I'm BACK!!! 2023 F-250 Tremor build

[TexasSixSeven]

About last weekend...

Looks about how our weekend is going to go. I’m heading out to our annual guys weekend this afternoon. We’ve got a built range from 300 to a little over a mile overlooking the Brazos River, 100-700 yds from the front porch, and 12K acres to roam around on and do some good old fashioned swine slaying. We’ve been doing this trip for the better part of a decade now. I typically crash in the bunkhouse, but going to spend it in my camper this year just for the heck of it lol

 

[Kingsize24]

Looks about how our weekend is going to go. I’m heading out to our annual guys weekend this afternoon. We’ve got a built range from 300 to a little over a mile overlooking the Brazos River, 100-700 yds from the front porch, and 12K acres to roam around on and do some good old fashioned swine slaying. We’ve been doing this trip for the better part of a decade now. I typically crash in the bunkhouse, but going to spend it in my camper this year just for the heck of it lol

Sounds like a hell of a time!

 

[Todd n Natalie]

Man 40's look good on these trucks..... Kind of digging the dog dish caps too. Although, I think it would be better if the wheels were painted to match the body.

It would look pretty slick on say... an Antimatter blue truck....

 

[Tex68w]

Man 40's look good on these trucks..... Kind of digging the dog dish caps too. Although, I think it would be better if the wheels were painted to match the body.

It would look pretty slick on say... an Antimatter blue truck....

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Saw that on IG, unique throw back look of sorts but I am very content with my current wheel setup. I will likely consider moving to a 38" tire when the current 37's wear out.

 

[Tex68w]

I've been waiting on this guy since last fall, happy to finally have it installed. Now to figure out which info, gauge layout and color palette I prefer.

 

[Tex68w]

I installed the Gate King tailgate adjusters today. I hope they allow me to have two dirt bikes in the bed with the tailgate locked out most of the way up and still clear the electric tongue jack on my camper, I'll find out Tuesday lol. You do have to remove the bottle opener brackets on the side of the tailgate in order for the arms to clear but other than that they went on pretty easily.

 

[Todd n Natalie]

I installed the Gate King tailgate adjusters today. I hope they allow me to have two dirt bikes in the bed with the tailgate locked out most of the way up and still clear the electric tongue jack on my camper, I'll find out Tuesday lol. You do have to remove the bottle opener brackets on the side of the tailgate in order for the arms to clear but other than that they went on pretty easily.

Hope it works for you. Still trying to figure out logistics of being able to bring my bike camping. I think it would fit diagonally in the box.
But, it would take up the whole box which we use to haul gear. Frame mounted hitch carrier maybe if I could find one rated for 500lbs. But then between the bike and carrier I'm hanging 600 lbs off the back of a 30' trailer.... 😕 Maybe I need a1 ton crew cab long bed, lol

 

[Tex68w]

Hope it works for you. Still trying to figure out logistics of being able to bring my bike camping. I think it would fit diagonally in the box.
But, it would take up the whole box which we use to haul gear. Frame mounted hitch carrier maybe if I could find one rated for 500lbs. But then between the bike and carrier I'm hanging 600 lbs off the back of a 30' trailer.... 😕 Maybe I need a1 ton crew cab long bed, lol

This is what you seek should you go for the hitch mounted option. I had their MX carrier for a few years, there's simply nothing better on the market. It still doesn't change the fact that you'll have a crap ton of weight hanging off the back and the hitch on your camper must be able to handle that as well. I know the rear hitch they make for our Casita can't handle anymore than 200lbs.

Adventure Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Super Heavy Duty Engineering

Designed for Adventure bikes up to 660lbs. BMW1250GSA, Honda Africa Twin, KTM890/1290 this is the hitch carrier you need. Over Engineered for off road use.

racknride.com

 

[Todd n Natalie]

This is what you seek should you go for the hitch mounted option. I had their MX carrier for a few years, there's simply nothing better on the market. It still doesn't change the fact that you'll have a crap ton of weigh hanging off the back and the hitch on your camper must be able to handle that as well. I know the rear hitch they make for our Casita can't handle anymore than 200lbs.

Adventure Motorcycle Hitch Carrier Super Heavy Duty Engineering

Designed for Adventure bikes up to 660lbs. BMW1250GSA, Honda Africa Twin, KTM890/1290 this is the hitch carrier you need. Over Engineered for off road use.

racknride.com

Thank you for the link.

I'd have to have something mounted to the frame of the trailer if I went this route. Just don't like the idea of 600 lbs hanging off the back of a trailer that long.

Guessing it could cause sway.

Easiest solution would be to have a receiver installed on our bronco and either a hitch carrier or trailer. But having to drive two vehicles is a PITA, too..

Anyway, I'll stop clogging up your thread, lol

 

[Tex68w]

Thank you for the link.

I'd have to have something mounted to the frame of the trailer if I went this route. Just don't like the idea of 600 lbs hanging off the back of a trailer that long.

Guessing it could cause sway.

Easiest solution would be to have a receiver installed on our bronco and either a hitch carrier or trailer. But having to drive two vehicles is a PITA, too..

Anyway, I'll stop clogging up your thread, lol

Yes, that kind of weight that far back could easily induce trailer sway. You might want to consider a front hitch as well, it's not my favorite option but many do it.

 

[Tex68w]

I installed the Platinum trim side console leather trim pieces. The bronze thread when dyed with the Graphite Rit Dye turned out a little darker than the grey stitching of the Lariat trim but it works because it's damn near the same color as the leather itself. No more squeaking when my knee rests against the console now! It's always nice to be able to ditch some plastic and this certainly helps to dress up the interior some as well.

 

[Tex68w]

I took the Casita and the bikes to Arkansas and the Texas Hill Country this week, we had a great campsite on the Llano river outside of Mason, TX. The trailer towed like a dream back there, easy work with this truck. The Gate King tail gate adjusters worked well and held the tail gate securely at the most closed position in order to keep it out of the way of the trailer tongue jack, I am very happy with them.

 

[Dougnuts]

Oh, I need those center console trim pieces....do you mind sharing the part numbers?

Edit: Dangit, I thought those would fit an F150 but it looks like it's 250 only.

 

[Tex68w]

Oh, I need those center console trim pieces....do you mind sharing the part numbers?

I purchased from www.fordpartsonsale.com

Part Number​	Part Name​	Price​	Quantity​	Total​
PC3Z-2604608-CB​	Panel Instrument​	$30.33​	1​	$30.33​
PC3Z-2604609-CB​	Panel Instrument​	$43.58​	1​	$43.58​

 

[Tex68w]

Just clicked over 19,000 miles on this truck in 11 months. I really had hoped to keep the mileage down to 15K per year but that's not gonna happen this first year haha. I am taking this coming bird season off from guiding so I expect to shed a few thousand miles there for year two which should help.

No new additions or upgrades to report since my last post, truck has been running great, still very much happy with it overall.