Recent content by Dockmaster

I respectfully disagree. I do agree that GCVWR is a critical rating and weight. However, you could be under on GCVWR and still have an overloaded truck axle, too much tongue weight, overloaded trailer axles, etc. This is why when you pull onto a scale it weighs each axle independently and gives...

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It's not at all surprising to me. Yes, they tested the car at Glamis prior to delivery. I have videos of Chad testing it and clearly using the turn brake. When I tested it the turn brake was fine the first day. It wasn't until second day that it got a little spongy. It's not uncommon to have a...

Lots of good input - thanks all. In summary, the general consensus looks to be that there is no standard or typical which is what I suspected. I'm going to switch mine. Yes, it's a Funco and doesn't need one as the car will go where you point it. However, it adds to the fun factor for me. I...

I did a search and nothing came up on this which surprised me. The turning brake in my new car is set up the standard way Funco does them (maybe most do them this way too?). Push up to brake the driver's side tire and turn left, pull back to brake the passenger side and turn right. Both Grant...

And don't forget about tire and wheel load ratings. Especially if you go SRW and heavy pin box 5'er. If you plan to put on fancy, large diameter wheels the tire load rating drops significantly. Especially after you exceed 20" wheels.

awesome - thanks!

Can you get adapters to use helmets with Rugged plugs in a car that has PCI Trax or vice versa? I have PCI Tax in the new car but the SxS the kids drive has a Rugged system. I would like the helmets with comms in them to be interchangeable when someone rides with me or switches cars. Is this...

I had a bad experience towing a rental utility trailer I inadvertently overloaded when I was much younger. Ended up losing two axle bearings catastrophically going down I-10 near Palm Springs. It swung my truck 180 from the right lane to the far left shoulder and now facing head on into traffic...

One of the groups I ride with in Oregon is going to St Anthony’s. Someone had to cancel so I’m planning to take their space at Idaho Dunes RV. I plan to get there Friday June 20th then leave Monday after a morning ride. Anyone else going to be there during that time?

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Had a great day yesterday. My daughter and I did a day trip down to Oregon Dunes. The weather was fantastic. Both my new car and the SxS she drove ran great. We had a nice time. Only drawback was there was a lot of standing water which I have never seen there. We had to cross a creek that was...

That looks pretty interesting. Looks like there are numerous mount options so I just have to find the right one. Thanks for sharing this!

What do you all recommend for cell phone holders for a sand rail? I thought there was a thread on this but search didn’t find anything. I’m looking for a mount that will screw to a flat upholstered surface then have an articulating arm. I’m thinking to secure it to my center console. Dash mount...

You have to look at the individual specs on each one. Most of these are designed for heavier loads and won't give you much, if any flex at 10k. Especially the Gen-Y torsion unit.