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Enforced or not, the DOT regs are based on what’s safe. I was simply pointing out that looping a single strap in that manner isn’t very safe. Of course, someone will tell me they’ve been doing it for 30 years and never had a problem so it must be safe 🤪🤪

DOT requires a minimum 4 point tie down for cars on a trailer (2 front and 2 back) DOT § 393.128 . Looping a single strap or chain through like that only qualifies as a single point tie down. There is an exception that allows a single chain to be looped through if binders are set on each end...

Escape door, loading winch, rear door winch, spare tire in floor, pre-wired for solar or solar, hydraulic tongue jack, fuel station,

Starlink is my other larger consumer. Microwave too but it is short time use. All my lights are LED so not much draw. I have 900 AH of batteries so I'm good for several days without any issues. And my solar almost keeps up with draw during the day. I usually run the gen for 2-3 hrs every other...

I use 200-250 ah per day. Most is the residential fridge.

I have side inlet helmets. I went this route so as not to increase height of the helmet with a top inlet. I have no comparison other than what I have but I do like them. Air flow is good and they keep sand out well. My only issue is I need to work in my hose routing. The driver’s hose sometimes...

I don Yes, it’s an Intech. I really like the trailer except this issue. I’m hoping to improve it without having to drop the tanks and deal with welding to fuel tanks. I’m capable of gas freeing the tanks and welding on them if necessary. Just not a big enough issue to go to that much trouble.

Very valid and I do that now. But I would also like the auto shut off to work if possible. And I feel like the pump must be working hard to pull the fuel that far through that little 1/2" hose so I'm concerned about premature pump failure.

A perfect solution - thank you. Your ownership is off to a fantastic start! I guess I better order some boat parts from you now :):)

I don't have any reason to believe it isn't working correctly but I can check the voltage. I can also use a gas can close to the pump to see if it makes a difference. That's a good idea - thanks!

I looked it up and 1/2" is standard on this model. They increase to 3/4" on the 10 GPM pumps

It's a pretty new trailer so it shouldn't be breaking down yet. But I believe you are correct that the vacuum and resistance has to be restricting it. I guess I could test this by using some 3/4" hose temporarily before going to the trouble of installing the fixed tubing.

I would like to see the site get back to a focus on all things about dunes, sand cars, SxS, trailers, RV's, etc. I have benefitted from lots of great input on these subjects here and hope to continue to do so and give back. But frankly, the amount of political bs being posted and even blatant...

I would say the flow is pretty consistent once flowing. No burst of flow at the beginning. I filled a 5 gal jug right to the 5 gal line several times and timed it Seems like the flow stays about the same throughout.

I have not tried that but certainly easy enough to do. But I'm doubtful the venting is the issue. But I'll try it to rule that out. Thanks!