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04-24-2012, 02:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Phil,
I do it every Spring....can't bring myself to leave it installed thru our WNY Winters.
Bob
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Interesting idea. We get a lot of rain here in the PNW and the Airstream lives outside. Is your concern rain or something else?
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04-24-2012, 02:24 PM
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#42
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by subfan1
So does Pro Pride offer a dropped shank for your vintage Suburban Phil?
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Lol, vintage. yes, the propride shanks are adjustable and they shipped mine with a larger than normal drop.
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04-24-2012, 02:41 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phbarnhart
Interesting idea. We get a lot of rain here in the PNW and the Airstream lives outside. Is your concern rain or something else?
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A little anal around here about the 5mos of Winter lay-up.
Airstream gets put up on stands, tires off, tongue, AC, skylight and FF vents covered. Hensley off.
Freezing temps, rain and snow all contribute to problems I'd rather not have to deal with.
Bob
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04-24-2012, 02:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Wow, Bob, that's some winterization routine! We don't get much in the way of freezing temps and, when we do, they usually don't come with precipitation.
I'm just hoping to have the time to put the ProPride on soon! Maybe after work now that the days are getting longer.
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04-24-2012, 09:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Well, I got it about halfway on this evening before I had to come in to put the kids to bed, and by then, I'd lost the light. Here's hoping that the rain holds off tomorrow!
My 4 year old is beside himself because he thinks it means we're going camping soon!
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04-25-2012, 05:31 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
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"My 4 year old is beside himself because he thinks it means we're going camping soon!"
He's right of course....
Don't forget the install pic's!!!
Bob
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04-25-2012, 07:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 23' International
La Habra
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I didnt mean vintage as in old, LOL, but in current body style. GMT 900
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04-25-2012, 07:01 PM
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#48
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by subfan1
I didnt mean vintage as in old, LOL, but in current body style. GMT 900
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Duh, I'm a little slow these days, of course you did. They do have a large enough drop available... and it's LARGE!
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04-25-2012, 07:03 PM
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#49
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Don't forget the install pic's!!!
Bob
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I won't! I'll make sure to post some pics of the final instal here and probably also over in the unofficial PP thread.
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04-29-2012, 06:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Okay, it's all hooked up and I took a little trip to the scales. I've already moved the drop up one hole from the first picture and, given the tilt still in the trailer (see second photo), I'll probably move it up one more.
Now for the strange thing: the weigh slips.
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04-29-2012, 06:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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I should point out that, after weighing (set up shown in picture 2, above) I cranked up the WD jacks more.
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04-29-2012, 07:18 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Phil,
Look's pretty darn good!!! How does it handle?
Might be nice to get 75lbs or so more on the steering axle.
Not that familiar with the ppp, but with the Arrow I run the chains crossed inside the bars.
You be set now.....enjoy!!!!
Bob
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04-29-2012, 08:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Phil,
Look's pretty darn good!!! How does it handle?
Might be nice to get 75lbs or so more on the steering axle.
Not that familiar with the ppp, but with the Arrow I run the chains crossed inside the bars.
You be set now.....enjoy!!!!
Bob
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It handles great. It was MUCH better on the return trip after I adjusted the hitch bar and added more height on the WD jacks.
The 3/4 ton definitely pulls better than the 1/2 ton. It just cruised along, going up and down hills with no drama.
I've got the chains running on the inside of the bars but not crossed. Is it important to cross them?
This is going to be a great towing combination. As I am still breaking it in for towing I was keeping the speed at 50. As a result I was passed my a LOT of big trucks. It never swayed or pulled or anything. I'm also getting pretty good at hitching and unhitching. Once one gets the hang of it, it's easier than a traditional hitch.
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04-29-2012, 09:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
, California
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The tongue of the trailer looks like it might be sitting down just a tad compared to the back but it looks close enough. Going up one more hole on the drop shank might either be perfect or a tad too high.
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04-29-2012, 11:38 PM
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#55
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dougsale
The tongue of the trailer looks like it might be sitting down just a tad compared to the back but it looks close enough. Going up one more hole on the drop shank might either be perfect or a tad too high.
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That's my thinking as well. Given that it's pretty easy to adjust, I'll probably change it and see how it looks. I really do like how the PP handles!
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04-30-2012, 05:21 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
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"I've got the chains running on the inside of the bars but not crossed. Is it important to cross them?"
I've never tested the theory but the consensus is to cross them and have the chains long enough to allow turning but short enough to cradle the tongue if separated.
NEVER twist them to shorten and run your breakaway cable to a secure spot NOT on the hitch. I use one of the latch's on the Burb lift-gate.
I also "twist-tie" the cover lock on the 7-way plug and run the cable thru one of those d-ring spring pin's for the tongue latch.
Bob
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04-30-2012, 12:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Eugene
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That's great advice, I was wondering how to keep the cable from getting fouled up in the hitch head while driving! That's a great idea with the zip-tie on the connection, too. I admit to being a little underwhelmed with the sturdiness of the little plastic catch on the backside of the connector cover.
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04-30-2012, 12:29 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Thank's for the kind werdz....
My first AS repair was the replacement of the trailer 7-way plug after it separated from the TV on the way home from the dealer, didn't notice the red light on the BC 'til it was to late, ground it down nicely....lesson learned.
Bob
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04-30-2012, 12:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phbarnhart
Well folks the deed is done. I'm not creative with my color choices.
Attachment 155784
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Excellent TV. I'm jealous.
Is there a load rating sticker on that receiver?
Can you post the hitch receiver height?
Thanks
... don't want to hijack your thread, but I'm looking for feedback here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...vwr-90497.html
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04-30-2012, 03:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2022 30' Flying Cloud
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Maybe I'm a little prejudiced but I think there's no better looking sight than a Suburban and an Airstream.
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