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12-15-2014, 03:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 30' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 35
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Help with Hitch Setup
I am transferring the ProPride hitch and 30' Flying Cloud from VW Touareg to GMC 2500HD Duramax CC standard box. I have 1400# spring bars on that setup, but my GMC does not need that much equalize the weight. I was told it's ok. I'm sure several of you drive the similar TV and trailer and would like to hear your setup such as how high/low the hitch bar is set, at what degree offset, spring bars, etc. I don't have any access to experts locally, hence my questions here. Thanks!
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12-15-2014, 03:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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I don't use a ProPride now, but I did with a GMC 2500 and also with my current Ram 2500. I would adjust the stinger height so the draw bar is 1" higher than the box on the hitch when the trailer is level. I would also use the 1400 lb. bars you currently have. As you probably know, the ProPride bars are rather flexible, and will not give you too harsh of a ride, at least mine didn't and I had the same bars.
After hitching up, I would adjust the bars so the front fender height of your truck is the same height as unhitched. Fine tune as needed from that point.
I would also suggest you give Sean at ProPride a call and discuss this with him.
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Steve
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12-15-2014, 04:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Sean just shipped me a new PP for my (hopefully soon) inbound '15 30' Classic. He shipped the 1400's with it -- same as I had on the '12 28' Intl CCD. Email or call him. You'll hear back within minutes...
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"SilverLeaf II" 2015 30' Classic
2019 RAM 2500 Limited 4x4 CC w/6.7L Cummins
ProPride 3P
AIR# 58452
WBCCI # 3430-Unit 21
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12-16-2014, 01:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 30' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 35
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I talked with one of the ProPride staff and said the same thing - use 1400# spring bars. they are going to ship me a few replacement parts to fine tune my hitch system with my new truck. Can't wait to start towing!
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12-17-2014, 12:13 PM
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Tom T
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,023
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mje
I am transferring the ProPride hitch and 30' Flying Cloud from VW Touareg to GMC 2500HD Duramax CC standard box. I have 1400# spring bars on that setup, but my GMC does not need that much equalize the weight. I was told it's ok. I'm sure several of you drive the similar TV and trailer and would like to hear your setup such as how high/low the hitch bar is set, at what degree offset, spring bars, etc. I don't have any access to experts locally, hence my questions here. Thanks!
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Out of curiosity, why the switch from the Taureg?
... any problems or issues?
... & was it the V8 gas, or V6 or V10 diesel?
I ask cuz we're looking at getting a T-reg cousin - used 2005-10 Cayenne S V8 to tow our admittedly much smaller/lighter vintage 1960 Avion T20.
TIA
Tom
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Orange CA
1960 Avion T20, #2 made, Hensley Cub, TV tbd- looking for 08-22 Cayenne S, EH, etc
1988 VW Vanagon Westfalia CamperGL (Orig Owner) + 1970 Eriba Puck
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12-17-2014, 05:40 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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What is the truck year model? The latest GM requirements have a range to them. You may not need 100% FALR (though I would adjust it that way the first time) and it may be easier to set it at 50% or more after driving it some. Sean is savvy to these things so read your operators manual to cover it with him. You may not need heaviest bars.
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12-17-2014, 06:40 PM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
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MJE, the PP on my 2015 2500 Duramax (20 inch tires on the Sierra) had the top of the stinger at 14" for a 2014 FC25. I think the Airstream factory published hitch height of the 30's is 1 inch higher. I had 3 of the washers on the tilt pin.
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2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
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