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Forum: Towing Talk 09-25-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,582
Posted By nitroscope8
Googling this issue yields results for only chevy...

Googling this issue yields results for only chevy vehicles having this issue. Using a straight pin may help. I have a similar weight on my trailer and my tundra barely has paint scraped off the...
Forum: Electrical, Batteries, Charging and Electronics 08-14-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,258
Posted By nitroscope8
Speaker size

I have a 2017 Aspen trail 27BHS. One of the outdoor speakers is blown and sounds terrible. What size speaker replacement can I use?
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-19-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,551
Posted By nitroscope8
Welcome! BTW, I live in NY and don't...

Welcome!

BTW, I live in NY and don't wear Gucci shoes lol. I'm not even up-state!

Us Long Islanders have one of two thought processes. One: camp at the beach as many times as possible,...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 06-15-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,197
Posted By nitroscope8
It may have to do with the type of lug nut also....

It may have to do with the type of lug nut also. Ball is different than cone. I'm no engineer but my lippert manual says to check the torque often and mine were loose.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 06-15-2017, 01:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,197
Posted By nitroscope8
You guys are very quick to bash the repair...

You guys are very quick to bash the repair facility. My manual says to check lug torque after 25 miles of tightening. I checked mine after bringing it home 300 or so miles and they were ALL loose. I...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-12-2017, 12:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
My tongue weight is actual weight measured with a...

My tongue weight is actual weight measured with a sherline tongue scale.

I was thinking about going with a completely different wdh. One with a cam action sway control and one without chains, but...
Forum: Towing Talk 06-11-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
After installing the timbrens and after a 1831...

After installing the timbrens and after a 1831 mile trip to South Carolina I can happily report that the ride is night and day. The bounce has reduced almost completely and overall trailer handling...
Forum: Towing Talk 05-03-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By nitroscope8
I'm confused. Do you have a 1500 or 2500hd truck?...

I'm confused. Do you have a 1500 or 2500hd truck? If you have the 2500hd you are just fine.
Forum: Towing Talk 04-29-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Sent you a pm yesterday

Sent you a pm yesterday
Forum: Towing Talk 04-28-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
It depends on angle. If I have the ball on no...

It depends on angle. If I have the ball on no angle I can get 5 5 links. You can get the same weight distribution with more angle and fewer links.
Forum: Towing Talk 04-26-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Nope. I put the truck on our alignment rack which...

Nope. I put the truck on our alignment rack which lifts the truck to working height but keeps the suspension loaded. There was more than enough room to perform the work.
Forum: Towing Talk 04-26-2017, 12:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Small update. My timbrens arrived today and I...

Small update. My timbrens arrived today and I installed them after work. Only took 15 minutes to install and there is zero difference in ride quality since they don't engage until the suspension...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-24-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Dry weight is 6500 lol. Gross is under 10k. I...

Dry weight is 6500 lol. Gross is under 10k. I never travel with water and our camping stuff is not over 1000lbs. I've crunched the numbers before the purchase of the aspen trail and even worst case...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-24-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Well unfortunately it does make sense that I've...

Well unfortunately it does make sense that I've reached the limit with my setup. I'm not close to the bump stops but it does seem that the springs are a bit soft. Been doing some additional research...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-24-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Did the airbags reduce or eliminate the bobbing...

Did the airbags reduce or eliminate the bobbing effect over large dips in the road?
Forum: Towing Talk 04-23-2017, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
So I gave it max angle and now I'm 8 links and...

So I gave it max angle and now I'm 8 links and can't get 7. I jacked the back wheels of the truck off the ground and still nothing.... with sag. I feel as if I used a floor jack and jacked the bar...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-23-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
It is a little high in that picture because my...

It is a little high in that picture because my driveway is far from level. I brought it to a flat area when I set it up and the bubble is between the lines when hitched....but bias nose heavy just a...
Forum: Towing Talk 04-23-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,125
Posted By nitroscope8
Problem adjusting WDH

I have a 2017 Aspen trail 2790BHS with a dry hitch weight of about 640 lbs and an ACTUAL hitch weight of 760lbs. My tow vehicle is a 2015 Tundra. My WDH with sway control is an EAZ Lift Round Bar...
Forum: Towing Talk 03-15-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,580
Posted By nitroscope8
I have a 15 Tundra double cab and also tow around...

I have a 15 Tundra double cab and also tow around the same weight. The tundra likes to downshift and rev but it also likes playing around with the converter lock....which I think is stupid. If it...
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