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Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-29-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,977
Posted By gmw photos
Dave, you said: "And I'll do everything I...

Dave, you said:

"And I'll do everything I can to keep the hitch in tension which means have the TT brake controller should be set a bit more aggressive than the TV. YMMV, Dave"
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And...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-29-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,977
Posted By gmw photos
At the risk of also being called a troll, I'd say...

At the risk of also being called a troll, I'd say they reading comprehension is fine around here. It's perhaps the engineering comprehension that may be lacking by some.

Example: it's very common...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-27-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,977
Posted By gmw photos
From the 2016 Chevy Canyon manual, page 46: ...

From the 2016 Chevy Canyon manual, page 46:

"Downshifts may be automatically selected to increase engine speed, which increases the effectiveness of the exhaust brake. The number of downshifts...
Forum: Boondocking 08-25-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,723
Posted By gmw photos
Meliisa, when you do the build out of a horse...

Meliisa, when you do the build out of a horse trailer, please do a thread on the forum about it. I would love to see how you deal with things like waste tanks, ground clearance, etc.

I have stood...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-16-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,068
Posted By gmw photos
The Cummins engine in the new Titan XD makes as...

The Cummins engine in the new Titan XD makes as much power and torque as our 6.0 Ford powerstroke, in a truck that is a bit smaller and lighter than the F350 dually.
The Nissan is going to pull any...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,653
Posted By gmw photos
I would use blue loctite ( 242 ). If you use...

I would use blue loctite ( 242 ). If you use red, you're likely going to need to use heat next time you want to remove.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 40,922
Posted By gmw photos
Here is one data point. I am using the BO with...

Here is one data point. I am using the BO with 550 bars on what turns out to be an actual tongue of 580/600 according to the CAT scale. I am still able to achieve 100% FALR, again according to the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-09-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,906
Posted By gmw photos
I don't even tow one of those fancy silver...

I don't even tow one of those fancy silver trailers..... just a plain old evil white box camper. And it tows like a dream hitched with the BlueOx.

BlueOx is "clean" in that it does not have to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-21-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,523
Posted By gmw photos
One ton dually with 8' bed and a cab high truck...

One ton dually with 8' bed and a cab high truck cap. Awesome towing ability, luxurious interior, amazingly good ride when loaded as you state you will be. Choice of gas or diesel engine. These...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-12-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,294
Posted By gmw photos
.....:D :lol: :brows: ...that's because...

.....:D :lol: :brows: ...that's because it's body on frame..... :rolleyes:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-12-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,294
Posted By gmw photos
:lol: :blink: ;) ....heh, heh....those...

:lol: :blink: ;)

....heh, heh....those danged body on frame designs. The work of the devil I tell 'ya !!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-28-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,653
Posted By gmw photos
Michael, Sorry for the delay getting back to...

Michael,
Sorry for the delay getting back to you.

It's been a while since I set up my hitch ( I have the old generation version ), but as I recall, the instructions about the bars were at this...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-23-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,653
Posted By gmw photos
For whatever it's worth, the hardware that came...

For whatever it's worth, the hardware that came with mine from BlueOx was nylon locking nuts. The instructions were clear also that these should NOT be done up tight....the u-bolt is intended to be...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-23-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,653
Posted By gmw photos
U-bolts

Chief,
Thanks for the followup. As a point of reference, I put a dab of grease on the u-bolt/first link contact point occasionally too. Don't know if it really helps or not....maybe it just makes...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-22-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,653
Posted By gmw photos
picture ?

Chief, could you post of a picture of the damaged u-bolt ? I'm having a hard time visualizing this. I have close to 30K miles towing with mine, and the u-bolts are only showing signs of wear at the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-27-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,790
Posted By gmw photos
I normally just lurk here, but this thread sounds...

I normally just lurk here, but this thread sounds a bit amusing to me, so I'll throw in on it. Not that I am the end all expert on all things towing, but for reference, I've been towing since the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-03-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,708
Posted By gmw photos
I have to wonder if a large part of why "we used...

I have to wonder if a large part of why "we used to tow with sedans" is not so much that sedans were that great of a tow vehicle, but that trucks were so darned basic, and let's face it,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-02-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,088
Posted By gmw photos
....and for instance, some people tow...

....and for instance, some people tow successfully with a Nissan Titan. It too only has one transmission choice. And it has 2.93 rear gears.
Without knowing and discussing the individual ratios...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-02-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,088
Posted By gmw photos
Not to rain on anybody's technical parade here,...

Not to rain on anybody's technical parade here, but to the OP, I suggest you do some more reading and research on how powertrains ( engine, and specifically the torque the engine can develop ),...
Forum: Tires 11-01-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,714
Posted By gmw photos
What about using a 14" commercial LT load range D...

What about using a 14" commercial LT load range D tire ?
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-25-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,903
Posted By gmw photos
we use cedar chips on the floor of the feed room...

we use cedar chips on the floor of the feed room in the horse barn. No idea if it really works to keep the mice away or not, but that's what a lot of barn owners swear by. So in the camper, I put...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-25-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,111
Posted By gmw photos
As Doug pointed out in his post just above where...

As Doug pointed out in his post just above where he listed literally just "some" of the activities available.....I would add, if you're bored at these places, it's your own fault ! There's multiple...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-25-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,111
Posted By gmw photos
Doug mentioned the Voyager in Tucson. I stayed...

Doug mentioned the Voyager in Tucson. I stayed there a couple months two winters ago, and then spent a couple months across town at Rincon West. Rincon is similar to Voyager in cost and amenities....
Forum: On The Road... 09-18-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,815
Posted By gmw photos
home security

I bought a d-link live video monitor from best buy about 5 months ago, and it's working well so far. I have a thermometer in front of it showing inside temp. I can remotely rotate and tilt it, and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-23-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
You're neglecting to mention a very important...

You're neglecting to mention a very important point here: you are a super hero...a god among truckers....while the rest of us mere mortals must struggle along with limited intelligence and meager...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-23-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
JCL, all of our ( my son's and mine ) racing...

JCL, all of our ( my son's and mine ) racing motorcycles were "production" bikes. Honda CBR600 and 929 for roadrace, Honda XR's for hare scrambles and enduro, Kawasaki KX for motocross.
To your...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-23-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
^^^^ I nominate Switz's above post as "highly...

^^^^ I nominate Switz's above post as "highly recommended reading for those new to towing and choosing".

Well thought out, clearly articulated. A good example of a guy that has decided to be on...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-22-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
Doug, you seem to be trying to just throw a lot...

Doug, you seem to be trying to just throw a lot of different arguments out there for some reason or another ? I'm missing your point. You know as well as I do there are many variables, from road...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-22-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
That "turning combined with hard braking" is...

That "turning combined with hard braking" is where ABS on both trailer and truck would pay dividends. The idea on full on braking in a violent swerve is one of the exercises they did at the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-22-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
Each trailer handles differently, depending on...

Each trailer handles differently, depending on lots of things, from design, to how it's loaded. The real point is, does the driver have the skill set necessary to understand the differences, and...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-22-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By gmw photos
I have a power washer I use for lots of things...

I have a power washer I use for lots of things but I would never use it on any RV. I "hand wash" ( microfibre cleaning mitt on a extendable pole ) using "RV/Auto wash soap" mixed in a bucket of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-22-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
As I have stated, in my working life I was a...

As I have stated, in my working life I was a machinist. The last ten years I was also in management, and was a trainer in the shop. As a manager, I spent more hours than I really preferred to in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-22-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
You reinforce my point Doug: if a person chooses...

You reinforce my point Doug: if a person chooses to make their own interpretations of the stated OEM limits, that opens up the field of possible choices of tow vehicles.

Other folks feel that for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-22-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
All of which goes back to the very basics that I...

All of which goes back to the very basics that I often suggest on this and other forums: "the first thing the new user needs to answer is, are you one who thinks the manufacturer stated numbers are...
Forum: Tires 08-22-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 12,420
Posted By gmw photos
That close to home, no question, I'd pull it home...

That close to home, no question, I'd pull it home and then take my time getting exactly what I want. Put the spare on in place of the bad one for now.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-21-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
^^^^ for sure, if there was ever a "bad idea in...

^^^^ for sure, if there was ever a "bad idea in motion", that's it, but yet it's so cool....would be a blast to go zipping around the campground, tucking it into tight spots, pulling it out, finding...
Forum: On The Road... 08-21-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,800
Posted By gmw photos
When I head to the showerhouse, I take my spray...

When I head to the showerhouse, I take my spray bottle of chlorox disinfectant. The shower gets a quick spriz from it before entering, and when I get done, the flip-flops also get get thorough...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-21-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
Let us know how that works out for you. If you'd...

Let us know how that works out for you. If you'd like some feedback on it before you do the the towing, post in the towing or tow vehicles sections over on rv dot net.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-20-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
....and like a LOT of compromises, it would do...

....and like a LOT of compromises, it would do neither task well ! :D

That's like saying all I need in my toolbox of hammers is a 16 ounce ball-peen.... I can use it to drive either tacks, or...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-20-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By gmw photos
Something like a small fiberglass egg ( Scamp for...

Something like a small fiberglass egg ( Scamp for instance ) could be a good matchup for a S10.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-20-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,414
Posted By gmw photos
^^^^ Mixter, as a guy here who is still, in the...

^^^^ Mixter, as a guy here who is still, in the back of my mind "looking" for a resto candidate, I think your description should be a 'sticky'. Very well spelled out. thanks for that.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-20-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
Correct. And in the "Sprinter class", if we...

Correct. And in the "Sprinter class", if we look at a Nissan NV, it has a 8700 lb tow capacity. ......and...... a ladder frame. No unibody there.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-19-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
Doug, my friend....you are missing my point. ...

Doug, my friend....you are missing my point.
The truth is, you ( and some others ) are "guessing" the Toureg, or any of these vehicles were "designed beyond the stated limits". With all due...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-19-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 44,892
Posted By gmw photos
Why would a car company build any vehicle (...

Why would a car company build any vehicle ( unibody or body-on-frame ) to be "substantially stronger than necessary". In other words, why would GM build a unibody chassis heavier and stronger, to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-17-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,654
Posted By gmw photos
Been over it many times on motorcycles, sedans,...

Been over it many times on motorcycles, sedans, sportscars, pickup trucks with and without trailers. Truly one of the prettiest drives in the country. Enjoy the trip. Be sure to take the time to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,702
Posted By gmw photos
Unless you just "want" a new truck, at only...

Unless you just "want" a new truck, at only 95,000 miles I would not even think about selling that truck. Low mileage for that age, and certainly low mileage for as sturdy of a truck as that is. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,869
Posted By gmw photos
I too use whatever part of the roadway I have...

I too use whatever part of the roadway I have available to me. Having ridden motorcycles for over half million miles in my life, we have a saying in our world: anything that is paved is fair...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-12-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,053
Posted By gmw photos
It is indeed impressive that the these trailers...

It is indeed impressive that the these trailers take the beating in a rollover and stay intact. But it's also true it seems that they become an insurance writeoff after a rollover, so in the end, I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-09-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,869
Posted By gmw photos
Could be ! Regarding the idea of sideways...

Could be !

Regarding the idea of sideways "push", I have four trailers I tow regularly. One of them is a 33' gooseneck horse trailer. To be honest, there are occasional times when a passing semi...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-08-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,413
Posted By gmw photos
This is a good example apparently of part of my...

This is a good example apparently of part of my earlier posts. Obviously, you have a truck/trailer rigging combination that was less than ideal. In your case, the PP solved the issue, so it's the...
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