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pedwards2932 
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Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
 Topic: AggravationsPosted: 13 Oct 2020 at 8:46am |
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I am going to get the tongue weight to 350 when I load it. After getting the water out of the freshwater system I am at 375 so it isn't going to be hard. 350 is not below 10% and is close to 11%. As I have said multiple times if I decide I like camping enough I will get a new TV.
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offgrid
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Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 13 Oct 2020 at 8:07am |
You need to be at or below 350 on the tongue, not just closer to it. Be careful moving weight rearwards to get the tongue weight down, that will increase sway risk. Don't let the tongue weight get below 10% of the trailer weight as an absolute minimum, preferably 11-12%, and consider that this minimum applies to all expected loading conditions, not just the load out at the beginning of a trip. Don't depend on the Hayes antisway system to save you, you need to start with a stable rig and consider the Hayes system as a backup. If you think these tight constraints are kinda like being stuck in a little box with no room to maneuver you are absolutely right. This is the kind of thing that makes folks get a higher capacity tow vehicle. Please be careful and stay safe.
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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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pedwards2932
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Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
Posted: 12 Oct 2020 at 6:47pm |
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Well I was underneath the trailer fixing a black water outlet hanger. I have one on order but when I saw how the original owner fixed it with a rubber strap hooked to propane lines I decided I needed to really fix it. I made a new hanger and it is solid now....I'll replace when I get the new one. I found another 30 or so pounds of water in the fresh water tank!! I'm gonna reweigh so I know exactly where I am with it now.
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pedwards2932
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Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 10:30am |
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I think we will probably use the camper up to December and I will send it back then. There is no issue with using it.....just want the upgrade in case I sell the trailer. I used my Sherwood scale and the tongue weight is 450. That scale works good no issues, I would recommend it. I know my trailer hitch is rated for 350 lbs so I will need to redistribute to get it closer to 350. Shouldn't be too hard to do.
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 9:59am |
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I had bought it and got the recall notice. Mine is upgraded. I'm glad you found out.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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pedwards2932
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Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 8:37am |
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Contacted Hayes and the unit I have will work fine with my Escape. The issue/recall is for vehicles with integrated brake control. Hayes will do the upgrade for free. I think I may wait until I am done with using my r-pod this year as it takes about a 2 week turnaround. Thanks for the heads up.
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pedwards2932
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Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 9:05pm |
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Thanks for the info....will check it out. I think since other companies sell them I should be ok. You actually can't buy it direct they send you to retailers
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417 |
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 8:48pm |
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I think you will be okay with the Hayes. Please check with Hayes to make sure it is one that is newer or if older has had the recall applied to it. See this for details. If you had purchased direct from Hayes, it would not be an issue, but I have no idea how old the unit you purchased is since you say you purchased it on ebay.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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pedwards2932
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Joined: 21 Sep 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 333 |
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 6:43pm |
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Got my Hayes Sway Master in today.....it was new in box. Not sure about warranty since it was an e-bay purchase? I also purchased a Sherline scale for tongue weight so I can accurately weigh tongue weight. I have the Curt Better Weigh but I am not convinced it is very accurate. It sure didn't weigh total weight very well.....it was off by 1000 lbs.
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offgrid
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Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 6:41am |
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Yeah thanks, I forgot about the bridge up in MD. HRBT and MMMBT (Monitor-Merrimack Memorial Bridge Tunnel, had to look up the official name) require stops for propane inspection. I guess the CBBT considers the toll booth to be the stop?
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