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Forum: Towing 10-07-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
The other day I ran across a website that builds...

The other day I ran across a website that builds and sells something similar to what I've built. I don't know if I would have paid the $2,500 plus shipping they want and
mine has a few more...
Forum: Towing 10-06-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
Thanks for the vote of confidence.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Forum: Towing 10-06-2018, 01:07 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
Thanks, I love to tinker.

Thanks, I love to tinker.
Forum: Towing 10-06-2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
The tongue-weight before was 1,200# and after...

The tongue-weight before was 1,200# and after 800# because of the lever effect (think wheelbarrow). However, it transfers the 350# of the conversion hitch to the axles, which were updated to 5K units...
Forum: Towing 10-05-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
That one seemed more appropriate after I started...

That one seemed more appropriate after I started this one, but more people saw this one. So, yes it did in this case
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-05-2018, 03:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 51,518
Posted By bapp1236
I do a lot of interstate travel and all of my...

I do a lot of interstate travel and all of my efforts have been to allow me to safely keep up with the herd, especially stay out of the way of the big trucks that, IMO, mostly travel too fast and...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 10-04-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 51,518
Posted By bapp1236
I put S (112mph) D load rated tires on the trailer

I put S (112mph) D load rated tires on the trailer
Forum: Towing 10-02-2018, 02:58 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
I ran across a website that builds these things...

I ran across a website that builds these things and sells them.https://www.bpconversions.com/products

This would have saved me a lot of work, but to me, their design puts a lot of additional...
Forum: Towing 09-30-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
If engineered correctly, the only additional...

If engineered correctly, the only additional loading is on the axels because of the leverage effect of the pivot point being moved forward about 6', which according to my calculations and verified by...
Forum: Towing 09-30-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
Thanks, I love my 5er, but its a lot more top...

Thanks, I love my 5er, but its a lot more top heavy than this rig and your right, it gives the best of both worlds. It can also make a nearly 140 degree turn without getting into the cab or bed rails.
Forum: Towing 09-30-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
I would look for used flatbed trailer to base...

I would look for used flatbed trailer to base this project and experiment with the modifications. In my experience with designing an aluminum trailer that will carry heaver loads, there is a point...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
Finally, a voice of sanity in a sea of confusion....

Finally, a voice of sanity in a sea of confusion. Thanks for the kind words.
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
No, these are not ST tires. They are heavy truck...

No, these are not ST tires. They are heavy truck tires. Most of the modifications were before I came up with this solution to get the 308BHS to tow the way I thought it should. I tried everything...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
Sorry, but this thing just works. The old guy in...

Sorry, but this thing just works. The old guy in the video, (did you watch the video?)was right. Talking it down will not prevent the concept from working. My Grandfather always told me "can't never...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
I've built horse trailers with living quarters...

I've built horse trailers with living quarters over 20 years professionally, some over 40' long. How many have you made? This rig is engineered and reinforced to those industry standards which far...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
You're missing the point. Here is a concept that...

You're missing the point. Here is a concept that improves TT handling and stability dramatically with a simplistic concept that horse trailer people have known for decades. So, lets cast doubt. If...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 06:36 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
I don't have any motives other than to share,...

I don't have any motives other than to share, what I think is a neat concept that I had never seen before and it eliminates and performs 10X better than, in my opinion, the overhyped ProPride hitch I...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
It's been to the CAT scales and it adds a little...

It's been to the CAT scales and it adds a little over 700 lbs to the rear axes about 100 lbs to front axel of the empty TV and about 350 lbs to the trailer axels. According to the CAT scales and...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 04:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
All you have to do to confirm it's not overloaded...

All you have to do to confirm it's not overloaded is to look at the space between the rear tire and wheel. It only sets down about an inch or less with the whole rig loaded for camping.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-29-2018, 03:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 51,518
Posted By bapp1236
Here are a few more pictures if it helps anyone....

Here are a few more pictures if it helps anyone. All dimensions, specifications, and angles will be different for each application.
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 02:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
I'm not advocating anyone build this or did I...

I'm not advocating anyone build this or did I make any drawings because I didn't need any. I was able to build this by only looking at the video I posted so I assume others with fabricating skills...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 02:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
The swing is slightly wider by about a foot, but...

The swing is slightly wider by about a foot, but doesn't cause any problems. I can now make a U-turn in the space of a 2-lane road and make a 140+ degree turn and actually hitch up at this angle, not...
Forum: Towing 09-29-2018, 02:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,882
Posted By bapp1236
The sticker says 2500 payload, with the stock...

The sticker says 2500 payload, with the stock tires, but I have E rated tires that can take up to 80 psi. Nevertheless, the tongue-weight is only 800 lbs. Even at the lower capacity, I have at least...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-29-2018, 02:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 51,518
Posted By bapp1236
Another thought, all of the high-end hitches, PP,...

Another thought, all of the high-end hitches, PP, Hensely, and PullRite, are trying to simulate the pivot-point being as close as possible to the rear axels. They do a fair job of doing this,...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 09-27-2018, 01:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 51,518
Posted By bapp1236
I don't want to get into the debate of which...

I don't want to get into the debate of which overpriced hitch (PP or Hensley) is the best. I have friends who have both and all they do is argue that theirs is the best. After test driving their...
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