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by KYAvion
Sun Oct 23, 2016 11:28 pm
Forum: Tow Vehicles and Hitches
Topic: Hitch weight
Replies: 5
Views: 3204

Re: Hitch weight

I haven't done it with our 30R yet, but the easiest way is to take a trip to the scales at a truck stop. Get at least 3 readings with the trailer LOADED and ready to travel--1st reading with weight distribution engaged; 2nd reading with weight distribution not engaged; and a 3rd reading for the TV o...
by KYAvion
Sat Oct 22, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the forum
Replies: 9
Views: 16090

Re: New to the forum

Thanks for joining, Dale, and that's the idea. Hopefully with time this site will grow and become a great resource. That's a great pic of your Avion!
by KYAvion
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Tow Vehicles and Hitches
Topic: Tow Vehicle Weight Ratings
Replies: 22
Views: 30423

Re: Tow Vehicle Weight Ratings

Some valid points here. Moving to the Tow Vehicles forum so future readers can find it easier.
by KYAvion
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: Tow Vehicles and Hitches
Topic: Tow Vehicle Weight Ratings
Replies: 22
Views: 30423

Re: Tow Vehicle Weight Ratings

I once towed a trailer that almost got away from me. I was going down a hill and the trailer wanted to go first. Speeding up while going downhill is so counter intuitive but it was the only way I could pull the string tight again. Needless to say, I started to all of the other hills much slower on ...
by KYAvion
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Propride (3P) hitch
Replies: 3
Views: 2177

Re: Propride (3P) hitch

If you can get past the negative banter, here's some info on the Anderson.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464/an ... 41594.html
by KYAvion
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Propride (3P) hitch
Replies: 3
Views: 2177

Re: Propride (3P) hitch

Mark- the 3P evolved out of the Hensley and therefore has some improvements over the Hensley design. The hitch itself adds nearly 200lbs on the tongue, so it's pretty massive. I couldn't agree more about the WD bars, and that's one thing I really like about the 3P. It's easy to dial in the WD using ...
by KYAvion
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: On Seattle CL, beautiful 23'.. late 70's?
Replies: 1
Views: 785

Re: On Seattle CL, beautiful 23'.. late 70's?

Nice trailer. Seems like a bargain.
by KYAvion
Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Entry Door Window
Replies: 4
Views: 2213

Re: Entry Door Window

I spoke with Chuck Cayo today and the entry door window on my 84 is apparently original. Some later years glass was used, but 84 was definitely plexi.
by KYAvion
Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: Running Gear
Topic: Brakes Locking Up
Replies: 7
Views: 19360

Re: Brakes Locking Up

So I spoke with Tekonsha today and they are having me mail in my brake controller so they can test it. Apparently this issue can be caused by a bad computer board.
by KYAvion
Tue Oct 18, 2016 8:56 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: Storage Locker Door Rebuild
Replies: 6
Views: 5886

Re: Storage Locker Door Rebuild

I like the plated lining of the water/electric compartment!