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Re: A little uncomfortable with my set up...
mhamershock wrote: Before you go all bonkers try this: https://www.amazon.com/Husky-32218-Center-Line-Spring/dp/B00W919FL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540589689&sr=8-1&keywords=husky+centerline+ts+weight+distribution+hitch Get the 1200 lb bars. I run this now - the difference from a friction bar setup was MASSIVE. And if it doesn't help at least you will have a decent hitch for your next trailer. M Just want to follow up on this old post. I bought the Husky Centerline with the 1200-1500 bars and WOW! Huge difference. Tows like a dream. It is really good. No sway even at 65-70mph. This was a great cheap alternative. It cost me $230 or so and works phenomenal. Thanks for this recommendation!773Views0likes0CommentsRe: XL vs LT tires?
babock wrote: I have the exact truck and will stick with the P tires vs going LT. At least with my trailer, 6000# and 800# of TW, the trailer tows fine with these tires. Each of my truck's Michelin P tires is rated over 2300# my 4 which means my 4 tires are already rated way higher than my max GVW! I prefer to keep the softer ride when not towing as long as my tow experience is already fine. So I looked up the OEM tires that came on the pickup and they also exceed the GVW and any payload I can put in the truck. I guess the only reason to really go XL or LT is the improved feel and towing experience of the stiffer sidewall.1.9KViews0likes0CommentsXL vs LT tires?
So thinking about getting some new tires this spring and moving up to either XL or LT tires. Not sure which is the better option for me? I have a 2018 F150 with OEM P tires now. Towing 6500lb (dry) (8000lb loaded) toy hauler with approx 1200lb hitch. I only tow a handful of times (6-8) each year, so 90% is daily driving. I don't want a bone jarring ride 90% of the time, so is the XL tire a good compromise or should I just go LT?13KViews0likes36CommentsRe: Generator sizing issues?
LittleBill wrote: what is the breaker rating? it appears 20 amp on HD website. The new model has a 25amp breaker. So not quite the full 30, even though the receptacle says 30. But that is fine for me. I was almost ok at the 13amp I was getting. So getting another 12amp for $229 is a no brainier. That will run my AC and some odds and ends without any issue. Even at 20amp, I am way ahead of the game.752Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator sizing issues?
LittleBill wrote: 95jersey wrote: Gdetrailer wrote: 95jersey wrote: So just to be clear, the limit is the 13.3 amp per outlet, so moving to even 6500/5500 will be the same issue as the outlet does not exceed 13.3 amp? If this is the case why do they even sell these at higher wattage ratings...confused!?! If I get the 6500/5500 unit would I get 2750 (5500/2)? That may be all I need, and it is 1/2 the price of the inverter. 5500W gen will get you 2750W or 22.9A on EACH of the Duplex outlets which IS still going to be the SAME ISSUE YOU ALREADY HAVE WITH YOUR CURRENT GEN. A 13.5K BTU A/C is going to draw a min of 12A (1440W) when RUNNING, however the START UP SURGE of the compressor can easily exceed 20A when HOT. Add in any other loads and you are bound to come up short and having random gen breaker trips. Something else to take into consideration is the AVR (automatic voltage regulator) which samples ONLY ONE of the 120V windings.. Plug into the side which is not sampled and you will have larger voltage swings.. So far by being cheap it IS costing you a lot of money in randomly buying undersized and wrongly wire gens. Your HF 3200W gen right now is $339 and a 5500W gen is $489 for a grand total of $828 plus tax you have potentially wasted.. Sure, you CAN try to sell that 3200W HF gen, but, you ARE going to have a difficult time selling it AND you are going to have one heck of a time getting even $150 out of it.. People who buy used, buy it for CHEAP. Put it another way, I HAD a 2000W Chinese built gen which I paid on sale for $175, it was too small for my camping, only had 120V so wouldn't help for home backup. I ran it for less than 5 hrs and it sat in my garage for 5 yrs unused.. I decided to sell it, placed ad on Craigslist for $125, months go by and not one call.. Sat it at the curb with for sale sign for several weeks, fellow stopped by and we agreed on $75.. Do yourself a huge favor, just go buy the HF inverter gen and be done with it.. If you not willing to spend for tan inverter gen you WILL need to look elsewhere for a gen which is 120V ONLY.. I have a Buffalo Tools 4Kw gen which is 120V ONLY that I use for my camping.. Not sure if they sell under that name anymore, seems to me they changed to "Sportsman" brand.. Looks like this.. Found that pix HERE but they are out of stock.. Too bad, cost is $293 There ARE other "brands" of the Chinese clone gens that are 120V only in non inverter setup, you simply NEED to do some detective work. READ the information carefully, if it says 240/120 you NEED to stay clear of that one. If it says 120V ONLY then you have a winner.. Just be aware, many of these Chinese Clones have very little warranty/parts support (same with HF, they don't carry or sell repair parts). You will be on your own if it breaks. Thank you for this recommendation, found it for $229...awesome! considering there are 2 ac breakers on that unit, he's pretty much going to be in the same boat as the generator he has now. he needs a generator with a 30amp 120v outlet on it, to get full power from both windings. it has nothing to do with what voltage its putting out. No genny manufacture is going to put bigger then a 20 amp breaker on a nema15r That is not the right picture, this is the one I got with 30 amp RV outlet. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-4-000-3-500-Watt-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Generator-with-RV-Outlet-801187/206403560752Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator sizing issues?
Gdetrailer wrote: 95jersey wrote: So just to be clear, the limit is the 13.3 amp per outlet, so moving to even 6500/5500 will be the same issue as the outlet does not exceed 13.3 amp? If this is the case why do they even sell these at higher wattage ratings...confused!?! If I get the 6500/5500 unit would I get 2750 (5500/2)? That may be all I need, and it is 1/2 the price of the inverter. 5500W gen will get you 2750W or 22.9A on EACH of the Duplex outlets which IS still going to be the SAME ISSUE YOU ALREADY HAVE WITH YOUR CURRENT GEN. A 13.5K BTU A/C is going to draw a min of 12A (1440W) when RUNNING, however the START UP SURGE of the compressor can easily exceed 20A when HOT. Add in any other loads and you are bound to come up short and having random gen breaker trips. Something else to take into consideration is the AVR (automatic voltage regulator) which samples ONLY ONE of the 120V windings.. Plug into the side which is not sampled and you will have larger voltage swings.. So far by being cheap it IS costing you a lot of money in randomly buying undersized and wrongly wire gens. Your HF 3200W gen right now is $339 and a 5500W gen is $489 for a grand total of $828 plus tax you have potentially wasted.. Sure, you CAN try to sell that 3200W HF gen, but, you ARE going to have a difficult time selling it AND you are going to have one heck of a time getting even $150 out of it.. People who buy used, buy it for CHEAP. Put it another way, I HAD a 2000W Chinese built gen which I paid on sale for $175, it was too small for my camping, only had 120V so wouldn't help for home backup. I ran it for less than 5 hrs and it sat in my garage for 5 yrs unused.. I decided to sell it, placed ad on Craigslist for $125, months go by and not one call.. Sat it at the curb with for sale sign for several weeks, fellow stopped by and we agreed on $75.. Do yourself a huge favor, just go buy the HF inverter gen and be done with it.. If you not willing to spend for tan inverter gen you WILL need to look elsewhere for a gen which is 120V ONLY.. I have a Buffalo Tools 4Kw gen which is 120V ONLY that I use for my camping.. Not sure if they sell under that name anymore, seems to me they changed to "Sportsman" brand.. Looks like this.. Found that pix HERE but they are out of stock.. Too bad, cost is $293 There ARE other "brands" of the Chinese clone gens that are 120V only in non inverter setup, you simply NEED to do some detective work. READ the information carefully, if it says 240/120 you NEED to stay clear of that one. If it says 120V ONLY then you have a winner.. Just be aware, many of these Chinese Clones have very little warranty/parts support (same with HF, they don't carry or sell repair parts). You will be on your own if it breaks. Thank you for this recommendation, found it for $229...awesome!752Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator sizing issues?
2oldman wrote: 95jersey wrote: it is Decibel Rating < 69 db. That is pretty **** good for the money. If you can stand it, fine. "<69 db" is loud for any amount of money...and that's probably a very optimistic rating. Hope you have a strong back. I'd see if you can get that $100 first. my HF4000 is 71dB and it is fine. 69 is just icing on the cake278Views0likes0CommentsRe: Generator sizing issues?
2oldman wrote: 90lb and loud, but at least it has the RV outlet, which I assume will do the job. I think you'd be much happier with the inverter model. according to buffalo tools, it is Decibel Rating < 69 db. That is pretty **** good for the money. Sell mine for $100 and for another $130 I am all set. http://www.buffalotools.com/gen4000.html279Views0likes0Comments
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