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Re: Tow Vehicle - Dual tires in back or single? Which is best?
I go dually for the safety factor.. I have had to make a few tire squeallilng hard swerves over the years due to idiots on the road and one retarded run away horse that dually rear end stays stuck to the ground and has saved me from a jackknife so I am voting dually533Views0likes0CommentsRe: comparison ST vs LT Goodyear
FastEagle wrote: Cyclops69 wrote: To me it is a simple conclusion as I am in the middle of doing suspension upgrades to my TT. I have a trailer that weighs 7000 pounds loaded and I tow it down the highway at 65 to 70 mph, It came from the factory with tandem 3500 pound axles and ST tires rated at 65 mph so straight out of the box my rig is at its maximum load and running at its maximum speed. This allows for no shock load or wiggle room as I am already at 100% of my load and speed. I COULD put those same tires back on as the factory recommends but WHY WOULD I? I am upgrading axles to 5400 pounds and tires after some help from some folks on here to Michellin ribs on 16 inch wheels. This puts me at about 75% of my max load and a speed rating of 75 instead of 65. I like the added wiggle room. If I had known all this when I bought this TT back in 07 I would have made sure to get upgraded axles and tires. I can't understand why the factory's would put out their product with their load and speed ratings so close to being maxed out!! Must be the insurance or the fact that they are trying to keep their trailers in the 1/2 ton market. Just a guess Even if the manufacturer had upgraded your axles they would not have increased the GAWR on the certification label. However, if you could have talked them into upgrading the tires they would have put the upgraded size on the certification label. Bottom line; Your trailer's GVWR and GAWR will remain the same as depicted on the certification label. FastEagle I never said I wanted to upgrade my GAWR rating or change the certification on anything !! I said I am upgrading the axles and tires so I have more of a cushion . Better to be at 75% of my axle rating than 100%.321Views0likes0CommentsRe: How much propane does the furnace use?
I was in PA not to long ago average temp between 35-50 and also in CT for a couple months and my furnace running with the temp set at about 64 I seemed to go through about a tank a week so would just fill one a week and it worked out fine. Also keep in mind that some campers need a battery to complete all the 12volt circuits and for your fridge to run and for the interior lights. Your shore power on some campers runs your ad micro outlets etc and a battery charger that keeps the battery up to run the 12 volt lights and the fridge circuit . PS it also depends TREMENDOUSLY on the level of Insulation package your camper has!!!!539Views0likes0CommentsRe: comparison ST vs LT Goodyear
To me it is a simple conclusion as I am in the middle of doing suspension upgrades to my TT. I have a trailer that weighs 7000 pounds loaded and I tow it down the highway at 65 to 70 mph, It came from the factory with tandem 3500 pound axles and ST tires rated at 65 mph so straight out of the box my rig is at its maximum load and running at its maximum speed. This allows for no shock load or wiggle room as I am already at 100% of my load and speed. I COULD put those same tires back on as the factory recommends but WHY WOULD I? I am upgrading axles to 5400 pounds and tires after some help from some folks on here to Michellin ribs on 16 inch wheels. This puts me at about 75% of my max load and a speed rating of 75 instead of 65. I like the added wiggle room. If I had known all this when I bought this TT back in 07 I would have made sure to get upgraded axles and tires. I can't understand why the factory's would put out their product with their load and speed ratings so close to being maxed out!! Must be the insurance or the fact that they are trying to keep their trailers in the 1/2 ton market. Just a guess336Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV purchase: 5th wheel or trailer?
ckwizard777 wrote: I am just the oposite, We went from a 5th wheel to a tt and now I am looking to go back to a fifth wheel. Even with my Pulrite hitch I like the 5th wheel better because they tow much better and are less of a hassle to hitch up and have considerably more storage space than any travel trailer. Even when I had a 5vr I still stored plenty in the bed of the truck but I have always had long beds so that does make a differance. Just my 2cents Cheers I'll give ya that. There is much more storage in a 5er. That said it took me awhile to figure out that I really didn't need to haul all that stuff around (been simplifying my camping for awhile now) plus I do enjoy having my golf cart with me at the campgrounds which with the fifth wheel wasn't possible without going to a toy hauler and that seemed like a big waste of space when the golf cart fits so nice in the bed of the truck. A 38 foot toy hauler and a 28 foot TT have the same usable living space for me other than the headroom and the TT is about 7-9K lighter again just my opinion based on my way of camping. Everybody's is different242Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV purchase: 5th wheel or trailer?
I have had both. Had a 31 Rockwood TT then a 36 Open Road FW and now back in a 28 Grand Suveyor TT. My two cents worth I like the TT better. Easier to use and the truck bed is open for all the extra crap. A good equalizing hitch is a must but the TT for me is a better choice241Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Blowout Questions
dieselenthusiast wrote: What are the signs that you have lost a tire on a tandem axle? Can you feel it? I'm looking into getting the TPMS for my trailer, but was curious if you can feel it when a tire blows. The only time I ever had an issue was when I blew a tire on my old trailer (it was much heavier like 11or 12 thousand) going around on off rand that was tighter than I thought. Blew one of the outside tires on my TT and had to actually get on the gas to keep it from pushing the rear out on me. Found out later that when the tire blew it took out the brake wire. All the other times it happened on the highway and it really was nothing just slowed down and pulled over421Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tire Blowout Questions
Thanks for the info JBARCA I will defy do my research on the side wall flex. I have the LTX on my 1/2 ton suburban and they are doing well. I may think about going with a Michelin xps rib since reading your post seems a better tire for towing. Thanks again422Views0likes0Comments
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