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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 11-10-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, Sorry to hear about your wild ride....

Hi Tom,

Sorry to hear about your wild ride. No worries getting back to us.

I really wish tow vehicle manufactures would rate their vehicles for a “travel trailer” being pulled by a tow...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 11-01-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Tom, Sorry for not getting back to you...

Tom,

Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I'm on the west coast for work right now.

Need to end up with these weights by axle. Using single scale. Move truck each time to get axle (s)...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-29-2012, 05:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Tom, the single position scale will work just...

Tom, the single position scale will work just fine. Type more later. No need to travel further.

Good job on setting up the DC. You did it the right way. Cool!
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-28-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, Good for you! Before I comment...

Hi Tom,

Good for you!

Before I comment back on your weighing, is this a 1 segment scale or a 3 segment scale? Truck stops often use 3 segment scales. They are 3 scales in one long platform. ...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-28-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, If you have the ability to create...

Hi Tom,

If you have the ability to create the flat stock, that is perfect. Better than the flat washer even.

The DC frame plate can be flipped with the pivot hole for the DC yoke to the rear...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-27-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, I'll type you back later on the 1st...

Hi Tom,

I'll type you back later on the 1st part of your reply. Since your going to mount the DC this weekend I'll add a few tips for you. The link I pointed you to early in this post has all...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-26-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Another possibility, the newer Drawtite WD bars...

Another possibility, the newer Drawtite WD bars are made the same as the Reese but have a Drawtite sticker on them. Cequent bought both companies and have all but about phased out the original...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-26-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
You are only buying the 800# bars for the jeep at...

You are only buying the 800# bars for the jeep at this point in the recommendation. The Jeep cannot hack anything larger. It is going to be hard to manage down to a 720# loaded TW in your floor plan...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-25-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Tom, You are very welcome. We/I have...

Tom,

You are very welcome. We/I have no problem trying to help someone. Especially when it comes to towing a camper. Just ask away and if you do not understand, ask for more explanation....
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-24-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, Here is what I have come up...

Hi Tom,

Here is what I have come up with. The best way to do this is to load the must haves (people and bare essentials) in the truck and head to the truck scale and get a front and rear...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-22-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, The Reese hitch you have is what...

Hi Tom,

The Reese hitch you have is what they call a Reese HP Trunnion bar WD hitch. The HP stands for high performance. The hitch head is rated up to 1,700# tongue weight and can accept 600#,...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-22-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Tom, Thanks for the info and where you are...

Tom,

Thanks for the info and where you are coming from, this really helps. Now we know how to better respond. I can tell from your posts, your a handy type of guy, you just need some help to...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-22-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Jim, Thanks for the clarification on...

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the clarification on the PU truck on the camper and the Jeep on the boat. They are 2 different situations for sure.

Yes I agree tires can create a real big issue towing...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-21-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,612
Posted By JohnB
Hi Tom, It sounds like you have no anti sway...

Hi Tom,

It sounds like you have no anti sway control system and you are using air bags with a WD hitch. Did I understand this correctly?

Air bags and a WD hitch are not a great combo. The ...
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