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Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-05-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By dsrace
correct, the 4 3/16" should be enough to keep...

correct, the 4 3/16" should be enough to keep them attached. we have walked up the moryde step above and the lci solid step , what i call flip up steps, at a few rv shows. they are nice and a very...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 02-05-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By dsrace
lci solid stance step stabilizer

finally the temps are up to 45* so warm enough to do a few things on the toyhauler. installed the lci solid step stabilizer. i see what you mean by weak mounting hardware. the stabilizer is built...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-08-2022, 07:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,073
Posted By dsrace
33' on the bumper of a half ton is a lot imo. for...

33' on the bumper of a half ton is a lot imo. for 40 60 mile trips, your with in spec but on the open road in real wind....... i don't feel you have enough truck. that is just my opinion based on my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-24-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,450
Posted By dsrace
correct i still pre fer sway control. that...

correct

i still pre fer sway control. that is simply personal preference.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-24-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,450
Posted By dsrace
GN's/FW's apply the trailer load over/slightly in...

GN's/FW's apply the trailer load over/slightly in front of the axle vs behind the bumper. one could think of it like a 2' breaker bar compared to a 4'.



i do need to say, if you have a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-24-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,450
Posted By dsrace
GN conversion , you know the difference. again, i...

GN conversion , you know the difference. again, i posted the link as a viable option for those that it will work for.




merry christmas and safe travels.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-22-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,450
Posted By dsrace
to be honest, well balanced trailer really...

to be honest, well balanced trailer really doesn't need a wdh but any time you get into wind ...sway control is a must imo. the sway control systems on truck do not always work well for some people....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-21-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,450
Posted By dsrace
l bed covers roll/fold up, of course FG...

l

bed covers roll/fold up, of course FG truck toppers do not and canvas truck toppers do. both are just common sense accy's the the pick up truck owner already knows to consider.

i really...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-20-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,450
Posted By dsrace
bolts on, same price as a hensley or pro pride...

bolts on, same price as a hensley or pro pride and will stop your sway. you can un bolt it and transfer this hitch to your new camper as well. should work well with short box trucks.
...
Forum: Shockwave 12-14-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,643
Posted By dsrace
really depends on the floor width between the...

really depends on the floor width between the cabinets and walls. i would be more worried about ccc. if it doesn't have atleast 4k lbs of ccc then thats a no!

i just looked at the specs.... no...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-14-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,757
Posted By dsrace
thanks for the reply. that is good info and they...

thanks for the reply. that is good info and they did atleast tow a decent amount of weight. so the real test is a toyhauler/camper. they have far more wind resistance and require more power then a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,722
Posted By dsrace
if your pulling a small boat 40 to 60 miles and...

if your pulling a small boat 40 to 60 miles and back, on decent roads on fair days then you'll enjoy that motor. i know 3 guys that bought the ford ecoboost 2.7 and it's a pooch compared to the 3.5....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,757
Posted By dsrace
what is the range and tow capacity on the ev...

what is the range and tow capacity on the ev f150? i wouldn't think it would last long at 10k lbs in the wind on mild grades. i do not know but imo it would be better suited for those pulling the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,954
Posted By dsrace
my diesel doesn't use any of that so i never...

my diesel doesn't use any of that so i never look. it would not surprise me though as that would park a fair number of trucks.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By dsrace
and just for reference..... forward to 1:47 and...

and just for reference..... forward to 1:47 and watch to 2:02 to see my camper and sand rail. that toy is 13' 2" long and weights 1960 wet. cannot be backed in as the rear is 90" where the front is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By dsrace
this is what i have. https://youtu.be/DPxf_GsHMIc

this is what i have. https://youtu.be/DPxf_GsHMIc
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By dsrace
must be the b&w fiver hitch that stakes in to GN...

must be the b&w fiver hitch that stakes in to GN ball mount. i have seen the anderson ultimate hitch's but have never heard them called a pyramid hitch. i guess i can see that reference now.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-13-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By dsrace
no turn over ball and i am not sure what a...

no turn over ball and i am not sure what a companion hitch is?

i have the 5th wheel rail to GN plate, curt model # 16055 rated at 25k lbs. i bought it 6 or 7 years ago to tow a 38' GN enclosed. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-12-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By dsrace
has anyone seen or used one of these GN conversions?

been looking at this bolt on conversion. i have fifthwheel rails and the GN plate that fits in them. owned a 2011 wp295 toyhauler for 10 years, bought it brand new in walcott iowa. i have a 3500 lbs...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-12-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,603
Posted By dsrace
might be a good video to watch as well ...

might be a good video to watch as well


https://youtu.be/dhx6odNqixY
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-12-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,603
Posted By dsrace
if you don't want a wdh and just sway control...

if you don't want a wdh and just sway control then maybe


https://youtu.be/NyDlpalfyZA
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-12-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,603
Posted By dsrace
i too use the anderson wdh and really like it....

i too use the anderson wdh and really like it. not because i believe it out performs all other base style wdh systems ( not including hensley/pro pride) but because it is light weight and very easy...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-29-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,803
Posted By dsrace
that would be it. for some reason when i ...

that would be it. for some reason when i unplugged mine to reset it , the system defaulted to electric/hydraulic. switched it back and all was good after that.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-28-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,803
Posted By dsrace
might want to check and make sure you had...

might want to check and make sure you had selected electric brakes rather than electric hydraulic. i had to unplug mine once to reset it. it reverted back to electric/hydraulic and did pretty much...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-20-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,178
Posted By dsrace
if the truck is for towing as well as a daily...

if the truck is for towing as well as a daily driver then you will not be happy with it. most down town/city streets are not wide enough for drw's. residential streets with cars on both sides may not...
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