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Forum: Toy Haulers 05-19-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,115
Do not take that link as a good reference....it's...

Do not take that link as a good reference....it's only legal in Alaska if your tow vehicle is over 15k and has air brakes for the TV and the trailers. Many many folks get NAILED coming to Alaska...
Forum: Toy Haulers 04-27-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,722
Don't forget about the other draws like the smoke...

Don't forget about the other draws like the smoke detector, the CO2 detector and the LP gas detector.....just a thought on your battery draw down.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-07-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,313
Ken not sure if you seen my writeup from a bunch...

Ken not sure if you seen my writeup from a bunch a years ago on the Ford 6.7l


https://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f152/towing-6-7-a-303470/
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-21-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
I forgot my phone so no pictures...but there was...

I forgot my phone so no pictures...but there was not to many puddles on the main RV parking lot. Good luck on getting two spaces together especially for a weekend.
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 08-21-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
That is the back corner of the south lot where...

That is the back corner of the south lot where NIT trains with their students. They move out during the fair time. The area should be fairly level. As for the extra spots...Check your width with the...
Forum: Toy Haulers 08-17-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,785
When I pull my Raptor '13 30FS with an empty...

When I pull my Raptor '13 30FS with an empty garage my tongue weight is 2100 to 2200 lbs without any water loaded. If I put about 1000 lbs in the garage it gets my tongue weight to about 1600 to...
Forum: Towing 08-06-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,425
Maybe a case of to light on the nose....I move my...

Maybe a case of to light on the nose....I move my TH all the time without the bars but with the garage empty it is nose heavy.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-04-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,678
You know I will throw one more monkey wrench at...

You know I will throw one more monkey wrench at this subject....how about running Diesel rated oils in your gas trucks? They have higher additive/detegent packages for carbon, better shear stability...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-04-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,411
Hydra is a great tuner....but remember to put the...

Hydra is a great tuner....but remember to put the monitors in place. If it stills has the stock muffler that would be a great place to start. Look at running something with a better straight thru...
Forum: Towing 07-14-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,885
Nose up is better as you are getting the weight...

Nose up is better as you are getting the weight on the tail of the TV and not putting the weight to the front axle of the trailer. As you add weight to the back of the TV or to the trailer then...
Forum: Towing 07-07-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,777
I hope you seen in the pictures...the answer is...

I hope you seen in the pictures...the answer is yes. I just unbolted my shank and put the WDH setup on the Geney....

So my about 800 mile round trip report. First if you need a bit more set back...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-07-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,966
Just curious as why you would not want them on...

Just curious as why you would not want them on especially a low set that would not broadcast light forever.
Forum: Toy Haulers 07-07-2018, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,071
I went with boxes in the floor at the back of the...

I went with boxes in the floor at the back of the garage....fit them between the floor joists and the frame rails....will have to get a picture from other computer.

Made the front box deep enough...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 06-29-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
The 2.5 inch shank will eliminate the clunk. I...

The 2.5 inch shank will eliminate the clunk. I wish these dealers would supply the right shank for the tow vehicle instead of the one size fits all mentality.....I know not your case. If I lived...
Forum: Toy Haulers 06-29-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Do this when on the road between stops. After you...

Do this when on the road between stops. After you dump pour 1 cup of Calgon or other water softner and 1/2 cup of dawn dish washing soap into the tanks. Add water to about 1/3 of a tank and 2 or 3...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-29-2018, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,966
I have the backup lights on all my...

I have the backup lights on all my trailers...Just love them My enclosed sled trailer is where I got started. Alaska winters are long and dark with the lights backing is a breeze.

Now for a couple...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 06-27-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Your hitch weight should be 900 pounds figured on...

Your hitch weight should be 900 pounds figured on a 12.5% of trailer weight, about half way between the minimum 10% and max 15%. So depending on trailer loading you could be a bit higher and closer...
Forum: Towing 06-23-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,952
Alaska is 72 feet in length max, Tow Vehicle must...

Alaska is 72 feet in length max, Tow Vehicle must have 3 axles and weigh no less then 15k and equipped with air brakes.

When I looked thru the sites that are used for reference on triple towing, I...
Forum: Towing 06-13-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,890
My Daughter got her permit at age 14 and with in...

My Daughter got her permit at age 14 and with in a week she was sharing driving duties with me taking the 22' Jet boat out to the river. The summer she turned 16 her and I drove to Arizona and back...
Forum: Towing 06-13-2018, 06:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,446
So I guess now the challenge is who will be the...

So I guess now the challenge is who will be the first to get one on video.....

In a previous life I use to work around these type of machines. You will find that they are very capable pieces of...
Forum: Towing 06-12-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,446
Which one of you going to be first?

https://www.facebook.com/UNILADTech/videos/2200811170196592/?fref=mentions
Forum: Towing 06-12-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,777
So I have watched the video that shows the side...

So I have watched the video that shows the side to side movement of the horse trailer. I am not real sure I understand where that movement would come from except maybe for if there was a side wind...
Forum: Towing 06-12-2018, 09:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,777
When you run thru the video you will hear him...

When you run thru the video you will hear him mention the side to side movement...that is the hitch doing it's job.

There are two other videos out there using a WDH. The first the buyer ordered...
Forum: Towing 06-11-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,777
Well I went out and bought one. So far, I am...

Well I went out and bought one. So far, I am pretty impressed with just the short trip we went on. I have always hated pulling my Raptor 30 FS with nothing in the garage as it made it a bit nose...
Forum: Towing 06-06-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,777
Geney Hitch

Anyone here using a Geney torsion suspension WDH? Was curious on your experiences or issues? I searched a couple of forums and have not found any postings. Was hoping maybe someone was holding out....
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