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Old 05-25-2017, 08:10 PM   #1
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I have a 2015 27' Bunk House Vibe. I want to buy a ProPride 1400 hitch but I do not know if the weight distribution jacks will fit inside the nose cover on my Vibe. Does anyone have a propride hitch on a Vibe?
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Old 05-26-2017, 06:09 AM   #2
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I have a 2015 27' Bunk House Vibe. I want to buy a ProPride 1400 hitch but I do not know if the weight distribution jacks will fit inside the nose cover on my Vibe. Does anyone have a propride hitch on a Vibe?
I have a Vlite and Propride provides straps instead of jacks so you can get to any doors in the v nose..
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Old 05-28-2017, 07:36 AM   #3
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I have a 2015 27' Bunk House Vibe. I want to buy a ProPride 1400 hitch but I do not know if the weight distribution jacks will fit inside the nose cover on my Vibe. Does anyone have a propride hitch on a Vibe?
What Zak1 said. I just got my ProPride 3P/1400 in this past week, as we take delivery on a 2017 308BHS next week. I was also concerned about the jacks/cap, as Sean (Propride) said you need vertical clearance from the center of the ball coupler, back 27" to the A-frame. The Vibe fiberglass cap starts at 21" so there isn't enough vertical clearance. So, you get the Strap-Tek system in place of the jacks. I haven't put it on yet (next week), but looks extremely solid, and I actually think I like the idea of the straps better than the jacks after seeing them. Looking forward to getting everything set up!
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Very interesting - I had no idea there was such an option! The jacks have always worked well for us.

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Old 05-29-2017, 11:34 AM   #5
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Very interesting - I had no idea there was such an option! The jacks have always worked well for us.



Looks like you've got plenty of room to work with for the jacks, restcure. This is the front cap of my Vibe Click image for larger version

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Old 05-29-2017, 02:09 PM   #6
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Looks like you've got plenty of room to work with for the jacks, restcure. This is the front cap of my Vibe Attachment 139406
Yep, you are certainly in a different situation. Cool to hear that ProPride has a solution for you... you learn something new every day!
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So you have a $2500 hitch, but didn't spring for a power tongue jack?
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Old 07-06-2017, 10:15 PM   #8
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Restcure is building up his arm strength, planning to win some arm wrestling competitions....

Or is it that he wants to offset some of the ProPride weight by dropping the motorized jack?

BTW, I love my ProPride!
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Very interesting - I had no idea there was such an option! The jacks have always worked well for us.

Restcure turn your propane Tanks Cover around so the Door/Flap is facing to the rear! Save you from buying a Door/Flap! Also the "Strap Adjusters are the Real Deal! Youroo!!
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So you have a $2500 hitch, but didn't spring for a power tongue jack?
Easy now... we had to transfer the hitch at the dealer's lot, so that was the first thing we did to the trailer.

The power tongue jack was the second... a campground mod during our first trip with the new rig.





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Restcure is building up his arm strength, planning to win some arm wrestling competitions....

Or is it that he wants to offset some of the ProPride weight by dropping the motorized jack?

BTW, I love my ProPride!
Nah, I get all my arm strength from carrying the stinger. :P

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Restcure turn your propane Tanks Cover around so the Door/Flap is facing to the rear! Save you from buying a Door/Flap! Also the "Strap Adjusters are the Real Deal! Youroo!!
Youroo, it's been like that since we bought the hard cover for our first trailer ten years ago. Still on the original flap, so I think we're okay. Thanks for the tip though!

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Old 07-07-2017, 10:45 AM   #11
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Awesome

That's awesome. I was just giving you some ribbing. I am constantly doing mods, upgrades, etc. Seems to never end.
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That's awesome. I was just giving you some ribbing. I am constantly doing mods, upgrades, etc. Seems to never end.
Word!




Since we bought this trailer last spring...

Modifications

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Old 07-07-2017, 12:19 PM   #13
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That is a nice list... and some of those I may steal from you. Here is are the mods I have completed thus far... In no particular order. Should you want info on any of these, let me know and I can get them for you
- Fantastic Fan (to replace the crappy OEM fan
- SeeLevel II Tank monitoring system (Love this thing)
- Black Tank flush
- Underbed lift struts
- Cabinet (over sofa) door struts
- Pass through storage area lighting
- Batter Disconnect
- Emergency Brake Carabiner cable
- Rearview wireless camera
- MaxxAir vent cover
- Cyclone Sewer vent stack cover
- New locks for baggage doors to eliminate CH751 key
- Retrofit Weber Q for quick connect to RV Propane to replace crappy OEM Grill
- Bumper end cap cover (they have doors on them)
- Screen Door Cross Bar
- Oxygenetics Shower Head
- LED Bulbs throughout
- Winterization Bypass Kit.
That is all I can think I have completed thus far...
On my truck I have installed a CB radio, and a 50" light bar behind the grill.
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That is a nice list... and some of those I may steal from you. Here is are the mods I have completed thus far... In no particular order. Should you want info on any of these, let me know and I can get them for you
- Fantastic Fan (to replace the crappy OEM fan
- SeeLevel II Tank monitoring system (Love this thing)
- Black Tank flush
- Underbed lift struts
- Cabinet (over sofa) door struts
- Pass through storage area lighting
- Batter Disconnect
- Emergency Brake Carabiner cable
- Rearview wireless camera
- MaxxAir vent cover
- Cyclone Sewer vent stack cover
- New locks for baggage doors to eliminate CH751 key
- Retrofit Weber Q for quick connect to RV Propane to replace crappy OEM Grill
- Bumper end cap cover (they have doors on them)
- Screen Door Cross Bar
- Oxygenetics Shower Head
- LED Bulbs throughout
- Winterization Bypass Kit.
That is all I can think I have completed thus far...
On my truck I have installed a CB radio, and a 50" light bar behind the grill.
Yes please:
  • SeeLevel II Tank monitoring system (Love this thing)
  • Retrofit Weber Q for quick connect to RV Propane to replace crappy OEM Grill
We have also done the Oxygenics... I should post it!
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Old 07-07-2017, 01:03 PM   #15
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Man you guys are creating extra work for me. Would love to see the Weber Q mod also....great lists!!
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Old 07-07-2017, 02:22 PM   #16
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You can go the link to look at the SeeLevel II system. I installed one on my previous camper. And then had Camping world install it on the new VIBE since they were installing the black tank flush for me. Since they had to drop the underbelly cover, I had them do it at the same time. Took them 2 tries though to get it right. The first guy was a moron. Odds are you will need to cut the underbelly into a couple of sections, then tape the seams when completed. https://www.garnetinstruments.com/videos-new/
The challenge is you have to drop the underbelly cover. It uses the same wiring that is attached to the tanks now. I am going on our next trip in 2 weeks, so I will snap some photos and post them after that trip. No holes are drilled into the tanks. Hardest part is putting the underbelly cover back on the rig. Regarding the Weber Q... Same thing.. I will post pics in a couple of weeks.. My camper had the grill quick connect and hoses already installed for use with their grill. But basically I removed the quick connect nozzle from the OEM grill. Removed the regulator form the Weber Q. The quick disconnect nozzle from the OEM grill was a perfect fit into the Weber Q. Then it is simply plug and play. I took the legs off of the Weber grill stand and I clamp that to the grill swing arm once I set up at the camp site. I think it is a pretty sweet setup and works well.
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Nah, I get all my arm strength from carrying the stinger. :P
I'm doing curls with mine. Got to impress the women somehow!
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