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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-26-2017, 06:18 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
I agree. I found it unusual to complain about...

I agree. I found it unusual to complain about the cost of a PP hitch and the money pit Airstream to then jump to buy a 45' Newmar diesel pusher. Now he is getting serious about a money pit.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-23-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
There are good user "product videos" on the...

There are good user "product videos" on the Propride website.

I have had a Propride hitch on my 25 since Oct. 2012. There is a learning curve to this hitch. It is well worth the money and the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-13-2014, 07:10 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
I have an extremely heavy duty wire tie looped...

I have an extremely heavy duty wire tie looped around the truck frame away from the truck hitch structure. I then use a heavy carabiner to connect the emergency cable to the wire tie loop. I thread...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-26-2014, 02:37 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
I believe Sean was thinking about marketing such...

I believe Sean was thinking about marketing such a device for use at service and storage facilities. I don't know if he ever built one of them. You may want to call Sean to see if he decided to...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-17-2014, 09:09 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Moving more weight to the front axle of the truck...

Moving more weight to the front axle of the truck through the WD system will also move weight to the TT axles. I am not sure how much weight will move. But it would worth a trip to the scales to...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-17-2014, 06:38 AM
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Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
I am not an expert on this but I do have a...

I am not an expert on this but I do have a Propride hitch that I installed and setup myself and I have 25' Safari.

I looked through your data. My thoughts would be to increase the jacks to 8" and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-22-2013, 04:51 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
X2. The chains need to go between the WD bars. ...

X2. The chains need to go between the WD bars. Look at the install instructions.

Brakes that are out of adjustment can cause the hitch to "bump". Also I believe I have read that AS disc brakes...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-19-2013, 01:52 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Agree, X3

Agree, X3
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-29-2013, 04:40 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
The hitch box on a 2500 Ram must be much higher...

The hitch box on a 2500 Ram must be much higher than the new GM 2500 4X4 hitch box. My hitch is showing three holes above the stinger. You are showing zero
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-29-2013, 12:42 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Did you check that the stinger was level as...

Did you check that the stinger was level as described in the installation instructions? I agree the stinger appears to have too much up-angle. You may need to add washers to the rivet to get the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-27-2013, 06:01 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
That is what I look for also as the "sweet...

That is what I look for also as the "sweet spot".
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-24-2013, 07:43 AM
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Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
Steve, I'm not totally sure I am addressing what...

Steve, I'm not totally sure I am addressing what you ask. I don't have any washers behind the rivet, so this may be no help. When the angle of the P3 box does not match the stinger angle, I adjust...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-15-2013, 08:49 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
My TV is a 2012 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4. Bars set at...

My TV is a 2012 2500HD Crew Cab 4X4. Bars set at 6". My understanding is using the tongue jack to minimize the work for setting bar tension is not a problem.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-14-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
I use the speed handle for the stabilizer jacks...

I use the speed handle for the stabilizer jacks to adjust the tension on the bars. I set my bars to 6". My cordless DeWalt drill does not have the power to put the correct amount of tension on my...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-29-2013, 04:05 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
First, I agree you should call Sean and discuss...

First, I agree you should call Sean and discuss your concerns with him. Do you have the instruction book that came with the Propride? I would carefully inspect the actual hitch installation vs. the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-23-2012, 04:56 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Here is a link to scale information for a 2009...

Here is a link to scale information for a 2009 F150 Super Crew using a Propride hitch.
...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-23-2012, 04:07 PM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Steering axle and drive axle should be on...

Steering axle and drive axle should be on different pads. There have been times that I have had a problem getting a CAT scale to weigh the pickup truck by itself.If you stand on the steer axle pad...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-21-2012, 09:13 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Did you weigh the truck without the trailer...

Did you weigh the truck without the trailer hooked to it. I would be interested to see how much weight transfer there is to the front axle of the truck with the hitch setup you have.

The steer...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-12-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
How many turns are you setting yours at? I...

How many turns are you setting yours at?

I have been measuring jack travel. I have tried 5.5 and 6.0 inches. I don't notice any difference in truck handling with either setting. Both are great....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-11-2012, 06:00 AM
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Posted By Ridgerunner3
Just finished my first big trip with the Propride...

Just finished my first big trip with the Propride hitch. 1200 miles, some interstate, mostly two lane road. Strong gusty side winds on one day of the journey. The hitch performs exactly the way...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-31-2012, 01:35 PM
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Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
Frame Bracket

Ken, after I read your fix for the sliding yoke frame bracket, I planned to do the same fix. I have not had any problems with the frame bracket moving, but it still sounded like a good preventive...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-28-2012, 06:16 PM
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Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
I installed my 3P about 10 days ago. I had to...

I installed my 3P about 10 days ago. I had to increase my stinger one hole also to level the trailer when the WD bars where set about right. The install is pretty straight forward on the 3P. I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-23-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
You should be able to take your tow vehicle,...

You should be able to take your tow vehicle, adjustable hitch bar, and instruction manual to any mechanically intelligent person and successfully have the adjustable hitch bar setup properly. You do...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-22-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
First thing is to get the hitch configured...

First thing is to get the hitch configured properly. Then here are some of my thoughts on the CAT scales.

You may not have been situated on the CAT scales correctly. Your truck may have had both...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-21-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
I can see your pictures now. I'll tell you what...

I can see your pictures now. I'll tell you what sticks out to me... but I still strongly recommend that you contact Sean to discuss this with him. I am new to Propride hitches, but I have spent...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-21-2012, 03:06 PM
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Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
1griscout, read through the thread on CAT Scale...

1griscout, read through the thread on CAT Scale information https://www.airforums.com/forums/f238/visited-cat-scales-the-numbers-are-in-17984.html This will help you understand the direction Rednax...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
I am in the process of installing and tuning a...

I am in the process of installing and tuning a Propride hitch this weekend. So I have a little bit of experience.

What Rednax has told you is exactly correct.

Have you looked closely at the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-19-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 415,933
Posted By Ridgerunner3
My Propride hitch arrived this afternoon. I am...

My Propride hitch arrived this afternoon. I am about 75% finished with installing the parts. Fine tuning should start tomorrow afternoon. This thread and Sean's instructions have been very helpful...
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