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Re: How to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax
Thanks, nice to know the real axel rating. I thought it could handle quite a bit more than the door sticker says. Door sticker= stock tire rating it appears. I guess I stay away from the tunes for right now,vdont fix what ain't broken. Need the bigger tires, so if my stock rims take it, I may go to the 285/75/162KViews0likes0CommentsRe: How to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax
Regarding tunes - I have to admit, I don't understand it at all. Besides that you need a reputable person doing it. What does it improve? Pulling power? Speed? Both are not my issue. My main issue is pin weight on the horse trailer - 3 horse slant with living quarters. Bought it used, have a large 5th-wheel, and no issue with pin weight there. But I found out, goosnecks are leveled differently...Just got Sumo Springs today (SuperSprings;front and rear) today. Looking into tire upgrade next. Does anybody know what the rear axle and bearings can actually carry (besides the sticker weight)? Thanks Sabine2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: How to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax
Me Again wrote: racer4 wrote: You can put larger tires on it. 265 instead on 245, same as the 2007 3500 came with. Lots of people use air bags to level the truck, if needed. I have a 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD and I did put on the same size tires as a 3500HD. It will be gone soon.:( Works well when you use the proper wider rims like the 3500 came with. Putting 265 on the stock 6.5 wide rims is not wise, as the sidewall really roll in. On my 2001 RAM it came with optional LT265/75R16's on 8" wide rims. Chris I just got a quote on stronger tires (not all E load tires are created equal...) 265/75/R16 AND 285/75/R16; they are both supposed to fit on my rims. The 285 (Toyo - 3,750lb) need a leveling kit. Do you think that they missinformed me about my rims? This is a place that upgrades trucks (for work trucks ond toys...) I have 245/75/R16 from factory (only option Chevy put on there) Sabine2KViews0likes0CommentsHow to improve towing for 2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax
Hi, I own a 2007 Chevy Classic, 2500 HD Allison Duramax, 6.6L V8 Turbo, with full tow package, 3.73 rear axel ratio, short bed, extended cab - towing capacity for a 5th wheel/gooseneck is 15,400lb. I am towing 5thwheel and goosneck horse trailer, both around 12,500 GVWR, and have in general no problems. I was still wondering if I can improve safety and stability, and maybe even have a smoother ride with upgrades like: Ride-Rite air bag helper springs? Air Cell load support kit? stronger struts? Added spring leafs? Performance enhacing custom tune like "balck bear"? Anything else recommended? Thanks a lot Sabine11KViews0likes46CommentsRe: Making a memory foam mattress
We bought a medium density 4" foam slab from JC Penny's online, of all places, for about $50. We then added 2" of memory foam on top. Cheap, easy, and very comfortable. I've also noticed that K-Mart sells very inexpensive 6" foam mattresses of any size in a box. Should do you fine for 30 nights a year. One big advantage of an all-foam mattress is that when your sleep partner moves, your side stays stable, and you don't feel it.796Views0likes0Commentsattaching a shower curtain to the outside shower?
Hi all. I love to use the outside shower but prefer not to have a bathing suit on when I use it, if you catch my drift. How to attach a shower rod to the side of the RV which won't impede driving? I saw the extend-a-rod at Camping World, and it looks good, except it's folding mechanism doesn't fold flat, but inwards, which obviously won't work for the side of the RV. Has anyone found a way to attach a similarly shaped shower rod which will fold UP for usage, and DOWN for travel? Thanks.6.9KViews0likes16Comments
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