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Re: Firman 3000W Inverter Generator 58db $714
Vintage465 wrote: So I went ahead and ordered up one of these 3300/3000w units. Hopefully it turns out alright. I'll let you guys know. any update as the reliability? I've been looking at this one from Costco for $550 shipped to me https://www.costco.com/Firman-2900W-Running--3200W-Peak-Gas-Inverter-Generator.product.100367440.html I'm well aware that it's a Chinese made inexpensive generator..I know it's not a Honda, or even a Champion but for the price I can buy 2 compared to the champion I was looking at, or 4 compared to the Honda. Now I know the Honda is the best most reliable inverter generator going, but I simply don't have the coin for it right now. and I only camp without shore power a couple times a year! So it's hard for me to justify spending over 2k on a genny right now with 2 kids in college.238Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Tire Choice
I got the Carlisle Radial Trail HD's in the E range and plan to run them at 80 PSI and see how it goes, if it's too rough I'll back it down to 65-70. I don't think there is anything wrong with running less pressure if you are running less load also...I do this on my f250 which is running around empty most of the time at 60 psi for a better ride. It seems really tough to find any decent trailer tire made in the USA. I hope these will do okay, they seem to get very good reviews.637Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Tire Choice
I was going to just go with LOAD RANGE D's , but they were out of stock, so I ordered the E's and they just came today. the manufacture date was 5216, so hopefully I'm good for a while. not too expensive @ $67 each. Now I have to pull the wheels off and have them mounted, was going to just bring the trailer to the tire dealer, but after 3 years, now is a good time to inspect bearings/brakes!637Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Tire Choice
JIMNLIN wrote: Just a comment here but at some point more tire on a trailer isn't the best idea. If you think a load E tire at 2830 lb capacity is a good idea then another upgrade to a 16" load G tire at 4440 lb capacity would be better ? Not trying to be a wize azz but justy making a point. not calling you a "wize azz" at all, but you give a pretty extreme example here of jumping a few classes to a G rated tire. which is way more than "overkill" in this situation.... But the question remains the same: If the wheel can handle the tire/pressure, then is there anything wrong with someone doing this other than a large dent in their wallet? In my example which I believe is not as extreme, jumping up from D to E may not be excessive and minimally more $. Would I have anything to gain by going to E (10 ply vs 8 ply) tires at their full 80 psi? and is there any possible negative of this sort of jump? not trying to stir the pot or get an engineer to explain in great detail all the forces at play...just thought to myself..."heck, for $24 why not bump up "2 plys"? Now if it was $240...that would be different!638Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Tire Choice
AT 7500lbs GVWR, my trailer should be more than fine with D Range tires @65PSI My question is: Since it is only $6 more per tire, is there any drawback to going with E (10 ply) tires? Overkill? maybe! but for the price of a 12 pack of decent beer why not?637Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Tire Choice
bobndot wrote: Are you guys running the new heavy ply tires on the OEM rims ? What are you doing about trying to match up the PSI ratings of the rims vs tires ? It seems like those 10 ply's are 80# psi ? Are the rims rated at the same ? how would you know what psi the wheel is rated for? I've never seen psi for wheels, just tires? I found my Outback OEM aluminum wheels on etrailer and these are the specs they list: Specs: Rim dimensions: 15" diameter x 6" wide Bolt pattern: 6 on 5-1/2" Wheel bolt size: 1/2"-20 Pilot diameter: 4.25" Offset: 0 Capacity: 2,830 lbs Lifetime warranty against structural defects https://www.etrailer.com/Tires-and-Wheels/HWT/TTWALS556655.html229Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Tire Choice
DutchmenSport wrote: Last year I replaced the tires on my Outback 298RE with Carlisle's (ST225 / 75 R15, Loan Range E, 80 psi, rated at 81mph ... all labeled right on the tire) Even though I had only 1 bad tire (factory original), I replaced all 4 at the same time. Since the tires were installed, we've made 1 trip to Florida and 2 trips to South Carolina (from central Indiana), and several trips across Indiana. I keep the sun side of the trailer tires covered at home all the time. The shadow side is not covered. I've had absolutely no problems with these tires. My speed is normally 60 mph, 65 at the absolute fastest, and I am very careful when backing that I'm not forcing side pressure on the tires by backing in sharp turns. Not always possible, but I try very hard to avoid backing sharp turns causing side force on the tires. For the size of your trailer, these Carlisle's would do you very well. Get all 4 tires the same, whatever you do, and replace all 4 at the same time, regardless of how good the remaining tires look on your camper. Treat your tires the same as you would on your car or truck. hmmm some guys say don't go E range, other say go E? I tend to lean toward load range E 10 ply tires on my trucks...of course my SuperDuty came with them, and 95% of the time I'm running the truck with just my weight in it. I don't run them over 60 psi just to give me a decent ride, and I don't think I need to without weight in the truck. On my Tundra a had switched to Load Range E tires and ran them at 50 psi since the truck was so light. With all my E range tires I've never had a blow out or premature failure...maybe I've just been lucky but I put on 25k miles a year I'm now leaning toward the Carlisle's since they seem to get a good reviews...there is only a couple bucks difference between D and E range...not sure which way to go?229Views0likes0Comments
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