Thanks Snowest!

sixpointbull · Jan 20, 2009

Thanks for the new category!

SpeedRacer8888 · Jan 20, 2009

Thanks for listening! Now it is time to get some good trailering discussions. Here is a pic of my towing setup. I use an equlizer system and sway bar. Both help but the 27' United trailer still sags the 1/2 ton Dodge when fully loaded as you can see. Overall it tows really well and you tend to forget it is back there on a longer trip. I towed with a 98 1-ton Cummins before this truck, sold it and bought a 1/2 ton since I only had a 2-place at the time. Next will be a bigger truck again, lol!

line8 · Jan 20, 2009

Get some airbags and that sag will be all gone. 2nd best $350 I spent for my f150.

SpeedRacer8888 · Jan 20, 2009

Thanks for the advice line8. Did the fittings and lines hold up well with the sand and salt in the winter? That was my only concern was would it rot itself away with all the salt they pour on the roads here in the Midwest.

line8 · Jan 20, 2009

Good question. I had mine installed last spring(extended winter) and so far till now I have not had any problems with that kind of thing. I don't think my state uses the salt yours does, some around here don't want our ground too salty-it turns the green white, anyway; the only thing I have noticed that I don't like is the fittings where you put the air in are getting rusty. I wll have to address that.

Ex-Member · Jan 20, 2009

bah, trailers are overrated.

m_beeson · Jan 20, 2009

I'm glad to see you got it done.

Thank you Snow West.

JHG · Jan 21, 2009

Mule said:
bah, trailers are overrated.

When you make friends you will see the need for a trailer!!!

Blk88GT · Jan 21, 2009

Before you jump to air bags, consider a set of Timbrens. They're popular in the 3/4 and 1 ton world.

I had airbags on my previous truck. While they worked well with raising the load, I found the ride to be spongy when they were in use.

CCRider · Jan 21, 2009

Mule said:
bah, trailers are overrated.

So.....do you just drop the tailgate and say 'Get in'??

BigTruck · Jan 22, 2009

CCRider said:
So.....do you just drop the tailgate and say 'Get in'??

LMAO!!!!

Thats so fitting if you knew MULE!!!!

snow_knight · Jan 22, 2009

mule... dodges are overrated...

.. haha..

I still load my sled like that too..

SNOW JW · Jan 22, 2009

Great topic

Vern · Jan 23, 2009

i just wanted to post in the new section.:beer;

turboxp · Jan 23, 2009

towing

Google equal-i-zer hitch it will make towing your trailer a dream,and no i'm not a dealer but i do have one and they work better than any other hitch i have tryed

ouch · Jan 23, 2009

just one more spot to stop by now.. thought somehow i got bumped to the swap meet section.. should be sweet..

ss monte · Jan 23, 2009

air bag

Blk88GT said:
Before you jump to air bags, consider a set of Timbrens. They're popular in the 3/4 and 1 ton world.

I had airbags on my previous truck. While they worked well with raising the load, I found the ride to be spongy when they were in use.

put a little more air in the bags- works for me. plus i sell and use them myself. good luck

line8 · Jan 23, 2009

I've only found mine spongy when I don't have enough air. I have had too much air also and it road like a tank-not a hint of sponge.

gtgame · Jan 24, 2009

What does it take to put air bags on an Excursion? Has anybody had experience with them?

SpeedRacer8888 · Jan 24, 2009

What brand of air bags does everyone recommend out there?

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