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RE: Changing flat on Trailer in Permanent Location
If you REALLY need to change/repair the tire I suggest you loosen the lug nuts, then jack up the axle under the spring plate close behind the tire. You should be able to get the wheel on and off without raising the trailer, especially if you have stabilizer blocks under it.
But, like the others, I'm curious - why bother, unless you are planning on moving the trailer at some point?
I had a Prowler permanently parked on blocks for 16 years and really didn't care WHAT the tires were like. I sold it in place so it was never a problem.
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kaydeejay
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11/09/09 03:14pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 2010 GM Fullsize P/U Wiring Question
To stay on topic, I really don't get why they didn't at least put a connector on the pigtail, instead of leaving it blunt cut... Great idea - if you can get all the brake controller manufacturers to provide the same mating connector.:R
Oh - wait a minute - first they would have to convince ALL truck manufacturers to provide a standard connector.:S
Might take awhile!:h
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kaydeejay
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11/09/09 02:52pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2010 GM Fullsize P/U Wiring Question
Government Motors moves forward by going backwardThat was uncalled for!:M
While I have no doubt it was done from 2007 1/2 (long before the gas and bank crises) as a cost cutting measure there are actually two sides to the argument:-Unless you bought the SPECIFIC harness for your brand of brake controller, you had to splice four connections from the provided controller harness to the plug-in harness provided by GM anyway, so what's the difference?Future owners of the later trucks won't be scrambling looking for the GM wire harness that 90% of owners never used and threw away because it took up room in the glovebox (along with the 40A fuse for S1 in the underhood fusebox that was taped to it).So although it sounds like a step backwards, in some ways it is not.
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kaydeejay
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11/09/09 07:46am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2010 GM Fullsize P/U Wiring Question
Deleted - duplicate due to timeout! :M
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kaydeejay
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11/08/09 08:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2010 GM Fullsize P/U Wiring Question
Has this replaced the underdash "socket" (plug & play) that was present on the GMT800s? Has this replaced the underdash "socket" (plug & play) that was present on the GMT800s? Yup, you get to splice your controller harness in!
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kaydeejay
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11/08/09 08:37pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Canadian Standards (CSA) Versus US Standards?
I am not whinning about the $179. This cost is to the Canadian dealer, I have no idea if I can even purchase a trailer in the US with Canadian standards (+$179). Its not that simple to say "quite whinning and pay". Pretty interesting to see how you have picked up on the other persons post and thought you could jump in. you missed the point.OK, you're not whining about paying the $179, you're not complaining about saving $3G and getting more "stuff" for your money.
So all that's left to complain about are two countries with different standards/requirements and manufacturers that charge $179 for a different build process for a small percentage of their product.
I suggest you need to get over it!
Out!
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kaydeejay
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11/08/09 06:51pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Canadian Standards (CSA) Versus US Standards?
I have no problems with standards, however when buying a Canadian or US 2010 trailer I would hope that either of the standards (US/Canada) for this model year would be tested and safe. I do not beleive the trailer would know that it was from the US and now in Canada and it was time to blow up and vis versa.Nobody is suggesting trailers built to either standard are unsafe. Just that the standards are different, that's all.
I suggest you take the $179 out of the $3Gs you are saving and quit whining!
Then take it to you local Crappy Tire store for the certification check if needed to keep the local licence/registration people happy. The border guys will only want to collect the GST, they don't care about "standards".
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kaydeejay
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11/08/09 04:01pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Canadian Standards (CSA) Versus US Standards?
As a Canadian (living in the States) can I suggest your heading is unnecessarily inflammatory?
I think you will find the majority of the extra cost is to handle unique processing for a small minority of the Manufacturer's production.
CSA and UL are very similar. Yes, there are differences but I would NEVER suggest one is better than the other. It's just two different countries with their own unique requirements.
It's like saying kilometers are better than miles, or liters are better than gallons.
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kaydeejay
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11/07/09 06:39pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: new tires
Be careful putting bigger tires on the stock rims. You may be OK with 265/70s but not any bigger. (The rolling diameter of the 70's is almost the same as your current 65s so gearing and speedo will not be affected)
If you go for wider rims make sure they have the load capacity you need - at least as good as the tires you put on them.
Bigger tires WILL reduce your pulling ability (although that should not be an issue with a 9000# trailer) but will certainly affect the speedometer/odometer readings.
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kaydeejay
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11/07/09 01:43pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Box rail clearance vs hitch height
6" is a pretty good safe minimum.
Have you raised the truck, or installed big tires? These changes will cause the situation you have.
And a 4WD truck is typically higher than its 2WD equivalent.
If your fiver is still low you may need to look at lowering your axles/raise the trailer. Many trailers have multiple holes in the spring plates to allow this. Had to do this to level the combo in my sig.
Worst case - you may have to consider "flipping" the axles, ie reverse the "U" bolts such that the axles are below the springs instead of above them.
A level trailer is better for equalizing the load on the tires, especially unloading the rear ones as they do not get as much cooling air as the front pair.
It will also equalize your front/rear bed-rail clearance.
Plus of course, it just looks better!
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kaydeejay
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11/07/09 01:34pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: GM Recall
Removing sound deadening pad is going to cure the problem? Won't the equipment still be exposed to the elements? ................. Removing the deadening will eliminate the path through which the moisture wicks, then stays in contact with the component.
I doubt direct "splash" is the problem, it's more likely damp deadening staying in contact for weeks or even months at a time.
In which case I suggest removal is perfectly OK.
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kaydeejay
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11/06/09 07:16am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: headlights
Thanks for all the input. I like the idea of running my headlights in the daytime but I want control over them. If I pull into a rest area or RV park and want to run my engine I don't want the lights on and bother anyone. I understand its a safety feature but I drove a truck for 40 yrs. and I had no probably running the lights in the daytime for safety. Thanks again for all the advice and info.You might want to see if they stay on when you apply the emergency/park brake. That or stop the engine, apply the e-brake and restart the engine.
MOST vehicles disengage the DRLs with the e-brake one way or another. But just putting the trans in park won't do it.
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kaydeejay
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11/04/09 03:31pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: headlights
Not sure it is legal to disconnect Day Time Running Lights! They are controlled by a small Relay usually located under the Hood or Dash.Can you quote the statute to support that?
I recall, when GM made them standard in the mid 90s the dealers were authorized to disconnect them if customers complained.
Not sure if that's true anymore.
Also to legality, they fall into a strange category. They are not required by law (in the US) but if the vehicle IS so equipped, then there are standards they are required to meet!
(Which, to keep life simple as always, are DIFFERENT from the Canadian requirements!)
But I strongly doubt anyone is going to get a ticket for diconnecting them!
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kaydeejay
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11/04/09 11:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: headlights
I have a 2003 Fleetwood Flair. The headlights are on when the switch is on, my question is there anything I can do to keep the lights off where I have control of headlights by using my light switch. Any help please.They are called "Daytime running lights" or "DRLs". They should be at a reduced brightness from full-on lights. Many studies suggest they improve vehicle visibility in low-light situations and are a legal requirement in many countries (including Sweden and Canada).
Why do you want to turn them off?
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kaydeejay
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11/04/09 09:45am |
Tech Issues
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RE: After Market Diesel Tank ---- Duramax
Just remember extra fuel at 8 lbs. per gallon comes off your capacity. If you add a 50 gallon in bed tank it holds 400 lbs. of fuel plus about 75 lbs. for the tank. Can you afford to give up nearly 500 lbs. of carring capacity?Last time I looked fuel is 6# per gallon, WATER is 8#.
And don't forget that most of these tanks are rated for diesel fuel only due to safety and evaporative emission regulations.
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kaydeejay
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11/04/09 09:37am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Microwave broke, do i need a special one to replace it with?
I didn't know that lol. I thought it was 110v and 115v was some weird thing... Thanks!Not weird but certainly confusing.:B Good luck with the replacement.
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kaydeejay
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11/03/09 07:48am |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Microwave broke, do i need a special one to replace it with?
Would this one work? The dimensions are good, BUT it says 115v outlet.. .hmm?So what's the problem? Your good old 110V AC is really 120V +/- 10% or 108V to 132V. All appliances will work within this range.
It's when you drop below 108V you may have problems, especially with things like A/C units.
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kaydeejay
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11/02/09 08:45pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: After Market Diesel Tank ---- Duramax
52 gal Titan tank in the truck in my sig. Now I can easily pull 500 miles before looking for fuel. Range to empty is 650 miles towing and almost 1000 without the fiver.
Fuel gauge works fine.(The sender unit travels the same depth of tank, just slower).
Expensive at almost $1000 but I have no regrets.
2-3 hour install if you do it yourself (with a helper).
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kaydeejay
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11/02/09 06:19pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Will this vehicle save Chrysler
Do you REALLY want a car from a Manufacturer who rates near the bottom of the European Quality charts?
Check here or here
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kaydeejay
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11/02/09 06:12pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Pulling Heavy 5W Without Duallys
Will the truck pull it? - Sure
Within ratings? - not even close
Safely? - you decide!
(That 2900# pin will be closer to 3500# when loaded)
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kaydeejay
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11/02/09 07:49am |
Fifth-Wheels
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