RE: "TIRES" what kind??
Someone mentioned to have your alignment checked, GOOD ADVISE!!!. Also it seems from your post the issues are on your front axle. Consider that MH manufacturers are building a house upon a chassis purchased from Ford, Chevy or whomever. On our first class A we experienced an issue with a harmonic bounce in the front end at 70 mph. In the end, we discovered the weight on the front axle was improper. My suggestion is that you check the weight of your MH on each axle and make sure it is within specs. Our fix was to add another leaf spring. If you have a problem with your chassis, it would matter what brand of tire you use. Good luck and safe travels.
RE: "Fleet" Diesel Fuel Cards
Just a note to all that Pacific Pride as a fueling network is not a place to save our hard earned money. We stopped in Holbrook, AZ and passed a station offering diesel at 3.95 per gallon for our Pacific Pride, which is pumped without you knowing what price is being charged. We just received our statement dated 9/30/12 and learned we spent $4.32 per gallon.
Pacific Prides answer is they don't control the franchise prices and there is no reliable means to know the price being charged before pumping at their card lock stations. I think there is a better solution.
RE: What vehicles can be towed four on the ground
Start by listening to "mowermech", what he said is accurate. Remco towing http://www.remcotowing.com/ can give you particulars about a specific vehicle. They offer some transmission pumps and in other cases a drive shaft disconnect (I have no direct experience with them).
I just acquired a new vehicle to tow. Ditched my 2011 Ford Escape because it was too small for me. The Escape depending on who you talk to is good or very bad. Ford removed it from dinghy list because it was ruining transmissions. Our search started looking for more room; A full size pickup was too big and heavy. Ford 4x4's are towable if the transfer case is manual. That seems to limit a choice to "work trucks". GM products are more towing friendly and there are several models to consider. I've seen a number of Honda vehicles being used. We settled on a Hummer H3 which falls into the GM area. It's heavier than a Honda but larger than an Escape. Our 2 dogs definitely like their new back seat and we still have a cargo area for gear. In closing, don't believe any salesman unless they can show you in an owners manual instructions on how to make a vehicle "tow ready". Good luck and safe travels.
RE: Where to go in Colorado?
Information concerning fires can be found at www.inciweb.org
If anybody happens to be in the Denver area I would recommend Cherry Creek State Park campground. Simply one of the best we've stayed at traveling across the country. Durango, Uray & Silverton area are truly beautiful, enjoy.
RE: Nuisance Phone Calls from a Credit Card Service
I don't think you can stop a criminal from soliciting suckers online. FYI they want your information to use in their criminal activity. Hang up or create a contact in your phone and add a special ring for the variety of numbers they use.
RE: rutledgelake nc
Again, can't tell you what it is like to work there. But, we stayed there for 2 weeks in March. The only place I've ever seen a White Squirrel (not an albino). They have some modular trailers for sale with annual rate for sites. I talked with the owner for some time but not about the duties for work campers. The day we checked in a couple was starting as work campers. They were working in the office only and seemed nice enough. There was a lady in the back with a sign in her window saying get a free site, ask me how. The place isn't all that big, except when you add the owners parcel and that's a lot of grass to mow.
The area was exceptional as others have said. If your interested in the area further investigation is certainly warranted. Hope this helps a bit.
RE: Pickup Recomendations
After much vehicle searching we decided a GM 1500 pickup is too big and heavy. A Colorado sized truck is too small a Hummer H3 is the new toad and comfortable too. Not listed in dinghy guide from fmca but can be flat towed and comes with frame already.
Thanks all
RE: Questions on Braking System
I too am interested so did a search and found the following:
Technical Tips #4
By Bob Lowe
Towed Vehicle Braking Systems:
With all the talk about braking on tow vehicles, especially after the BC government decided to legislate mandatory braking, I thought it would be a good time to review one system that I had the opportunity to see demonstrated while on a recent trip to Florida. I discussed with the manufacturer the various systems on the market and reviewed their strength and weaknesses. The April issue of MotorHome magazine has a review of 8 systems, not including the one I tested.
Most motorhome chassis manufacturers require braking on the towed vehicle when towing a car or truck (dinghy) weighing more than 1,500 lbs. In the April 1997 issue of Consumers Report (pp 62-67) only 13 out of 186 vehicles, weighed in under 2,500 lbs, with another 10-15 weighing between 2,500 and 2,600 lbs. Of course, not all of those 25 vehicles are suitable dinghies, and many RV'ers tow pickup trucks and Jeep-like units, that far exceed the weight limit. The solution to the safety problem, is awareness. We never even think about the fact that our Bounders have weight and braking limits, because we have so much room for storage. Some of us choose to carry extra items in the dinghy (coolers, bikes, extra clothes etc) and the Bounders brakes have to stop all of it. Most travel just under the gross vehicle weight rating, and we are beginning to realize that stopping our Bounder together with a dinghy, can be a challenge. Dinghy braking systems will become a reality, either by law or by informed choice. Many states in the USA are beginning to enforce laws that are already on the books regulating dinghy braking. BC may be the first Canadian province to take action, requiring braking on vehicles over 1400 kg. (3087 lbs.); many other jurisdictions are actively proceeding in this same direction.
The system I saw demonstrated, called Tow-V-Aire, is comprised of an electrical harness connected to the Bounder brake switch (to know when you are braking) and the battery (for operating power). In the dinghy, a portable, one-foot square unit is placed on the passenger compartment floor. This unit contains a small air compressor, storage tank, a flow regulator, emergency bypass and some operating solenoids. An air coupling connects this unit via an air hose to the air ram cylinder that is attached to the foot brake pedal and secured to a bracket attached to the floor of the dinghy. A conventional electrical connector attaches the dinghy to the Bounder together with a breakaway switch for safe stopping in the event that the dinghy becomes unattached from the Bounder. All components are high quality and display good workmanship.
The system operates by the air compressor maintaining pressure in a storage tank that is regulated and released to the ram cylinder, every time you apply your brake on the Bounder. This system activates the brakes on the dinghy, just as if you were in the dinghy and braking to stop. There is no tampering with the hydraulic brake system on either vehicle, it is simple to connect and disconnect, and it works on any type of dinghy. In the event that the dinghy breaks loose from the Bounder, the breakaway switch utilizes the dinghy battery to power the system and the unit applies full brake force to immediately stop the dinghy in an emergency stop mode. To describe the system is much more complex than to see it operate. It is simple; the on-road demonstration showed how easy it is to connect and use, and how effective it is in stopping the dinghy. Typical installation time is four to six hours.
Note: See the RV-partsplus.com Braking system web page for up-to-date improved toad braking systems. http://rv-partsplus.com/towed-vehicle-braking-systems-a-review-1997?q=home/tech_tips/rv_tech_article4.php
Pickup Recomendations
Does anybody either tow or know of someone towing a pickup truck. My research indicates GM products that are 4x4, Dodge 4x4 both in 1/2 ton models are flat towable.
I have a 2011 Ford Escape that we tow without difficulty but it is too small. Would like the bed area to carry "toys" and a rack for canoe. Help.
RE: Dinghy towing chevy Sonic
Does anybody either tow or know of someone towing a pickup truck. My research indicates GM products that are 4x4, Dodge 4x4 both in 1/2 ton models are flat towable.
I have a 2011 Ford Escape that we tow without difficulty but it is too small. Would like the bed area to carry "toys" and a rack for canoe. Help.
