by the factory to cover their asses

[@billhidalgo9617]

I have to admit...this Video was a major contributer to my trading in a 2018 F-150 Lariet in for a 2021 F-250 XLT with Tow Package two weeks ago...in preparation to buy a 30' Venture RV Travel Trailer (which we are working on buying)....Mark and Trish you got me hooked. Now the upgrades begin...LOL.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

It's kinda fun to love your truck :)

[@JoeR203]

I thought only the Lone Ranger had a "Tonto cover". 17:14

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Really?? Did I not proof read any of the titles!! Too many prices to this video. Oh well. Remember Brian in NY??

[@JoeR203]

@@KeepYourDaydream Umm.......no? Brian???

[@secondwind75]

Keep Your Daydream No it wasn’t a mistype. Marc said “tonto” cover instead of tonneau cover when shooting the truck bed segment. No big deal. Troy

[@KeepYourDaydream]

@@JoeR203 Yes, in the New York episode, you caught the tipo Brian instead of Brain.

[@JoeR203]

@@KeepYourDaydream Ahhh! Okay. I caught the "tYpo". :-) NY was so long ao.

[@davidfulton3137]

Bedrug is the best for your pickup truck. Everything stays in place, no damage to the paint and very durable. I have had mine in my Ram 1500 for 9 years and looks like the day it went in!!

[@cervenypes123]

“And I’m going to have this truck for a long time...” is this your ride into the sunset rig?

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Well, let's not go too far :)

[@bigdave5946]

Till next year maybe lol

[@DavidLaFerney]

I know this is an old video, but it’s still really helpful. We’ve had a backflip on our f350 for about 2 years, and the biggest issue right now is that we don’t have enough room in it for things like lawn chairs. We like having the Airstream clear and ready to use for roadside breaks. So we’ve pretty much decided on a topper and a bed slide. Your opinion is very valuable - I wish you had revisited the bed slide after living with it for a while with pros and cons- but I know your time is valuable. Maybe a short? I imagine some people will be skeptical that we can’t fit our kit inside of a truck bed - they should try it! We’re old and unstylish so looking like it’s Grandpa’s truck isn’t an issue. We just want the whole system to work together so we can enjoy the experience.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I'll add in an update in an upcoming video. I've come to the conclusion that a Bed Slide is best with truck cap. I tried to get one, but they are 12 weeks for a ARE Z model or $5k for a Lear. (Both painted and streamline). I'm not so in love with a truck cap that I'm willing to pay 5k. I also don't like the bed rug. Looks messy and old now. Nothing beats a spray in bed liner. I'lll have to come up with a new solution.

[@mikemccabe7124]

Man Cliff's is the place especially for hard to find suspension parts for any trailer structure and suspension parts.. would've been nice to bump into you guys ther just to say hi and thank you guys for all your content

[@johnmac4769]

The best upgrade we did to our F250 was add a 55 gal aux tank in addition to our onboard tank. Gave us over 75 gal. Hope to see you guys on the road some time. Be safe and have fun.

[@testersbc1]

Just bought me a 3/4 ton will start looking for a trailer soon.

[@Wanderingwoodys50]

Always luv watching your videos!! We just bought a Jayco 30Ft pull trailer, plans were to head across Canada, from Alberta to the east coast then down into the US across to AZ for 3 months! Now that the virus is here our plans have changed, we are not even sure that we'll be able to get into the US by Nov! Staying flexible, Plan B!! Keep us up to date!! Luv you guys!!

[@mccarthy7566]

😂😂😂 Marc, Marc, Marc, your funniest comment in a while at 10’35” - “I’m going to have this truck for a long time”. C’mon, we all know better!! 😜

[@leonascherer1617]

We have a F350 6.7 we bought to haul our 37 foot 5th wheel. The first things we did was put air bags and 50 gallon fuel tank. What a pleasant upgrade. Now you can drive all day to your next destination without worrying about running short of fuel. Too bad Ford doesn't offer these upgrades on their new trucks.

[@kenrice8616]

Love the comments about the frequency of vehicle swaps. Why change oil when you can buy a new truck? 🤣

[@TheRubicon01]

Ford recommends 10,000 now . I will never make it to that before he trades it in.

[@thetractorden6189]

I have had the bed rug for over 15 years. It’s still going strong even though it has been abused. The one thing that I recommend is improving the Velcro on the tailgate and back corners where the tie downs are. That has been my only complaint. Keep in mind that you can’t slide anything over it. Usually just snags and pulls. I recommend a piece of plywood when you have to slide things in and out. With the rolling storage drawer, you probably will never need to experience this. I will say that the bed rug really comes in handy if you have a drive-inn movie theater. I would also like to try out a truck bed tent with the bed rug. I am betting that it would be nice companion.

[@nolanwilson4]

We always look forward to your videos. There awesome

[@matthewbalderree2321]

Wanted to say thanks for the Stage 3 Motorsports discount! I just saved $155 because of your efforts, so thank you!

[@blueboats7530]

Who needs a toy-hauler when the hauler is the toy

[@colbyhannaschFF14]

Just ordered my shirt! We had a great weekend away camping in SD! it was great to get out and keep our distance. All the common areas were closed, but we had our unit! Plus camping as usual, had to troubleshoot the water heater, but got it working! Keep up the great work!

[@nancywickersham7318]

Yah! Not once twice. Labar !! Really! I’m still watching. Idk if the error is coming up a third time. LOL. 😂

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Copy and paste! Err :/

[@clifc6351]

Thanks for posting this. We tow with a 2019 F-150 and like all your modifications to the suspension, onboard air system, and fuel tank.

[@vegaslogger72]

When your in Nova Scotia, make sure you go to King of Donair in Halifax. You'll thank me later.

[@shornz82]

I made a mark with a paint pen on my bak flip, the panel that is visible when its folded for towing our 5er. I made a mark that centers up with the king pin. Really works well.

[@eddy2561]

"truck for a long time" .... Mark, I've heard this before from you.......you change trucks more often than I do wife's ....... oh oh, gotta go

[@KeepYourDaydream]

This is a trending comment. I promise?

[@scottcolwill1582]

The family and are are starting with an older pop up camper and my F-150, Excited to go on our first camping trip on Mother’s Day weekend. Great videos. Thanks guys.

[@mixflip]

Looks like I need to buy an F250....and I need to outfit it through stage 3 motorsports. Great video!!!

[@TGDRaiser]

Ike get the stock 50 gal tank if you do

[@leonardthiago8816]

instaBlaster...

[@petesautos1847]

You guys could make doing your taxes look fun!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

pete's autos .....RIGHT !!!

[@mannsrvadventures7077]

What do y’all think of the ARB and air tank setup now since it has been used for a while?

[@VegasGuy1975]

So this “Labar”....is it cheaper than Labor? Or is it just the French pronunciation? 😂😂

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Oh crap. Is that on every title?? If so, yes... French.

[@VegasGuy1975]

Keep Your Daydream So....French it is then. 😂🤣

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Keep Your Daydream .....😂😂😂😂

[@lilricky2515]

@@KeepYourDaydream Gardez votre rêverie!

[@tacoma_jon]

Lol. I wondered if I had missed a joke that it was spelled that way for a reason 😂😂

[@mccain1220]

2021 the year of the HDT!! Selling point to Tricia is you have 300 gallons of fuel. She never had to stop. Can’t wait for it

[@gregmosshammer3799]

Marc: Is that it? Trish: *shrugs shoulders*

[@kenwest1793]

Watched this episode last night...cost me $900 but thanks for the 10% off from Stage3. Because of you guys we bought a trailer last year and are taking a 3 week trip this fall out to Sedona with many stops along the way. Really enjoy watching and always look forward for the next.

[@DaBoyz1616]

You wish there was two Sunday’s in a week

[@KeepYourDaydream]

Oh man, we can hardly keep up with 1 Sunday! Happy hour time.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I sure do !!

[@terrymoses7548]

"Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection." Mark Twain. I keep these words in my shop, and in my mind. Because I am notorious for striving for perfection, and never reaching the end goal without this meme.

[@anthonyc1883]

10:35 "And I'm gonna have this truck for a long time." ;-) ;-)

[@TheBeingReal]

Those sliding bed covers are a pita in northern climates with water that can freeze in the tracks and dirt, leaves, etc can get in them too.

[@mcooper5929]

I love the way your wife looks at you. Can tell alot by that.👌

[@GaryBoyd02]

Yes you can and sometimes I am worried for his life!😃

[@vipe1979]

You know this guy is a real man because he drives a Ford. :) Nice upgrades BTW. Just picked up a f150 Platinum myself.

[@BubbaNerd]

Please, please, PLEASE fill the tank and run through a CAT scale again and let us know where you’re at with payload after all these add-ones to the truck.

[@anthonyc1883]

Agree. I was wondering myself, too. Many extra hundreds of pounds, probably? A 60-gal. tank from a 30-gal.tank is gotta be about 250 extra lbs. right there.

[@patrickmay8261]

@@anthonyc1883 the fuel alone will be 210 pounds. The tank probably weight double what the old tank weighed so I would say a close guess.

[@rvdogfl]

With the adds on nobody will be able to ride in the back seat of the truck when towing

[@anthonyc1883]

@@rvdogfl Marc is very in-tune with the various specifications of his truck. He'll no doubt do a trip to the scale for the exact figures with the add-ons, but being a knowledgable owner I would think he must've been making mental calculations of the outcome as he was acquiring the new equipment. Can't imagine his math would be off so much that his children wouldn't be able to ride in the back seat. But...perhaps you're right! I see in another comment you made that you cite an exact figure. We shall soon see. I hope he didn't screw up.

[@TheMinnow101]

BubbaNerd Never will figure out why someone buys a 250 then spends hundreds more to try and make it a 350. He for sure is overweight.

[@Augiebracerofam]

The train horn has been around a few seasons. It deserves its own episode. Glad you use different manufacturers for products and share the pros and cons. Have a great night.

[@KeepYourDaydream]

I bought that train horn 23 years ago and never wanted to install it bc we knew we were getting ride of the truck. We're keeping this one and it's going in asap!

[@badgerpa9]

@@KeepYourDaydream "keeping this one" OMG I am laughing so hard. Install it so you can take it out easy. if you keep the truck how will we see any more upgrades when you buy a real truck? Don't let owning a ford keep you from going out off road they can make it some places. (dig, dig) I owned a ford once too.

[@itsFritz]

I purchased a 2000 Ford F250 SD Lariat long bed to pull the 5th wheel I had at the time. I still have the truck - love the payment - but have a Winnebago View now as my RV. My two cents is a truck is used to haul stuff so a long bed is the only choice for me, and a bed slide contraption, however slick it is, takes up too much bed space. Got to say I love your newest truck, and the last truck for that matter, and the fuel tank upgrade makes the grade with me. Love the channel and take care folks.

[@nbrowser]

Sunday eve, a glass of wine, my comfy chair and a KYD video. Perfect night!

[@lynjameson1368]

Marc loves his upgrades. Like a kid in a candy store. It’s fun to watch him get excited. The fuel tank was massive. Cool to see the side by side comparison.

[@stevemench786]

I like the advice start where you are. We started in 2016 with a pop-up and small truck. Upgrade to hybrid travel trailer and now have a 28 foot slide fifth wheel,and full size truck. All upgraded without any liens,all upgraded to newer equipment.

[@papajoej]

Once again, you took a very mundane, boring subject and turned it into a very fun adventure ! Enjoyed it very much. Be safe.

[@badgerpa9]

Cliff's must be awesome you even spelled labar (labor) special for them. When you call the fuel tank non-essential did you ask Trish? That ford will go off road also just because you have a ford don't let that stop you from getting out there you guys. You can get air controllers that regulate the maximum air pressure and you may want to consider that inline on the air bags so they cannot accidentally get over inflated. I hope you guys are able to do your trip and have fun. Be safe and stay healthy. Hope cone head is all better with no cone.

[@MichaelDiazrandom]

I used to have onboard air on my Jeep and used rubber stool feet covers to go over my quick disconnects. Kept the mud and dirt out

[@JasonMankey]

I don't understand why you added air bags to your truck. In the past I have seen you using a weight distribution hitch. I thought that a properly setup weight distribution hitch eliminated the need for suspension "helper devices" on a tow vehicle.

[@PBcheese12]

While you're in Nova Scotia a must to check out is the Annapolis Valley, and while you're there stop in at Hall's Harbour for a feast of lobster! That's always a must for my family when we head to Nova Scotia to visit our family.

[@tinaburns2680]

Love all the upgrades!! I know Roger is watching this video right now.....we just got our F250 and he's drooling over the slide!! No telling what will happen! Thanks Marc and Tricia! We love the videos (even the upgrade ones) and can't wait to go to Nova Scotia with you! (virtually of course!) Stay safe!

[@Chinoross]

I had to rewind the video to make sure I heard what I thought I heard...that you will be making your way to Nova Scotia!! I hope travel and camping bans are lifted sooner, rather than later, so that you can experience our incredible province. I am from Cape Breton, an island on the East coast of the province. In 2018-19, Cape Breton was voted “Best Island in Canada”, and eighth in the world, by Travel and Leisure Magazine....you won’t be disappointed🤗

[@zedhead2864]

LOVE your new rig! So much jelly over here! One major advantage to a bed topper: You'd prolly gain 3-4 MPG towing.

[@5mjc]

Mark is well organized and as a plan of action. A WHAT IF ,in mind .

[@joelgoff4722]

I was waiting for the cost of all the upgrades you mentioned you'd get to at the beginning but all you gave us was the Stage 3 list of prices, and as helpful as that was I was really hoping you'd show us the total price including the install costs of all items added. For instance, It would've been nice to know what the total charge was for the 60 gal tank install, including all parts and labor for planning purposes for those of us who are thinking about doing a similar mod. But overall, it was a good informational vid and as always, you do such a great job at getting to the nuts and bolts of what you're story is in a very efficient manner. Always look forward to watching your channel.

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Nice I'm lovin the bed slide, BAKflip, and 60g fuel tank. I'd consider the airbags and air compressor too.....hmmmm. The airbags would just be a nicety though since as you know we have a 25' Flying Cloud FB. It's pretty light for our F250 to pull. You probably don't want to get into now with such a new truck as I'm sure it would void your warranty, but consider doing a full EGR delete kit later on. My 09 F250 runs and pulls like never before. It's 6.4L and produces a freight train worth of power. We did a mini-max tuner with all the 6.4 delete tunes as well as doing the delete tunes for the transmission. She shifts just buttery smooth now. As far as our exhaust we had the whole factory EGR exhaust removed and replaced with a straight Flo-Pro exhaust pipe....That truck can finally breathe and sounds like a jet idling when you do a walk around! Plus we are getting almost 21-22mpg unloaded and 16-17 loaded with the trailer....Great vLog really enjoyed it.

[@josephmcclary9667]

Thanks for having this done in the valley. Now I know who to contact for my truck.

[@scottleggejr]

If your truck is the 2020 F250 w/ the new 6.7, it's the best diesel out there right now and I am a *DIE HARD* GMC fanatic. Cheers and safe travels... I mean "stay home, stay safe, stay connected" 😂

[@jeremyfisher5846]

Yeah!! You guys got a Traeger! Been watching you from day 1 and everytime Trish is cooking, I say to the wife, "man, they need a Traeger" If you ever have questions, I know a thing or two about it.😉

[@jennydub2027]

Yay! It’s Sunday evening! You know what that means? A KYD video! Can’t wait to see you guys get back out there!👍🏻🥰

[@williamhustonrn6160]

I know you already bought the smaller generator, but something I did to my 2016 Colorado w/Duramax 2.8L is I installed a 2nd alternator kit with 135amp alternator, which I wired to a separate 12v battery mounted under the truck in the frame rail and installed Anderson connector on the front and rear bumpers from that 2nd alternator/battery circuit for generator power. Not sure if your truck does this, but mine i have the remote start feature and if i wrap a rubber band around the shifter to push the button in, i can remote start it without getting in the truck and its unable to be put into drive due to being in remote start safety mode. typically it would time out after 10 minutes and turn the truck off, but with the rubber band on the shifter button, it for some reason overrides the timeout, so will stay on infinitely as long as i have fuel and i can start it and turn it off from the comfort of the RV. This is what i have been using for generator power while camping instead of lugging around a portable unit and all the gas for it. i just keep extra diesel in the bed instead in fuel cans. Plus the idle volume of the truck is a fraction of the noise of a generator and uses so little diesel idling with the 2.8L engine i have. I use a 1200 watt pure sinewave inverter I have with an Anderson connecter to quickly plug it into the truck if I want to use it, otherwise i wired up a battery charger on the RV that i can quickly plug into the truck with, with a double Anderson connector cable that charges the RV batteries via the 12v alternator on the truck through the battery charger.

[@philipamodeo164]

Marc, i have a dust cap that fits over the entire quick connect air fitting to prevent corrosion and dust from getting into the fitting. i also mounted it on the floor between the drivers seat and door.

[@andrewfidel2220]

Marc, I have a better solution for bikes than putting them on the airstream, add a front hitch and put a bike rack on it! We did that before our 5k mile 15 national park tour and loved it. We got tons of compliments on it and it actually helped the handling a bit by returning some extra weight to the steer axle.

[@johnmarkharris]

Other good mods... lower temp thermostat and C4 disaster prevention kit 🙂

[@SMeyer68]

Awesome Upgrades.. those up fitter switches are nice to have when adding accessories, especially air horns, you can run a toggle through an up fitter so when you hit the steering wheel the air horn blows or in states where they are illegal, you can flip the switch back to the regular horn.

[@justinotherig]

We are on our second Bak Flip too. Both F1s. 3 panels on the shortbed 2500 Ram. 4 panels on the longbed F450.

[@Nirotix]

I have the hard fold up cover myself. Love it! It provides much better security that a soft cover, easy to clean and operate in summer or winter. Can go through a car wash and it's bone dry inside afterwards due to water tight construction and channels that drain water away. I would NEVER go with a roll up cover, as I'm a tradesman. Come winter, once you get ice, you are fucked. That cover will never open up because both sides where it slides will be frozen up solid.

[@djaspurh]

Stage 3 is awesome. Been using them for years for my fords!

[@jeffbird7956]

Mark, another great video. Been with you from the beginning. You mentioned that you bought a bike rack for the Airstream. I know you like the CAT scales and you check your tongue weight so just recommending you measure your loaded tongue weight with the bikes on the back in order to ensure that you do not reduce the tongue weight to a level below 10% of trailer weight. 15% is better for avoiding trailer sway. Airstream recommends not adding racks to the rear of the trailer for this very purpose. We have a rack on the back of our Bigfoot with two bikes but I added larger batteries on the front to maintain tongue weight. Great job. Love your work.

[@rebelangel3733]

Well we upgraded from a 2013 f150 to a 2017 f250 a d from a 24' funfinderX to as 32' salem...found out the 2017 has to have a 2 1/2" to 2" reducer to hook up the new canoe as it did not come with one and we had no idea there was a hitch size change!! Now I need to find a hitch reducer because the ones I can get at a farm store and 2 auto stores do not carry them...so guess will call the dealer to find where to get one so we can get to camp!! Note...it seems ford has the pin holes measurement different than others sold elsewhere. Maddening to say the least. Luve n learn! Happy camping from Nebraska!!

[@rebelangel3733]

Camper needs to replace canoe...silly phone

[@lindahealey6992]

Great video, you’ll be glad you did all of the upgrades, esp on the road for seven months! Way to go!

[@wil2fly13]

Greetings to you. I really had a great time watching you two speak. I have a F-150 and am about to move up to F-250. The bigger tank...I like this idea. The BacFlip is a given...I have one and love it. Thanks again for bringing us along. I have subscribed and look forward to the adventures. God bless you and your trip.

[@Martimus98]

I had an opportunity to buy a used truck that had a Bed Slide installed in it a year or so back. I decided against it simply because I could not justify losing 200# of cargo capacity in the bed of my truck. Bed Rugs and Bakflips's, on the other hand, have been standard additions to my last couple of trucks.

[@PatrickWagz]

Hey Marc, With the added weights of all this equipment AND the additional fuel weight in the larger fuel tank...... It seems that another trip to the *CAT SCALES* is needed!!! [GREAT news for Trish.... her favorite!!!]

[@josephrawls]

You know I’ve watch this video at least three times since it was posted. Great info. “ Start with where you are.” That ought to be on a T-shirt.👍

[@steved5871]

I'm really liking the truck videos. We dicided to get a camper to start going places but of course we need a truck first. These are helping with my choices and options for the truck. Great video.

[@eureka345]

Very sweet setup. I can see how the upgrades will make a difference in "quality of life" on the road. I hope things end up improving and you are able to take your trip - as of now, the border is closed to non-essential traffic and there's no sign of that changing anytime soon - maybe in the fall if you're lucky. If not now, I hope you can make it sometime - it's a beautiful place worth exploring. And I don't want to be that person, but it's a pet peeve so I can't help it.... a "verse" is a part of a song you sing. If you are comparing things, use "versus". (*ducks*)

[@KeepYourDaydream]

You're right. Most of the upgrades just make things easier.

[@jacobelliott667]

WOW, I’m super jelly of that set up. I have a ‘19 Platinum identical (Black).... I know my next mods now, thanks for the vid!!

[@ronaldpenczek9503]

Really enjoy your travel and howto videos. My family (and some friends) weren't on the plus side of a truck cap, told me I looked like an old man in my 3/4 ton standard bed. But, I'm still not to old to crawl in and get stuff from the front of the bed. I wouldn't go without a cap. But, I don't film in my truck either.

[@alexbuhler1164]

Great video again. Great upgrades to the F250. More than upgrades, a new line. So Ford can have F250 XLT, LARIAT, KIng Ranch, Platinum and now F250 Platinum KYD edition! Perfect for RVs.

[@monroefive-o40]

I’m really liking the Back Flip bed cover. Also I’ve always been a Dodge truck guy but I was a fan of the F450. Now I really like the new F250.

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

Please don't feel bad, these videos are great and just as informative and useful as "the standard" ones. I've learned a lot from your experimentation and reviews!