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inverter to AC outlet!!
So I just purchased a GoPower 700W pure sine wave inverter plus all the install goodies for our TT. The install looks like a piece of cake BUT my wife would like to have 2 outlets in the trailer that run off the inverter to charge phones, laptops, and run the TV. The inverter has 2 gfci plugs but she wants 2 outlets IN the trailer wired up. Can someone, anyone, show me how to do this?! I have no idea what I need to do. Judging by what I've ordered, I've got enough cable to run the lines from the battery banks to a 200 amp fuse to the inverter. I've also ordered a remote for the inverter but that's more of a phone line type wire. How do I charge up 2 outlets in the trailer from the inverter?? I'm lost!!3.9KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Trailer legs
Thanks for all the replies. Seems there are some strong feelings against using these and after reading through them all, my opinion has changed so will forego. I agree with many of the comments about anything other than a solid cement or concrete surface - hadn't considered that. Appreciate the help!540Views0likes0CommentsTrailer legs
Came across these the other day and curious to know if anyone has them, uses them etc. Seem like a great product. I'm most interested in knowing if you can use these while actively using the trailer to camp in. Some comments lead me to believe yes but wondering how you chock the tires just to be safe. Seems like a combo of these with stabilizers down and tongue jack level on level ground would be very solid. Here's the product if you haven't seen it - www.trailerlegs.com I've got a tandem axle so I'd need 4 all around. Thanks for any insights or feedback!4.8KViews0likes17CommentsRe: Bend, OR to Fort Stevens, OR
louiskathy wrote: Powts wrote: Just wondering if anyone has experience towing from here to there! We've got a 35' trailer and 1 ton truck. We did the trip last year but only in our minivan with the kids. This year we'll have the truck and trailer and wondering if there's a suggested/ better route than we took last year. We took the 20 and 22 and it was beautiful but there were lots of very steep hills. Wondering if anyone has more experience than us? Any advice or feedback appreciated. Thanks much! When you say you took the 20/22 route.. did you stay on Hwy 22 thru Detroit, down past Stayton to Salem? For that area, I wouldn't say it has a lot of steep hills but it is curvy since it follows the Santiam River. Not a bad road though in my opinion. Fishermen's Bend CG is just 1 mile west of Mill City, OR and it is one of the best BLM campgrounds I know of. You can reserve online ahead of time or take your chances of finding a spot. Camploop has FHU pull thru's that can accommodate larger rigs. It's got lots of hiking/bike trails along the Santiam River... a two night stay would be advised. hwy 22 west of Salem is good. When you get to the junction of 18/22, take hwy 18 west (hwy 22 gets curvy) and just ahead you'll find Spirit Casino. You can stay overnight there. Great buffet the last time I was there... 2 years ago. If you have time, swing thru McMinneville on your way west of Salem... The Spruce Goose is worth it. There's a Good Same cg in McMinneville. That's correct. We took the Sisters route then veered NW at Santiam. I'll look into the places you mentioned. Fisherman's sounds great. We've got young kids so don't really need to introduce them to the casino yet. That and they'd probly beat the pants off me at the tables.348Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bend, OR to Fort Stevens, OR
Awesome, thanks for the info. We did the Sisters route last year on the way home to North Vancouver from Bend. Beautiful drive up to about Detroit Lake, then not so much. We did the Mt Hood route on the way to Bend and that was a gorgeous drive. I was amazed at how when you climbed out of the Hood area you were all of a sudden in desert. I'm still amazed at how quickly the topography changed. One minute you're in the middle of massive pine trees and the next you're staring at sand, rocks and flat straight stretches that went on for miles and miles.349Views0likes0CommentsBend, OR to Fort Stevens, OR
Just wondering if anyone has experience towing from here to there! We've got a 35' trailer and 1 ton truck. We did the trip last year but only in our minivan with the kids. This year we'll have the truck and trailer and wondering if there's a suggested/ better route than we took last year. We took the 20 and 22 and it was beautiful but there were lots of very steep hills. Wondering if anyone has more experience than us? Any advice or feedback appreciated. Thanks much!2.4KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Questions on towing with a lifted truck
rjstractor wrote: A lift kit on a truck is like high heels on a lady- it improves the looks but slows it down a little and makes it not quite so stable. A caveat- for hard core off roaders, a lift kit increases ground clearance and allows for bigger tires, but most trucks with lifts hardly ever see the end of pavement. Ha! Well said. If I'm to be honest this truck will be 85% road princess and 15% offroad. I spend a lot of time mtn biking up here and in Squamish and Pemberton. A lot of the access to the trailheads is up some fairly gnarly decommissioned service roads. Probably none that warrant the lift I'm looking at but what the hell, I figured I'd have some fun along the way and have always wanted to try a mild lift. It's important to note that the lift I'm considering is a drop lift - drops the differential down to maintain OEM CV angles. I also maintain the factory rake in the truck and have the overload spring so I shouldn't squat anymore than before if I have the right drop hitch. Thanks for all the feedback! I'm a forum member over at gmfullsize.com and not too many negative comments there but this is the where the real "tow junkies" hang their hats so wanted to post here for comments.420Views0likes0CommentsRe: Questions on towing with a lifted truck
VintageRacer wrote: Everyone knows the obvious drawbacks to lifted trucks, and many with 3500's actually look to lower them for towing, so I won't go there. Once you get the lift sorted the way you want it, you need to fully and completely adjust the weight distributing hitch. You may need to find a real high quality dropped hitch head, mine is adjusted to it's lowest point to fit my stock height F250 so a 4" lift on a 3500 is probably 6" or more difference to mine. As said, watch the weight ratings on the tires and wheels so you get ones that match your usage. Other than that, it's going to handle a bit worse, brake worse, and probably ride worse so adjust your driving style. Lots of people tow with lifted trucks and do just fine, you probably will too. Brian Good points, thanks for this. Tires are the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. E ply with a load rating of 126. Should be fine with that as they're a step up in all categories from the OEM's. I'll shop around for a quality hitch head - any suggestions on what/where to buy?421Views0likes0CommentsQuestions on towing with a lifted truck
First off, this is such a great site. I did a ton of reading and research and it totally Influenced me to go out and buy a brand new GMC 3500HD and a 35ft travel trailer. I've never owned or even towed a trailer! Took delivery in October and got one quick trip in up to Whistler with the family and it was such an incredible experience. Thanks for all the great info. Now that I've had the truck for a few months I'm tossing around the idea of adding a few toys. A proper 4" suspension lift is on the list. Other than the obvious hit to fuel economy and practicality, is there anything inherently wrong/dangerous about towing with a lifted truck? The particular lift I'm looking at doesn't change the CV angles much past stock ride height and I can purchase a drop hitch to keep hitch height the same as the stock height now. The lift also doesn't chnage the stock rake of the truck. Any help/thoughts/feedback/ideas welcome. Thanks in advance!12KViews0likes66Comments
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