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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-29-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,540
Posted By Tigger1
Itat - just for a data point my previous...

Itat - just for a data point my previous Equalizer 4-point head-housing was 58lbs on a bath scale back in 2015. It was hurting my back to lift (prior back surgery) and too heavy for my DW. I agree...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-15-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 41,234
Posted By Tigger1
wszApex245 Couple of thoughts I am a...

wszApex245

Couple of thoughts

I am a consumer who has owned an Andersen WDH since mid 2015. I’ve installed and removed it on 3 different trailers. The only thing left is a small dimple for the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-14-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 41,234
Posted By Tigger1
wszApex245 What you have not answered is,...

wszApex245

What you have not answered is, why is Lippert supplying frames that can not withstand 90ft lbs torque for hitch brackets? Why is your frame thinner than most? Is that normal now days?...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-10-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 41,234
Posted By Tigger1
Been using Andersen WDH for more than 5 years...

Been using Andersen WDH for more than 5 years across 3 different trailers. Only problem along the way was noise cropped up. Contacted their CS w/pics. They sent a new head & housing with triangle...
Forum: Georgetown 07-24-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,401
Posted By Tigger1
We replaced our dinette with lazy-boy recliners,...

We replaced our dinette with lazy-boy recliners, see thread. Recliners were comfortable and we preferred cloth to pleather material. Backs came off to make it easy to get thru door.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 03-03-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,152
Posted By Tigger1
Sounds like you want/need to stay with your...

Sounds like you want/need to stay with your current truck.

We towed our previous Mini Lite (see signature) with an ‘03 Sequoia, 4.7L, 4x4, 4:30 rear. Payload 1250 (removed 3rd row seat to gain...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Buy |Sell |Trade 08-15-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By Tigger1
I just sent you a PM.

I just sent you a PM.
Forum: Vibe | V-Cross 07-26-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,248
Posted By Tigger1
Our new TT has spread axles and the distance is 9...

Our new TT has spread axles and the distance is 9 1/2” between the tires. I’m using the regular x-chocks without any problems.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-24-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,010
Posted By Tigger1
We towed a 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s with our...

We towed a 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s with our 2003 Toyota Sequoia 4.7L SR5 4x4, 4.10 rear. It did fine in MD, PA, VA, struggled a little in the mountains of WV. Two of us, always packed light,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-05-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,071
Posted By Tigger1
So with a 13,200 trailer we can assume about a...

So with a 13,200 trailer we can assume about a 13% tongue weight of 1,716. Please show where somebody is doing this and doing it consistently.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-04-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,071
Posted By Tigger1
If I ever go 3/4 I’d go Chevy. More reliable. ...

If I ever go 3/4 I’d go Chevy. More reliable.

https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2019/04/most-dependable-pickups-last-15-years/
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-04-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,723
Posted By Tigger1
Grand Design (which is what we have now) uses...

Grand Design (which is what we have now) uses Westlakes. From my research on their forums I haven’t seen nearly as many issues with the smaller version Westlakes like I’ve read hear about Castle...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-02-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
That is pretty impressive mpg.

That is pretty impressive mpg.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-02-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
Thank you! 232923

Thank you!

232923
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-01-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
My payload on the Tundra is actually more than...

My payload on the Tundra is actually more than the door sticker of 1380 - 42 factory add ons = 1338.

Took it to a CAT scale a couple weeks back, full tank, nothing else, I stepped out, 5643.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-01-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
1380 - 42 factory add ons = 1338 payload. Plenty...

1380 - 42 factory add ons = 1338 payload. Plenty enough for my trailer. Room to spare with the way we pack. Can make the payload work, just don’t buy too big a unit. In my case I also use a light...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-01-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
The surveys which J.D. Power used were done three...

The surveys which J.D. Power used were done three years after purchase.
Notice there are two columns:
Survey Year Model Year

It also seems too convenient to write off places like CR, J.D....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-01-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
As I mentioned in my first post I looked at...

As I mentioned in my first post I looked at different sources for reliability other than Consumer Reports.

Here’s one of those sources. It is a 15 year look back by J.D. Power of some 80,000...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-30-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
With buying a new trailer there was no way we...

With buying a new trailer there was no way we could afford a new(er) truck at the same time so I did my research back several years to come into a price point we could afford. All these 1/2 tons are...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-30-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,448
Posted By Tigger1
This past Fall I was looking for a used 1/2 ton...

This past Fall I was looking for a used 1/2 ton pickup (first pickup :trink39:) to tow our new trailer. I liked the numbers of the F150 3.5 EB but after much online research including Consumer...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-25-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,959
Posted By Tigger1
Here’s an additional suggestion if you haven’t...

Here’s an additional suggestion if you haven’t already made a decision.

I originally had an equalizer 4-point that work as advertised but became too heavy to lift with back issues. Researched and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-22-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By Tigger1
Kudos to Andersen WDH CS

We have been using an Andersen WDH since August 2015 and it’s on its 3rd trailer now. Other than putting a thin layer of lithium grease on the ball now and then we have not had any issues until we...
Forum: Rockwood 06-19-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,325
Posted By Tigger1
Did the same thing. Bought an inexpensive curtain...

Did the same thing. Bought an inexpensive curtain from Walmart and rings. I had read about shower doors breaking. Curtains gave us more elbow room too. Stored shower doors in basement and when we...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-18-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,019
Posted By Tigger1
The top of the bracket is too wide and would need...

The top of the bracket is too wide and would need to be trimmed.

I first noticed that it might be an issue after looking over their Qualification Guide Step 2:
...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-18-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,019
Posted By Tigger1
I originally wanted to go with MORryde cre3000...

I originally wanted to go with MORryde cre3000 but after researching more and talking to MORryde CS came to realize my equalizer bracket would need to be modified at the top. That would have voided...
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