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RE: Air Bags Installation Review/ and looking for opinions on WD
Adding weight will compress the tires, which will increase their pressure. If you have a floor jack, check the pressure on a front tire, then jack it off the ground, and recheck. Without the load the pressure will drop.
:h I believe you are incorrect. Adding weight will squish the tire but unless the actual inside area of the tire increases, which it doesn't, the air pressure will remain the same.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/25/12 08:33am |
Towing
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RE: Brake controller???
One of the Tekonsha "Prodigy" series controllers.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/25/12 08:23am |
Towing
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RE: Hensley Question
As far as I know there are only two WD bars available for the regular Hensley (not the Cub) hitch. They are 1000lb and 1400lb. The hitch itself is exactly the same except for a replaceable insert in the bottom of the hitch that is sized for the correct bar.
I am not sure about the bars being specific to Hensley. I know they have a deep groove in the top where it inserts into the hitch for the grease zerk fittings to hold the bar in place. My old DrawTite bars used to have the same groove so the bars may be interchangeable. I would give Hensley a call and see what they say. Be prepared for a sales pitch though. :W
The expensive part, when buying a used hitch, is replacing the drawbar (stinger) if the one is not the correct drop/rise for your vehicle. They are expensive and heavy to ship.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/25/12 08:17am |
Towing
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RE: Cut Off Valve
You may have to take out a panel to find the back of the heater.
It may look like this picture. If so, just close the valve in the middle and open the top and bottom valves. In the picture, the top and bottom valves are in the open position and the bypass valve is in the closed position.
It is also possible that you have a different type or do not have a bypass in your trailer. If not, you can purchase a kit to put in there.
Barney
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/barneys/RVnet%20pictures/WaterHeaterbypass.jpg width=450
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BarneyS
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05/24/12 06:06pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Found a couple of MPG's...I think??? (Long w/Pics)
Very nice looking shield and good job on the mounting. Now, if you could just figure out a way to streamline the rear of the trailer I think you might have something. I wish you luck in your quest for better mileage! Seems to me like towing and mileage just do not play well together. :B I have given up on that quest and just let it be what it is! :R
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/24/12 05:44pm |
Towing
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RE: Air Bags Installation Review/ and looking for opinions on WD
First of all, I cannot see how using a WD hitch can ADD 3psi to the front tires! The only way to do that is to put more air in or heat them up.
Second, Yes, I think you should use the WD hitch. Using the air bags will raise up the rear of your truck but they will not replace the weight taken off the front axles by the tongue weight and they also will not relieve the extra weight placed on the rear axle.
It is fine that you use the air bags to compensate for the extra weight in the bed of the truck but you should not expect them to do the job of a WD hitch.
I suggest that you get to a scale and get some axle weights and tongue weight. I think you may be in for a surprise.
Barney
Edit: I thought that we covered this subject pretty well in your previous post about the WD hitch.
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BarneyS
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05/24/12 05:36pm |
Towing
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RE: WD HItch and Sway Control Setup
I don't have any noise from my ProPride P3, even when making tight turns or backing. Should it make noise do I have something to loose?
No, It should be perfectly silent. There are no sliding, metal on metal parts to make any noise.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/24/12 01:46pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: converter help!
Please do not double post. See any new replies to your question here.
Whether you have a MH, TT, Truck camper, or popup, it doesn't matter. All usually have about the same equipment including converters.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/24/12 09:06am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: wieght dist.hitch?
The unhitched height should be level:
If everything is set up correctly, the tow vehicle will settle down evenly, front and rear. Compare the coupled height measurements at the front and rear wheel openings to the ground with the measurements taken during Step 1. If front settles lower than rear, increase the number of chain links between lift unit and spring bar. If rear settles excessively lower than front, decrease the number of chain links between lift unit and spring bars. You should be able to get within 1/2 inch both front and rear. Ensure there are always at least 6 links between the lift unit and the spring bar.
I'm not Ron but hope this will suffice.:W
That is the way it used to be but not any longer. The manufacturers of both the hitches and the trucks have revised their recommendations on hitch setup. In most cases, the recommendations now say to return the front axle measurement to equal or slightly higher than the unhitched measurement. If you get the front weight correct, the rear will take care of itself.
The old "equal drop" is no longer the goal. Take a look the this hitch setup thread and especially note the links posted and revised wording on correct weight transfer.
By the way, all hitch manufacturers, that I am aware of, recommend a minimum of 5 links under tension, not 6.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/24/12 08:54am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Awning
If I remember correctly, there is a track that a nut fits into. It probably just slid out of sight. Go fishing for it.:W
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 07:46pm |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Air Conditioner Relocations
I agree with the posters above. As long as it is not a ducted unit, I see no reason you could not relocate and rewire it if you have another vent opening to put it in.
Another option might be to remove it and replace it with a new low profile unit. I know Dometic makes a low profile air conditioner that is only 9.5 inches high. It is called the Penguin. There are links to other manufacturers there also.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 06:51pm |
Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)
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RE: correct number of links for tensioner
From P.3 of the DrawTite hitch installation instructions:
Notice what happens when you don't have a minimum of 5 links under tension during a turn as the WD bars moves forward or backward(Figure 10).
Barney
http://i.imgur.com/MgnT6.jpg width=640
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 02:02pm |
Towing
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RE: What do you torque WD hitch shank bolts?
Quote from DrawTite installation instructions regarding hitch head bolts.
"TIGHTEN HEAD FASTENERS
1. Tighten 3/4 bolts and locknuts to 250 lb - ft. Tighten setscrew to 50 lb - ft."
Equal-i-zer says on P.22 of their installation manual:
"Use the torque wrench to tighten both 3/4” shank bolts to 320 Ft-lbs."
Reese Round Bar installation instructions on P.2 says:
"Torque the 3/4 nuts (K) to 300 ft-lbs (If large enough torque wrench is not available,
torque nuts to 150 ft-lbs, then turn nuts an additional 1/4 turn - DO NOT lubricate the threads)."
Reese Trunnion Bar installation instructions on bottom of P.2 says:
"Torque the
two nuts (K) to 300 ft/lbs. If proper torque wrench is not available, torque nuts to 150 ft/lbs then turn nuts an additional
1/4 turn. Do not lubricate the threads"
All of these hitch head attachment bolts are 3/4 inch bolts.
If anyone needs the PDF from which these various quotes are taken, I will be glad to e-mail a copy. You can get my e-mail from my profile at the left of this post or by going to my website link in signature at bottom.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 01:34pm |
Towing
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RE: Roofing, use of Aluma-Kote?
Thanks for the compliments folks! :)
Dan, I do not anticipate having to do anything more to my roof for quite a few years except possibly washing it. Since all my seams have been covered with Eternabond tape, and the Liquid Rubber Roof material seems like it will last a long time, I really feel my labors are at an end. At least I hope so!
Once you put the Eternabond tape on, there is no need to do any further caulking with Dicor on the roof. The Liquid Roof manufactures website has some good videos of the preparation and application processes that I found quite helpful and encouraging before starting on the project.
I did not do anything to prepare the roof for painting with the Liquid Roof except scrub it down with soap and water as mentioned in my linked post. The whole process is pretty simple and easy. As I mentioned, the hardest part was going up and down the ladder! :B If a 75 year old geezer like me can do it, anybody can!!
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 09:21am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Increasing mileage when towing
As for K&N Filter. I design air filtration systems for military vehicles for a living and knowing what I know a filtration you won't find a K&N filter on any of my vehicles.
Not wanting to up-end this thread, but just curious -- why is that?
Because tests, at least some that I have read, have found that, although they flow more air, the K&N filters also let too much dirt and harmful stuff into your engine. They found that the stock filter does a much better job. Sorry, but I don't remember exactly who "they" were so I cannot provide a link.
Edit: Here is one source of information.
To the OP, the best way to increase your mileage when towing is to slow down. Good mileage and towing do not play well together! :B
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 09:03am |
Hybrid Travel Trailers
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RE: Good Hitch hardware source?
NYCAMPDUDE asked: Why no round tube hitch???
Ask the GM guys. Round tube hitches will not hold up to the stresses caused by a heavy tongue weight and a WDH. They will twist.
I don't think that, just because GM had a problem with the round tube hitches on certain year vehicles, you can condemn ALL round tube hitches. There are many other manufacturers of round tube hitches that seem to work fine for their applications.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 08:33am |
Towing
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RE: Picture this one in your head
This forum is about towing trailers. If you want to debate tow vehicle merits use the Tow Vehicle forum please.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/23/12 08:24am |
Towing
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RE: Photo Bucket issues
Moved to Forum Technical Support forum from TT.
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BarneyS
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05/22/12 05:04pm |
Forum Technical Support
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RE: buying another TT
My next door neighbor has a Starcraft Aruba. It is a very nice, well put together trailer. He has had no trouble with it at all in the past 4 years or so.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/22/12 04:59pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Reese safty pin hard to remove
That set bolt for the snap-up bracket is not supposed to be very tight. I think it is only supposed to be tightened about 1/2 turn after touching the frame. It is only designed to keep the bracket from sliding forward or backward on the A frame - not for holding it on. The tension from the drawn up chains puts plenty of pressure on the bracket to keep in on. In fact, with the Dual Cam system, the bars do not put any forward or backward pressure on the snap ups so the only function of that bolt would be to keep the bracket in place when not towing. It would not need to be tight at all.
You need to check the hitch setup. It is possible that your bars are hitting the dual cam arms or are being tensioned too much when making a turn in a dip or rise, such as entering or leaving a gas station.
If, after checking your hitch setup, you still are having problems you can through bolt the brackets on to the A frame to keep them from bending.
Barney
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BarneyS
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05/22/12 01:33pm |
Towing
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