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RE: Illegal Towing.... Triple Towing
Always amazed at the passion and ignorance this subject brings up on this forum. Seems there is always as much false info as there is true.
I agree... I'm more confused then ever now. If it's legal in Wisconsin, I would like to look into it more.
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boosTT
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06/18/13 03:33pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Illegal Towing.... Triple Towing
To clarify: Triple towing in Wisconsin requires the first trailer be a 5th wheel and both trailer require brakes.
Both times I've seen it at this campground were illegal and this time the guy even pointed out his setup to me as I walked by!
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boosTT
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06/18/13 11:21am |
Tow Vehicles
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Illegal Towing.... Triple Towing
Just got back from a county campground in northern Wisconsin. On our way out on Sunday I was walking to the trash can and an guy in his class A yelled out the window "How do you like this setup". He quickly got out and showed me his setup. It was a smaller class A, an 4 place ATV trailer and then a 2 place PWC trailer. Pretty sure neither of the trailer had brakes.
I just said you are triple towing and how does it tow. He responded "pretty good!. It's only 64', I've got 1' to spare".
I just walked away without saying how illegal this is in my state. After thinking about it on the drive home I remember seeing someone triple towing a boat behind a popup at this same campground last year.
Does anyone else see illegal double or triple towing in their state?
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boosTT
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06/18/13 10:46am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Sway caused accident on I-75
The wife is never going to live this one down.
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boosTT
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06/17/13 07:44pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What Are The Odds
Actually, I don't think its that rare. I had similar damage to a vent lid. It only cracked a bit though, and didn't fall though.
The roof of my old popup had about 15 small dents in it...
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boosTT
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06/17/13 01:51pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Any Hensley Owners with an extra stinger?
I have an 8" and need an 2" or 4"...
I've been waiting forever for ProPride to make more adjustable brackets. About ready to give up on them.
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boosTT
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06/17/13 01:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Replacing stripes and possibly decal
DIY. Use an 3m eraser wheel to remove the old decals and cut new ones your self using bulk materal. Super easy.
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boosTT
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06/17/13 11:16am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: fire wood
Kinda BS, Kinda not. Its BS the places over charge on wood to the point where you need to spend $10-$15 per night. It also sucks if you arrive after the camp store closes.
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boosTT
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06/07/13 11:11am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: straight line winds moved camper, must have twisted jack
Get an barker or Atwood brand power jack. They are more expensive, but last much longer. You don't want a tounge jack failure.
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boosTT
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06/02/13 07:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Is it good enough?
No no no way. And I towed a 19' TT with a ford ranger 4.0L. It sucked.
The taco can tow about a 17' trailer max!
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boosTT
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05/29/13 11:50am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tongue Jack Help/Recommendations
I do the same thing and I have blown a fuse on my barker 3500 vip. When you start to hear the jack struggle, stop lifting it.
2011 Ram 1500. 19' TT.
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boosTT
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05/29/13 07:51am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2011 Ram 1500 Integrated Brake Controller
I have the factory controller on my 2010, all the displays I need are shown on the controller itself, they also show on the dash. So to answer your question, if the 2011 is the same as my 2010, then you don't need to see the display on the dash everything you need will be displayed on the controller itself.
I do have the OEM controller installed by factory, how do you select heavy or light electric brakes. All that's on my controller is gain +and -, and the manuals slide co troller for the trailer brakes
Also would like to know.
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boosTT
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05/24/13 08:46am |
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RE: Toyota Tacoma tow vehicle
I towed with a ranger for several years. IMO, go full size 1/2 ton. The MPGs are only 2 mpg or so worse. The truck is much larger and has better abilitys.
The size is what sucks when towing with a mini truck. Any wind and you'll have sway. I've been there and done that (for too long!).
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boosTT
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05/20/13 11:22am |
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RE: Buying Used, a guide of what to look for.
Main this is to check for leaks. Leaks rot the wood frame and the trailer is then basically junk. Check the roof any recaulk or apply eternabond tape over any hairline cracks in the old caulking. After leaks, the next biggest thing is AC and fridge. Other issues can be fixed fairly cheaply.
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boosTT
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05/16/13 03:13pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Keystone decals peeling
I just redid some of the graphics on my 2005 keystone. I bought a bulk roll of the same color and cut them myself as I applied them. It turned out pretty good… way better than the cracked decals. You NEED the 3m eraser wheel to remove the old graphics. It works great, but doesen’t last long. I used one entire wheel to remove an 8’ by 7” stripe.
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boosTT
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05/14/13 02:48pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What do I need to add to my truck to tow my RV?
Sorry, just saw you said the hitch weight is 700 lbs. It will be close, but you should be ok.
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boosTT
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05/11/13 10:28am |
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RE: What do I need to add to my truck to tow my RV?
You payload rating is around 1300 lbs and your trailer is going to use about 900 lbs of it. That leaves you with 400 lbs for your passengers, truck accessories, hitch, gear, etc.
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boosTT
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05/11/13 10:26am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What do I need to add to my truck to tow my RV?
You are going to be over your payload. Get air bags. I have air lift 1000s and an wireless one compressor on my 2011 ram 1500.
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boosTT
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05/11/13 09:46am |
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RE: Repair or replace roof?
Wow this is an easy one to answer:
Step 1: Take the insurance money for the full roof replacement and pocket it.
Step 2: Fix the roof yourself with eternabond tape. Its super easy and is a good solid, long lasting repair. Estimated cost with tools less than $100.
Step 3: Sell the camper yourself on ebay, craigslist, etc
Step 4: Profit $$$
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boosTT
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05/10/13 07:53am |
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RE: Brake controller
Try calling max brakes phone number listed on their website. It's disconnected. I heard they built up all their stock and don't plan to build anymore. The OEM brake controllers must have hurt business. Max brake was owned and operated by two brothers.
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boosTT
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05/08/13 04:44pm |
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