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Forum: Towing 05-17-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,957
Posted By RoadToad
The air lifts were strictly to level the truck...

The air lifts were strictly to level the truck for night lighting concerns.
Forum: Towing 05-17-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,957
Posted By RoadToad
I see the GCWR, page 16 0f the linked document,...

I see the GCWR, page 16 0f the linked document, is actually greater than I originally posted. As are the other parameters.
Good to know.

This truck is one owner, pristine, garaged, 87000 mi, used...
Forum: Towing 05-16-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,957
Posted By RoadToad
Here's a copy/paste from the relevant Google...

Here's a copy/paste from the relevant Google search.
"...How big of a trailer can a F250 pull?
In fact, when properly equipped, the Super Duty® can handle conventional trailers up to 19,000 pounds,...
Forum: Towing 05-16-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,957
Posted By RoadToad
Actually I have the Specs and the scale tickets. ...

Actually I have the Specs and the scale tickets.
I'll dig them out, if I can remember where I filed them.
I belive the GVW is 9700 and Combined is 18,500.
Scaled all axles, no problem there....
Forum: Towing 05-16-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,957
Posted By RoadToad
Not overloaded at all. Look at equipment in...

Not overloaded at all.
Look at equipment in signature.
Big truck, little camper.
I am from the Space Industry.
I believe in backup systems.
Had both handy.
Used them.
Why would you chose to...
Forum: Towing 05-16-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,957
Posted By RoadToad
We added airshocks and air bags. Set it and...

We added airshocks and air bags.
Set it and forget it.
Couldn't be happier with outcome.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-25-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,200
Posted By RoadToad
Looks as if the fuel tank has a rust-through...

Looks as if the fuel tank has a rust-through problem.
Pinhole where rust has pitted the tank.
Getting a replacement is probably the thing to do.

Have had that issue myself in years past.
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 04-25-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,080
Posted By RoadToad
In 6 days on the road we used about 1/4 tank.

In 6 days on the road we used about 1/4 tank.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-07-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,690
Posted By RoadToad
Amazon.. ...

Amazon..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XMJDJX7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-07-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,270
Posted By RoadToad
I would advise against rear kitchen models. Too...

I would advise against rear kitchen models.
Too much bouncing about happens at rear most of trailer.
Stirs the kitchen goodies badly.
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-07-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By RoadToad
We found Optimum RV in Ocala to be very...

We found Optimum RV in Ocala to be very competitive.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,893
Posted By RoadToad
Well.... Maybe.... A teardrop and a rowboat...

Well....
Maybe....
A teardrop and a rowboat seems ok.
:):)
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,893
Posted By RoadToad
I pointed that issue out in my first post above. ...

I pointed that issue out in my first post above.

"...The concern is 1) Combined GVWR of total rig and 2) most importantly; trailer load limits.
.."

You have elaborated on that nicely.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,893
Posted By RoadToad
" ..Google Physics and principals of leverage...

" ..Google Physics and principals of leverage fulcrums[/QUOTE]

Specifically; the fulcrum point will always be at or behind the front axle and at or ahead of the rear axle; regardless of the number...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,893
Posted By RoadToad
Still a teeter-totter.

Only in as much as the fulcrum point of center moves slightly fore and aft as a function of the horizontal plane.

In other words, it is still a teeter-totter; one that the "Plank" can be moved...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 02-25-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,893
Posted By RoadToad
Not so ...

[QUOTE=jasin1;435018] ".. and your hitch you use on the truck must be sized for the additional weight .. "

It is my understanding that there is no added weight to the truck hitch; only added...
Forum: Technical Corner 02-18-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,406
Posted By RoadToad
Yes, where the kingpin contacts the cross-block...

Yes, where the kingpin contacts the cross-block bar needs lubed.
Disc for plate-to-plate contact, but we have never seen anything for a clean pin lube.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 01-31-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,300
Posted By RoadToad
Yes and Yes .. Tongue weights and ARM...

Yes and Yes ..
Tongue weights and ARM (catilever, teeter-totter effect)
Have towed triple for 50 years.
Different length limitations in different states.
Most are 65 - 70 ft.

Some states do...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 01-26-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,722
Posted By RoadToad
Here is what we used.. ...

Here is what we used..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083LRN2NQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 01-21-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,581
Posted By RoadToad
Bob.. I think they are CU-AL approved for copper...

Bob.. I think they are CU-AL approved for copper or aluminum. We use them in our shop.
Forum: Travel Trailers 12-27-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,222
Posted By RoadToad
Good chance your House battery is done for. Tha...

Good chance your House battery is done for. Tha would explain some of your issues.
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 12-24-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,761
Posted By RoadToad
Not listed in Left or right order. Not knowing...

Not listed in Left or right order.
Not knowing the color code you trailer uses, I can not do that.
Listed by color that is in the Junction box in the photo of post #10
Use a test probe to...
Forum: Travel Trailers 12-24-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,908
Posted By RoadToad
Yes... If winter camping and freezing temps. No...

Yes... If winter camping and freezing temps.
No ill aftereffects when tank flushed and bleached before Summer configuration.
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 12-24-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,761
Posted By RoadToad
Steve.. Just recently changed out our 2010...

Steve.. Just recently changed out our 2010 CopperCanyon. Wiring box looked exactly like yours. Here is what we found.
Gnd = Wht
Brakes = Blue
Charge= Red
LfTurn = Yellow
RtTurn = Green...
Forum: Towing 12-21-2020, 02:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 19,112
Posted By RoadToad
I prefer doing this all with the truck not...

I prefer doing this all with the truck not connected to, or touching, the trailer.
Just to be sure the Ground is via the wiring and not the hitch plates.
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