<![CDATA[Airstream Forums - Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:12:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Airstream Forums - Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/ Hensley tow bar changing Chevy to Ford http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/hensley-tow-bar-changing-chevy-to-ford-58598.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:16:02 GMT I am going to pull some with my Ford F150 instead of my Chevy. The Ford has a softer ride, not 4X4, smaller tires and sits a good 3 inches lower than the Chevy 1500. I flipped the bar to raise the tongue for the Ford, it would drag the ground if I hooked like the Chevy. Is this to high? The Chevy... I am going to pull some with my Ford F150 instead of my Chevy. The Ford has a softer ride, not 4X4, smaller tires and sits a good 3 inches lower than the Chevy 1500.
I flipped the bar to raise the tongue for the Ford, it would drag the ground if I hooked like the Chevy.
Is this to high? The Chevy may be towing a little low but towed fine.
Thanks,
Joe
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]]> AirHeadsRus http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/hensley-tow-bar-changing-chevy-to-ford-58598.html Do I need sway control with my rig? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/do-i-need-sway-control-with-my-rig-58574.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:53:37 GMT I have a 2005 F-350 4x4 Diesel Dually with the FX4 (off-road) package and have purchased a AirSafe Class 6 hitch. Does anyone think that I need sway control with this? I will be pulling a 1998 34' Excella from Arizona to Maryland. ]]> GREENovaters http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/do-i-need-sway-control-with-my-rig-58574.html First Recovery: What do I Need? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/first-recovery-what-do-i-need-58567.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:37:56 GMT Well it looks like we'll be bringing home our first "stray". 20' Argosy...don't know the year yet (neither does owner). I have been towing trailers for many years; but never a recovered trailer. What items should I have available? Temporary rear brake lights? Wheel bearings? Spare tire? What experiences have others had in their recoveries? Thanks!

Bob ]]> Roadrunner http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/first-recovery-what-do-i-need-58567.html Break-away switch recommendation? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/break-away-switch-recommendation-58487.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:37:14 GMT What type of break-away switch is recommended? One with just the switch itself, or one with the switch, battery, and charger? Pros/Cons?

Here's a couple examples...

http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/..._p/vts-341.htm

Hopkins Trailer Break-Away Kit with Charger HM20001 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com ]]> transy416 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/break-away-switch-recommendation-58487.html ford recall redux http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/ford-recall-redux-58486.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:34:51 GMT About 20 months ago our Ford Exploder caught fire. I suspected the cruise control speed disconnect switch had failed, even though it was an "orange cap", not the "black cap" switches covered under the original "it can catch fire at any time" recall. Lo and behold, yesterday I received notice from Ford that my Explorer might catch fire, don't park it in your garage or near your house and get it fixed. the ford recall is 09S09, NHTSA file is 09V399000. After a few chuckles I went on the NHTSA website and lo and behold the F250SD sitting in my garage IS ALSO BEING RECALLED!!!. And I have not been notified.....no sweat, I disconnected that switch the day our Exploder burned up. I highly recommend any F250, 350, etc owners 1999-2003 recheck the NHTSA website as this is a new recall for rigs not covered under the previous one. contact the FoMoCo recall folks @1-888-222-2751[ATTACH]90907

Jack
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]]> wasafari http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/ford-recall-redux-58486.html Here r my numbers (fresh from the scale) http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/here-r-my-numbers-fresh-from-the-scale-58197.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:56:59 GMT Hummer H2 2008, GVWR 8600 lb
(Front axle rated for 4000 lb , Rear 5000 lb)

International CCD 28' with Hensley Arrows
[full fresh water, grey & black empty, lots of stuff (in front living room, in mid-galley, in mid-bath) but no much stuff in rear bed room]

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Tow vehicle only (6760 total: one driver, almost empty trunk, full tank of gas)
1) 3560 front, 3200 rear

Hitched (14140 total):
2) 3220 front, 4860 rear, 6060 trailer

After adjusting WD bars...
3) 3300 front, 4740 rear, 6100 trailer

More adjusting...
4) 3380 front, 4660 rear, 6120 trailer

And again... (at this point, WD bars are ratcheted very very tight)
5) 3440 front, 4560 rear, 6140 trailer

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I'm still not convinced as to how I should set up my WD bars...

Your comments or insights will be much appreciated.

Currently driving with #5) setting. I will check back in a few hours.

Gotta be on my way. Sorry to be abrupt.

Thanks in advance. ]]> Astroboy http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/here-r-my-numbers-fresh-from-the-scale-58197.html Two axles vs. one axle http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/two-axles-vs-one-axle-58092.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:15:32 GMT I've been towing a Globetrotter single axle trailer for over twenty years. I'm now considering buying a new Flying Cloud 23FB, a dual axle unit.

Can anyone advise me as to what to expect towing a dual axle trailer compared to a single axle rig?

Also, and this is critical, I have a long driveway with some pretty tight turns and I'm concerned the the new trailer won't clear some of the obstacles around the turns. The Globetrotter is 20'8" overall and 13'0" from hitch to axle center. The new rig is 23'9" overall and 13'0" from hitch to the space between the wheels, so the first axle is closer to the hitch than that on the Globetrotter.

So the question is how do I measure the turning moment? Is it from the hitch to the first axle, the center of the two axles or to the second axle?

A secondary concern is the overhang from the wheels to the rear of the trailer. I don't know the measurement of the new rig, but I know it's at least two feet longer than the Globetrotter. The rear overhang affects the outside radius of turns where the hitch to axle distance affects the inside radius of turns. I'm not sure which is more important, but my first concern is to figure out if I can negotiate the obstacles on the inside turns.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rick ]]> farreach http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/two-axles-vs-one-axle-58092.html <![CDATA[Furthest you've gone to purchase a camper]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/furthest-youve-gone-to-purchase-a-camper-57939.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:58:42 GMT This question is for fun and to see if Im crazy to actually go out of state for an Airstream. Question: What is the furthest(or farthest) distance you have travelled to purchase your camper? This question is for fun and to see if Im crazy to actually go out of state for an Airstream.

Question: What is the furthest(or farthest) distance you have travelled to purchase your camper? ]]> Jezibels http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/furthest-youve-gone-to-purchase-a-camper-57939.html