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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-15-2022, 11:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,792
Posted By snakyjake
Diesels don't have throttle plates, so need...

Diesels don't have throttle plates, so need engine/turbo/exhaust brakes.
Gasoline engines have throttle plates.

Hybrids have regenerative braking.

It seems today's vehicles towing/braking...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-15-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,792
Posted By snakyjake
The Ford 7.3 Godzilla is an attractive option. ...

The Ford 7.3 Godzilla is an attractive option.



The 3.5L hybrids are another attractive option.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-30-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 18,823
Posted By snakyjake
What are the towing MPG's? How does the V8...

What are the towing MPG's?
How does the V8 place?
What is the towing cycle duty? (towing up a short hill versus mountain pass)
Aren't these car diesels, not truck diesels? And what should we...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-10-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,649
Posted By snakyjake
My guesses... That's what the torsion does. ...

My guesses...
That's what the torsion does. The "shock" is when the trailer hitch and the vehicle hitch have opposite forces/movement. The torsion allows independence and dampers the movement. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-08-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,649
Posted By snakyjake
The WD is a good question... Doesn't the WD...

The WD is a good question... Doesn't the WD transfer the weight forward of the hitch?

If you are going off road or have poorly maintain road, I can see the airbag or torsion hitch having value.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-08-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,649
Posted By snakyjake
With no suspension at the hitch, all the...

With no suspension at the hitch, all the suspension is happening at the truck and trailer at the same time.
When the truck goes over the bump, it will transfer to the trailer.
When the trailer goes...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,437
Posted By snakyjake
Yeah, the price of everything is pricing me out...

Yeah, the price of everything is pricing me out of the market, so are the crowded places. Thinking of going back to a cheap car and a tent.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,437
Posted By snakyjake
Not sure why no one is listening to me...so I'll...

Not sure why no one is listening to me...so I'll REPEAT:

The better source is Consumer Reports.

Want to know safety? Look at CR.
Want to know maintenance/repair cost? Look at CR.
Want to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,437
Posted By snakyjake
That won't tell you much. Somethings are meant...

That won't tell you much. Somethings are meant to crunch (absorb), some things aren't. Look at Consumer Reports, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), or similar for the crash and safety...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-22-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,907
Posted By snakyjake
My 2000 SuperCab makes wind noise where the two...

My 2000 SuperCab makes wind noise where the two doors touch when going around a corner.
My other concern of a Crew Cab is the turning radius or just the overall length.
Forum: Our Community 04-14-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,417
Posted By snakyjake
How much would the length of a 30 ft trailer...

How much would the length of a 30 ft trailer limit the camping options over the 23 (or other lengths)? My understanding a lot of national parks have a 27' limit. If true, I wouldn't consider the 30.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-29-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,424
Posted By snakyjake
Thanks Andrew! That's a great test video. I...

Thanks Andrew! That's a great test video. I would like to see the new Dodge 1500 with the coil and air bag performance. And the new Chevy has done a lot of upgrades to their frame too.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-27-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,424
Posted By snakyjake
Question Hi Andrew, Is the chassis flex caused by...

Hi Andrew,

Is the chassis flex caused by the coil springs vs. leaf?
Or the Dodge's frame (is it a C-Channel frame or a box frame)?

Thanks,
Jake
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-05-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,684
Posted By snakyjake
I can see a lot of good uses for something like...

I can see a lot of good uses for something like Amerideck.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-05-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,684
Posted By snakyjake
I've been wondering about this. I really enjoy...

I've been wondering about this. I really enjoy touring the back roads on my motorcycle.

Here's what I'm considering:
Pickup Truck motorcycle lift, Pickup Truck motorcycle carrier from Overbilt...
Forum: Boondocking 08-23-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,942
Posted By snakyjake
This is an interesting perspective that I need to...

This is an interesting perspective that I need to think more about. All the RV parks I've been to the view is at the rear or no view at all. While boondocked off pavement, the view is either side...
Forum: Boondocking 08-23-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,942
Posted By snakyjake
I just want the tow hitch on the opposite side of...

I just want the tow hitch on the opposite side of the 16 footer. Then I'd be happy. Can't imagine this would cost AS any more money to do, and I would think make a lot more people happy and excited.
Forum: Boondocking 08-22-2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,942
Posted By snakyjake
I was thinking the bed and dinette location...

I was thinking the bed and dinette location should be switched. Sleep in the front, lounge at the rear where the view is.
Forum: Boondocking 08-22-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,942
Posted By snakyjake
Question Why no rear dinette on the shorter trailers?

Like to get a short trailer 16-20 ft, but notice the dinettes are in the front. For boondocking, this makes no sense to me. When parked at a dead end forest service road, or backed onto a...
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,808
Posted By snakyjake
Question If Airstream didn't exist, what would you buy?

If Airstream didn't exist, what would your top picks be for a travel trailer?
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,457
Posted By snakyjake
In some light research, it seems one can buy a...

In some light research, it seems one can buy a brand new cheaper & larger trailer and replace it every 10 years with another brand new trailer. After 30 years you'll break even with an Airstream.
...
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