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RE: For those who have owned both Michelin P and LT
I currently own a couple sets, but pretty hard to compare since the trucks are very different. P235-75-15 on my '97 Chevy 1500 and LT 265-75-16 E on my 2000 Excursion. Great tires on both.
For the P tires, I wouldn't hesitate to carry whatever the rated load is. In my case, it's about 2200 per tire which is well over the axle rating. I don't tow much with that truck anymore, but when I did, I was satisfied with the handling with the P tires.
I personally don't see the point of insisting on LT tires when the P rated tires will carry the load you need.
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ExxWhy
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12/07/12 10:40pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Things for your tow vehicle?
I'll chime in with another "well worth it" gadget. Being able to quickly and easily read any trouble codes that might pop up on the road is valuable. (rarely, but when you need it.....)
I keep mine on water temp, trans temp, avg and instant MPG. I also agree the MPG display can help a lot with MPG if you work at it and aren't in any hurry.
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ExxWhy
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12/05/12 11:15pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: To cover, or not to cover, that is the question.
I use a heavy duty plastic tarp to cover mine, have been for several years. I have not run into the downfalls some mention, though I have read several people say don't use a tarp. Seems like it breaths well enough just from wind action. The tarp covers the roof and another couple feet down the sides.
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ExxWhy
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09/20/12 08:59pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Need advice on truck to buy please
How about an Excursion? OK, I am biased since I have one but it's a great tow vehicle!
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3197548754.html
http://austin.craigslist.org/ctd/3233618257.html
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ExxWhy
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08/29/12 10:35pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Maxx Air vent covers... Are they really "all that"?
One negative is they do cut down on air flow.
On the plus side, you can leave the vent open when it rains.
Quality seems good, but no experience with other brands.
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ExxWhy
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08/24/12 08:38pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Opinions on v10 and 8.1 vs 5.4 and 6.0 for towing 5ver.
Depending on how much daily driving you do, it quite possibly would pay off to get a little econobox beater car to drive to work and use the truck as a TV primarily. Even the smaller engines aren't going to do too well in city driving with a truck. Towing, I don't think you will see much difference in MPG, may as well have the power.
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ExxWhy
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08/22/12 09:10am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Future lighter trucks- better all round or ?
IMHO, those that are pushing this 54 MPG thing are out to get rid of the whole wasteful RV segment. (among other segments for that matter) Barring something revolutionary, nothing that gets that kind of mileage will be able to tow much of anything.
There isn't ONE car on the market today that gets 54 MPG. I'm sure it is possible to get to an average of 54 MPG, but I don't think too many people will like the products it will require.
2025 is only 12 years from now. How much have cars improved in the last 13 years? Some, but not anywhere close to enough. Even assuming 4 times the advancement, can't be done without radically changing the size of the vehicles.
That's it, the government is after a .01% market segments that rv by over regulating the other 99.99%.
54MPG is easy to achive with more alternative fuels and hybrids.
If it's so easy to achieve, why isn't there one car on the market today that meets the goal?
I'm not saying that getting rid of RV's is the primary goal, but it will be collateral damage that they are happy to see gone. We can hope that 3/4 ton and larger will be exempt.
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ExxWhy
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08/21/12 07:44am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Niagara Falls trip
MUST take the Maid of the Mist. Well worth the trip.
Interesting to watch from above, it doesn't seem like it goes very close to the falls. When you are on the boat, the whole world turns into roaring water.
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ExxWhy
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08/20/12 09:17pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Future lighter trucks- better all round or ?
IMHO, those that are pushing this 54 MPG thing are out to get rid of the whole wasteful RV segment. (among other segments for that matter) Barring something revolutionary, nothing that gets that kind of mileage will be able to tow much of anything.
There isn't ONE car on the market today that gets 54 MPG. I'm sure it is possible to get to an average of 54 MPG, but I don't think too many people will like the products it will require.
2025 is only 12 years from now. How much have cars improved in the last 13 years? Some, but not anywhere close to enough. Even assuming 4 times the advancement, can't be done without radically changing the size of the vehicles.
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ExxWhy
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08/20/12 08:10pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 1973 Chevy
That bumper rating would be for using the bumper as the hitch platform. Add a bolt on Class 3/4 receiver and I think you would be good to go assuming the truck runs good.
Try a google search for "chevy RPO codes" and you can find a chart online which may or may not tell you the axle ratio.
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ExxWhy
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08/17/12 10:42am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Recommended gas grills?
Surprise surprise. Another vote for a Weber Q series. I have the 200 and it is by far the best cooking gas grill I have ever had. Far superior even to the $600 Sams Club monster I have on my deck at home. My only complaint is that it's not the most portable grill there is, doesn't fit in any of my compartments.
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ExxWhy
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08/13/12 07:37pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Can you rotate Tires on TT?
Agree with the above regarding allingment.
I have a similar issue on mine that showed up on my first long trip with this trailer. It's going in for an alignment next week. (I'm 1200 under GVW, so assuming something is bent.)
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ExxWhy
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08/09/12 10:46pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Planning a 2 wk trip out to Yellowstone from IN...HELP!!!
We were just out there the last 2 weeks of July. 2 days to Badlands, a couple days in the Black Hills, west to Cody via US 16.
Black hills was the only place we had reservations, stayed at Horse Thief Lake NF CG, 10 minutes from Mt Rushmore. Toured Custer SP and Wind Cave in one day.
Cody is worth a stop. Excellent museum. (Buffalo Bill historical center) Rodeo was entertaining. We stayed overnight at one of the RV parks in town which was OK for what it is. (parking lot with hookups)
Entered YNP through the NE entrance via Chief Joseph highway. Stayed overnight at a NF CG just outside of Cooke City and took a drive on the Beartooth Hwy without the trailer. Both are well worth the trip for scenery. Allowed us to get into the park early the next morning to get a site.
Stayed at Norris CG 5 nights. Limited number of RV sites, but we squeezed in with our 28' trailer It seemed to fill by 9:30-10 AM every day but Sunday when it was more like 1 PM. Saw lot's of animals and several bears.
I'm personally not a fan of Fishing Bridge, it's a parking lot to me. Actually all the CG's in the park are too tight to suit me. Wish they would build some more with a little elbow room, but I wish a lot of things that will never come true. ;)
We left through the south entrance and went through the Tetons and SE on US 287 to I-80 all the way home to Ohio. Found the best CG on the whole trip along 287, Falls CG 28 mi NW of Dubois. Beautiful scenery, electric, and large private sites.
Many ways to see YNP, don't think you can really do it wrong. Great trip!
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ExxWhy
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08/08/12 12:45am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: shopping for a new R.V.
Only reliable tip for mileage improvement when towing is drive slower. Even at that, it's not going to get much better. (maybe see 10 at best?) For a 100 mile trip, it doesn't matter much.
Glad you got the smaller trailer, I doubt you would have been too happy with the tow experience with the larger trailer.
Have fun out there and USE it!
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ExxWhy
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07/09/12 08:39am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: New 30A Outlet!!
Heh heh, I was excited about installing an outlet too. Wife gave me "that look". See how easily entertained we are. :)
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ExxWhy
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07/09/12 08:28am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: LA Totally Awesome for black streaks
FWIW, didn't work too well for me. Cleans a lot of other stuff, but didn't do a thing to my baked on streaks. Only thing I found that did work (and not perfectly) was BioClean. That said, I do realize my streaks were extra stubborn. Never had a problem with my previous trailer.
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ExxWhy
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07/06/12 10:31pm |
Travel Trailers
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