Oops rim size
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Found an 'outie' on CL. Classic aged rubber to boot. Should be a slight step up from my splitie that no one will risk changing.
Do they still make valve stems like that?
Added a coat of silver. Bottom pic is the van rim, catywampus pic.
Do they still make valve stems like that?
Added a coat of silver. Bottom pic is the van rim, catywampus pic.
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Finally got around to removing the other wheel (tire has a nail in it). I broke off one lug stud.
If you look at pic 2 (post 2)' there are 3 slot screws. Do they hold the drum on? There is likely a ridge on the inside, so I'll adjust the star nut inside. One wheel has some interference inside; easy to turn 40 degrees, the other 140 degrees are difficult to turn. The opposite wheel spins freely.
If you look at pic 2 (post 2)' there are 3 slot screws. Do they hold the drum on? There is likely a ridge on the inside, so I'll adjust the star nut inside. One wheel has some interference inside; easy to turn 40 degrees, the other 140 degrees are difficult to turn. The opposite wheel spins freely.
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Decided to open up the drum and see what's what. I had a used set of blocks lying around, so will put those in. Also need to seal up the pumpkin cover - plenty of leakiness.
Was considering surge brakes - I know hydraulic isn't the best on these, but would it be better than 'nuthin? My stop time all loaded for camping isn't great with just the Excursion brakes.
https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Actua.../T4715420.html
Was considering surge brakes - I know hydraulic isn't the best on these, but would it be better than 'nuthin? My stop time all loaded for camping isn't great with just the Excursion brakes.
https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Actua.../T4715420.html
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luckly seans a step ahead of us and listed one that comes with the reverse lockout solenoid.
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That was my worry also Marv. My trailer parking spot a home is an uphill approach, so we'll see. I haven't yet ordered the part; they have manual latch activated lock-outs too, but the solenoid connected to the reverse circuit seems handy.
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little more costly but you could always just put a standard trailer axle with electric brakes under it and get a controler.
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Youse guys must be a lot better at backing a trailer than I am, if you can do it without for/rev about 15 times 
Surge brakes suck, but if you must use them, by all means go with the auto-lockout.
Surge brakes suck, but if you must use them, by all means go with the auto-lockout.
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To your point, I can run a lotta fuel through the V10 (paying in mpg) for the increased resistance of the pumpkin and axle weight vs. the cost of a new 'lectric axle.
We could totally do this maneuver...