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Re: Replacing Elec brakes
ajriding wrote: I still cringe to think dear old dad towing the family trailer with the station wagon equipped with 4 drum brakes, on the car, not the trailer, none on the trailer. LOL. I think of that every time a discussion arises about tow vehicles. The old 72 Buick station wagon with 350 - 4 barrel had plenty of power to tow. My grandparent used one to tow a tt from Washington to Michigan and back.704Views0likes0CommentsRe: Replacing Elec brakes
Follow up: After another quick check of things (adjustments, elec connections and voltage), along with finding 2 elec brake distributors to chat with, I am going with the magnets are just worn out. The wear hole indicators are either gone or barely visible. This trailer rolls 10k to 12k miles per year at 12k to 13k pounds, so I guess it is no surprise. IMO, I highly doubt the brake assemblies are meant or expected to last that many miles. Realistically, unless you are a full timer, most TTs or 5ers probably do not see 30k miles in their life time.704Views0likes0CommentsRe: Replacing Elec brakes
I am very comfortable working on brakes. Completely removed drum to make adjustments. Not grease or oil on shoes. Never really worked on elec brakes before other than adjusting. Not worth the $ to me to convert to disc since I can replace 4 assemblies for under $500. I guess the real question is what is normal lifespan od the magnets?705Views0likes0CommentsReplacing Elec brakes
Could not find anything on this here. I have a horse trailer with dual 7000# axles. I suspect the brake magnets have weakened. Visually they appear good, but with the brake controller set at the highest setting, only one wheel will lock up on the gravel driveway. Trailer is about 8000# empty. I have adjusted the brake shoes out and they lock up with the trailer off ground. I know things wear out and eventually need replacing. Anyone here ever have a similar experience? Did you change out the brakes with a full assembly that included new magnet? The brakes on the trailer are original (2015 model). Rough guess is the trailer has been towed approximately 60,000 miles in 6 years.3.9KViews0likes17CommentsRe: RV Refrigerators Cooling Issues
Thermoguy wrote: I have a friend with a 2 year old RV with a Norcold fridge. He is expressing the same problems you are. He had it in the shop, they had it working fine. Took it on a trip, we were there with him, same problem. He has a thermostat and it never got below 53 degrees. Has to bring an ice chest with him to keep food cold. He has had it out only a few times, but always the same problem. Turning it all the way down, he can get it to start to get cold, but then never gets cold enough. His freezer works fine, just not the fridge. His solution is to remove the fridge and put in a Dimetic. I think there is just a problem with this Norcold fridge and it's not repairable. I have a 2021 Jayco with Norcold (NOTCold) 12v fridge. Worked great on the last trip in Sept. First of Oct, it was not getting cold. I have an appt with service dept, but when talking to them on the phone, the tech is pretty sure it needs replacing. Lights work and you can hear the fan running. Sitting level and plugged into 30amp.829Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dually towing TT
beemerphile1 wrote: You can see my rig in the signature below. We do use the Equal-i-zer four point WDH with sway control. Is it needed? Maybe not but it doesn't hurt and it makes my wife more comfortable. It tows wonderful and have never had any issues in any and all conditions. beemerphile1, Thanks. We are taking a short trip in a week or 2. Only traveling an hour or 2 and will be mostly 2 lane roads at less than freeway speeds. Just going to have to feel it out a little bit. I agree it is probably not needed, but may add a little peace of mind on longer trips. Especially on interstates.543Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dually towing TT
gerderts wrote: I believe that the trailer sways, not the truck. Yes. However, I was looking for input from those that use a 1 ton dually, as their tow vehicle, so that I can get some input as to if there are less sway issues when towing behind a dually as opposed to towing behind a single rear wheel axle. I have towed TTs in the past with a 1500 and used a WD hitch with sway bar. I also know that too much trailer will "own" the tow vehicle in some conditions. Thanks for all the input.542Views0likes0CommentsDually towing TT
Since I am towing a TT with my dually, I am posting here rather than the tow vehicle forum. Since 2004, I have only towed a "bumper pull" when pulling my utility trailer. Aside from that, I have been towing a 5er or goose neck horse trailer. We have just bought a 29ft TT with dry weight just under 4200#. Not concerned about weight distribution, but... ...for those towing with a dually, do you use sway control? Bringing the trailer home, I did not really notice any sway. Just a little "tracking" on road grooves. Thanks EDIT: Clarification...pulling home, the trailer was tracking a little bit, which I attributed to ruts/grooves in the lanes. Do those that use a dually to tow a TT, do you use a sway bar or any type of sway control hitch?5KViews0likes16CommentsRe: TV mounts
I have called the sales person because I am missing some manuals and appliance info. There is 1 designated place on a wall for a mounting bracket. But there is one of these https://www.lw-eng.com/products/8/Black-KeBloc-w-HardwareKeBloc by the front bed and on the exterior. They have a groove across the top that appears is made for a rope to lay in. I am thinking if I want to put a TV there, remove this thing and put a real TV bracket. EDIT: Upon searching the above website, the "block" on the wall it made to slide a mounting bracket over top of it.281Views0likes0Comments
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