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Re: 2005 Holiday Rambler Presidential M-37RLT Number of Axles??
Standard on that model. Not sure why NADA doesn't mention it though. Here's a link to the brochure. https://library.rvusa.com/brochure/05_Presidential_FW.pdf Page 14 / Standard Features - 5,200 Lb. Nev-R-Lube Triple Axles with Electric Brakes (37RLT, 38SKQ)149Views0likes0CommentsRe: Holland Binkley / Hensley Trailer Saver BD3 Hitch Question
Wow that's interesting. Mine only has one and they only show one in the breakout. Wonder why there's two. I do have both the upper and lower tabs on the jaws but no spring on both. That's a lot of force to close those. I have mine pulled completely apart right now to clean and have it powder coated.573Views0likes0CommentsRe: Holland Binkley / Hensley Trailer Saver BD3 Hitch Question
There's only one spring on the jaws. Here's the parts breakdown doc. http://literature1.safholland.com/sites/damedit/literature/XL-FW445-01_en-US.pdf Hitch head part number is FW0001 for single pivot and FW0002 for dual pivot. Also the head is 8k/32k. If I recall correctly, the only way to achieve the full rating is to have it permanently mounted. i.e the 32k rigid hitches. Appears anything removable or has air is derated due to the mounting configuration.572Views0likes0CommentsRe: Holland Binkley / Hensley Trailer Saver BD3 Hitch Question
There's no trigger on these hitch heads. They are positive locking by force. In order to close them you need to push very hard on the back of the jaws. It takes a lot of pressure to lock them manually and I've never been able to do it as both jaws need to be pushed at the same time. There is an easy way if you are just wanting to test. You could remove the spring that holds the jaws open and then you'll be able to close them with your hands and then the block will slide into place. The spring is located on the underside of the head at the back of the jaws. Just don't forget to put it back in correctly if you do this. For the poster that said they had to push the lever in to lock the hitch. There's something wrong if you have to do this to get it locked. This hitch should automatically close and lock the lever to the 8 o'clock position when you back into it with the lever set in hitching position at 9 o'clock.572Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rig destroyed today!
Glad you were able to get out safely. That's really the only thing that matters. Keep us informed about the cause. I'd put in a case with NHTSA. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/complaint.cfm For all others that are talking only issues with Ford. Keep in mind they are not alone. Both RAM and GM have recalls for fire hazard. RAM Diesel recall 300,000+ http://www.reuters.com/article/us-chrysler-recall-fire-idUSKBN0II1CL20141029 GM Gas recall 303,000+ http://www.autonews.com/article/20140110/RETAIL05/140119956/gm-recalls-303000-new-chevy-silverado-gmc-sierra-pickups-for-engine Let's all be safe out there...177Views0likes0CommentsRe: If your thinking of buying a new Super Duty
They will be more $$ but if you look closer at them they have some good safety items that most have had to do as aftermarket. Other features include - Adaptive Front Steering for better trailer handling - Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System for on-road confidence - There are also up to seven available cameras that monitor the world 360º around you. There’s even a camera available for the back of your trailer. And they all feed into one screen where you can keep your eye on whatever view you want.257Views0likes0CommentsRe: Finally got weights from CAT scale
spud1957 wrote: MLATION wrote: The difference between a 250 and 350 is NOT springs, spacers, sway bar, etc... The rear axle in the 350 is larger than in the 250, hence rated for more. Same casing but different axle shafts. Ford Truck body builder Go to the link above and click on "2011 F-Series Super Duty Pickup F-250/350/450" Open the PDF and go to page 73 Rear axle specs. NO NO NO! That misprint has been discussed at least a zillion times. The larger axle you are referring to is in the wrong column. Proven by Ford Engineers. Proven by part number BC3Z234D. Same axle since 2011 to current MY. THE AXLES ARE THE SAME! Here is the Ford order guide for the axle. Scroll down on the left. You will see the part is "also fits F350". F250/350 axle shaft seriously?? for 10 YEARS Ford has misprinted specifications for 3rd party body builders.. I don''t think so. Think what you want.150Views0likes0CommentsRe: Finally got weights from CAT scale
The difference between a 250 and 350 is NOT springs, spacers, sway bar, etc... The rear axle in the 350 is larger than in the 250, hence rated for more. Same casing but different axle shafts. Ford Truck body builder Go to the link above and click on "2011 F-Series Super Duty Pickup F-250/350/450" Open the PDF and go to page 73 Rear axle specs.150Views0likes0Comments
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