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Re: Trailer
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 12:18 pm
by DCIV
I guess my thing is, with the chain you can take out another link. With these bars it’s one setting. That’s actually why I went with them because I thought it would be easier for me. So I had the trailer one ball adjustment above where it is now and it was more like 2.75” of squat in the rear. I measured before and after. With the ball all the way down and trailer leveled exact im at 2” of squat in the rear. So it’s better. But there is no adjustment to use those bars more.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 12:27 pm
by DCIV
Getting ready to leave on the 3rd leg of the journey here in a little. It starts out hilly (as upstate NY has a good amount of hills) and then flattens out in the middle of the day.
I just have to remember to take it easy and try not to cook the transmission.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 1:12 pm
by Jeff V.
Did you ever get that scan tool we discussed?
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 1:29 pm
by ChargerX3
Shouldn’t overheat. But then agin it’s a Chevy.
Just occasionally keep your eye on temps.
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:07 pm
by DCIV
[quote=""Jeff V.""]Did you ever get that scan tool we discussed?[/quote]
I couldnt. I had an issue with my debit card and gave up.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:16 pm
by DCIV
[quote=""ChargerX3""]Shouldnt overheat. But then agin its a Chevy.
Just occasionally keep your eye on temps.[/quote]
It went up to what worried me, but I had to be in the gas this time. It ended up going down while still on it. So Im not gonna stress.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:23 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Does it have a digital display for trans temp? Watch that and know that Ford and GM don't consider transmission temps under like 240 too hot.
As long as it's not shifting consistently you should be fine. Are you able to lock out like 6th? One of the things I love about the way Ford does things is they set it up so you can use a toggle switch to lock out gears counting down from the top gear. If it's bouncing between 5th and 6th I push a button and it won't shift into 6th unless I push the button to allow it again.
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:43 pm
by DCIV
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Does it have a digital display for trans temp? Watch that and know that Ford and GM don't consider transmission temps under like 240 too hot.
As long as it's not shifting consistently you should be fine. Are you able to lock out like 6th? One of the things I love about the way Ford does things is they set it up so you can use a toggle switch to lock out gears counting down from the top gear. If it's bouncing between 5th and 6th I push a button and it won't shift into 6th unless I push the button to allow it again.[/quote]
I cant find the digital read out. I will prob have the fluid changed when I get back anyways.
Made it to 3/4s. We stay overnight. Easier on the kids and parents
this time also the vehicle.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 10:52 pm
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""DCIV""]I cant find the digital read out. I will prob have the fluid changed when I get back anyways.
Made it to 3/4s. We stay overnight. Easier on the kids and parents
this time also the vehicle.
Coop[/quote]
Should have gotten a Ford

Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:01 pm
by ChargerX3
Silly, that would leave him with 2 Fords and a trailer to push.

Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:48 pm
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""ChargerX3""]Silly, that would leave him with 2 Fords and a trailer to push.

[/quote]
At least he would not have to worry about the transmission overheating then

Re: Trailer
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:56 pm
by DCIV
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Should have gotten a Ford

[/quote]
I wanted an eco boost v6. But this is her vehicle. Not mine.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:57 am
by mjannusch
Dunno what you guys are on about with the Chevys. My Avalanche towed my trailer and Spyder on it all over the country several times with zero issues, towed camper trailers all over, broken down offroad trucks on my trailer, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, Seadoos, all kinds of stuff. Never an issue at all.
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:36 am
by Duck Vader
This board is mostly anti gm truck. I personally prefer gm trucks as does Frode
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:22 am
by ChargerX3
I’d buy Ford truck before I bought a Chevy.
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 4:09 am
by mjannusch
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 4:17 am
by Duck Vader
I'd buy either. Drove everything from a ranger to a f350 crew cab long bed for work over the years. Personally owned 3 silverados and a ram. Gm has always been good to me and the most comfortable. Ford I have a lot of respect for, hell of a work truck.
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:27 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""mjannusch""]Dunno what you guys are on about with the Chevys. My Avalanche towed my trailer and Spyder on it all over the country several times with zero issues, towed camper trailers all over, broken down offroad trucks on my trailer, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, Seadoos, all kinds of stuff. Never an issue at all.[/quote]
I'm joking really I think Coop is overreacting and I'm just playing into it with my brand preference.
[quote=""ChargerX3""]Id buy Ford truck before I bought a Chevy.[/quote]
I'd buy a Chevy before a Fiat... Err Ram

[quote=""mjannusch""]Meh, the Ford trucks aren't perfect either.
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/2022-ford- ... now-about/[/quote]
Meh transmission is the same as in GM lol
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:53 am
by DCIV
Every manufacturer has their issues. Chevys are known. So are fords.
Coop
Re: Trailer
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:44 pm
by DCIV
Well I am 3.95/4 way done. Dropped the trailer off at the in laws and am going to do a ozone treatment on the car in the trailer and possibly wash it before I bring it over.
I also think I’m gonna ask to drive down my next door neighbors yard and over to mine, unload at the bottom of mine like planned. But more to come.
Coop