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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-28-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,488
Posted By timbob
I had same hitch clamp on rear bumper of my 2012...

I had same hitch clamp on rear bumper of my 2012 Keystone Cougar 29ft. Carried 2 bikes on it for a few trips a year average 2-3hr drives each way for 4-5 years.* Finally* mounts gave way on trailer...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-08-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,796
Posted By timbob
I use the 407 occasionally towing a 29ft TT with...

I use the 407 occasionally towing a 29ft TT with a Ram 1500.** We are charged standard passenger vehicle rates.* Only had one issue in a severe rain storm and passing under toll sensor at a slow...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-20-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Posted By timbob
I installed a 1000lb air bag kit in my 2015 Ram...

I installed a 1000lb air bag kit in my 2015 Ram 1500 to assist my Equalizer 1400lb WDH. My trailer is bigger at 6500lbs and 1000lbs tongue weight. I was still sitting too close to the axle stoppers...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-28-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
BillD, it has been a while since I looked into...

BillD, it has been a while since I looked into Equalizer hitches. But pls read my previous posts above. The bars aren't inter changeable. (One exception) They are matched to each...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-09-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 510
Posted By timbob
Brake Temperature Differences

I have a 2012 Cougar Xlite 29ft. I have enjoyed this Jayco forum for information over the past few years. I had a brake not fully releasing and dragging a bit causing heat up. After several...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-14-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
Had Max 8 washers, spring arms were flexed...

Had Max 8 washers, spring arms were flexed pretty good and truck was still on suspension bumpers with 1000lb hitch. I did not realize the tongue weight of trailer at time. Previous owner...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-13-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
I do not have a Jayco, Please don't hate me...

I do not have a Jayco, Please don't hate me LOL! Had a 2015 White Hawk 28 footer picked out but a great deal on a 2012 Keystone Cougar 29bhs came up. Divorce deal and about $13000 cheaper...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-13-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
Negative SkyBound!! My mistake and apologies....

Negative SkyBound!! My mistake and apologies. The 1000 and 1200lbs heads share the same thickness steel. But the square sockets the spring arms go into are different sizes. 1000lb is 1-3/8"...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-09-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
Differences bewteen 1000, 1200 and 1400lb hitch

Just to summarize what I have learned during my hitch search and selection process for Equalizer 4 point sway control Weight distribution hitch. Thanks to the Equalizer 1-800 support from web site...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-09-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
My new Equalizer 1400lb (4 point sway control)...

My new Equalizer 1400lb (4 point sway control) which replaced my 1000lb equalizer works great. I now only have 5 washers instead of the 8 washers I had with the 1000lb. I did also install an Air-Lift...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-19-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
Same dry weight issue. E4 ordered

Same issue here. my trailer bought used is 930lb tongue dry weight. It came with a 1000lb equalizer. I have a Ram 1500 with rear coils. They are soft and don't handle weight same as Ford or Chev...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-15-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 52,387
Posted By timbob
FYI, i recently contacted Equalizer Hitches. I...

FYI, i recently contacted Equalizer Hitches. I was informed the 1200 and 1400 hitch uses the same bars. They both use the 1.5" square size bars. I also contacted a couple local RV dealers and...
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