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Re: Lazy man wants inverter disconnect switch INSIDE trailer
If you're concerned about storage then your propane dector will kill it too, as will the radio and other parasitic draws. If the trailer is parked and not being used the batteries need to be disconnected, not just the inverter. You cannot plan to leave the batteries connected over the winter. It's not a whopping amount for a weekend of camping. Sure it's nice to shut if off from the inside, but I fail to see the need to. IMO, you would have done better to spend the money on a pair of 6V batteries and a battery disconnect switch, or a non-WFCO product... but that's my 0.02 YMMV.896Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2500 HD or 3500 HD?
Huntindog wrote: Grit dog wrote: ^ Sort of. GM now has many different GVWRs for each truck class. It's almost as if they held the payload number and adjusted the gvwr to suit. Once again, proves that gvwr is merely a "paper" number to the chagrin of all the weight cops, lol! Otherwise how could you have a swing of 1300-1500lbs gvwr for the same chassis and designation. and how does the gvwr go up with the weight of the truck, in the same class? Have posted this now, waiting for all the weight ninnies to chime in either with their shoe in their mouth or some other "theory." I just looked at the payload sticker on my new 2020 Silverado dually. 5200#, about 500# less than my 2011. I also spent some time under it today. The components are truely massive. The driveshaft has a larger diameter than the streetlight in front of my house. The rear end looks like it should be in a school bus I don't think I'm gonna worry too much if I end up a little over the "number" This forum needs a like button.336Views0likes0CommentsRe: Are Travel Trailers selling at all right now?
Hoerschel wrote: AH64ID wrote: Our TT just sold. Pretty much what I expected to get, just took a little longer than expected. The family traveled 450 miles to get it. How did you advertise it? Facebook and CL. They found it on FB.689Views0likes0CommentsRe: Class V Hitch?
Hannibal wrote: AH64ID wrote: Hannibal wrote: The only reason I use a WDH with my F250 and 1,000~lb tongue weigh is to satisfy the weight rating of the receiver. The bars are set about as light as I can get them with upward torque on the receiver. When the day comes that I drop some coins on a new F250 with its 1300 lb dead weight capable 2.5” receiver, I will forego the WDH and employ a short solid ball mount. But that’s just me... I’ve never had a receiver that needed a WDH to tow my trailer, and I’ve never wanted to ditch the WDH. When I used to store it at a work lot I wouldn’t use the WDH for the 16 mile tow. It was ridiculously uncomfortable compared to with it. That’s all weight distribution and not sway control. We even added WDH to our horse trailer. We don’t use it for highway trips but will for most gravel road towing. I’m not sure what you think you gain by ditching a WDH Convenience, less weight, less storage space, short drawbar. It does porpoise “a little” more but nowhere near ridiculous. I wonder what was wrong with your rig that it was ridiculously uncomfortable? Nothing is wrong with it. Long trailer without WDH will porpoise more, physics at play. That also has an effect on steering as no-WDH will pull more weight off the front axle than the tongue weighs, and while you get a little porpoising that is even more weight off the front axle. I also didn’t say it was ridiculously uncomfortable, I said it was ridiculously uncomfortable compared to with it. Big difference. The convenience of not using it is why I wouldn’t use it around town, but it just showed me how much better towing is with it. They are heavy, but that’s of little concern for me. My 5th wheel hitch is heavy too, but it’s built very well. Also not concerned with storage as it lives under the trailer, plenty of room there camping or at home. I actually went with the extended 18” shank and it’s great. I can fully open the tailgate at any truck/trailer angle. I guess for those very small gains you give up a lot more, IME. YMMV.720Views0likes0CommentsRe: Class V Hitch?
Hannibal wrote: The only reason I use a WDH with my F250 and 1,000~lb tongue weigh is to satisfy the weight rating of the receiver. The bars are set about as light as I can get them with upward torque on the receiver. When the day comes that I drop some coins on a new F250 with its 1300 lb dead weight capable 2.5” receiver, I will forego the WDH and employ a short solid ball mount. But that’s just me... I’ve never had a receiver that needed a WDH to tow my trailer, and I’ve never wanted to ditch the WDH. When I used to store it at a work lot I wouldn’t use the WDH for the 16 mile tow. It was ridiculously uncomfortable compared to with it. That’s all weight distribution and not sway control. We even added WDH to our horse trailer. We don’t use it for highway trips but will for most gravel road towing. I’m not sure what you think you gain by ditching a WDH721Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ditching the free standing table... but for what?
Deb and Ed M wrote: Thinking along the lines of a dinette - I always liked the U-shaped ones - they seemed more comfy for sitting/watching TV - and would have massive storage underneath? My folks have had 2, one in their Lance and now one in their Glacier Peak. Great for sitting, not great for more than 2 people eating as the table is very small.579Views0likes0CommentsRe: Class V Hitch?
Technically you will not need them; however, you will prefer to use them. Sway aside, as that's another topic, the weight distribution bars will improve the handling of your TV and reduce porpoising while driving on uneven roads. I don't need the WDH to tow my TT, and often don't use it around town, but it's a noticeable difference. I also recommend either getting a 2.5" shank or welding the sleeve to the existing shank. It will reduce slop, wear, and noise.133Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2500 HD or 3500 HD?
ktmrfs wrote: If your looking at a new GM, the 2500 and 3500 SRW diesels have basically the same GVWR. IIRC 11,500 +/-. They dropped the "old" 10,000lb GVWR on the 2500's. I suspect Ford and Dodge will be (or maybe already have) following GM on the 2500's. I’m willing to be that actually hurts their sales for commercial accounts. The way the federal DOT rules read anything over 10K lbs GVWR falls into a different category regardless of actual weight. It’s generally not an issue for private use, but even private owned trucks driven for work can fall into the 10K GVWR rules. Ram and Ford both offer 10K GVWR SRW 3500’s for this reason.336Views0likes0Comments
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