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Re: TT Recommendation
I towed my 3,500# boat with our 2013 Explorer Sport - same set up and limitations as yours. That’s as much weight as you would want to tow with the 3,5 Ecoboost, and the boat has much better aerodynamics than a travel trailer. I would not consider towing a TT with the Explorer. That’s what my F250is for.558Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bad Slideout Squeel
I had one of my slides make the same metal-on-metal squealing. Tried all the same fixes that were recommended to you. No joy. Took it to a real trailer / RV shop, and the solution was just a matter of adjusting the slide ram that was making contact with the frame. Too easy. Good luck!472Views0likes0CommentsRe: Blue Beacon Truck Wash Questions
I've done both - with and w/o Rain-X. I have not noticed a difference. BB does their best to up-sell their products, but I just politely decline, and they forge ahead with getting a good wash complete. If you're going to polish and wax afterward anyway, Rain-X would be rather useless regardless.1.8KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Blue Beacon Truck Wash Questions
I have a Blue Beacon about 15 minutes from the house, and use them about once per month. The $40 is a small price to pay for the quality job they do - that includes the truck and fiver. Maintenance is cheaper and easier than repair, and I like keeping my rig in top condition.1.8KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Dexter EZ Flex install
jmtandem wrote: I did the same install a couple years ago. All good. Never looked back. My original OEM bushings were some kind of plastic. You got to be kidding???? I couldn't agree more! Now I've already logged about 4,000 miles on this new trailer in the past year, but the plastic "bushings" (I use that term loosely) were toast - effectively providing no friction reduction / mitigation for the leaf springs. I'm certain failure was imminent.505Views0likes0CommentsDexter EZ Flex install
I completed the installation of the Dexter EZ Flex rubber suspension system, as well as the wet bolts, this past weekend. My hopes were to eliminate all of the snapping / popping at low speeds, increase longevity of the suspension, replace the OEM junk plastic bushings, and smooth out the ride. I did not capture the installation in a write-up, as there is plenty of information on this forum and elsewhere on the web. It was rather straight-forward, and the installation went without any issues. On the short trip (to include highway travel) back to storage, the difference and improvement was immediately felt. Taking the rig on a 3-hour trek this weekend, and looking forward to the improved ride and handling. No real question or issue as the point of this thread, just thought I would report back with my findings and that if there is anyone on the fence considering this upgrade, it definitely seems worthwhile!5.4KViews0likes13Comments
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