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11-09-2014, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
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Originally Posted by Keith Gantt
Still using my 1200 lb bars from my old SOB, a little over kill for our 23fc but with set up procedures followed I Have no complaints. Attachment 226146
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The best test to determine the correct Reese bar rating is very simple.
The bars should bend an absolute minimum of 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
The greater the bend, to a point, the greater the sway control.
My Reese bars bent 3 inches. I could tow all day long with 2 fingers on the steering wheel.
Reese bars are tested to a 5 (five) inch bend. If the bar does not completely straighten out when the pressure is released, the bar is rejected. I watched them do those tests.
Andy
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11-09-2014, 09:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
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I probably don't have my bars tight enough from what I'm reading. I'm going to tighten them up a link & try running without the sway bar. It was from a set up I had on another trailer that was an EZ lift system. I'm really not sure if it is compatible with the Reese WD bars I have. I am down in Destin, FL and seriously considered getting a propride from a guy not too far away, but don't have anyone to install it for me. I towed this trailer before without the sway bar without issue. It seems that that is the only different variable in the mix. If things get dicey, I can always stop & throw it on.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-09-2014, 09:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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ProPride can be installed by a 60+ old fart and 18 year old daughter, assuming you have the manual and the right tools. Only hard part is lifting the bigger bits into position under the tongue. It's not too hard...
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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11-09-2014, 10:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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You don't understand that I'm 900 miles from my tools that would be needed for installation. I'm a pretty capable woman, but I'm not willing to install something that connects my TV to my trailer (with my sister following behind me) without the over site of someone who is more knowledgeable about their installation than I am ( which is a big fat goose egg).
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-09-2014, 10:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
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Fwiw, when I was towing on the ball I never had sway events below about 62 MPH.
1/2 Ton 4WD Truck, 72 Sovereign Hensley Arrow
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11-10-2014, 12:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Ah, understand being separated from tools is the issue. Consider getting the ProPride if you can at a decent price...it should tow a lot better when you can get it installed.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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11-10-2014, 06:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
I have Reese wd bars on my 30' Avion. Should I also have a sway control bar? I have one & the trailer has a ball mounted to it, but I'm not sure if it works against the wd bars. I'm down in Florida & had some pretty bad sway episodes on my way down & used the sway bar. Wonder if I should go up a notch on the wd chain & skip the sway bar. Not excited about my 900 mile trip home!!
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First of all, do you know what model Reese hitch you have? If you have the Dual Cam, or the Straight Line, I agree with Andy, you need to increase tension on the bars.
If yours is a Reese weight distribution hitch only, you need to buy the addition sway control parts that go on the trailer tougue. Make sure your bars are not too heavy for your trailer. I would think 800# bars would be right for your Avion...
If there's any chance you are in northern Florida, we live about 20 miles west of Pensacola, I would be glad to help.
Larry
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11-10-2014, 06:56 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
Fwiw, when I was towing on the ball I never had sway events below about 62 MPH.
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Did you ever ride in the back end of your Airstream when it's being towed?
Try it at even 50 mph, and watch what happens.
Andy
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11-10-2014, 07:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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This is my set up. I pulled it up one link & now need to adjust the saddle. If I take it up 2 links, it's REALLY taught.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-10-2014, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Reese wd bars
Thanks, Larry, for the offer. I'm pretty Far East of you, on the east side of Destin. I'm sure I can handle the adjustments.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-10-2014, 07:48 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
Attachment 226173
This is my set up. I pulled it up one link & now need to adjust the saddle. If I take it up 2 links, it's REALLY taught.
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Try it at three links.
Your Reese has a very good sway control.
It would appear that it's never been adjusted properly, which caused the addition of the "friction sway control".
Try the three links and remove the friction sway control, and then take a short trip with the trailer.
I think you will be very pleased with the results.
Andy
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11-10-2014, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
Thanks, Larry, for the offer. I'm pretty Far East of you, on the east side of Destin. I'm sure I can handle the adjustments.
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Someone also changed the coupler.
You may have to change the angle of the ball mount, so that the Reese bars stay parallel to the frame.
Andy
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11-10-2014, 07:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
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this is 2 links up.
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-10-2014, 10:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
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Please take a picture looking straight on from the side so we can see how much the bar bends - it's hard to tell from that angle of picture.
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11-10-2014, 11:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
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Well, things have taken a turn. As I was struggling to remove the rusted nuts off the brackets to move them forward, I got a call from the gentleman with the propride. He found a local rv repair place that will come to my campsite & install the propride. I'm off to meet the kind retired Naval officer & buy his 3 month old propride. Having it installed tomorrow. Going home with less anxiety Wednesday.. I'll take a picture of it installed. Merry Christmas to me😁
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-10-2014, 11:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith Gantt
Still using my 1200 lb bars from my old SOB, a little over kill for our 23fc but with set up procedures followed I Have no complaints. Attachment 226146
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Looking at your picture it appears you have hit the yoke and marked it with the bar. This is a common problem with the Straight Line system. This happens to the outside bar while in a sharp turn while backing up. Consider grinding off about 1/8 in. of material at the point of contact. If not you may bend the yoke.
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11-10-2014, 11:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Fine business on the ProPride. Any issues call Sean direct and he will respond quickly. Make sure the yoke is dead center under the A frame when installed and it will tow beautifully!
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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11-14-2014, 04:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Made the 900 plus mile trip home to freezing cold temps:-(. The great news is that I had zero sway incidents and all of my precious cargo (daughters & grandbabies) arrived home safely. PRICELESS! My wallet is a lot lighter....maybe the lighter load had something to do with it!
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1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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11-14-2014, 05:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Glad it all worked out. Enjoy the lack of white knuckle ride!
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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