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Re: Best way into Grand Lake Colorado
I've been a couple ways. Hwy 34 off I-25 in Loveland and Hwy 40 to Hwy 34 off I-70 West of Denver. Coming from Iowa, I would definitely go the I-70 route. 34 is a long winding road out of Loveland. Either way, have a great and safe trip. We really enjoy the Grand Lake area.432Views0likes0CommentsBacking My Trailer. Is This Doable?
Here's what I have. Travel trailer is 35' and truck is 15'. The road is 20' wide (including the shoulders) with ditches on both sides. The property is fenced with a 20' wide gate and driveway. Is backing in doable and how should I approach it? I have some experience backing the trailer, but not in this tight of quarters. Thanks for any advice.5.9KViews0likes39CommentsRe: Need some Opinions On These Numbers
Ron Gratz wrote: Texmac1011 wrote: I would appreciate opinions from those with more experience than me, regarding these numbers.--- The numbers, at first glance, look very good -- but I have a couple questions. 1) Where did you get the "Truck Loaded" axle weights? It's quite unusual to see weights with a resolution of 5#. Usually it's 20#. 2) What is the wheelbase of your truck? 3) What type of WDH do you have? Was the weight of the WDH/bars included in the "Truck Loaded" weights? If so, was the WDH in the receiver? 4) When the "Truck Loaded" weights were determined, was the passenger/cargo load in/on the truck the same as when the other weights were measured? Ron 1. Truck was weighed on a CAT scale at a Love's truck stop. 2. 142" wheel base. 3. 14000# Eaz Lift WDH w/1000# bars. It was in the receiver, but I didn't have the bars in the truck. 4. yes195Views0likes0CommentsNeed some Opinions On These Numbers
I would appreciate opinions from those with more experience than me, regarding these numbers. I bought the trailer and WDH from an individual. At 1st glance, it looks like I am too light on the front axle but the front came back down with the WDH to the distance recommended by Ford. Also, it looks like the spring bars may be too small. The truck, trailer and spring bars all sit level when the WDH is hooked up, with the bars hooked on the 3rd link. All help/opinions are appreciated! 2012 F-250 Gas (3.73) 14000# lb Eaz Lift WDH with 1000# bars Front GAWR 5200 Rear GAWR 6100 GVWR 10000# GCWR 19000# Weights in lbs. Front Axle Rear Axle Trailer Axle Total Truck Loaded 4455 3395 7850 Truck/Trailer W/O WDH 3980 5040 8520 17540 Truck/Trailer With WDH 4240 4660 8640 17540 Trailer Weight 9690 Tongue Weight 1170 Tongue Weight % 12% Weight Transfer to Front 260 Weight Transfer to Rear -380 Weight Transfer to Trailer 1201.2KViews0likes4Comments
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