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Forum: Campfire Chatter Yesterday, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 70
Posted By sourdough
Don't know about up there but think we've had the...

Don't know about up there but think we've had the "last gasps" of winter here but then they just turn into howling wind and sand. :facepalm:
Forum: New Member Check in! Yesterday, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,645
Posted By sourdough
I failed to mention in my prior post; the...

I failed to mention in my prior post; the Equalizer can make some noise. Be sure and lube the ball/hitch head as the instructions call for then buy the little plastic L bracket covers. Between the...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By sourdough
You need it all. You're not going to damage the...

You need it all. You're not going to damage the frame of anything unless you don't follow the instructions.
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 597
Posted By sourdough
The question has no answer with the information...

The question has no answer with the information provided.

What I could find on RV USA says that's a 7200lb. 33' trailer. What do you pull it with? Tow vehicle makes all the difference in the...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By sourdough
The link whether clicked or copied/pasted goes to...

The link whether clicked or copied/pasted goes to an error.

Look at the yellow/white sticker inside the driver door frame. It will give the carrying capacity of that particular vehicle. It...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By sourdough
Just my opinion but NO, that wdh is not up to...

Just my opinion but NO, that wdh is not up to par. It's an entry level, low performance product, to accomplish a job that requires a much better product. The weight distribution "might" work to an...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-26-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,645
Posted By sourdough
Congrats on getting it and getting it home. You...

Congrats on getting it and getting it home. You DO need the WDH with sway on that trailer (8800lbs. - 33') without a doubt. The 3/4 can carry it just fine but it can and WILL start to wag the dog...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-26-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By sourdough
LOL! I have the one from my previous '14 trailer...

LOL! I have the one from my previous '14 trailer sitting on a top shelf of a shelving unit at the RV barn. I look at it occasionally as I try to decide what terrible end I'm going to give it. Took...
Forum: Towing 03-26-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 291
Posted By sourdough
What kind of hitch are you talking about? Does...

What kind of hitch are you talking about? Does it use chains or bars. The chains can be adjusted by the links, those with bars have a set range of tension they provide. The shank of a hitch is...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-25-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,850
Posted By sourdough
I agree. Michelins are pricing themselves out of...

I agree. Michelins are pricing themselves out of "my" market. When we had the tire failure enroute back to TX and I decided to just dump the Firestones with all new Defenders it set me back 1900 at...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-25-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,850
Posted By sourdough
I'm a guy that likes to go with the horse what...

I'm a guy that likes to go with the horse what brung me but the Nexen brand may be OK. I saw a set on a new vehicle a couple of weeks? back and was rather shocked. I always viewed them as a 2nd...
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-24-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,850
Posted By sourdough
Talk to Michelin about the Defenders. I had a...

Talk to Michelin about the Defenders. I had a couple of dealers tell me that the Defender was discontinued and tried to move me to another brand/style (E coast). I was just in Discount Tire about a...
Forum: Towing 03-24-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By sourdough
You are out of the realm of a 3/4 ton truck...

You are out of the realm of a 3/4 ton truck (250/2500). You will need a 1 ton truck with a payload of 4k lbs. or more.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 03-24-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,850
Posted By sourdough
Robert a bit on the Agilis. A couple of years...

Robert a bit on the Agilis. A couple of years ago while in FL I entertained the thought of replacing my Firestone Tranforce A/Ts with some Michelin Defenders so stopped by Discount Tire in...
Forum: Technical Corner 03-24-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By sourdough
I replace the OE TVs in my RVs. I've bought them...

I replace the OE TVs in my RVs. I've bought them at Walmart, Costco and Target. Take the measurements where it's supposed to fit and the measurements of the TV being considered along with all the...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-24-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,105
Posted By sourdough
Yes, owning an RV is an endeavor in compromise,...

Yes, owning an RV is an endeavor in compromise, concession, adaptation and.....fun and adventure. The design and livability while in the unit (floorplan) is about at the top of the list. We are the...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-24-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 100
Posted By sourdough
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig!...

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig! There are a lot of good, knowledgeable folks here willing to share and help so ask away when the questions arise....and they will.

Being in...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-24-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By sourdough
It would be wonderful if these constant winds...

It would be wonderful if these constant winds brought rain but the only thing they bring is a wall full of dirt when they hit and a continuous sand storm until they subside. Once every few years a...
Forum: Odds 'n Ends 03-24-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By sourdough
West Texas Weather

We talk about trailer sway, good travel days and bad travel days etc. One of the topics in that conversation is wind. I have mentioned the high winds of W TX which are common. Was looking to see...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-24-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By sourdough
Many trailer models from different manufacturers...

Many trailer models from different manufacturers have a fridge that won't open with the slides in. The island models present an issue.

Design flaw? Manufacturing flaw? I doubt it. I don't care...
Forum: New Member Check in! 03-24-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,325
Posted By sourdough
Cougar2023 stepped into the 3 month old thread at...

Cougar2023 stepped into the 3 month old thread at post #37 to voice her displeasure with her trailer. In post #33 GlasNav noted that the original OP may have had an issue with their surge protector...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-24-2024, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By sourdough
I'm still unclear as far as route and what you...

I'm still unclear as far as route and what you want to do, see, avoid etc. Assume you are coming from MN, heading S? Coming into NM on I25? Do you like interstates, back roads or ?? You can come...
Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations 03-23-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By sourdough
What is your planned route? AZ/NM have anything...

What is your planned route? AZ/NM have anything you want from total desert to high mountains.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 03-23-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,305
Posted By sourdough
There are all kinds of dealers; individually...

There are all kinds of dealers; individually owned, corporate owned etc. They all have their rules/priorities. The shops I've talked to personally about working on trailers they didn't sell and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-22-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,040
Posted By sourdough
The new trannies with lots of gears are such an...

The new trannies with lots of gears are such an improvement. One needs to remember that the transmission with 10 speeds is then limited/helped by the rear axle ratio. Here is a link to the...
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