Road trip Preparation
#21
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That is my concern exactly. How to determine the tongue weight of the trailer and if it exceeds the limit on my hitch. Not sure if I have the WDS or not or how that works.
#22
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You don't have a WDH. It has bars / chains that shift weight to the front axle of the truck and to the trailer's axle.
They make trailer scales, or you can read how to use a bathroom scale, or you can go to a CAT scale. https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-...ue-weight.aspx
Weight of car trailer should be known. Weight of car on it should be known. Add them together, then figure 15% worse case for tongue weight, but that's just a guess. Can the car go back further on the trailer?
They make trailer scales, or you can read how to use a bathroom scale, or you can go to a CAT scale. https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-...ue-weight.aspx
Weight of car trailer should be known. Weight of car on it should be known. Add them together, then figure 15% worse case for tongue weight, but that's just a guess. Can the car go back further on the trailer?
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tcruz0004 (09-11-2016)
#23
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Thanks Rick you've been super helpful. We're leaving tomorrow morning so I want to try and be squared away tonight. I'll check over everything and report back. Worst case scenario I'll go to the scale nearby and figure it out.
#24
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We made it safe and everything worked out. The truck did great and we were almost fully maxed out. I highly recommend a Bluetooth OBDII scanner for approx $20 on Amazon.com and the Torque Pro app. I was able to monitor tranny temp, coolant temp, load, gear and a lot more which was very helpful and definitely worth the money. Also, I consistently ran Chevron fuel which had a Techron in it and my engine performed much better. Chevron fuel is good stuff!
#25
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Good to hear a good trip was had. What was your max transmission temp? Interesting that you mentioned chevron gas. I've been chasing a ping like condition in certain scenarios, and recently ran a tank of chevron. I want to say it was night and day over the Costco gas I've been using. Need to run a few more tanks to be sure.
Last edited by Bobby Lane; 10-04-2016 at 11:41 PM.
#26
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Max transmission temp was when I was going on a super steep grade - probably 6-8% or more. Was going about 35 mph. It got up to right around 200 degrees but I believe max was 196 or so - I don't think it ever broke 200. Also, I have a tranny cooler so that probably helped. Average was 165 when cruising and OAT was average 75 degrees.
But yeah I had noticeably less misfires with the Chevron fuel so I just stuck with it and for now that's all I use. Also, before the trip I did have a shutter from 1st to 2nd when accelerating from stopped [usually while turning]. It has since gone away after a few tanks of Chevron with Techron. Some member suggested it may have been dirty fuel injectors and the Techron could help clean it out.
But yeah I had noticeably less misfires with the Chevron fuel so I just stuck with it and for now that's all I use. Also, before the trip I did have a shutter from 1st to 2nd when accelerating from stopped [usually while turning]. It has since gone away after a few tanks of Chevron with Techron. Some member suggested it may have been dirty fuel injectors and the Techron could help clean it out.
#27
road trips are fun