justme
Explorer
Joined 23 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: towing hitch for new trailer
I found that I don't need an equalizer or sway control with my F350 pulling an Airstream 28ft. trailer. I suggest pulling the trailer without those add-ons before you buy them to see if you need them. I believe those items are over-sold and many people have fallen for the marketing hype that doesn't need them. Remember they are high-profit items for dealers.661Views0likes0CommentsRe: Why do I need a W/D or sway control
naturist wrote: You probably don't. I wouldn't spring for one if the truck doesn't sag and you have no problems with sway. Whoever told you you needed one was either trying to sell one or has too little TV for their rig. Just my humble opinion. I do not have either TV or trailer like yours. I tow a 21 foot, 5000 GW TT behind a diesel SUV rated to tow 6,000 lbs without a WD or sway control. Works fine. No sway, tows straight as an arrow. I agree with you. My truck and trailer combo tow just fine and I see no reason to spend a grand on something I don't need. Airstream trailers tow better than many trailers because they are low to the ground, well balanced and have low wind drag. I was hoping for more fact than opinion for my question.248Views0likes0CommentsWhy do I need a W/D or sway control
I have a 2012 F350 diesel pulling a 28ft Airstream trailer. The trailer tows very well and has not noticed any problem pulling that trailer. So why do I need to add a WD or sway control? Ford claims to have sway control that applies brakes in a way to control extreme swaying. Passing 18-wheelers and wind is not a problem. The trailer manufacturer does not provide any clear advice one way or another.6.9KViews0likes35CommentsRe: Star Link
LouLawrence wrote: Compared to having no service at all in those wonderful remote places, $99 will be cheap! Compare to Verizon and other cell service, I would save a lot and is faster and not throttled down. To me it would be a fantastic service when it is fully deployed.819Views0likes0CommentsRe: Star Link
GDS-3950BH wrote: justme wrote: BTY gaming would be a problem as well with high latency. Given the Demographic of the folks on these boards I don't think all night Call of Duty or Fortnight sessions are a concern LOL. You must be into gaming to know about those games. BTY I see folks of all ages playing games and I don't think it is base on demographics.407Views0likes0CommentsRe: Star Link
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/spacex-wants-to-connect-its-starlink-satellite-internet-network-to-moving-vehicles/ar-BB1enmON?ocid=msedgdhp https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/spacex-moves-to-beam-starlink-internet-into-cars-boats-and-aircraft/ar-BB1envqw?ocid=msedgdhp407Views0likes0CommentsRe: Star Link
The reason latency is important is when the data packets are small where acknowledgement from the server is required and the difference between 10ms and 150ms would slow the overall data transmission to a crawl-- I measured the download from a VPN server on Hughes net that had a latency over 150ms that was no better than a 56K modem. That same server on my Verizon with a ping of 30ms was over 18mbs during a high traffic period. BTY gaming would be a problem as well with high latency.408Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fuel mileage
When people post the fuel miles, they should include speed, wind, weight, elevation, type of roads, fuel type and etc. to get a better idea of their experience. Remember, friction increase by the square of the speed which makes speed and winds more important as well as weight.484Views0likes0CommentsRe: Star Link
DarkSkySeeker wrote: justme wrote: I could not use Hughes because of its high latency time that makes VPN run at modem speeds. I might be over-stating this here, but I think Starlink is wrong to suggest the latency of its system is so good. The obstructions, beta downtime, and no satellites of the beta are nearly unacceptable. Elon says space should be exciting. Starlink is exciting. First there is anticipation about the order, and now I have an anticipation about more satellite 'fixing' the downtime issues. From what I see on Youtube of that shows latency, it is much better than Huges Net and would be OK for VPN. That is the difference between low and high orbit satellites. I measure Hughes which was over 150ms and Starlink was below 50ms.306Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.Feb 16, 202519,006 Posts Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.Feb 13, 202538,707 Posts Travel Trailer Group
Prefer to camp in a travel trailer? You're not alone.Feb 06, 202544,025 Posts
