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- Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:35 pm
- Forum: Cautions and Warnings
- Topic: FYI BFGoodrich Commercial T/A Recall
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4303
FYI BFGoodrich Commercial T/A Recall
I just received a letter from BF Goodrich informing me of an official recall of "approximately 800,000" tires. Only tires with the following DOT sequences (the unique numbers and letters embossed in each tire) are being recalled. All others are OK. LT235/85 R16 120Q LRE BFGoodrich Commerci...
- Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:56 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Towing License?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5912
Re: Towing License?
#1) I know about this RV test and even downloaded the information for it. But I haven't gotten around to actually taking the test yet. It looks pretty easy and the questions are common sense. But for some newbie who just picked up a heavier 5th wheel for the first time, there is stuff in there they ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:44 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Scary Contradiction!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2118
Re: Scary Contradiction!
I've got the original Prodigy and it works great with my electric over hydraulic disc brakes. I have the BrakeRite hydraulic system installed in my 2005 rig and it says the Prodigy is OK also.
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:49 pm
- Forum: Tow Vehicle
- Topic: Another tire question?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1831
Re: Another tire question?
I haven't run BFGs on my tow vehicle (I run Michelin on my TV and BFG Commercials on my trailer), but I ran BFG ATs on my Jeep several years ago. I MUCH preferred them to the Goodyear Wrangler ATs that came on the Jeep for three reasons: 1) They lasted twice as long, 2) They cost about half as much,...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:53 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Tonneau Covers
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5258
Re: Tonneau Covers
I recently got the Extang metal tri-fold. So far I absolutely love it. It's so simple but rigid. But I haven't towed the 5ver with the Extang installed yet -- just our Popup trailer and around town. But I hauled a bunch of lumber that stuck out the back yesterday and it worked great. I'm sure it'll ...
- Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:12 pm
- Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
- Topic: Jalama Beach County Park Central California
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3763
Re: Jalama Beach County Park Central California
Thanks for the heads up. And thanks Torben for the great photos! Wow indeed. I love sites where the back window looks out over views like this. I was wondering about this park. Our rig is considerably shorter than yours, but it still sounds like we'd better do a good detailed survey before we blindl...
- Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:01 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: boat trailer weight limits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1013
Re: boat trailer weight limits
Have you crawled under the hitch and looked for the label? Mine has a label that states the weight limit. I'm not sure, but I suspect it's a law that the weight capacities be listed on the hitch.
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:57 pm
- Forum: Tow Vehicle
- Topic: Duramax Diesel Warranty (Worthless or not?)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2819
Re: Duramax Diesel Warranty (Worthless or not?)
I too think the dealer makes all the difference in the world. I had a SAAB dealer try to charge me for new front seats because mine had come with the wrong ones. When I gave him an incredulous look he offered to just charge me the installation labor! I called SAAB and they laughed, said of course th...
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:42 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Rear Stabilizer Extended While Driving
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3090
Re: Rear Stabilizer Extended While Driving
I don't think this is the reason for your unauthorized deployment, but it got me to thinking. I'll bet there aren't very many codes in the remotes and receivers for these things -- not like there are for garage door openers or car locks. I remember back when I was working on SuperBowl XXVIII in Atla...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:10 pm
- Forum: Campgrounds and Camping Information
- Topic: Indian Hill Ranch, Tehachapi, CA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3110
Indian Hill Ranch, Tehachapi, CA
This place isn't for everybody, but it's near the top of my list. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_LWZ9YugMh5Q/TCLWrqcwccI/AAAAAAAAAbI/7cFFR-7_CCI/s400/IMG_9197-900.jpg http://lh3.ggpht.com/_LWZ9YugMh5Q/TCLWtTHL9FI/AAAAAAAAAbM/3McPUXAUbsU/s400/IMG_9203-900.jpg http://lh4.ggpht.com/_LWZ9YugMh5Q/TCLXPR9kmtI/AAAA...
- Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:33 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Towing hard
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4181
Re: Towing hard
I'm going to answer some of your questions in the order of my experience. 1) The space between the tires. I have this exact same situation. I have a 2005 29WBLX with the same wheels and tires as yours -- and these are the wheels and tires specified on the VIN plate. HOWEVER there are two things work...
- Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:13 pm
- Forum: Tow Vehicle
- Topic: Squeeking U-Joint
- Replies: 4
- Views: 937
Re: Squeeking U-Joint
Personally I'd unhitch and get it replaced as quickly as possible. The last thing you need is a frozen-up U-joint out in the middle of nowhere. And if it freezes up at 60 mph while towing you could have a serious accident as well as tear-up a lot more expensive equipment. Sometimes U-joints make noi...
- Wed May 05, 2010 7:44 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: 5th wheel hitch upgrade
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5134
Re: 5th wheel hitch upgrade
Just curious why you don't want to change the pin box -- it's simpler and cheaper -- and gives you more hitch options.
- Sun May 02, 2010 3:38 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Comments on BF Goodrich Commercial TA tires
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7693
Re: Comments on BF Goodrich Commercial TA tires
Thanks Dave,
That's what I wanted to hear -- since they're half the price of XPS Ribs.
That's what I wanted to hear -- since they're half the price of XPS Ribs.
- Sat May 01, 2010 6:05 pm
- Forum: Towing Discussions
- Topic: Comments on BF Goodrich Commercial TA tires
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7693
Re: Comments on BF Goodrich Commercial TA tires
Woody, I have the Smart-Tire system on all four wheels and the six wheels on the truck, the system works very well but you will need to use two antennas. I have one hard wire antenna on the camper and another hard wire antenna on the truck, the truck antenna needs to be connected and disconnected w...