Getting Rid of my Dual Cam system
I really like this system but it's such a darn pain. It's so complex no one, anywhere, has any idea how to adjust it or install it. I just had it transferred to a new trailer and new bars also were...
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Mike,
Your install looks pretty good! It looks like you have plenty of clearance at the frame and at the cam arms now so you should not have any rubbing or bending problems
You won't really know if it is adjusted correctly until you get to a level spot where you can pull forward straight ahead for about 100 feet or more to make SURE the truck and trailer are in exactly a straight line with each other. Then you can get out and look to see if the cams are centered on the V of the bars like they should be. Take that large wrench with you as chances are they will not be.
At the same time, you can measure your fender rise in front by unhooking (no trailer), measuring, then re-hooking back up and measuring again. Draw up the WD bars.
If the front of the truck is not back to it's non-hooked up measurement or slightly above, then you need to tighten up the chains. If it is below (unlikely) the non-hooked up measurement then you can loosen the chain a link and measure again. Keep at it until you have the front measurement back to the same as it was when you had the truck without the trailer on it. When you have it right, then re-check the cam/V to make sure it is still centered. If not, re-adjust.
No need at all to take it back to the dealer. You have the capability to do this yourself as long as you are willing to put in a little bit of time.
Barney
Your install looks pretty good! It looks like you have plenty of clearance at the frame and at the cam arms now so you should not have any rubbing or bending problems
You won't really know if it is adjusted correctly until you get to a level spot where you can pull forward straight ahead for about 100 feet or more to make SURE the truck and trailer are in exactly a straight line with each other. Then you can get out and look to see if the cams are centered on the V of the bars like they should be. Take that large wrench with you as chances are they will not be.
At the same time, you can measure your fender rise in front by unhooking (no trailer), measuring, then re-hooking back up and measuring again. Draw up the WD bars.
If the front of the truck is not back to it's non-hooked up measurement or slightly above, then you need to tighten up the chains. If it is below (unlikely) the non-hooked up measurement then you can loosen the chain a link and measure again. Keep at it until you have the front measurement back to the same as it was when you had the truck without the trailer on it. When you have it right, then re-check the cam/V to make sure it is still centered. If not, re-adjust.
No need at all to take it back to the dealer. You have the capability to do this yourself as long as you are willing to put in a little bit of time.
Barney
