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Re: Rippling on my TT
It gets worse when the outside temperature heats up, out here in AZ.. about 2 weeks ago it wasn't nearly that bad. The TT was normally stored under cover storage but since its been exposed, well you see by the picture. not exposed to rain cuz we don't get that, here in AZ, but exposed to direct hot sun...471Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rippling on my TT
ScottG wrote: There is one other possibility though rare... About 6 or 7 years ago another manufacturer, Forest River, had issues with the adhesive they used in thier bonded walls. It caused the classic delamination of the outer skin just like water intrusion did, except there was no rot. If you begin taking it apart and don't find any rot then you may have similar problem but at least the repairs wont be too bad. I suggest you contact Keystone and see if they'll fess up to anything like this. FR ended up replacing many walls in affected trailers. Yea Keystone is keeping a low level on this and are not doing any repairs, from what I'm hearing..471Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rippling on my TT
I just did a search on Keystone Delam and its very common in these trailers. here is a similar post on these forums. And Keystone will not fix them and I guess they fixed the issue in the newer models.. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/23568194.cfm It's so ugly and would like to find an easy repair that maybe I can do.471Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rippling on my TT
I've seen a lot of trailers like this and been told in the past that it wasn't due to water but the sun beating down and the glue separating. Kind of like if you don't keep water in your trailer (for Humidity) while storing, the wall paper will detach itself.128Views0likes0CommentsRe: Silverado 1500 & Travel Trailer
BenK wrote: Your manual page says a 5.3L has a GCWR of 12,000 and a MTWR of 6,800 That then says 12,000 - 6,800 = 5,200 that your TV can weigh if you wish to tow at the MTWR Then take your 6,800 GVWR and subtract the max cargo/payload of 1,561 from your TREAD sticker (Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation) DOT Tread Act Reference footnote 26 6,800 - 1,561 = 5,239, which confirms that the TREAD label uses the 'curb' weight of your TV (with a 39 lb differential) It's all simple math, but the OP still needs to know his actual weight in order to figure what his 'actual' tow rating is Here is how the ratings system looks like and works. Again, simple math and the hard part is gathering the data along with actually weighing your rig You were looking at the top of the manual which is a different truck. I have the 1500 series 2WD Crew Cab Short box with the option added of HD Cooling Pkg (noted in the RPO Label in the glove box as K5L) and 3.42 Axle Ratio (noted in the RPO Label in the glove box as GU6) MTW 9600 lbs, GCWR 15,000, GVWR 6800, Or am I reading something wrong here? This is why I am so confused.... There is nothing added to the truck except a plastic liner in the bed. But I will have wife and 4 kids in the truck which will be including myself 775 lbs extra weight.613Views0likes0CommentsRe: Silverado 1500 & Travel Trailer
Here are some pics, I hope this helps... 2009 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 1500 2WD Short Box vin # 2GCEC23J491105686 my glove box info tells me = GU6 which is a 3.42 & a K5L which is a HD Cooling package? So it looks like (if i'm correct) I have the 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg.. Which gives me (according to the manual): 3.42 Axle Ratio 9,600 lbs Maximum Trailer Weight 15,000 lbs GCWR Tongue Weight according to the manual on page 4-63: The trailer tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a maximum 600 lbs (272 kg) for the 1500 or 2500 series with a "weight carrying hitch". The trailer tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a maximum of 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for the 1500 series and up to a maximum of 1,500 lbs (680 kg) for the 2500, 2500 HD or 3500 series with a "weight distributing hitch". Thanks for the help guys... Click For Full-Size Photo Click For Full-Size Photo Click For Full-Size Photo Click For Full-Size Photo.130Views0likes0CommentsSilverado 1500 & Travel Trailer
I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado crew cab 1500 2x4 I'm a little confused on some numbers 1: GVWR 6800 2: Towing Capacity 10,600 I'm looking to buy a travel trailer and just a little confused on which number i should go by, to pick out the correct trailer for my rig. I know the 80%/20% or 85%/15% rule7.1KViews0likes25Comments
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