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Today, 10:04 AMpowerscol replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesThis is an older video, but contains a lot of factual information https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/dually-single-wheel-buy/ I have towed my...40 replies | 3203 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:40 PMHoward I was worried about that with my axle swap. A 3.5" 1/2 wall tube is not going to give much with only 6600lbs on the pair. However it has not...44 replies | 1152 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:13 AMWhich axle place in Tucson are you dealing with? With negative camber the axle tube is bent. GD specifies LW tubes with Dexter. LW tubes are 0.16...44 replies | 1152 view(s)
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04-21-2024, 09:27 AMFor aluminum trailer wheels I got mine from http://sendelwheel.com/ when I upgraded for 15" to 16". Axles were 6 lug 5.5 spacing. I ordered them...44 replies | 1152 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 11:52 PMOuch the prices seem high. Please give Iron Bear Trailer a call to verify https://ironbeartrailer.com/. They did great by me on my axle and spring...44 replies | 1152 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 10:05 AMI thought I would update this to help others. All the parts I ordered fit perfectly and the install was very easy. Took about 1.5 hours total. ...8 replies | 849 view(s)
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04-20-2024, 09:44 AMGive Iron Bear Trailers a call. https://ironbeartrailer.com/ They are a Dexter distributer and have excellent pricing - less than Dexter direct or...44 replies | 1152 view(s)
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04-19-2024, 11:26 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Hub Savers - Thoughts on this new product in Axles, Brakes, and SuspensionThanks Everyone. I will probably pass on getting them for now.6 replies | 301 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:53 PMIf you thinking of replacing the axles upgrade to 4400 or even 5200 ones and select a spring one heavier than what you have. The bigger axles get you...44 replies | 1152 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:45 PMMtn Dew and healthy snacks like carrots and celery. Also strike up a conversation. Do you have a co-driver? if not and your feeling it STOP and take...28 replies | 1635 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:36 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Beeping from Converter when operating slide out in Electrical System and WiringTake the battery to any auto parts store and have them do a load test. Cup of coffee its toast.6 replies | 367 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:31 PMpowerscol replied to a thread is my GMC 3500HD diesel denali pkg SWR 4x4 enough to pull a 2016 GD Momentum 397TH? in Tow VehiclesIn a word NO!!!!!!!!!!! The pin weight could be close to 4000 lbs (20% of GVW which is 20,000 lbs) You will also be exceeding the GVWR and possibly...40 replies | 3203 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 11:23 PMhttps://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/bottle-jacks? I have a 12 and 6 ton Torine is a good brand - never had an issue. I have had one of these...23 replies | 986 view(s)
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04-17-2024, 09:39 PMpowerscol started a thread Hub Savers - Thoughts on this new product in Axles, Brakes, and Suspensionhttps://thehubsaver.com/ I am attending a State Rally and getting a bearing repack done by https://performancetrailerbraking.com/ Folks seem to...6 replies | 301 view(s)
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04-13-2024, 08:57 AMI hate to tell you this, but a 3/4 ton truck is not going to cut it. Your true pin weight when loaded will be close to 2800 lbs (20% of the GVWR)....14 replies | 1150 view(s)
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04-13-2024, 08:44 AMTo prevent this situation I pre- charge my tank with 1 cup Dawn dish soap and i Tied laundry pod with 5 to 10 gallons of water. It makes the tank...12 replies | 2240 view(s)
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04-10-2024, 01:51 PMThat looks like road debris. All of the piping is Pex and that does not look like pex. You will need to drop the coroplast and check. for damage4 replies | 266 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 02:34 AMBWSTGDS I was in your exact situation. Just install with in edge true ON ONE SIDE and when done, trim the excess with a utility knife along the long...23 replies | 1501 view(s)
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04-03-2024, 02:22 AMI think you have found a great solution at this time. Please keep in mind that hydraulic cylinders need to be a matched pair in an dual situation. ...23 replies | 1501 view(s)
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04-01-2024, 10:05 AMGive Lippert a call and find out if it can be repaired. Maybe they might give you a discount or good will replacement. There are seal stop leak...23 replies | 1501 view(s)
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03-27-2024, 05:40 PMBoy does this take me back. I had a 1995 F250 7.3 Manual 4x4. Here is a good article...3 replies | 438 view(s)
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03-26-2024, 02:27 PMThat's why I got the instant cab heat on my Ford defrost/defogs the windshield in minutes67 replies | 7336 view(s)
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03-25-2024, 10:27 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Specifications of the Ideal Towing Vehicle for an Imagine 22MLE in Tow VehiclesYou say your planing traveling in the west and have a lot of bed stuff and 4 people. While this is a Ford the others make a comparable model. I would...19 replies | 2282 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 01:42 PMWow the memories this brings back, both from making friends to near enemies. The worse experience was watching a kid take a ball off our table. I...67 replies | 7336 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 12:40 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Anyone care to suggest a good quality trailer backup cam with dash cam recorder? in General Tech TopicsI have a backup camera from Vision Works and it is OK. I did have a camera go bad and it was replaced quickly. Not sure if they have a combo unit but...18 replies | 1934 view(s)
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03-23-2024, 12:31 PMpowerscol replied to a thread Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningThanks Skip Wonder what reservations are like in the spring/summer/fall. I guess I need to dig a bit deeper once I know of places to stay. I would...14 replies | 1684 view(s)
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03-21-2024, 11:24 AMpowerscol replied to a thread Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip Planning66 views and no camping spot recommendations? I did find out that Pennekamp does have camping, Florida State Park information lists it under...14 replies | 1684 view(s)
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03-20-2024, 11:43 AMpowerscol replied to a thread New members who don’t follow up on their posts!!! in General DiscussionI'm old and cranky and at times it bothers me - especially the "Help I have a problem -stuck by side of road or somewhere" posts and you never hear...8 replies | 808 view(s)
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03-20-2024, 11:37 AMYou will not have an issue. Your Ford drops charge power to the 7 pin when off. Easy to check to. Also the Ford trailer control module will limit the...20 replies | 2173 view(s)
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03-19-2024, 10:43 AMpowerscol started a thread Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government in Campgrounds, Destinations and RV Trip PlanningI am planning a Key west trip for the summer of 2025 - a year out. The last time I was there was 1970 or so as a teenager scuba diving with my...14 replies | 1684 view(s)
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- Reflection Fifth Wheel
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- 2018 220RK
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2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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04-21-2024
- 09:50 AM - Groover clicked Likes for this post: Axles Worn Out - What To Do? by powerscolFor aluminum trailer...
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04-13-2024
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04-10-2024
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04-01-2024
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03-26-2024
- 01:20 PM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Solar and charging when RV attached to shore powerV by Dan and DebI beg to differ with...
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03-25-2024
- 10:28 AM - powerscol clicked Likes for this post: Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government by jsm180Spring, summer and fall...
04-26-2023
- 09:08 AM - powerscol mentioned Sborders in post US/Canada border crossing links/guidance... time to do this Sborders I agree with this...
04-03-2023
- 04:11 PM - powerscol mentioned huntr70 in post TurningPoint hitch Trailer jumps to side on curved on ramps… Normal?...aked things below. huntr70 Both owners manuals ...
- 08:31 AM - powerscol mentioned Laffofpa in post TurningPoint hitch Trailer jumps to side on curved on ramps… Normal?...e had in the bed. Laffofpa OK - It's good to kn...
04-01-2023
- 11:21 AM - powerscol mentioned Soundsailor in post TurningPoint hitch Trailer jumps to side on curved on ramps… Normal?...he turning point as Soundsailor mentions. I have my ...
- 10:41 AM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post TurningPoint hitch Trailer jumps to side on curved on ramps… Normal?...turns. I agree with powerscol, you'll most likely ...
03-23-2023
- 08:24 AM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post Should I be adding a 12volt sub-panel?...'s a great write-up powerscol, I'm going to be mak...
03-10-2023
- 07:54 AM - geotex1 mentioned powerscol in post My Solitude Suspension RebuildSteven@147 what powerscol said! Aside, the cus...
03-09-2023
- 11:15 AM - traveldawg mentioned powerscol in post Who has had Brass bushing issues on their CRE3000 suspension...tallation. Thanks, powerscol.
02-25-2023
- 10:11 AM - powerscol mentioned msutoad in post Wet bolt bushing questionmsutoad I think what they me...
10-25-2022
- 01:50 PM - powerscol mentioned MTB Hauler in post Broken Wet Bolt...ting under load. MTB Hauler - also check the hol...
09-03-2022
- 08:05 PM - powerscol mentioned GeoffnCheri in post I40 road conditions from Amarillo to Little Rock?...Texas and Oklahoma. GeoffnCheri It cant be any worse...
06-12-2022
- 09:39 PM - jproctor9 mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?[QUOTE=powerscol;425369 You will fin...
05-30-2022
- 08:33 AM - powerscol mentioned traveldawg in post My 2022 King Ranch finally got here... the trailer level? traveldawg I will know here th...
- 07:52 AM - traveldawg mentioned powerscol in post My 2022 King Ranch finally got here...ries Thanks Keith powerscol I used LocTite Pro L...
05-03-2022
- 02:51 PM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?... says. Thanks powerscol, I'm not an electric...
- 01:28 PM - MoonShadow_1911 mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?...In a nutshell, what powerscol said is correct. It'...
- 11:34 AM - Soundsailor mentioned powerscol in post Mutiple Chassis DC Negative / (ground) Connections?...the chassis ground powerscol? I'm installing a 3,...
- 07:18 AM - Canyonlight mentioned powerscol in post Durango - Albuquerque- Colorado Springs...nal feedback, Keith powerscol will probably have s...
05-01-2022
- 08:55 AM - powerscol mentioned dually mike in post One circuit no power...en apart. 40312 dually mike There will actuall...
04-27-2022
- 03:29 PM - powerscol mentioned 4x4dually in post Has anyone priced out a Ram Lately? OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!...et the numbers? 4x4dually your right about the...
03-23-2024
- 12:31 PM - powerscol quoted SkipRD in post Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and GovernmentWell, maybe I'm the only on...
03-21-2024
- 11:37 AM - WhittleBurner quoted powerscol in post Key West Trip - Campgrounds both Private and Government66 views and no camping spot r...
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- 11:43 AM - powerscol quoted ardvark16 in post New members who don’t follow up on their posts!!!Is it me or are there a lot of...
- 11:37 AM - powerscol quoted NewRVer in post Converter or truck charging batteryWow. That’s very interestin...
03-18-2024
- 06:32 AM - terryriddle quoted powerscol in post Solar and charging when RV attached to shore powerVTerry I see no reason to ever...
03-17-2024
- 12:02 PM - powerscol quoted terryriddle in post Solar and charging when RV attached to shore powerVThanks, Rob for the clarificatio...
03-13-2024
- 08:43 PM - powerscol quoted Overtaxed in post My Solitude Suspension RebuildI believe that's correct. II...
03-06-2024
- 08:56 AM - powerscol quoted Prof J in post Towing level with the newer trucksHello everyone, I am new ...
03-03-2024
- 01:53 PM - powerscol quoted BeerBrewer in post Eliminating 7 pin charge voltageThat is exactly what I thought....
- 01:23 PM - BeerBrewer quoted powerscol in post Eliminating 7 pin charge voltageTo put it simply NO. Most auto...
- 11:49 AM - powerscol quoted BeerBrewer in post Eliminating 7 pin charge voltageI've been following this thread...
- 11:17 AM - BeerBrewer quoted powerscol in post Eliminating 7 pin charge voltageSparky you are correct, but th...
03-02-2024
- 02:00 PM - Dnanew quoted powerscol in post Want to tow level!...nce. Safe travels powerscol Thanks for the info!
- 09:14 AM - powerscol quoted Dnanew in post Want to tow level!Anybody out there have a si...
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03-01-2024
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02-28-2024
- 08:36 AM - goducks14 quoted powerscol in post Tow Haul Mode- OverdriveI guess you have never been i...
02-27-2024
- 11:56 PM - powerscol quoted goducks14 in post Tow Haul Mode- OverdriveHow did people tow over 65 mph...
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