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Re: Tow Vehicle Worthiness
No one here is capable of answering your question without knowing the history. If well taken care of and you are comfortable with the maintenance/preventive maintenance that has been done, you should have a vehicle that is capable of towing a trailer within the specs of the truck. The big question is how well it has been cared for? How many miles are on the vehicle? What size/weight trailer are you looking at? The trailer specs are what will determine the “readiness” of your vehicle. Roadworthy and capable are two different things. As far as the truck being roadworthy to pull a trailer all depends on the maintenance history of the vehicle. "Capable"? Need to know trailer specs.128Views0likes0CommentsRe: Testing the battery
wa8yxm wrote: Is there a way to test it using only the on board equipement? Basically no. I'd not trust any of the "on board" stuff YOu can however test it without removal I use a dual-meter adjustable load tester from Harbor Freight. Not big enough for my big Golf Car batteries but for everythign else it can draw up to around 450 amps and takes only 15 seconds to do the test. (plus hookup and dial up time). Exactly, forget all this turn one light on, now two, stand on one foot, and scratch your bum. Now look at the green light turn yellow and back to green. OK, switch feet. Get a battery tester that can load test and be sure. You can also use a volt meter or hydrometer to see the state of charge/discharge. With the a good tester you can also check CA CCA.370Views0likes0CommentsRe: Keystone Carbon water tank leak - OMG poor quality!!!
Time to roll up your sleeves and fix it yourself. That's what I would do, and it would be done properly. It is clear Keystone is not going to do anything for you. They may fight the claim since you opened it up. Best bet is fix it yourself or find a mobile tech that will.416Views0likes0CommentsRe: Airbag Suspension Options Ford Expedition
My truck sits level without airbags and I agree you should not use airbags to compensate for rear end sag when used with a WDH. I use them because they do add lateral stability and stiffen up the rear suspension. They will also take the bounce out in very uneven/rolling sections of road. In some cases even with a properly set up WDH many experience an inch or so of sag. This too is a good application for airbags. The key for the OP is to get the front-end of the TV within 1/4 inch of unloaded ride height. As long as you have that using airbags to get a little sag out of the rear is fine. The key is also to set the WDH with airbags already aired up to determined PSI. Air up the bags and then set the trailer down and cinch up the bars. Do not set the bars and then air up, this will unload the WDH. I also like airbags since I pull a 21 foot boat as well. Airbags can be a great addition when used properly.609Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pack bearings - by hand or by tool?
jfkmk wrote: DavidP wrote: This is the one I use. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/8074208012235962480?lsf=seller:8049,store:5540668415306185057&prds=oid:2748800796046110418&q=bearing+packer&hl=en&ei=3XTfWqifCoi-sAWRi5bgBw&lsft=gclid:EAIaIQobChMI_8HU58LT2gIVj7bACh0CwA7xEAQYAiABEgJbKfD_BwE I use the same one and find it pretty handy. I do clean and inspect the bearing first, though, and I do keep the bearings with the same races. h X2. Same here. Clean in my parts washer, dry, inspect and then pack. All go back to same hub/races.906Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pack bearings - by hand or by tool?
This is the one I use. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/8074208012235962480?lsf=seller:8049,store:5540668415306185057&prds=oid:2748800796046110418&q=bearing+packer&hl=en&ei=3XTfWqifCoi-sAWRi5bgBw&lsft=gclid:EAIaIQobChMI_8HU58LT2gIVj7bACh0CwA7xEAQYAiABEgJbKfD_BwE251Views0likes0Comments
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