Smokey_Lew
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Help preventing flat-spotting
Does anyone use Flatstoppers to help lessen the chance of getting a flat spot on their RV tires? I have a 36 foot 5th wheel that sits on my concrete drive for two to four months between trips. Worried because my other trailer did get flat spots after sitting about a year. The 5th wheel has very expensive tires (Goodyear LT 235/85R16 Load Range G) about two years old and I want to preserve them for as long as possible. Flatsoppers is a brand name for a curved shaped ramp that the tire sits in. It supports more weight evenly on the bottom of the tire. So they say. Any recommendation would be helpful other than taking off the tires and leaving it on blocks. Also, it's a real hassle getting the trailer in and out of our drive so hitching up and taking it out for a spin every few weeks isn't a viable option either. Any help would be appreciated.8.2KViews0likes30CommentsRubber Seal on Slide Coming Out
Top seal on slide is coming loose at corner. I've been just pushing it back down after opening up slide. Does anyone have suggestion on how to repair this permanently? Is it a major repair? Not big deal to push back down but concerned it may get worse with time. TT is a 2005 but seals still seem pliable. Any suggestions? Please click on link to see image of torn seal torn seal1.3KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Pondering between Ram 2500 or 3500
Is a diesel equipped truck okay for short hops to store, etc. on a daily basis when not towing? I usually go out on the road with the trailer for a couple of week every 4 to 6 weeks and then use the truck for errands while at home. Any thoughts?347Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pondering between Ram 2500 or 3500
You guys have great suggestions. Love the feedback. If I went with 6.7 diesel engine and the heavy duty AISIN trans, it would have to be in a 3500. Seems it's only offered that way. That being the case, would the standard 3.42 rear axel ratio be a hinderance for grades? I was considering the 6.4 HEMI with a 4.10 axel ratio. Never pulled with a diesel before.347Views0likes0CommentsPondering between Ram 2500 or 3500
Hi guys and gals, I've finally decided to trade in my 2011 Ram 1500 for either a 2500 or 3500. I have an older heavy TT that has a tongue weight of 1,050 lbs. When loaded, we have about 7,500 to 8,000 lbs. The TT has a GVWR of 10,000 and its UVW is 6,600. We really like the TT but it's been a white knuckle ride pulling it with the 1/2 ton truck. The trucks payload is only 1354 and I'm afraid of breaking something on the truck if I continue pulling this load. With my wife, myself, two dogs, and all my junk in the back, I'v already gobbled up 800 lbs. of the payload before dropping the trailer on the hitch Anyway, The 2500 has the same type of coil spring rear suspension as my current truck and I'm nervous about dropping 1,000 lbs on the back. The 3500 has leaf springs on the rear and it's much stiffer. The thing is with both trucks set up the same, the cost difference is only 300 bucks. Logic tells me to go with the 3500 but I'm wondering if I'm overlooking something about the two trucks that I should know before placing an order. I'm going with the 6.4 HEMI and 4.10 axel ratio regardless of the truck I decide to go with. Can't afford the added cost of a diesel or the maintenance costs. Had no problem with power using the 5.7 HEMI in my 1500. Any thoughts on this would be helpful. I'd like to place an order for my new truck in the next couple of days. Thanks, Smokeylew9.1KViews0likes61CommentsRe: uneven tire pressure buildup while towing with airbags
I think you may have hit the nail on the head with this answer. I use an Equalizer hitch and it always seems that the right spring bar takes more effort to place up on the bracket than the left one. Not sue why but I'm definitely going to have to look into this. Thanks for your suggestion.499Views0likes0Comments
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