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Forum: Technical Corner 06-06-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,553
Posted By handye9
There's a similar discussion going on at RV.net....

There's a similar discussion going on at RV.net. Here is the link https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26103717.cfm


I repaired a crack on brothers truck camper. Used 6" wide...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-11-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,390
Posted By handye9
You might want to get ahold of your dealer ASAP...

You might want to get ahold of your dealer ASAP !!! The trailer you are expecting in a week or so, is not the floor plan you are expecting.


I also, have a 2013 model on order. It was / is...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-11-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,448
Posted By handye9
Don't even look at empty trailer and hitch...

Don't even look at empty trailer and hitch weight. Only time you might tow empty, is, when you leave the RV dealer and he is only concerned about weight until, you get that trailer off his lot.

...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-11-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,989
Posted By handye9
It's difficult to wrap your head around all the...

It's difficult to wrap your head around all the numbers when truck manufacturers, who use flatbed trailers to test tow capacity, say their truck will tow 11000 lbs (that's with a driver and no...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-11-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,989
Posted By handye9
I think any one of those trailers will be a...

I think any one of those trailers will be a stretch. Biggest problem will be 1544 payload. Right off the top, you need to subtract about 100 lbs for the weight distributing hitch, more if you have...
Forum: Modifications and Upgrades 05-09-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,625
Posted By handye9
Maybe, check local autoparts stores for window...

Maybe, check local autoparts stores for window tint material.
Forum: Travel Trailers 05-09-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,021
Posted By handye9
Assuming you are talking about a 1500 series Ram...

Assuming you are talking about a 1500 series Ram with factory tow package, your payload is somewhere around 1400 lbs, and tow capacity about 8900 lbs

From that 1400 lb payload, you need to...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-09-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,390
Posted By handye9
I'm hearing pretty much the same. My dealer said...

I'm hearing pretty much the same. My dealer said it woul be done, early next week. Don't know yet, if that means done at the factory, or, delivered to the dealer. The factory is only four hours away....
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 05-09-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,706
Posted By handye9
I think you need to recheck your payload...

I think you need to recheck your payload situation.

According to Toyota website, Tundra has 1640 payload (without tow package) and with tow package it only has 1450 payload.

From that 1450...
Forum: Towing 05-02-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,094
Posted By handye9
Here is a link to rvnet forum...

Here is a link to rvnet forum https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25717515.cfm. This is where I first heard of the Andersen hitch. There are some folks on that forum, who...
Forum: Towing 05-01-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,094
Posted By handye9
I opted for the Andersen model 3380. Don't have...

I opted for the Andersen model 3380. Don't have the trailer yet, so, I haven't tried the hitch.

Here's a link to one on eBay...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-30-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By handye9
Folks buying the new hitch from Andersen MFG, are...

Folks buying the new hitch from Andersen MFG, are saying good things about it. I bought one, but, haven't used it yet. I'm waiting for delivery of new trailer, and, don't want to do setup more than...
Forum: Towing 04-28-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,169
Posted By handye9
Has anyone mentioned anything about a possible...

Has anyone mentioned anything about a possible shortage of towing capacity?

GMC website shows tow capacity at 8100 lbs for 2 wheel and 8300 lbs for 4 wheel drive.

Keystone shows your trailer...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 04-28-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,513
Posted By handye9
A general rule of thumb is to try keep gross...

A general rule of thumb is to try keep gross weight of the trailer down to 80% of tow capacity. Towing above that 80% can be an unpleasant experience. With 6700 lbs tow capacity, your 80% figure...
Forum: Towing 04-28-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,169
Posted By handye9
I looked at GMC website. The Integrated Brake...

I looked at GMC website. The Integrated Brake Control is listed as a seperate option. It's not part of standard trailering package.

If that is your situation, you will need to purchase and install...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-05-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,720
Posted By handye9
In a break away situation, the trailer brakes...

In a break away situation, the trailer brakes would not work without an on board battery.

As far as the jacks, it would depend on how the jacks are wired. If they are wired through the...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-25-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,390
Posted By handye9
I've been told the 2012 version (no bedroom...

I've been told the 2012 version (no bedroom slide) had it's last production run, week before last, the prototype is in work now, and 2013 version (with slide) should be available late April to mid...
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-21-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,331
Posted By handye9
Ordered mine today.

Ordered mine today.
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 03-18-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,331
Posted By handye9
I am looking at the 32SAB, also. The new one...

I am looking at the 32SAB, also. The new one (2013), with bedroom slide. I'm told, they won't be on dealer lots until sometime in May.
Forum: Technical Corner 03-07-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By handye9
I met a fellow at an RV rally, who, used a piano...

I met a fellow at an RV rally, who, used a piano hinge to mount a board over the television opening. He could then raise the television to access the area behind. It made a nice storage space.
Forum: Lite Weight Trailers 01-24-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,525
Posted By handye9
Cougar nose cone and WDH

I've been looking at the new Couger's with that V nose shape. My current WD hitch is the type with snap up brackets and chains. From looking at the nose of those trailers, it appears there is no...
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