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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 02-14-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 28,941
Posted By Go West
I ran my Castle Rocks for four seasons, something...

I ran my Castle Rocks for four seasons, something approaching 10,000 miles. No issues except they were starting to wear unevenly.

Sumer 2021, I installed Carslisle Radial Trail HD's at Discount...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-02-2022, 12:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,212
Posted By Go West
Guessing that you have a Husky Centerline TS that...

Guessing that you have a Husky Centerline TS that requires 380 lbs for the hitch head hex bolts. When I set mine up, I took the hitch head to an RV shop. They torqued those two bolts to spec.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-05-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,451
Posted By Go West
You will be happy with the Hensley Arrow hitch....

You will be happy with the Hensley Arrow hitch. An advantage of the ProPride is the adjustable assembly hitch bar. An advantage of the Hensley is that the same part - the Hensley hitch bar (otherwise...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-11-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,957
Posted By Go West
My Husky Centerline anti-sway bars are rated for...

My Husky Centerline anti-sway bars are rated for 600-800 lbs. My 5,500 lb trailer’s tongue weight ranges from 770-785 lbs as measured with a Sherline scale. No issues. I wouldn’t be concerned using...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-28-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,640
Posted By Go West
Very informative post. The Reese Steadi-Flex is...

Very informative post. The Reese Steadi-Flex is obviously providing excellent weight distribution. After some use, please report how the hitch performs for sway control as well.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-18-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,070
Posted By Go West
Yes, that is the only advantage as far as I can...

Yes, that is the only advantage as far as I can tell. I went back & forth between a Bakflip & the Revolver and chose the roll-up for that reason.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-18-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,070
Posted By Go West
Originally Posted by Ejs4029: I have a BAK...

Originally Posted by Ejs4029: I have a BAK Revolver aluminum roll up cover....I like it.


A determined thief would have to forcibly pry up the rear of the aluminum cover from the locked tailgate...
Forum: Veteran's Forum 10-24-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,788
Posted By Go West
The expanded eligibility for certain Veterans to...

The expanded eligibility for certain Veterans to access military commissaries, exchanges and MWR facilities was effective Jan. 1, 2020:
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-19-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By Go West
Here is a reference for the guideline: "The...

Here is a reference for the guideline: "The Complete Trailer Handbook" by Richard Newton (Motorbooks, 2008). See page 48 for discussion about the relationship between tow vehicle wheelbase and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,520
Posted By Go West
RVMomofTwins: What is the Pathfinder's payload...

RVMomofTwins: What is the Pathfinder's payload rating? You will find it on the driver's side door jamb (if it's like my Titan and Altima) on the tire information sticker. It will say: "The combined...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By Go West
Yellowrocket, what do the drivers-side door...

Yellowrocket, what do the drivers-side door stickers say for payload in your Suburban and Silverado? Usually says something like: "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should not exceed xxxx...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,520
Posted By Go West
I noticed that difference as well. I was...

I noticed that difference as well. I was traveling solo for this trip (going several states away to help my son work on a car). For that trip, I flipped up my rear seats and loaded the heaviest...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By Go West
Based on many years towing with an Avalanche 1500...

Based on many years towing with an Avalanche 1500 LTZ, I would not pull a trailer with dry weight 5,266 lbs (best number I could find for the 25BRDS). Let’s say the trailer weighs 6,266 lbs loaded...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-20-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,520
Posted By Go West
Husky Centerline Hitch Adjustments

We have almost identical set-ups: 1/2 ton truck, Husky Centerline TS hitch, pulling a travel trailer in the range of 5,000 lbs. What I would do: first, add a washer or two to the hitch head -- get...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-08-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,998
Posted By Go West
Yes, the anti-sway / weight distribution bars are...

Yes, the anti-sway / weight distribution bars are very stiff; I've positioned my spring-bar support brackets at nearly the maximum distance from the hitch ball (30 1/2"), which allows me to engage /...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-11-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,722
Posted By Go West
Your Silverado has similar max towing, payload...

Your Silverado has similar max towing, payload and GCWR as my tow vehicle. I personally would not tow a trailer with dry weight 5,854 lbs with a half-ton truck. Let's say loaded your trailer weighs...
Forum: Eastern USA 06-03-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,202
Posted By Go West
x2 on Westmoreland State Park. Great kayaking on...

x2 on Westmoreland State Park. Great kayaking on the Potomac River. Also consider Lake Anna State Park - lots of coves / inlets to explore by kayak, and a bit closer to I-95. Both have a nice...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-28-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,993
Posted By Go West
We had the optional 6.0L Vortec in our half-ton...

We had the optional 6.0L Vortec in our half-ton 2007 Avalanche, towing a trailer that weighed about 5,500 lbs. The 6.0 was paired with a heavy duty transmission and a 4.10 rear end. The Avy pulled...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-26-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,837
Posted By Go West
GM 6L90 MYD transmission: ...

GM 6L90 MYD transmission:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-transmissions/myd/
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-25-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,081
Posted By Go West
I have the Husky 32217 - same hitch but with...

I have the Husky 32217 - same hitch but with 600-800 lb spring bars. Pro's: The Centerline provides VERY effective, precise weight distribution to the steer axle. Sway control is also excellent; I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-22-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,166
Posted By Go West
If these specs are right, the '18 Salem 27REI is...

If these specs are right, the '18 Salem 27REI is a very heavy trailer: two slide-outs, 8,154 lbs empty -- 920 lbs hitch weight empty. A 2013 Suburban LS 2500 towing capacity is 9,600 lbs - optimally....
Forum: Cherokee 04-14-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,577
Posted By Go West
I carefully considered the 20RDSE and 23MK as...

I carefully considered the 20RDSE and 23MK as well as the unit I bought (25RL, which is basically a 23MK without the slide). One notable difference in the 20RDSE and 23MK is the listed tongue weight...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-14-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By Go West
We lived in Garden City and our son was born at...

We lived in Garden City and our son was born at St. Catherine's Hospital. Many good memories of southwest Kansas ... and the wind, of course ;-)
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-14-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By Go West
Welcome from Virginia. I enjoyed my years living...

Welcome from Virginia. I enjoyed my years living in southwest Kansas ... thus my screen name. Happy camping!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-22-2020, 10:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 35,836
Posted By Go West
Great post - thank you. I will do an...

Great post - thank you. I will do an under-carriage inspection next time I'm at my storage lot also.
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