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Re: Electric power awning
Assuming you have an awning like this. You pull down on the loswest horizonal bar to lower that side. You do not have to straighten it back to close the awning. The bar will straighten itself. However, the motors on the awnings are not that powerfull and it could lead to the gears stripping. So, I would make it a habit to just straighten it before retracting the awning.558Views0likes0CommentsRe: Hey Equalizer people, which one should I get?
First off, the Equal-i-zer hitch works great. I tow with one currently. However, once the paint wears off the weight distribution bars. You will hear the most God awful “Nails on a chalkboard” sound you have ever heard. The first time it happened to me. I had to take the bars off when I arrived at the campground. It was extremely embarrassing. I did make one mistake though. When I bought my new TT the hitch was setup to and empty truck and trailer. I did not touch the hitch after that. I have since loaded the TT with everything I thought I would take with me, and also loaded the truck. Then, I setup the hitch again. I also purchased the bracket jackets for the L-brackets. The noise is almost completely gone. I am now able to drive into the campground without waking the dead. Equal-i-zer tells you that the jackets will reduce the amount of sway control, but I have not noticed any difference in the amount of sway control.694Views0likes0CommentsRe: 1/2 ton Tundra pulling 8200 lbs
I have a 2013 Tundra Double Cab, standard bed 4x4 and I am pulling roughly 7300lbs. I honestly have nothing bad to say. Except when a 40 mph wind gust hits me broadside. I will say that there is no comparison to the amount of torque a 3/4 or 1 ton diesel can put out. A Tundra can pull 8200, but you have to have the right setup. The tow ratings drop depending on if you have the double cab vs. a crew cab. You go from 10,400 to 9500. If I had the budget for a ¾ ton, I would have gone that route.504Views0likes0Comments
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