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Re: HEY we need a sticky for our TT pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReneeG wrote: redneckgearhead wrote: What am I missing. Tried photobucket, tried a direct link... Did you try the suggestions on this FAQ's page? Click here. Of course I did. When I use Photobucket it loses the server.354Views0likes0CommentsElectric stabs questions
Hey everyone. We took the Camper out for the first time besides our drive way. I lowered the electric stabs but wasn't sure how far down to put them. Is it just a judgment call of "that seems tight enough" or do I put em down until they stop? Oh and discovered the fresh water tank needs some serious sanitizing.1.5KViews0likes9CommentsRe: Trailer wheel balancing question.
mosseater wrote: I installed the ceramic balancing beads when I got new Maxxis a few years back. The problem is one never really knows if they're working or not. I can say the tires are wearing very evenly so far. Could be the beads, better tires, or dumb luck. They're working. Physics.492Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer wheel balancing question.
You might need new tires if they're original. I run dynabeads in my Harley and it made a world of difference. My dad being a diesel mechanic is the one that turned me onto them. I love them and will be putting them in my next set of tires. But if its vibration that can be felt in the truck it is major vibration going on.175Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leveling and chocks, what do you carry?
Huntindog wrote: redneckgearhead wrote: Huntindog wrote: I haven't used any sort of leveling blocks in at least 15 years. I do sometimes use homemade wheel chocks, but they really are not needed. All I need is a shovel. I dig holes to lower the high side wheels. There are many benefits to this method. Lowering the TT makes it more stable especially in wind. It makes the steps lower as well. And all you need is a shovel, which is a real handy thing to have in camp anyway. And the best part... As long as gravity works, the TT cannot fall out of the holes like it can fall off of blocks... Yes I have seen this happen several times, and it is not a good situation. The first time it was my TT. We got a LOT of sudden rain. The ground gpt saturated and soft. The blocks sort of tilted as they sank int the earth. I was lucky. I have seen others suffer from a ruined tounge jack from this, and some with damaged stabilizers Camp grounds don't mind you digging holes? What about the poor person that camps after you? I detest campgrounds. I boondock. Usually on public land out west. When choosing a campsite, I am not looking for a huge excavation project. So it will normally be pretty level. So the holes usually are not very deep. As for the poor camper that follows me... He is welcome to use the holes to level his TT... I have often used the holes of those that preceeded me. I appreciated it. The shallow holes that I generally make with weather and vegetation growth blend in with the landscape quickly, and go unnoticed, except for a camper looking for them. They are still usable year after year. When it is appropriate, as in the holes are deep, or I am on private land etc... The shovel can quickly fill in the holes. I see.427Views0likes0Comments
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