Recent content by blakei

Big +1 on the Timber Groves. I’ve been using them for 4 years with an 8000 lb TT. Great lift assist and better suspension for towing. If I don’t air then about 5psi when unloaded then I at times bottom out (RR crossing etc) which isn’t great because they replace the bump stop. I am considering...

Hey Gary1243, great write-up! I could've written your post, basically an identical experience with my Jayco 28BHS which is a bit heavier. You summed it up with "While the 1500 does well most of the time it is no 3/4 ton ride. For the couple weeks I am pulling the trailer I do wish I had a...

We have a Jayco 28BHS. It's about 1,000 lbs heavier than the ones you are looking at... I keep thinking about a shorter and lighter trailer, but not don't see the weight savings being enough to justify the switch. We've now done >12K miles on the trailer and haven't had any serious issues...

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I'm in the "deal with it category too." On some downhill stops I'll use the brake controller manually which still works. I've also found that if my TT brakes are adjusted too high on gain the surge/jerk is very noticeable. I usually try to adjust gain so that the TT brakes aren't stopping the...

I have similar temps. Lots of discussion on temps in this thread: https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/overheating-while-towing-in-mountains.33823/ I use Timber Grove airbags and they help with porpoising. 100% agree with dial in your WDH at a CAT scale. I've found that measuring the...

Yes, I use Timber Grove airbags. Great quality construction and I recommend them. I especially like that they aren't inside the spring as I've had to take them out a couple of times (to avoid any dealer issue for some warranty work). My truck squats if I step into the bed. The springs give a...

Is the RAM lookup tool working for anyone? I've tried to look up a couple of trucks on two different computers and it doesn't seem to do anything when I click FIND... https://www.ramtrucks.com/towing/towing-guide.html

That is next-level DIY! Great job and thanks for the info.

Looks great! What are / where did you find the metal storage boxes on the back and did you have to add support for them?

Thanks! Those are the Black Rhino Chase wheels, 18". I chose those as a good balance of spokes and some off-road look (to me at least). Shout-out to America's Tire (Discount Tire) as there were nubs on the front brake calipers that very slightly touched the rim, and they ground them off...

Here are some temps from a recent tow on I70 and I15 westbound through Colorado, Utah, and Nevada for reference. Our Jayco 28BHS TT was about 8200 lbs loaded on this trip. Ambient / Coolant / Transmission / Oil (all temps in F) 90 / 221 / 197 / 264 (just crested slight grade) 85 / 226 / 201 /...

This was our rig at the top of Vail Pass west of Frisco a few weeks ago. Did fine going over a few 10K+ grades. RAM 1500 and Jayco 28BHS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I recently pulled over the Ike gauntlet towing 8000 lb TT. Ambient was around 60 (had some rain) and my temps were not that high. On hot days (100F+) up grades I may see 235F for coolant and have seen 272 for oil. Usually the fan kicks on and pulls coolant temp down, the oil stays high until I’m...

Dragonmaster13, nice setup! Looks like we have a similar bike rack. Did you build yours? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk