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09-26-2014, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lennyl
I didn't know that the bars need to be greased
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Reese do but Equal-i-zer bars do not.
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09-26-2014, 09:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spoon059
First year I had my camper I didn't lock up my bars and L clips. My bars leaned against my a-frame, the L clips went through the holes in the L bracket and were clipped in.
Someone stole one of my L clips off the trailer. Luckily I had a spare in my cargo area. Since then, I lock everything up. I can only imagine that someone lost one of theirs and saw mine unattended and took it.
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I now store my L clips locked up with my bars because of this post.
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09-26-2014, 09:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbrumfield
Reese do but Equal-i-zer bars do not.
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Although the Equal-i-zer manual doesn't say to lubricate the bars, it does state the following:
"Lubricating the socket joint may help reduce this noise, and is part of the required regular maintenance routine. Lubricating the L-bracket joint is optional. A better solution is a set of official Equal-i-zer brand Sway Bracket JacketsTM. They quiet the ride without the mess of using a lubricant."
Bob
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09-27-2014, 10:09 AM
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#44
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x2 did not now to grease them, We never greased as long as we have been towing.
I also just lay them on the ground or up against the frame
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09-27-2014, 05:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
Don't think there is much resale for 20 pound 30 inch pieces of steel. Kids might steal some beer but I would guess that no one has ever lost their hitch bars
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Not so. Someone swiped one of my round bars. Cost about $80 to replace.
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09-27-2014, 05:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeemerBob
Not so. Someone swiped one of my round bars. Cost about $80 to replace.
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campground or home
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09-27-2014, 05:59 PM
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#47
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Question about greasing these bars. I thought you weren't suppose to grease the bars because that would decrease the friction for sway control. Do I have this wrong?
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09-27-2014, 06:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeemerBob
Question about greasing these bars. I thought you weren't suppose to grease the bars because that would decrease the friction for sway control. Do I have this wrong?
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what kind of hitch?
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09-27-2014, 06:13 PM
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#49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
campground or home
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Campground.
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09-27-2014, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeemerBob
Campground.
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really,....there is no way that would ever happen at any campground I stay at..that is just unreal
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09-27-2014, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
what kind of hitch?
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E2 weight distribution with sway control. Round bar.
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09-27-2014, 06:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeemerBob
E2 weight distribution with sway control. Round bar.
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yes you are suppose to grease the ends that go into the head.
Do you not have your owners manual?
here is a link if you dont
http://www.fastwaytrailer.com/wp-con...0710_small.pdf
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09-27-2014, 10:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
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But not where the bars hang on the L brackets. On the E2, that's the only point of friction sway control, so you don't want to lube those points. The Equal-i-zer with 4 point sway is a bit of a different animal.
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09-27-2014, 10:47 PM
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I store mine in the shop when the trailer is not being towed. When living in the camper I lock them to the trailer chains. Everyone has a key for the out of sight storage so I don't put them in there.
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09-27-2014, 11:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clutch
I store mine in the shop when the trailer is not being towed. When living in the camper I lock them to the trailer chains. Everyone has a key for the out of sight storage so I don't put them in there.
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Yes, they do. I figure most thieves look for the easiest opportunity. A bar or anything else laying on the ground can be picked up without barely breaking stride. Sly and possibly unnoticed even with people around. Walking up to an RV, unlocking the storage door, rummaging through it, while hoping no one is inside hearing you or that anyone sees you and knows you are out of place is a bit less inconspicuous. Doesn't mean it won't still happen but I'm just assuming I am reducing the odds by keeping things out of sight and less easy to grab and go.
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09-28-2014, 04:45 AM
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Lay mine on top of bat. behind propane tanks
out of way no dirt
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09-28-2014, 08:45 AM
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Location: Valley Mills (near Waco)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
really,....there is no way that would ever happen at any campground I stay at..that is just unreal
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99.44% of people are good honest folks. Every now and then, you encounter a bad egg even in the best of parks.
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09-28-2014, 11:14 AM
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#58
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Until you get up in middle of night and trip over them!lol
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10-01-2014, 05:45 PM
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I was recently in a RV store where they had several used hitch heads for sale.
When I turned the hitch heads on their sides it was easy to spot ones whose
owners never use grease. The holes were elongated and out of round compared to those who used grease.
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10-02-2014, 06:17 AM
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Good stuff to know. Thanks.
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