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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-05-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,975
Posted By 67L48
If I were on the Ford Truck forum and someone...

If I were on the Ford Truck forum and someone posted the following ...

My son is looking at a slightly used Rockwood Mini Lite 2509S. He's not towing it with a Ford. But, I was wondering if...
Forum: Off Topic 11-03-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,591
Posted By 67L48
The biggest issue is to get away from the front...

The biggest issue is to get away from the front corner pinch points of common folding camp chairs. It's tough to find a good, solid camp chair that fits like an actual chair. The best success we've...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-30-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,441
Posted By 67L48
Directionally, the advice above is mostly...

Directionally, the advice above is mostly correct. However, there were a few wrong turns on the math involved. Bhrava's was the best write-up that I read. I'll take my stab:

GVWR = Gross...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-29-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,040
Posted By 67L48
Well, your Ultra Lite 2608BS RV weighs 8,000 lbs...

Well, your Ultra Lite 2608BS RV weighs 8,000 lbs and drops 1,125 lbs on your hitch. Add you and your wife, fully clothed, for 300 lbs. Add 2 bikes for 100 lbs. Add 2 kayaks for 150 lbs. Add 50...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-29-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,191
Posted By 67L48
Cargo of that trailer is 1,900 lbs, which is a...

Cargo of that trailer is 1,900 lbs, which is a pretty big number. I doubt you'll consume all of that. So, I'd budget around 8,200 lbs rolling down the road. This will drop 1,150 lbs onto your...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-29-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,292
Posted By 67L48
When you're trailer shopping, you need to be able...

When you're trailer shopping, you need to be able to figure out what the trailer will weigh with all of your stuff. It adds up quick: bedding, cookware, food, drinks, clothes, electronics, tools,...
Forum: Georgetown 10-28-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,426
Posted By 67L48
There are many Oxygenics showerhead models...

There are many Oxygenics showerhead models (https://oxygenics.com/products/), but "original" isn't one of them. More often than not, people talk about the Oxygenics shower head without mentioning...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-28-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 16,659
Posted By 67L48
Few, if any, laws would agree with you. You...

Few, if any, laws would agree with you. You could certainly make that argument, but you'd likely lose it. The laws do not make exceptions for going the speed limit. Move right unless you're...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-28-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 16,659
Posted By 67L48
Drivers manual isn't necessarily the law, nor is...

Drivers manual isn't necessarily the law, nor is it necessarily comprehensive in the laws that it discusses. For Virginia, per the information I posted above, the relevant law is: 46.2-804(1)...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-28-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By 67L48
Mine would take quite a bit of force to get them...

Mine would take quite a bit of force to get them to open after sitting for an extended time ... the glass really seals strongly to the trailer gasket.

Frameless windows. They look awesome. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-28-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 16,659
Posted By 67L48
You live in a different world than me. Around...

You live in a different world than me. Around here, there are many, many times where cars are stacked up behind people going under the speed limit ... and it's definitely not restricted to just RVs...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-28-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,978
Posted By 67L48
Definitely not. You'll be rolling down the road...

Definitely not. You'll be rolling down the road at 6,500 lbs with a 12-14% tongue weight. Your 2507S will have a tongue weight of around 850 +/- 50 lbs.

I only point this out to continue to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-27-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,978
Posted By 67L48
You can build out your needs pretty fast. 6,500...

You can build out your needs pretty fast. 6,500 lb trailer will drop around 850 - 950 lbs on the hitch.

Your trailer is a bunkhouse, so I'll assume a family of 4. So, figure 500 lbs for fully...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-27-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 16,659
Posted By 67L48
If you're going 63 because you prefer that speed...

If you're going 63 because you prefer that speed (fuel economy, etc.), are under the speed limit, and are holding up cars, then that's not great. You're visiting your inconvenience onto others. You...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-23-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,040
Posted By 67L48
I recommend you rethink your loading strategy. ...

I recommend you rethink your loading strategy. Only dropping 9% of your trailer's weight onto the hitch is contrary to most safety guidelines.
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-23-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,532
Posted By 67L48
That's a really large ccc. This isn't a toy...

That's a really large ccc. This isn't a toy hauler and isn't that large, so it would take a LOT of gear to add up to that. I generally budget around 1,200 1,500 lbs or so for normal "stuff": ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-19-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,040
Posted By 67L48
Actually, he's hauling an 8,000 lb trailer plus...

Actually, he's hauling an 8,000 lb trailer plus 2,500+ lbs of people/gear. He states "2500+ pounds of equipment, including passengers," and I assume he's not putting passengers in the trailer.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-18-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,040
Posted By 67L48
As others said, it’s simple math: 2,500 + 1,000...

As others said, it’s simple math: 2,500 + 1,000 = 3,500. You need a truck with at least 3,500 lbs of payload capacity. 3,800 lbs would probably be a safer bet. You’re nudging close to DRW...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-09-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,071
Posted By 67L48
Yeah, I laughed when I saw that microwave note. ...

Yeah, I laughed when I saw that microwave note. Somehow a flame or electric burner would only be able to get the water to 194F because of thermodynamics, but the magical microwaves would make it...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-09-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,146
Posted By 67L48
A 15K BTU A/C is going to want around 16-20 amps...

A 15K BTU A/C is going to want around 16-20 amps on start up, with warmer temps demanding more current to fire. P=VI.
16A --> 1,920W 17A --> 2,040W 18A --> 2,160W 19A --> 2,280W 20A --> 2,400WThe...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-08-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,174
Posted By 67L48
Cool story.

Cool story.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-08-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By 67L48
Yep. There are several sources, including...

Yep. There are several sources, including Bilstein, that confirm that 4600 & 5100 are identical in terms of internals/performance. 4600 is for stock. 5100 is for 0-2" lift. Last I checked, a 0"...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-08-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,174
Posted By 67L48
As has been stated above, DRW = 8' box. Period. ...

As has been stated above, DRW = 8' box. Period.

If you're going with a Ford DRW, then I'd personally go with the F-450. Stance, ride, and dimensions will be about the same, but you get bigger...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 10-07-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,627
Posted By 67L48
Be careful of the inferences that you make here. ...

Be careful of the inferences that you make here. Three smallish/average guys on six legs/feet spread across a large span of roof is much different than a single 300lb guy on two legs/feet in one...
Forum: General Community Discussions 10-07-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,257
Posted By 67L48
That just might be the worst advice I've read...

That just might be the worst advice I've read here.

The fair market value is based on demand and supply in general and on the specific condition of your trailer. It doesn't matter if you were...
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