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Has anyone tinted there RV windows? I have done car windows before, but never a trailer. Picture it being pretty straight forward. Any suggestions on tint? We like to see out, but want the more modern look that the tint provides. Thanks
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My tip, go to a professional tint site buy a whole roll of tint you want and a hundred pack of razors. Watch youtube for a hour on how to tint. You will learn a lot of good tips.
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On our second 5th wheel, we tinted all the windows in an attempt to help the undersized AC unit. It did help some but it was as dramatic as I had hope. If you have never tinted a window, be warned trailers have a lot of small windows. To make installing tint harder was a lot of the gass had a bead of sealant holding it in place. That makes it more difficult to install as you don't have a straight line to cut with a razor.
My tip, go to a professional tint site buy a whole roll of tint you want and a hundred pack of razors. Watch youtube for a hour on how to tint. You will learn a lot of good tips.
My tip, go to a professional tint site buy a whole roll of tint you want and a hundred pack of razors. Watch youtube for a hour on how to tint. You will learn a lot of good tips.
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Here is the least expensive place to get an Equal-i-zer. They are selling them for less than whole sale.
Equal-i-zer Travel Trailer Hitches - RVWholesalers.com RV Parts
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Towing Advice for 2001 Excursion 7.3L??
I have a 11,176 lb. camper and a 2001 7.3L Excursion Limited we just bought. I'm hearing in order to get a hitch for this TV one has to go to Ford dealer as it deals with frame work, etc.
I'm asking this for my husband so pardon my lack of terminology.
We have a 2007 Dutchmen Colorado BK-DSL-BS
So any guidance on towing this heavy monster with our new but used toy would be wonderful. We are headed out camping April 1st for a whole week in Williamsburg so we are limited on time.
Thanks guys!
-Cyndi
I'm asking this for my husband so pardon my lack of terminology.
We have a 2007 Dutchmen Colorado BK-DSL-BS
So any guidance on towing this heavy monster with our new but used toy would be wonderful. We are headed out camping April 1st for a whole week in Williamsburg so we are limited on time.
Thanks guys!
-Cyndi
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I have a 11,176 lb. camper and a 2001 7.3L Excursion Limited we just bought. I'm hearing in order to get a hitch for this TV one has to go to Ford dealer as it deals with frame work, etc.
I'm asking this for my husband so pardon my lack of terminology.
We have a 2007 Dutchmen Colorado BK-DSL-BS
So any guidance on towing this heavy monster with our new but used toy would be wonderful. We are headed out camping April 1st for a whole week in Williamsburg so we are limited on time.
Thanks guys!
-Cyndi
I'm asking this for my husband so pardon my lack of terminology.
We have a 2007 Dutchmen Colorado BK-DSL-BS
So any guidance on towing this heavy monster with our new but used toy would be wonderful. We are headed out camping April 1st for a whole week in Williamsburg so we are limited on time.
Thanks guys!
-Cyndi
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-hardware.html
The Ford one is recommended, and can be installed easily enough by a DIY'er
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I have a 11,176 lb. camper and a 2001 7.3L Excursion Limited we just bought. I'm hearing in order to get a hitch for this TV one has to go to Ford dealer as it deals with frame work, etc.
I'm asking this for my husband so pardon my lack of terminology.
We have a 2007 Dutchmen Colorado BK-DSL-BS
So any guidance on towing this heavy monster with our new but used toy would be wonderful. We are headed out camping April 1st for a whole week in Williamsburg so we are limited on time.
Thanks guys!
-Cyndi
I'm asking this for my husband so pardon my lack of terminology.
We have a 2007 Dutchmen Colorado BK-DSL-BS
So any guidance on towing this heavy monster with our new but used toy would be wonderful. We are headed out camping April 1st for a whole week in Williamsburg so we are limited on time.
Thanks guys!
-Cyndi
See if this helps: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...o-buy-one.html
Looks like your new toy has a 1300 lb tongue weight. You will need to make sure that your hitch is capable and your weight distribution hitch will handle that also.
edit: I should add that you are looking for a Class V (5) hitch.
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Sorry, here is the link I forgot.....I was leaving work, and already thinking out getting outside I guess.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-hardware.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-hardware.html
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Oh an tires, With one hand I can easily push the back of my camper back and forth up to 3" and it is all from the tire sidewall flexing. I notice while pulling the TT wind or a semi passing me will visually push the TT over some causing the back of the X to sway over a bit making it change direction some which I have to steer to correct. The tires are pumped up to max psi on the TT which I think was only like 44psi. Any tips on stiffer sidewall tires? Is it ok to use car/truck tires on a TT? What is the difference between auto and trailer tires?
Don't do auto tires on a TT. They make 10 ply trailer tires. Mine max at 75 or 80 psi. I run them at 70. Can't remember all the facts behind the not auto tires on a TT but I remember when being told, I would never do it. Plus for the $$, you'll get alot further with TT tires. I can check the brand and ratings on mine if you like. I remember er there is a specific code for this type of tire. Maybe another will jump in here and fill in my gaps in info.
Trailer tires pretty much suck these days. I'd say go with a 10ply (E-rated) tire and run the max recommended pressure - mine are 80psi. Look for a tire that is MADE IN THE USA, the canadian, chinese and taiwan tires I've had in the last few years all sucked.
The issue with 'passenger tires' is load rating. That said, my next set of trailer tires will likely be 'light truck' tires.
I pull my camper as much as 30k miles/year and I have spent a fortune on the 'best' trailer tires I could find. I'm over the danger and inconvenience of failed trailer tires, I literally cannot remember the last tire failure I had in a truck...
The issue with 'passenger tires' is load rating. That said, my next set of trailer tires will likely be 'light truck' tires.
I pull my camper as much as 30k miles/year and I have spent a fortune on the 'best' trailer tires I could find. I'm over the danger and inconvenience of failed trailer tires, I literally cannot remember the last tire failure I had in a truck...I absolutely agree with SkySkiJason. I just put on my 3rd set of tires on our big trailer in only 3.5 years of use and maybe 25,000 miles total. Luckily, our trailer has 16x6" rims capable of 80 psig, so I upgraded to LT tires (BFG Commercial T/A). The 2nd set were Goodyear Marathon ST trailer tires--the best I could find. The Goodyears self-destructed at only 22 months and about 12,000 miles of service. ST tires are all built to a very low standard, no matter where their original factory is located (the Goodyears came from China).
On the other hand, it is probably not the sidewall flex that is directly causing your sway problems. It is normal for the trailer to push the truck in opposite directions with a conventional hitch. Sidewall flex contributes to this, but the aerodynamic forces of a passing truck will push you around no matter how stiff your sidewalls are.
On the other hand, it is probably not the sidewall flex that is directly causing your sway problems. It is normal for the trailer to push the truck in opposite directions with a conventional hitch. Sidewall flex contributes to this, but the aerodynamic forces of a passing truck will push you around no matter how stiff your sidewalls are.
Back to all this trailer tire talk. We are going to get new tires for our trailer soon before camping this year. I went out and looked and have some Maxxis 175/80R13 load range C wuss tires. I measured and with the tires that are on it right now I have. 3" clearance in front of the tire to fender, 3.250" above tires to fender, 3" from rear tire to rear fender, and 8" between the two. The tires measure 24" overall height. The fenders are plastic and I was able to push them up about an inch. There is NO signs of the tires rubbing the fenders now. So do you guys think I can get away with some 14" wheels or even some 15" with shorter stiffer sidewall? If is even possible to get different sizes in load range E tires and stuff?