checca
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Re: Reflective Tape Source
Don't waste your money on anything but 3M Reflective C2 DOT tape. I work at a trucking company, all other brands we have tried over the years will fail, delaminate, chalk, or just fall off within two years. The 3M Reflective C2 DOT tape is all we use now, will last 5 to 7 years, sticks to everything! As well as meets DOT C2 requirements for brightness and reflective angles. I got some from work and added a few 12" red pieces to the rear and rear sides of my frame, as well as some 12" white pieces to the front frame. I know it helps a lot to keep your visible at night. Just watch for the cheaply stuff you will be sorry.515Views0likes0CommentsRe: Air Lift SmartAir
up2nogood wrote: checca wrote: I have the SmartAir system, I installed a digital air gauge in the cab so I can see the air pressure, also two switches. One switch turns the system on and off, since most of the time I found I didn't need it always adjusting the air pressure while driving. The second is a dump valve control, allowing me to dump out all the air. I love it! When going to tow I fill the bed with everything we are taking and all the people in the truck, then allow it to auto level. Just switch it off after that and the airbags are picking up the trucks extra load. Hook up to the trailer and go. When you get to the camp ground turn on the dump switch and let the airbags deflate, making unloading and unhitching much easier. If I tow empty, going to maintenance, wash, etc. I found I only need 5 to 10 psi in the airbags for the best ride. I can get that by allowing the system to auto level, then using the dump switch and gauge lower the pressure to the desired amount. The second best thing is if you send someone else to pick stuff in your truck, just leave the auto level on and you know they will not have to mess with it. I fail to see any advantage to the Smartair to start with, and then having to add gauges ,switches ,and additional airlines.,what was the motive, why not just go to the Airlift 72000. No gauges no wiring, and no air lines to run to the cab. Everything is on the remote ,air pressure, deflate ,and inflate. Also you adjust air on the fly if wanted ,and thats a feature that I do want. My point just trying to understand any advantage to the Smartair, correct me if I am wrong ,but I don't see any. No air lines to the cab, only four wires total. You have the advantage of always the same ride height with the touch of one button. Along with the control of a manual or wireless system. If you use your truck for more then just your rv, smart air is really the way to go IMO.395Views0likes0CommentsRe: Air Lift SmartAir
I have the SmartAir system, I installed a digital air gauge in the cab so I can see the air pressure, also two switches. One switch turns the system on and off, since most of the time I found I didn't need it always adjusting the air pressure while driving. The second is a dump valve control, allowing me to dump out all the air. I love it! When going to tow I fill the bed with everything we are taking and all the people in the truck, then allow it to auto level. Just switch it off after that and the airbags are picking up the trucks extra load. Hook up to the trailer and go. When you get to the camp ground turn on the dump switch and let the airbags deflate, making unloading and unhitching much easier. If I tow empty, going to maintenance, wash, etc. I found I only need 5 to 10 psi in the airbags for the best ride. I can get that by allowing the system to auto level, then using the dump switch and gauge lower the pressure to the desired amount. The second best thing is if you send someone else to pick stuff in your truck, just leave the auto level on and you know they will not have to mess with it.224Views0likes0CommentsRe: Want to get Air Lift Bags
I installed the new airlift 5000 bags that don't need to have air in them when not in use. I also installed the smart air auto leveling system. I wired an on/off switch and dump switch, along with an air pressure gauge. Love them ... I don't completely level when towing, I figured out only 25 psi needed for a good towing ride.117Views0likes0CommentsRe: Balance Tires or Not
I used these http://www.innovativebalancing.com/fleets.htm Just have them add them to the tire during install ... I put 5oz in each tire to help balance the tire, rim, and brake Assembly. We found less movement of stuff in the primetime lacrosse 318bhs. Btw I work for a over the road trucking company, our maintenance department found tires lasted longer with beads over normal attached weight balancing. They found the attched weights fall off and make the tire out of balance.208Views0likes0CommentsRe: permanent GPS track recording
http://www.skybitz.com/Hardware/FalconSeriesGXT.aspx I have their first gen cellular system ... $350.00 for the unit & 8$ a month. Bolted under the frame of my trailer and connected to the rv 12v system. Pings every 10 mins when moving or when stopped for 5 mins. Also has built in battery that lasts around 15 days of tracking. The GPS is accurate to about 50 feet with in mounted under the trailer. Worth the peace of mind that I know the trailer hasn't been stolen from storage.146Views0likes0Comments
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