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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-21-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,974
Posted By Tom_T
Good Chart Info! However, those are stated...

Good Chart Info!

However, those are stated as "representative" weights & positions that the auto/truck makers must factor in.

SAE is not stating that every hitch must weigh & be positioned as...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-21-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,974
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Get a Sherline HW Scale or similar & >>>>

Get yourself a Sherline or other Hitch Weight/Tongue Weight Scale (HW & TW are the same thing) as shown in post #2 & weigh your trailer as loaded for travel & camping - including any bikes on rear...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-18-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,726
Posted By Tom_T
Absolutely incorrect, there are many examples of...

Absolutely incorrect, there are many examples of larger TVs jackknifed & incidents of dangerous sway, including many posts on here.

If that were true, then why are the Big 3+ putting built-in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-14-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,726
Posted By Tom_T
We've also experienced more porpoising when...

We've also experienced more porpoising when towing with the Dodge/RAM trucks - especially with their long beds.

We're still renting TVs from Enterprise Truck Rental, which varies between...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-21-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,481
Posted By Tom_T
Dang! That air suspension & other options on...

Dang! That air suspension & other options on your X45e must really add up to be only 937 lbs useful load / payload!?

I recently did BTS on the Porsche configurator for the new 2024 CayEH with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-20-2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,481
Posted By Tom_T
I see that you mentioned split rear hatch, & I...

I see that you mentioned split rear hatch, & I wasn't aware that BMW had gone to that on the X5.

In any case, in tow mode or not - with the Hensley/ProPride hitches you obviously have the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-19-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,481
Posted By Tom_T
Sorry if I was unclear. It does NOT...

Sorry if I was unclear.

It does NOT prevent the X5/X3, Cayenne/Q7, et al from going into tow mode because it's a fully connected & fully functional 7-pin connection, & still charges/maintains...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-18-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,481
Posted By Tom_T
Question So is your X5e built at the BMW Spartanville SC...

So is your X5e built at the BMW Spartanville SC plant?

And if so - was it eligible for the revised Federal EV/PHEV Tax Credit now limited to only USA built cars?

Anyhoo - curious about the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-18-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,481
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow 1. California Vehicle Code says you MUST have...

1. California Vehicle Code says you MUST have operational brakes on any trailer 1500 lbs GTWR & up - period. So you must have a brake controller - period.

Congratz on the Bmmer E-Hybrid! ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
cedonly - If you have the name & job title...

cedonly -

If you have the name & job title & contact info for whomever you spoke with for clarification at PCNA - then that may be helpful to myself & many others on here looking at Cayennes of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow " propchef - Can you provide some examples?...

" propchef -
Can you provide some examples? The X5 seems to have to same numbers (or very close) from the hybrid to the V8."

Actually, the biggest difference in net payload seems to be from...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-07-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,993
Posted By Tom_T
Vic - If you didn't order your Pilot with...

Vic -

If you didn't order your Pilot with the factory tow option, which includes larger radiator, trans cooler & other heavy duty upgrades - then you have a basic Pilot only rated to tow...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow PS - US vs UK/Euro Hitches: The...

PS -

US vs UK/Euro Hitches:

The Porsche/PCNA website's build your own configurator graphic does show the Euro style retractable goose-neck hitch in the graphic pic of the car when you select...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-06-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
UPDATE I'm going thru the exercise with a...

UPDATE

I'm going thru the exercise with a local SoCal Porsche dealer about the hitch on a 2022 CayEH who also thinks that there is no hitch for the EH, as well as with Suncoast parts.

I'll...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-06-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Question Hi Andy, What wheel/tire size(s) do you...

Hi Andy,

What wheel/tire size(s) do you recommend for the 2019> Cayennes?

We're looking at E-Hybrids (not quite your Tesla quest), & will be towing our vintage 1960 Avion T20 Tourist with a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-29-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Sorry mbsprouse, but that's a lot of inaccurate...

Sorry mbsprouse, but that's a lot of inaccurate info -

No (qualified), No (as much as any other Cay), & No (only in UK & EU, ROW), No (they know little about towing), & Yes ... & again No.

#1...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-13-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
There is also a Curt or Tow Ready 7-pin bypass...

There is also a Curt or Tow Ready 7-pin bypass adapter out there to get around some of the C/T/Q & other Euro SUV/CUV to eliminate some of these problems mentioned in earlier threads. It might be...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-19-2023, 08:07 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,012
Posted By Tom_T
I've seen a few 2015> E-Hybrids with the factory...

I've seen a few 2015> E-Hybrids with the factory hitch on them, which is easier for me - especially since the 2019> must have the back-up camera, which was previously also an option.

Previously...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 31,012
Posted By Tom_T
GTW Update: CAT Scale = 4,300 lbs from Nov...

GTW Update:

CAT Scale = 4,300 lbs from Nov 2022 after a vintage camping trip.

As loaded with all our vintage trailer rally & camping stuff, luggage, food, etc. - but with 1 30 lb LP Tank...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
You won't exactly be bare-ball towing, since your...

You won't exactly be bare-ball towing, since your Q7 has the tow option built into all Q7s - including its internal anti-sway system - so you'll still have that opposite-braking anti-sway...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-16-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,968
Posted By Tom_T
Boba911 - you might want to call, email or PM...

Boba911 - you might want to call, email or PM from here to Andy T at CanAm about the ideal wheel/tire combo for the Cayennes when towing, since he has some specific reccos for that (as opposed to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-14-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,968
Posted By Tom_T
Actually - if you do the conversion KG to Lbs the...

Actually - if you do the conversion KG to Lbs the Cayenne, Audi Q8 & Tauoreg are also all 7716# GTW & 771.6# HW - with the Audi Q7 slightly lighter due to the added 3rd row seating & +10" of body...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-14-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,809
Posted By Tom_T
Sidestream - ETR & most rental locations...

Sidestream -

ETR & most rental locations for all car & truck rentals have a process which will allow you to drop off your rental after hours, take pix of it & note the mileage, then leave it. I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-10-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,809
Posted By Tom_T
Hey Trippin - I'm still around! :cool: ...

Hey Trippin - I'm still around! :cool:

Geesh Side-stream!

That guy/gal doesn't know WTH he/she are talking about!! :huh:

Even on their Enterprise Truck Rental (ETR) website it gives...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-03-2022, 03:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,968
Posted By Tom_T
Another vote for the Tekonsha Prodigy RF - been...

Another vote for the Tekonsha Prodigy RF - been using mine since 2012:

https://www.tekonsha.com/product-assets/photos/jpg1000/902502.jpg
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-01-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,968
Posted By Tom_T
No Problem with CayGTS & 23' AS

EDITS:

POST TITLE CORRECTION - Post Title should be 19' - your info bar at the left said 23' - so the 19' should be fine (apparently I can't edit the title).

FYI - We actually looked at the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-28-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Question Hi Andy - What model year for the new...

Hi Andy -

What model year for the new stronger Cayenne hitch receiver that you're referring to start production?

Thanx!
Tom
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Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-28-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
In California you just need to be able to see the...

In California you just need to be able to see the rear of your trailer & it's wheels in the side mirrors - so if your rig combo allows for that - then you're good in CA, but the laws in other states...
Forum: Tires 07-06-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By Tom_T
Look up the articles in Tire Rack's tech articles...

Look up the articles in Tire Rack's tech articles for more details, but I think it's about 5-6 years regardless of miles for trailers (& RVs that sit most of the year), & about 8 for regularly driven...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-28-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Try posting on 6SpeedOnline

Try posting your question on this forum linked below, as well as searching for if it's covered already on someone else's post on there.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/cayenne-958-143/
...
Forum: Tires 06-09-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,300
Posted By Tom_T
First of all the OP did not ask for LT tires...

First of all the OP did not ask for LT tires info, but for ST Trailer Tires.

However, the LT crowd always weighs in, but lets not have this topic hijacked into an LT debate.

ST tires are...
Forum: Tires 06-07-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,300
Posted By Tom_T
Aironius - They're either M8008+ or M8008...

Aironius -

They're either M8008+ or M8008 (older version) - see my post #15 with link.

Also they're actually made in Taiwan for that particular tire, but the quality has been great on mine...
Forum: Tires 06-07-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,300
Posted By Tom_T
Hey Bob - I'm NOT Canadian - eh! .... No...

Hey Bob - I'm NOT Canadian - eh!
.... No Pro-jects, Shed-ules, Pro-cesses, etc. here! :huh:

Check out the latest USA map - SoCal separated from the northern Canucks-land long ago!
;)...
Forum: Tires 06-05-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,300
Posted By Tom_T
Try Maxxis M8008+

I just went through this exercise for our 1960 Avion T20 because it's Maxxis M8008 were due by age, not wear. GYE is not the only choice for your AS & other trailers, since both Maxxis & Carlisle...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-04-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 16,429
Posted By Tom_T
Rich - And it's not just the Ford...

Rich -

And it's not just the Ford receivers, but for the F250s from the aluminum redesign in 2016> MY examples had bad software &/or wiring for their 7-pin electrical hook-ups (4/7 combo) that...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-30-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 16,429
Posted By Tom_T
You know folks .... the OP in the post above was...

You know folks .... the OP in the post above was asking for some reccos for his specific `21 F150 + `22 AS FC 23' Rig using a 3P hitch ProPride - or the 3P Hensley Arrow & Cub are also on topic.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-30-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Did we see your Caravel at the Pismo Vintage...

Did we see your Caravel at the Pismo Vintage Trailer Rally last weekend?

Cheers!
Tom
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Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-27-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
If only 1, then do the passenger side. ...

If only 1, then do the passenger side.

However, if you never bought the spare hardware kit from Hensley for back-up parts if needed on the road, then I'd suggest that you just order that kit & the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-25-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
That's not specifically for Hensley or ProPride...

That's not specifically for Hensley or ProPride 3P hitches - but some claiming that it's for ANY WD/AS hitch, no matter how the WD & As functions are accomplished.

However, both the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-25-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
C - you might post a pic of your hitch ball mod...

C - you might post a pic of your hitch ball mod for Nezam & others' reference.

Cheers!
Tom
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Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-25-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Yes Nezam, that redrilled hole is part of what I...

Yes Nezam, that redrilled hole is part of what I was talking about for mods aside from the hitch reinforcement, as well as some adjustment for the ball angle on the non-3P hitch towbar.

You'll...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-23-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,240
Posted By Tom_T
Hi Nezam, I don't recall if I'd mentioned it...

Hi Nezam,

I don't recall if I'd mentioned it during our telecon a while back, but when I asked that question of the Porsche Tech at a P-dealer as their Cayenne tech, he said that it wasn't an...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-16-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,770
Posted By Tom_T
I think that most vintage Airstreams pre-1980...

I think that most vintage Airstreams pre-1980 were only 4" frames (maybe some with 5") - whereas Avion, Silver Streak & other contemporary Vintage Kin "Silver Twinkies" were 5" deep frames - &...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-14-2022, 03:34 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 16,429
Posted By Tom_T
I have the Hensley Cub on our 1960 Avion T20...

I have the Hensley Cub on our 1960 Avion T20 which is great - no matter how many times a year for how long or how far we go.

If your trailer is under 6000 lbs & 600 lbs HW, then the Cub is...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-12-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,770
Posted By Tom_T
That's true that the pricey grey tank(s) option...

That's true that the pricey grey tank(s) option was less common in both AS & the range of Vintage Kin like our 1960 Avion.

Even that 1965 AS manual that I linked was showing a combo black & grey...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-11-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,770
Posted By Tom_T
Hittenstiehl & Vern' - It's my...

Hittenstiehl & Vern' -

It's my understanding from a a fellow vintage trailerite who had a `64 Safari 22' from new that the grey tank was available as an extra cost option back then, so I'd expect...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-11-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,770
Posted By Tom_T
Vern' - It sounds like you've gotten some...

Vern' -

It sounds like you've gotten some incorrect info.

First, do some research on the Airstream website's Vintage Archives section for what was actually available in 1965 on your 22' -...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-06-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,232
Posted By Tom_T
Okay Dick, I see what you're talking about. ...

Okay Dick, I see what you're talking about.

What I'm saying there is that the the main point is to get the TV back to its Level State without anything hitched using the WD, & the weight...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-05-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,232
Posted By Tom_T
Well Dick - I thought that is exactly what...

Well Dick -

I thought that is exactly what I said was the #1 function of WD in my part that you'd quoted: :cool:

"1.) To level the TV in order to maintain Steering Control & Braking...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-04-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,232
Posted By Tom_T
No that is not correct - WD transfers HW between...

No that is not correct - WD transfers HW between ALL TV & TT axles, if you read any WD Hitch documentation, articles on WD, etc. However, it is not necessarily evenly distributed between the TV & TT...
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