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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
The new inverter generator is a 3100W Chinese Genset, right?... and this thread's title is: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info. Nothing in the thread title distinguishes between an inverter and a synchronous generator. And just because the new one is a 3100W and not a 3000W is irrelevant---the old one isn't really a 3000W either. To me it's logical that the new one's info should stay in this thread. So, FWIW, that's my vote.485Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice on toy hauler swaying on freeway
09KZMXT266 wrote: ... I guess when I throw the Harley in the back of the Hauler my tongue weight will decrease... Indeed that will happen... don't forget, however, that as you decrease the tongue weight you increase sway characteristics. For safety's sake don't go below that 10% number, especially if you plan on getting on the Interstate and driving 70 mph.430Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice on toy hauler swaying on freeway
I think your F150 will do fine. You need to add some sway control, however, and the way I would do it is get rid of your current WD hitch and get one with built-in sway control. I've had experience with a number of WD hitches over the years, and the one I like best is the Equal-i-zer. Also, when you load your Toy Hauler make sure to keep at least 10% of it's total weight on it's tongue. As has been previously stated, 12 to 15% is a better number to shoot for.431Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice on toy hauler swaying on freeway
Thanks Irak for finding the correct GCWR number... it was the one that kinda threw a flag and made me insert the "assuming" statement. To OP: FWIW, even with the larger GCWR number, I think you're making a wise decision to go for a bigger truck.422Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice on toy hauler swaying on freeway
I looked on the web and found the Toyota weight specs for your vehicle. They are: Gross Front Axle Weight = 2755 Gross Rear Axle Weight = 3110 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating = 5450 Gross Combined Weight Rating = 8100 Max Trailer Weight without WD = 5000 Max Trailer tongue weight without WD = 500 Max Trailer Weight with WD = 6400 Max Trailer tongue weight with WD = 640 Note that after you made your link adjustment you're putting more weight on your front axle (2880) than the Toyota recommended max (2755). Mainly note, however, that your current Total weight of 8700+ is already greater than the maximum Toyota calls for (8100); once you add your 1000 lb. motorcycle, plus probably another 300 - 800 lbs of "stuff", you're gonna be 2000 lbs or so over their maximum limit. Bottom line, (assuming the Toyota numbers I found are correct) you need a bigger truck.421Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need advice on toy hauler swaying on freeway
09KZMXT266 wrote: ... I guess that means I had 800 lbs of tongue weight which was 150 lbs. more than the max Toyota says which is 650 lbs. ... Hitch receivers have a "with" and a "without" WD rating... is the 650 with or without WD? Note also that your TT's tongue weight "is what it is" regardless of how you adjust your WD hitch. A WD hitch does not change a TT's tongue weight; what it does is distribute that weight between your TV's front and rear axles, plus your TT's axles. So, if your TT has a tongue weight of 800 lbs, and if your TV's hitch receiver is rated for 650 lbs (with WD), then you are over it's limit by 150 lbs---regardless of how you adjust your WD hitch. While the angle a trailer is setting relative to the ground will change it's tongue weight slightly, the significant way you change it is by how you load it.421Views0likes0CommentsRe: The Official unofficial CPE 2000i Generator Thread
professor95 wrote: ... the guy in the second link is a CBer, not a HAM. While it does sound like he knows what he is talking about, a 300 watt amplifier is completely illegal on CB and one of the main reasons the "band" became useless to those trying to abide by the FCC rules ... lots of difference between a rogue, illegal radio operator with no license and one that has passed a technical test and has a valid FCC license. ... I agree... the word ham was still in my brain from the first link I posted (a ham site) when I was creating the clickable text for the second link.171Views0likes0CommentsRe: The Official unofficial CPE 2000i Generator Thread
professor95 wrote: ... I just ran across this one on eBay. Looks like a possibility. Looks like a bigger Amp version is available for a few dollars more... more info here: Some reviews... A ham radio reviewer... The seller's web site...192Views0likes0Comments
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