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Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-19-2012, 03:20 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

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Posted By Wanderer

This month's Good Sam magazine had a great...

This month's Good Sam magazine had a great article on hitches. One of the things they talked about was age of hitches and maintenance. They indicated that if you use a hitch across multiple...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-15-2012, 05:21 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

I've been to Bozeman and yes, we thought it was...

I've been to Bozeman and yes, we thought it was gorgeous! We'll be through there again in the spring on our way to Yellowstone.

I never could understand why they sell US beer here in Canada. ...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-15-2012, 02:29 AM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

I paid a tad more than that for mine but then,...

I paid a tad more than that for mine but then, things tend to be a bit pricier in Canada than the US. Where are you, BTW?

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-14-2012, 08:21 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

These hitches are heavy. Over-rating just adds...

These hitches are heavy. Over-rating just adds unnecessary weight to the rear of your truck.
My hitch is 10,000 with an 800 tongue weight, that will be perfect for your application.

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-14-2012, 03:24 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

I have an RV Pro model 22-8201 with a tongue...

I have an RV Pro model 22-8201 with a tongue weight of 800 lbs.

It weas during a tight turn that I pinched my cord which is why I suggest removing the bars prior to backing up. My dealer also...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-13-2012, 11:41 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

N&P, We were advised by the dealer to unhook the...

N&P, We were advised by the dealer to unhook the bars before backing up. My first time I forgot (Brand new unit, just bringing it home from the dealer so a lot on my mind) and pinched the electrical...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-13-2012, 10:00 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

It's best to take the bars off when backing up. ...

It's best to take the bars off when backing up. On my first backing up attempt I forgot them on and I pinched my electrical cord. Live and learn!
It's no biggie as you take them off after you...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-13-2012, 12:45 AM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

So glad you/we've got it all sorted now!

So glad you/we've got it all sorted now!

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-11-2012, 06:16 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Excellent way to show the different hitches and...

Excellent way to show the different hitches and assembles N&P!

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-11-2012, 03:09 AM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

I think that the best thing for you to do is to...

I think that the best thing for you to do is to take your information about your TT to a proper hitch place and get them to tell you what hitch would be best for your application.

They'll also be...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-11-2012, 01:09 AM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Huh...can't think of why that would happen. ...

Huh...can't think of why that would happen. Sorry.

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-09-2012, 06:06 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Certainly! These are hitches that use a couple...

Certainly! These are hitches that use a couple of bars with attached chains for equalizing the load better. They also give some sway control as well. These type of hitches are essential with a...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Sorry, I'm really not trying to be hard-nosed...

Sorry, I'm really not trying to be hard-nosed here but this is a safety issue which not only affects your safety but that of other motorists on the roads.

NO amout of overloading can be...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-09-2012, 01:18 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

That's weird because we always get our Good Sam...

That's weird because we always get our Good Sam discount. I would report those campgrounds to Good Sam because that is NOT what is supposed to happen. I do know that the parks will not allow double...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-08-2012, 07:53 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Thanks for the drawing Nana and Poppy. I'll give...

Thanks for the drawing Nana and Poppy. I'll give this a try myself!

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-08-2012, 07:50 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Aside from "using some of the safety margin" it...

Aside from "using some of the safety margin" it is illegal everywhere to do this. If you get pulled over by a DOT inspector (which does happen regularely) and they ask to see the TT tongue hitch...

Forum: General RV Related Discussions

11-08-2012, 02:26 PM

Replies: 59

Hitch loading

Views: 11,881

Posted By Wanderer

Yes, you have a problem. Hitch failure can...

Yes, you have a problem.

Hitch failure can be a catastophic event often ending VERY badly. Overloading your hitch will also nab you a fine if you ever got pulled into a weigh scale as can happen...

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