Old PSAR thread - please see the new one
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by: RancherATCrazy
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Originally posted by: Dirtmomma
Well THATS the problem [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] if you would of bought a DODGE it'd pull ANYTHING [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: HappaRap
It's a Ford, (go figure, that's all I own [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]), do ya'll order them also or just install?
Originally posted by: Dazeys Hap,
That Prodigy is a good controller. I install a them alot. What Platform is your MH (Ford, Chevy, Ect...) Just get the correct plug and it's a plug and play istallation.
That Prodigy is a good controller. I install a them alot. What Platform is your MH (Ford, Chevy, Ect...) Just get the correct plug and it's a plug and play istallation.
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Originally posted by: Bear4570
My 400 will handle anything I'm gonna tow but usually the quad is still on the trailer when I need to stick the trailer in that very tight parking slot. Without the camper on the truck I can get a trailer in just about anywhere. You learn to do it pretty well when you have your boat in and out 6 to 8 times each day over a 3 day weekend. Or try prop testing, one 3 minute run then back on the trailer and change the prop and another 3 minute run, for 5 or 6 props and of course back in one last time to recheck the best prop. Then I worked at boat shops a lot of years backing boats with a forklift.
Originally posted by: tencubed
Bet there would be someone around with a ute and trailer hitch. I've moved some very heavy loads with my little Prairie. On level ground, wouldn't want to try that on a hill. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: HappaRap
Great idea, or a few PSAR Brothers in camp to muscle it around with me [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: Bear4570 Easier still is to have a front mounted hitch. Disconnect the trailer and turn the rig around and hook up to the front hitch. Now you can easily see the trailer and where you are going with it. On top of that the steering wheels are real close to the hitch and steering the trailer is much easier. I learned this trick when boat racing and having my camper on the truck. Couldn't see the boat and trailer hardly at all with it was on the rear hitch, but with the front hitch could hit the boat ramp every time, the first time.
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Tomorrows all sunshine....well tell around 6 then its rain...I might head up to evans but I hear thats a bad idea...so I might hit belfair again...anyone riding this weekend..
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Feb 22, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by: tnemaloney
my hubbie is ridin without me in elbe this weekend [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick
Afternoon~
Well the weather is going to suck this weekend...I might beable to sneak in a ride tomorrow since its going to have a little sunshine...anyone else riding anywhere this weekend...
Kat
Afternoon~
Well the weather is going to suck this weekend...I might beable to sneak in a ride tomorrow since its going to have a little sunshine...anyone else riding anywhere this weekend...
Kat
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by: RancherATCrazy LOL actually she brings up a good point that i never thought of. You drive a Truck for a living!!! Why are you worried about the MH?
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick Tomorrows all sunshine....well tell around 6 then its rain...I might head up to evans but I hear thats a bad idea...so I might hit belfair again...anyone riding this weekend..
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Feb 22, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick
Well thats no fair...why arent you riding...I wanna ride...where in elbe?
Originally posted by: tnemaloney
my hubbie is ridin without me in elbe this weekend [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick
Afternoon~
Well the weather is going to suck this weekend...I might beable to sneak in a ride tomorrow since its going to have a little sunshine...anyone else riding anywhere this weekend...
Kat
Afternoon~
Well the weather is going to suck this weekend...I might beable to sneak in a ride tomorrow since its going to have a little sunshine...anyone else riding anywhere this weekend...
Kat
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Originally posted by: HappaRap
Well, I'm not riding this weekend, I haven't heard of anybody riding this weekend.
Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick Tomorrows all sunshine....well tell around 6 then its rain...I might head up to evans but I hear thats a bad idea...so I might hit belfair again...anyone riding this weekend..
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Feb 22, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick
I sure hope thats one big a$$ yard...
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
I'll prolly ride around the yard a bit like usual.
Originally posted by: MotoQuadChick
Afternoon~
Well the weather is going to suck this weekend...I might beable to sneak in a ride tomorrow since its going to have a little sunshine...anyone else riding anywhere this weekend...
Kat
Afternoon~
Well the weather is going to suck this weekend...I might beable to sneak in a ride tomorrow since its going to have a little sunshine...anyone else riding anywhere this weekend...
Kat
I sure hope thats one big a$$ yard...
Feb 22, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Ten and Rancher have not made it to cave man status.. some of us are advanced cavemen [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: Red400EXRod
It's all about leverage. The longer the tongue, the easier it is to pick up the tongue, hence less tongue weight.
Originally posted by: RancherATCrazy
Same effect though if you have a longer tounge on the trailer it would still be heavier on the Axle of the MH. A shorter tounge would put more weight on the trailer tires [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: Red400EXRod
I believe that Happa was talking about an extended hitch on the trailer, not an extension on the receiver/motorhome. So actually the longer the hitch tongue on the trailer, the lighter the tongue.
Originally posted by: tencubed
Yup, if you have a longer hitch extension on the motor home each pound you add at the ball will be more on the axle than with a short extension. Just like a lever used to pick something up. The longer the lever the more a given weight at the end of it can move. When you go to weigh your empty rig put just the rear axle on the scale and weigh it. Then stand on the rear hitch and see what the axle weighs. Take this axle weight difference and divide it by your weight and you have the ratio of weight added to the hitch vs weight added to the rear axle.
Originally posted by: HappaRap
Huh? So longer tongue equal more hitch weight which transfer to rear axle of MH?
Originally posted by: tencubed Never towed with a small motor home but remember the longer the set back to the hitch from the center of the rear axle the longer the lever arm and the more weight moved to the rear axle when trailer tongue weight is added.