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Re: Rivet and washers on Equalizer hitch
SoundGuy wrote: michaelman501 wrote: ... i will make sure i torque them to 250 ft/lbs as per the manufacture, it all makes sense now. All versions of the Equal-i-zer built in the last several years use Grade 8 shank bolts that must be torqued to 320 ft/lbs ... only much earlier versions (one of which I purchased back in 2007) used Grade 5 bolts with a lower torque rating. Page 22 of the Equal-i-zer Owners Manual. I was using the word "equalizer" as a general term. My hitch is not equalizer brand, the brand is DSP. Sorry for the confusion.560Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rivet and washers on Equalizer hitch
Hey thanks for the replies guys! I leave first thing in the morning so i need to get this all done tonight asap. So just to clarifity i loosen both bolts that go through hitch, lift hitch head up to tighten the rivet and washers, tighten set screw, then tighten and torque the 2 bolts through the hitch ?560Views0likes0CommentsRivet and washers on Equalizer hitch
I noticed that the washers on my equalizer hitch were no longer tight, there was lots of space between the washers, is this normal ? Are the washers and the rivet only tight when connected to the trailer and the bars engaged ? I also noticed that the set screw on the bottom of the hitch was only hand tight, again does this get tightened with bars connected and trailer hooked up, or without all of that hooked up ? I referred to the instructions i received with my hitch, and they dont specify. My hitch is a DSP. thanks in advance. Michael3.3KViews0likes16CommentsFLEETWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER PULLS TO LEFT WHEN BRAKING ?
I have a 2008 Fleetwood Mallard 18CK, i pulled it out front beside the house, took it straight to the local tire center to get new trailer tires. Took it out for its first trip 2 weeks later and notice that on harder brakes the trailer pulls to the left. I tried just using the trailer brake to see if it would still do it and it still pulled left slightly. I have never experienced this before and dont even know where to begin ? I dont think it has to do with the new tires as the trailer tracks completely straight until braking.Any suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance. Michael979Views0likes4CommentsRe: Canmpingworld.ca is not correct in any way...
I just checked out the site with much anticipation, only to be let down. Prices arent anything special, once you add the shipping on top you can pretty much get it for cheaper locally. I thought there prices/shipping would be fairly competitive, but they're not.384Views0likes0CommentsRe: TRAVEL TRAILER BATTERY ISSUES
I just thought i would post back a quick update! I have been diagnosing the problem the last few days and realize that i had a problem with receptacle at my house and my trailer wasnt getting power. So when i went camping my rig went with a pretty much dead batter even though it had been plugged in prior to our trip! The only charge it got was during the hour long trip towing the trailer to the campground. Thanks everyone for your input, i am now ready for my first week of holidays next week!402Views0likes0CommentsRe: TRAVEL TRAILER BATTERY ISSUES
mbopp wrote: Do you have a voltmeter? What's the battery voltage under charge? What's the voltage after it sits for 3 days disconnected? I do not have a voltmeter but will be picking one up tonight as they are on sale. I am hoping its just the battery and nothing else as we are leaving for a summer holidays with the trailer in 11 days! I will investigate the matter this weekend and get back to all of you. Thanks for the help. If anyone else has any input its much appreciated.402Views0likes0CommentsTRAVEL TRAILER BATTERY ISSUES
On our last trip after setting up our low battery indicator started beeping at us within a few hours of setting up. We only dry camp and can normally go about 3 days without the battery needing a recharge via the genny. After coming home i charged the battery by pluggin the travel trailer cord into an extension cord with adapter from the house and left in plugged into the shore power for a week. I then unplugged it and turned on the lights and radio just to see how quick the battery would drain. The battery went from reading full to empty in 1 hour, and the lights were extremely dim. My question is does this sound like just a bad battery not holding a charge, or is there other issues ? The battery is a single 12v Interstate RV battery thats only 2 years old. I am hoping to get some advice, i am mechanically inclined but lack knowledge of the charging system in travel trailers etc. Thanks in advance.2.6KViews0likes13CommentsRe: 2011 PUMA 30FBSS advice needed on purchase ?
Olbeachcomber wrote: My wife and I have a 2011 Puma 19 RL that we use regularly for normal camping, and I also use it as a hunting camp during deer season. We absolutley love it, and have had no problems whatsoever with it. We are going to upgrade to a larger unit this summer or fall, and will be buying another Puma. IMHO your MIL will not be disappointed. That's great to here, thanks!201Views0likes0Comments
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