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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-06-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
Half that

I would DEFINITELY not use 1000 lb bars with your HD truck.

It would be nice if you could borrow a set of 550 lb bars - That's what I use for 460 lb tongue weight hitched to my HD truck and they...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-23-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
I "second" the lightest bars - They work great...

I "second" the lightest bars - They work great with my wife's Yukon.

Tom
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-17-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
See post 32 in the thread. Tom

See post 32 in the thread.

Tom
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
Don't forget part II

Roger & MaryLou,

You did not mention how much spring bar deflection you have. If there is not enough, the anti-sway properties of your hitch will be ineffective.

Tom
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
Check's in the mail

Howie,

Thanks for making my point.

A good article on Reese hitches that encompasses both the old & new designs would be a tremendous benefit to owners of both old and new Airstreams.

Tom
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
My magic was elsewhere

I have the old style Reese hitch, and my goal with it's seven-link-total chain, was to set up for the spring bars to be roughly parallel to the A-Arm while deflecting a healthy amount. I have three...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-29-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
There is a disturbance in the force

Get ready, folks, I sense a post of magnitude from a well-established individual coming... :unsure:

Tom
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-29-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,482
Posted By TomW
So what does the Mother Ship say?

I disagree with what Reese told you.

While I am by no means an expert in this field, I did study what is involved in college and I agree with the words the other Airstream Dealer contributed to...
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