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Re: Questions about Reese straight line setup.
Just a final update. Both Resse and GD said not to use that setup because it is under rated. Any resulting damage would not be covered by warranty. Dealer replaced it with 1600 lb. Equalizer set up because Resse no longer makes anything Straightline over 1500 lb. TW., or class V 2-1/2" shanks. Thanks for the advice and encouragement.498Views0likes0CommentsRe: Questions about Reese straight line setup.
Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, 1540 TW was from the scale I bought and confirmed at the CATS. I didn't know about the 5 links. It was set up by the dealer. I'll be reading a bit tonight. Hopefully the dealer will swap out the bars to 1500 lbs. It's parked now. I'll be sure to follow the instructions from now on.499Views0likes0CommentsQuestions about Reese straight line setup.
I Just picked up a new toy hauler. I have a few questions about which trunion bars to use. I've towed a lot, just not with WDH. I will be using it 50/50 toys/no toys. Travel weight without toys - 9940 lbs. GVWR trailer - 11,500 lbs. TW - no toys (weighed) is 1540lb. It came with a Reese straight-line WDH 1200TW/12000lb bars. The bars are under max GVWR, but over max on TW. Is one rating more important than the other?, or do I have to be under both? I can adjust the trunion bars to get the front axle weight adjusted to the no trailer weight and height, the rear height is 1" low from no trailer height. To do this, I have to use up most of the chain. (2 links left). With toys, the TW is 1300 lbs.,so I get a few chain links back. Am I pushing my luck running over the max trunion TW? Would I be better off using 1500 or 1700 lb. TW bars? Thanks2.3KViews0likes7CommentsRe: First Post - 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie - What can I pull??
Having sold my 2012 1500 Limited because I couldn't tow anything without the wife and kids running along side the truck, here's my 2 cents: The 5000 lbs. tow number is based on a max 500 lb tongue weight. Anything over that, they want you to use a weight distributing hitch. It's in the manual. That's how you get to the 9850 lb. number. And to get to that number, you better be at half a tank of gas and take a dump before you drive alone down the road. As for the max you can legally tow (not talkin redneck if it moves, I can tow it Ye Haw!), there's only one way to know. Take it to the scales. 1.Load up your truck with everything you are going to take that's not going into the trailer, filler up with gas, and weight it at the scales with you in it. (no need to drag the family along) 2.Add the weight of your passengers to that number. 3.Subtract that from the 7000 GVWR of the Ram 1500 That number is the max tongue weight you have left before you max out your payload. It's 10% of the weight you can safely tow at max payload. Don't be surprised when that scale comes back at 6700 lbs.400Views0likes0CommentsRe: New generator for new rv. Recommendations
#1Flyboy wrote: .... IF you buy a Honda you will pay more, but you will get more. Service, reliability, resale value and a proven generator. If you get a Communist China knockoff you will pay less but also get less and it might , maybe, produce the stated power output.... You do realize that Honda generators are made in Japan, China, Thailand, India, and US. While they are reliable and probably easier to get them fixed, it's pot luck where it was made.770Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advise on which new truck - 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
I apologize for derailing the original thread. Let me just end by saying, I bought the 2500, it had to be registered Commercial, and they said you can not drive on Parkways. I know that I can probably get away with it, but: "The law isn't going to bother you if you're driving an empty pickup truck with Commercial plates on a NY Parkway." I'll be remembering that the first time I get a $180 ticket :) The restriction is for vehicles registered Commercial. The intent was trucks used for commercial purposes. "your RV tow rig won't get a second glance" I hope not :), because I live next to the Parkway and the commercial route adds 18 miles to my trip to/from my happy place. Again, sorry to derail things, and thanks for the encouragement.413Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advise on which new truck - 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
nineback wrote: This is confusing. Do you mean a 3500 might have to be registered as commercial? What 6001 lbs are you referring to? Both 2500 and 3500 have a GVWR well above 6000 lb. Are you talking about rear axle rating? Even some 2500 have axles ratings over 6000 lbs. Teamjd wrote: An another note... Depending on what state you live in, the 2500 might have to be registered as commercial. In New York over 6001 lbs (which is almost every 2500) , it does, and it's causing me to reconsider buying the 2500 I'm looking at. I have to travel Parkways. In NY you can not go on Parkways with commercial vehicles. Just to clarify, they are referring to unladen weight not GVWR.412Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advise on which new truck - 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?
An another note... Depending on what state you live in, the 2500 might have to be registered as commercial. In New York over 6001 lbs (which is almost every 2500) , it does, and it's causing me to reconsider buying the 2500 I'm looking at. I have to travel Parkways. In NY you can not go on Parkways with commercial vehicles.400Views0likes0Comments
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