New England B.S. Thread

Oh, yeah you can pick any engine. Maybe the Ford NA V6 would be a little underpowered but the chassis and brakes would be fine.

Yeah, I wouldn't want to do it on a regular basis but if I had to move my boat into or out of the water on a lake (so twice a year), hell I would have done that with my old Mazda 3

 

It was jerkey unloaded, let alone with 2000# in it. Fortunately I didn't need to go that far. Picked trailer up in Northborough, turf was in Mendon, then back to my place in Hopkinton and return to Northborough.

 

Surge brakes suck, I have them on my boat trailer. Someday I will replace that system with an electric hydraulic actuator but it's an expensive deal.

 

I guess if setup and maintained they're probably fine. But i'd be going a steady 35mph on a relatively smooth road and they'd be popping off all willy nilly. Annoying.

 

Jeez, usually they get better when they're loaded up. I think a lot of it comes down to maintenance of the system. I don't think the Uhaul trailers get much love.

 

So I just made a financially irresponsible choice and bought a new truck. Tried to order one and couldn't, so settled for one that has everything I want and some stuff I don't care about. Little more expensive, but Ford's doing 0% right now which washes that.

2020 Lariat SuperCab 502a

• Iconic Silver
• 3.5 EcoBoost
• 3.55 E-Locker
• Adaptive Cruise
• Tech Package (360 Camera)
• Trailer Tow Package
• Navigation
• Tailgate Step
• 20" Wheels
• 36 Gal Fuel Tank
• Trailer Brake Controller
• Sport Appearance Package
• Spray In Bedliner

I should be able to pick it up on Tuesday.

 

Jealous haha

 

I was being cheap when I ordered this truck and didn't option it even though it was only a $400ish option. It'd be so nice to have. The girlfriend and I drive to Buffalo quite a bit because her sister lives out there and I could go there and back on a single tank if I had the big one.

 

Nice! What color did you get?

 

Iconic silver.

I'll miss my lead foot gray, but I was actually tempted to order silver because it's so easy to keep looking nice. I've had silver in the past and it was never a color that I regretted (unlike the gold vehicles I've had).

 

Enjoy, the big tank is worth every penny!!

They doing alright on trade in numbers for you?

 

Surprisingly, they were slightly above KBB "Good" trade value. Given that and the $3k private cash offer I got, I think now is the best time.

 

A little bigger and the truck can do the Cannonball run.

 

How is the bike doing? You done any more mods or upgrades? Are you getting out on it?

 

It’s doing great! I put Kouba links on the rear and will be putting in a stiffer clutch later this year (new plates while i’m in there). I was riding it a lot this year. It it started weeping oil through the clutch cover gasket. Parts came in a little bit ago, just have to get her back on her feet. I’m adding a kick start back up also. Starts and runs like a dream otherwise, couldn’t expect more from a 20 year old thumper!

 

The dealer's closed, but they told me they'd leave the truck parked out front so I can stop by and see it. I should be able to take it home Monday afternoon.

It was pouring so I didn't take many photos but I think the silver looks great in person.

 

Nice! Congrats!

 

Happy 4th guys!!!!

 

Happy Birthday America!

 

On a side note I slept in the bed of the truck last night with the dog. Went a lot better than expected. Will need a bit thicker sleeping pad and maybe/probably a set spot for the dog - she was a little bit uneasy not having a set spot to curl up and sleep back there. Need to set up a floor mat or something a bit better and plan out the dogs bed. But otherwise I think we’re good to go! Road trip awaayyyyyyyy