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Forum: Towing 03-01-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,107
Posted By Dave-Gray
John, your words and points are right on the...

John, your words and points are right on the weight of the matter. So often I see responses or advice freely given without asking the most important questions. Just because "Family A" has towed it...
Forum: Towing 09-26-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,633
Posted By Dave-Gray
Not sure what you're asking. 10% tongue weight is...

Not sure what you're asking. 10% tongue weight is optimal and is strongly recommended by SAE. However, national average is about 12%. It takes a bit of trial and error to get the right load balance.
Forum: Fifth Wheels 09-02-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,917
Posted By Dave-Gray
Here is a good page to start your research: The...

Here is a good page to start your research: The Basics: What do I Need to Tow it? (https://fifthwheelst.com/what-do-i-need-to-tow-it.html)
Forum: New Member Check in! 08-28-2018, 12:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,839
Posted By Dave-Gray
Nope, I don't smoke anything, never have. And...

Nope, I don't smoke anything, never have. And when I asked a few three-quarter ton truck owners how much they thought it would cost them to upgrade to a one-ton dually, the answers averaged was $30K....
Forum: Towing 08-19-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,997
Posted By Dave-Gray
Getting back to the OP, the article states “It is...

Getting back to the OP, the article states “It is important to note that a vehicle may be within its limits on any other rating and still exceed its gawr.”

The truth is, the GVWR will be exceeded...
Forum: Towing 06-29-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,736
Posted By Dave-Gray
Do I need to use the air bags in my 3500 Ram...

Do I need to use the air bags in my 3500 Ram dually? Not really. However, I found that when I keep about two inches of clearance between the overload spring and the rubber stop, the ride is better.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-21-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,452
Posted By Dave-Gray
I hate reading about those stories about the...

I hate reading about those stories about the dealer said you could tow it. If you had only known about and used RV Tow Check (https://rvtowcheck.com), you could have saved yourself from a costly...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,412
Posted By Dave-Gray
Too bad you don't have one of my business cards...

Too bad you don't have one of my business cards to stick on his window.

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Forum: Towing 06-05-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,606
Posted By Dave-Gray
The best thing you can do is answer your own...

The best thing you can do is answer your own question and not be dependent upon others opinions. I strongly encourage you to use the RV Tow Check app at RVTOWCHECK.COM.

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Forum: Towing 05-26-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 27,640
Posted By Dave-Gray
Now that you have your weights, use the four-step...

Now that you have your weights, use the four-step weight safety plan at FifthWheelStreet.com

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Forum: Towing 05-03-2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,808
Posted By Dave-Gray
And, here is one more resource that may assist...

And, here is one more resource that may assist you:

How Much Can These SUVs or Vans Tow Without Exceeding Ratings for a Family of Four? (https://fifthwheelst.com/suv-van-towing-reviews.html)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-21-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,646
Posted By Dave-Gray
Yes, you need to weigh your rig fully loaded....

Yes, you need to weigh your rig fully loaded. Follow the 4-Step Weight Safety Plan at FifthWheelSt.com.

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-05-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,631
Posted By Dave-Gray
If I had known then what I know now, I would have...

If I had known then what I know now, I would have kept my 2500. There is no significant difference in the powertrain between the 2500 and 3500. Both have a respectable 3.73 gear ratio. Therefore,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-27-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,299
Posted By Dave-Gray
I recommend you use the RVtowCheck.com app to...

I recommend you use the RVtowCheck.com app to find out what the truck's realistic vehicle towing capacity is.

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-25-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,252
Posted By Dave-Gray
You made the right decision. Next time you weigh,...

You made the right decision. Next time you weigh, I recommend you follow the four-step weight safety plan at FifthWheelSt.Com.

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,247
Posted By Dave-Gray
The most accurate way to answer your question is...

The most accurate way to answer your question is first, weigh your truck, then use https://RVtowCheck.com.

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Forum: Towing 04-08-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,926
Posted By Dave-Gray
For motorhomes and tow vehicles, one absolutely...

For motorhomes and tow vehicles, one absolutely would be wise to use the actual tire load weight in determining the correct inflation pressure.

On the other hand, when it comes to multi-axle...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-02-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,867
Posted By Dave-Gray
I'm glad the info helped you discover the need...

I'm glad the info helped you discover the need for a bigger truck.
Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires! 04-02-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,206
Posted By Dave-Gray
If you haven't weighed your trailer, how do you...

If you haven't weighed your trailer, how do you know what you need? How do you know that the current tires are not overloaded and/or under inflated? Tires usually blow out as a result of an...
Forum: Towing 04-01-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,926
Posted By Dave-Gray
Interesting. Not one person mentioned that the...

Interesting. Not one person mentioned that the best way to know just how much PSI is needed any tire, is to know the weight that the tire is carrying. All tire manufacturers provide tire inflation...
Forum: Towing 04-01-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,845
Posted By Dave-Gray
Go to this webpage...

Go to this webpage (https://fifthwheelst.com/rv-weighing-worksheet.html) and download/print the correct worksheet for your situation. The worksheet will walk you through, step by step. It's the first...
Forum: Towing 04-01-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By Dave-Gray
Now that you have the weights, plug the numbers...

Now that you have the weights, plug the numbers into this weight safety report (https://fifthwheelst.com/conventional_travel_trailer_weight_calculator.html) for conventional towing.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-31-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,867
Posted By Dave-Gray
Below is a poster that puts things into...

Below is a poster that puts things into perspective. At this point, the best thing to do is obtain the minimum two scaled weigh-ins for your rig. There is a simplified 4-step plan to weighing here...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-31-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,354
Posted By Dave-Gray
Here is a link to an article on this very...

Here is a link to an article on this very subject. Inexperience, overloading and mismatched combinations can lead to accidents. RV Accident - Tahoe vs Travel Trailer (https://goo.gl/vOeqEM)
Forum: Towing 03-31-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,885
Posted By Dave-Gray
Yes, overloading is a significant issue with RVs....

Yes, overloading is a significant issue with RVs. The question is: which component are you exceeding the rating? It could be the tires, it could be the rims, it could be the tires and the rims, or it...
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