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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-14-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
"I'm not suggesting that the 1500 lb bars are a...

"I'm not suggesting that the 1500 lb bars are a good idea, far from it. I'm mainly suggesting if you test them, you need to at least give them a chance. Yes, that's a *lot* of work."

Agreed, I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-13-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
If 11 links is correct for 1,000 lb bars,...

If 11 links is correct for 1,000 lb bars, something like 8 links is probably right for 1,500 lb bars. Yes, that's just a guess. What did the CAT scale show (or did you abort before getting there...)...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-12-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
In post 9 of this thread linked here...

In post 9 of this thread linked here https://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/need-some-thoughts-on-my-tv-and-as-combo-170422.html#post1984258 I stated that the more I increase my steer axle weight the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-25-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
Anyone know how useful the standard 7 hole shank...

Anyone know how useful the standard 7 hole shank is for larger TVs? Like a 2500 series suburban or full size van? Or the average newer 3/4 ton truck?

I have access to the 7-hole, 9-hole and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-24-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
One pass truck only. One pass truck with...

One pass truck only.
One pass truck with Airstream with bars just inside the tailgate.
One pass truck with Airstream with bars connected at 10 links.

Cat scales can give weights of the steer...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-24-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
I like the looks of it! The whole rig looks much...

I like the looks of it! The whole rig looks much more balanced to me in those pictures. Not too high, not too low. At 10 links my rig handles like its not even there with no push/pull from passing...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-23-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
I'm not a metal expert, that's why I said...

I'm not a metal expert, that's why I said "think". I do know cast is very brittle from working on cast iron plumbing pipes. I cut one hole off of my 11 hole solid steel BO shank to shorten it to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-23-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
Thanks for the picture! I know pictures can be...

Thanks for the picture! I know pictures can be deceiving, but it appears your Airstream is nose high by at least one hole on the shank. I would try dropping the head down one hole. In my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-27-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,036
Posted By AirMiles
The first thing that comes to my mind is: What is...

The first thing that comes to my mind is: What is the height of the ball with no trailer attached and the height after attaching with no weight distribution? I think your ball may be too low, which...
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