Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-25-2016, 08:18 AM   #21
3 Rivet Member
 
2017 30' Classic
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Meadow Vista , California
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 159
Has anyone had a problem with the GM reducer sleeve?
SilverSinbad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2016, 08:23 AM   #22
Rivet Master
 
dznf0g's Avatar
 
2007 30' Classic
Oswego , Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,656
Images: 5
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverSinbad View Post
Has anyone had a problem with the GM reducer sleeve?
No, reducers just allow for additional stacked tolerances ("slop") and make it more difficult to achieve proper head tilt and keep noises down. I've used them on a number of my GM 2500 demos and have had no "problem".
__________________
-Rich-

"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
dznf0g is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2016, 12:46 PM   #23
Tom T
 
Tom_T's Avatar
 
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Orange , California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,023
We've been renting 3/4 ton F250 & RAM 2500 pick-ups from Enterprise Commercial Rentals to tow our 1960 Avion T20 (which at about 3000# wet & loaded is "TV overkill"), as we decided on what TV we wanted, & are now searching for our our mid-size SUV V8 TV (Cayenne S or maybe equiv. Toyota/Lexus).

Some have had the 2.5" receivers with the sleeve to mount our 2" stinger for our Hensley Cub, with no problems. Although, I wouldn't see any reason get a 2.5" on a TV, unless you need it for the trailer size or load.

In most cases the issue with some truck mfgr., OEM & aftermarket 2" hitches & their attachment to TVs, is that they're not properly braced &/or attached to the TV frame/unibody to properly transfer the weight forward from a WD hitch, or have some weak weld point - any of which can be remedied by a good welder/shop.

I've seen many topics on here about how to reinforce &/or extend various of the OE/other hitches, including the GM/Chevy 2" noted above. Maybe do a search for that subject.

Cheers!
Tom
///////
__________________
Tom T
Orange CA
1960 Avion T20, #2 made, Hensley Cub, TV tbd- looking for 08-22 Cayenne S, EH, etc
1988 VW Vanagon Westfalia CamperGL (Orig Owner) + 1970 Eriba Puck
Tom_T is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
It's Thursday, and I like my Airstream because...... 2airishuman Community Polls 2183 09-19-2018 09:34 PM
Replace water tank just because? grayling Fresh Water Systems 13 05-12-2015 05:47 AM
Just because you own an Airstream:$$$$$ ROBERTSUNRUS Off Topic Forum 86 01-03-2012 06:10 PM
'77 Argosy, should I jack because tires flat? saxonsraven1 Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 1 01-26-2004 02:18 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:40 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.