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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-16-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
More feedback...

Some 2,500 miles ago I reconfigured my hitch to go back to the settings as shown in post #80.

I did this after we left Airstream where we had the new cabinets installed in the front of the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Wrong picture shown in post #101...

The picture that I believe you are referring to is in post #101 which is the same picture in the original post in this thread. This picture has the very heavy 1200 pound bars; the very thing that was...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
What caused the sway control to bend/break?

Overlander63, HowieE & LIPets,

First, as to changing the angle of the ball. Yes, I had it set with more rearward angle when I first put on the 600 pound bars. This gave me two things I wanted and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2008, 08:57 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Wow!

I am happy to say that the equipment that was shipped to me had no such problems.

I continue to be curious as to how I can transfer two hundred pounds more from my rear axle to my front axle.

I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-18-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
See post #3...

See post number three...

Jim
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-18-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
5000 miles later....

Since changing to the 600 pound bars and readjusting the hitch we have traveled from Shady Cove, Oregon to Jackson Center, Ohio, then south to Anderson, South Carolina and back to Jackson Center...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-20-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Thanks Andy...

Andy I think it is I who owe you the thanks.

What I did not mention in my post is that I had installed a new street side sway control unit on the trailer before we went on a 350 mile (round trip)...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-20-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
The final test; at last....

The temperature here finally broke and we have been under 100 degrees for the past several days. I took advantage of this and got the the 600 pound trunnion (spring) bars installed. The first thing I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-13-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Spring bar arrived...

Hallelujah!!!

Our second spring bar arrived today.

The plan is to hook up to the trailer tomorrow am and head for the scales.

If we are able to get to the scales I will post something...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-06-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
The hits just keep coming....

etrailer strikes again.

I received yet another email this morning telling me that the bar would not be shipping from CA but from Michigan; scheduled to arrive 12 August.

One thing for sure -...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-05-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
600 lb spring bars arrived...

I received a box from etrailer yesterday; this was supposed to contain the two 600 lb spring bars I ordered; supposed to being the opeative phrase. Only one spring bar was in the box. I suspect the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-29-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Trunion (Spring) Bars...

I received an email stating that my new spring bars will be here next Monday. I am very disappointed in the service by e-trailer. These were ordered some time ago and they did not ship until...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-25-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Shipping of spring bars...

I have not heard a word since the initial order.

Where were they shipped FROM?

Thanks,

Jim
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-23-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Thanks for the kind words...:) The rig is,...

Thanks for the kind words...:)

The rig is, ah, "a little different". I call it our go anywhere vehicle. But, given that we have only one drive wheel we are severely limited; steep terrain is not...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-17-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Rednax and Roger....

The absolute best we have ever managed was a tad over 19 MPG when going from Homestead, FL to Key West and back one day Last December; without the trailer and this was pre flatbed. We had the p-cup...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-16-2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Thanks...

Thanks Rednax....



If I may quote Bill The Cat, "ppphhhhfffffftttttttt!!!!!!!" :p:p:p:p:p:p

Jim, who is overjoyed that people are finding this thread of benefit...:o
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-16-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Redd, In a word; ya, but it is Motorcycle...

Redd,

In a word; ya, but it is Motorcycle (singular) with sidecar. Here's a picture of the very first time I put the beast on the truck.


63874

And then there is this which has terrible...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-15-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
New 600 lb. spring bars ordered...

Thanks for responding Andy!

As Scotty said to Capt. Kirk, ""I canna' change the Laws of Physics.".

Or, as I say to my wife, "Right again you are my dear, as you always are.".

Yes, I have...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Thanks Roger. Not only is it nice to know...

Thanks Roger.

Not only is it nice to know that the trailer will be OK but that the "lost tool syndrome" is something that is not unique to my blood!

Jim :D
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
OK!!! I am always reluctant to start...

OK!!!

I am always reluctant to start something because I don't want to waste people's time but in this instance I really felt compelled to affirm that I was doing the right thing or have the error...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Spring bars....

Hi Richard,

Ya, now I know who the guru is!

I had read this page some time ago when doing my initial research into the Reese hitch system; truth be told, I had forgotten about it. Why is it I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Spring bars....

Andy, thanks again for getting involved in this.

NOTHING to by sorry about! I have never been afraid of answers. I ask questions in order to learn the error of my ways. :brows:

You have...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Correct bars????

Andy and Richard (I'm responding two to posts in one here),

Thanks to you both for responding.

First, for Andy (see below for my response to Richard and then for you both),

Right you are...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Twisted chains....

Dennis,

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

I have always wondered about twisting chains. While I have no definitive info from an engineering point about this being something to/not do I am...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Ball tilt...

HowieE,

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Yes, the load on the bars is a concern. Having said that, it does take quite a bit of pull to get the chains up and locked even with the jack...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,473
Posted By norsea
Reese Dual Cam Set Up...

I have had a lot of problems with my Reese Dual Cam hitch set up.

I think that I finally have it corrected and would like some feedback from the following photo's.

First, here's a picture of...
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