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07-30-2003, 03:27 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
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No, it flies; fires phasers; carries photon torpedoes; has a hanger deck; and can do warp 9; but there's no sway control button.
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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07-30-2003, 03:38 PM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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07-30-2003, 04:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1964 26' Overlander
Norman
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Are the sway control bars stamped with a number indicating what pound bars they might be or is there another way of identifying what their rating is.
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1964 Overlander/2000 f250 Crew Cab 4X4 PS WBCCI# 5600
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07-30-2003, 05:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
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ARRRRRGHHHHH! It's like they're everywhere!!!!!
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07-30-2003, 06:08 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,766
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The Trouble with Tribbles...
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Originally posted by 63flyingcloud
ARRRRRGHHHHH! It's like they're everywhere!!!!!
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Yep, Cloud... just like TRIBBLES!!!!!
Roger
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havin' to fix my broken Airstreams since 1987...
AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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07-31-2003, 09:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Too funny!
Tom
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07-31-2003, 09:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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Quote:
Originally posted by MW64OVERLANDER
Are the sway control bars stamped with a number indicating what pound bars they might be or is there another way of identifying what their rating is.
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Yes, well at least both sets of Resse bars I have. It is a code so you would probably have to contact a dealer to figure that out. Both sets of my bars also have a sticker that clearly says 750lb or 1,000. One set of bars those stickers are getting in pretty rough condition.
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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07-31-2003, 09:42 AM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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Quote:
Originally posted by MW64OVERLANDER
Are the sway control bars stamped with a number indicating what pound bars they might be or is there another way of identifying what their rating is.
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My DrawTite bars were identified with a thin plastic label that lasted a few months before peeling off. There is some code stamped into the metal at the elbow, but I have never lookat it closely.
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John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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08-31-2003, 07:51 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Tow Bars
We are considering at 25' Safari or Classic. Would it be a good idea to get the "main part" of the Reese bar put on the Tahoe so we could just "pick up" the correct # bar?
One A/S we are considering is located quite a distance from our home. We have never owned an RV.
Thanks for your help
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08-31-2003, 09:31 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Recommendation on weight distribution hitch
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Would it be a good idea to get the "main part" of the Reese bar put on the Tahoe so we could just "pick up" the correct # bar?
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What you propose is possible, but buying the hitch piece by piece can be somewhat more expensive than purchasing it as a total system. Depending upon the system that you choose and your tow vehicle, there will either be three or four major components involved.
The first component would be the receiver which for all intents and purposes is permanently mounted to the frame of the tow vehicle - - this is one part that usually is not included in the complete hitch assemblies since it has been included by manufacturers as part of the heavy duty trailer towing packages for a number of years.
The second component (that would be part of the Strait-Line Hitch package) is the adjustable weight distributing ball mount. An important consideration with this is the amount of drop that you will need with your vehicle in order to get the proper hitch height - - if your Tahoe is a K1500 series, a deep drop bar will likely be required - - especially if it has the Z71 package.
The third component (that would be part of the Strait-Line Hitch package) is the Reese Dual Cam Sway Control, weight distritubion bars, and snap-up brackets. The hitch weight of the trailer needs to be closely matched to the rating of the weight distribution bars for the Dual Cam system to be most effective, at least in my experience with both the Overlander and Minuet 6.0 Metre.
The Strait-Line Hitch package carries Reese Part Numbers of - - 66072 (600 pound bars) - - 66073 (800 pound bars) - - 66074 (1200 pound bars). More detailed information about the two main components - - the adjustable weight distributing ball mound and Reese Dual Cam may be found at:
Reese Weight Distributing Adjustable Ball Mount
Reese Dual Cam Sway Control
Also you might need to add a Bargman type 7-pole trailer wiring harness and connector to your Tahoe as well as electronic brake controller for the trailer brakes to complete this portion of the "towing package"
Good luck with your project!
Kevin
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Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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08-31-2003, 09:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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All you need on the Tahoe is the factory receiver hitch. The rest of the setup will be standard Reese stuff, which I'd recommend purchasing as a unit. I tow a 25' Tradewind with a Tahoe, using the Dual Cam with the 1000# Reese bars, and I'm very, very happy with how it handles.
BTW, if you're wondering what the weight rating is for unmarked Reese bars, the Reese Parts Sheets give you the measurement clues to determine what bars you have.
You can get the hitch weight of your trailer from Airstream, or from any number of pages on the net. There are varying opinions, but the majority say that you won't hurt anything by oversizing the bars, within reason.
I also towed my Tradwind home 900 miles, so be encouraged about a distant purchase!
Don
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