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Does anyone have a recommendation for a TPMS on a 30' TT. I tow with a Duramax 2500 CC. Some of the TPMS systems only recommend 25' Trailers. I think I would need a booster for it to work well. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks for any help.3.1KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Weight distribution hitch
I tow a 30 ft Holiday Rambler with a 3/4 ton. I use a WD hitch B/C I think it controls sway better. I am towing approx 10000 lbs loaded. I have always used a W/D hitch, even when I pulled lighter trailers with a half ton. Been towing since 1969. That does not make me an expert, but so far it has worked for me. Safety should be a big concern for everyone.464Views0likes0CommentsRe: New truck, New trailer, TONS of sway!
Towing capacity is not the answer to all the real world factors in towing a trailer. The specs don't address the weather that you might be exposed to. Safety should be your number 1 concern, for both you and your family as well as others on the roads you are driving. I have been towing since 1969 with a car. Towed a 17 Ft Holiday Rambler with a Chevy Station wagon. It worked just fine. In today's world I doubt that I would tow over a 25 ft or 26 ft Trailer with a 1/2 Ton pickup. No more than about 6000 pounds. Anything heavier I would go to at least a 3/4 Ton. Just my opinion. I am no expert.154Views0likes0CommentsRe: electrical issue
Unless I missed it. I didn't see anyone suggest switching wires on breakers to see if the problem moves. Another suggestion is to take all the dead receptacles loose and pull them out to inspect the wires. It is possible that you have 2 problems. They are really tough to find. I was an industrial electrician for 35 years. If you rv has been ok for ten years, I see no reason to think any wires have been switched.Keep us posted on what you find. I tend to agree that a digital volt meter will not load the circuit.Another suggestion is to make sure that you push the breaker to the off position before you throw it to the on position.275Views0likes0CommentsRe: Reese Dual Cam Torque Specs?
ScottG wrote: cockroach wrote: What would be wrong worth using nylock nuts and tighten them just past snug. Then check them every 100 miles or so until you are comfortable that they are ok? I am referring to the type with u-bolts that straddle the frame. Absolutely nothing - that would hold just fine.This is the type that I have.1st Picture in upper left hand corner. https://www.google.com/search?q=reese+dual+cam+weight+distribution+hitch+old+style&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=653&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ioKYVKTsAoaOyATNroCQAw&ved=0CE8QsAQ461Views0likes0CommentsRe: Reese Dual Cam Torque Specs?
What would be wrong worth using nylock nuts and tighten them just past snug. Then check them every 100 miles or so until you are comfortable that they are ok? I am referring to the type with u-bolts that straddle the frame. That is the type that I have.460Views0likes0Comments
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