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Ive camped there. Lake is really nice.
Years later my son who graduated from SUNY Cortland worked there for State Parks. Just a few months though
Enjoy your trip!!!
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Ive camped there. Lake is really nice.
Years later my son who graduated from SUNY Cortland worked there for State Parks. Just a few months though
Enjoy your trip!!!
B-squared, welcome back!!
45 posts but you registered in '04?!? I think you should get an award for remembering your password....unless you did the "Forgot Password" thing, LOL!
After doing some upgrades including, '08 power fold tow mirrors, 5-Star tune, Rear Active Suspension, new plugs, boots and springs and a trans temp gauge I was ready to go pick up my new trailer from my parent's house as they were storing it while I prepared the truck and parking spot for it at my house.
They both look great Redbird, we love our Jayco!
Is the TT a little too nose down or is it just the picture and or where you are parked?
I think it is a combo of both. I need to get to the scales and get a thorough check on all the weights, but the trailer was also on a slight decline while the truck was on relatively flat ground where it was parked.
What's the general procedure to check tongue weight and setup the weight distribution correctly? When hitch gin it this time I tried to put the chains one link tighter than I previously used them at, but I couldn't get the next link high enough to get it on the trailer latch. Not sure if maybe these bars are not quite strong enough. i think the PO said that they were 600-800 bars and seeing as the trailer only weighs 5500lb I cannot imagine that I would need 800-1000 bars.
I think it is a combo of both. I need to get to the scales and get a thorough check on all the weights, but the trailer was also on a slight decline while the truck was on relatively flat ground where it was parked.
What's the general procedure to check tongue weight and setup the weight distribution correctly? When hitch gin it this time I tried to put the chains one link tighter than I previously used them at, but I couldn't get the next link high enough to get it on the trailer latch. Not sure if maybe these bars are not quite strong enough. i think the PO said that they were 600-800 bars and seeing as the trailer only weighs 5500lb I cannot imagine that I would need 800-1000 bars.
Help from the experienced would be appreciated.
Here is a pretty good article on proper WD hitch setup RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Towing: Travel Trailer Hitch Set-up Procedure
For hitch setup I always use the TT's GVWR to calculate things like spring bar ratings vs using any advertised "dry" weights as they are typically lighter than reality and don't account for options and your clothes, food, gear and beer. I like to shoot for 15% of the GVWR as the planning tongue weight, that way you will always have ample capacity on the spring bars and all other hardware.
Do you raise the front of the TT and rear of the EX with the trailer tongue jack to snap up the chain brackets, makes it much easier to do.
I did try using the tongue jack to raise both, but maybe I just didn't go far enough.
Another question regarding backing the trailer into a tight space, does anyone on here utilize a front hitch for such a reason and how does it work? Do you still use the WD bars for a front hitch, or is front suspension strong enough to not squat too much? My only fear is I will be backing up an incline and I am 2WD, so will I lift too much weight off the rear wheels and risk spinning once I reach my section that is gravel and not concrete?
I did try using the tongue jack to raise both, but maybe I just didn't go far enough.
Another question regarding backing the trailer into a tight space, does anyone on here utilize a front hitch for such a reason and how does it work? Do you still use the WD bars for a front hitch, or is front suspension strong enough to not squat too much? My only fear is I will be backing up an incline and I am 2WD, so will I lift too much weight off the rear wheels and risk spinning once I reach my section that is gravel and not concrete?
I use a front hitch receiver just for that. You won't need to use the WD hitch. My front hitch receiver sits higher than the rear so just get a small 2" drop hitch and a 2-5/16" ball. The front wheels to the hitch is not that far so your rear wheels won't come up hardly at all. Turns will be quick pushing it. You will be blind on the right side so you'll have to watch that far right corner. It was the best thing I did to park into a tight space.
Camping World bought Gander Mountain and is closing all of its stores. Overtons Marine is a small 2 store chain in NC that is owned by Gander Mountain, now Camping World. Camping World plans to expand Overton's and do to the marine world what it has done to camping.
I shop at Overton's in Raleigh for my boat, they have parts and everything else you need.
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