there is a spacer that must be fully set so its easy to see. My Toyota hitch didnt have the space, but the generic Reese receiver did
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Just asking, are electric brakes illegal is Australia? Are weight distribution hitches not allowed as well? They use the surge brakes in the UK and Europe as well. They also banned weight distribution hitches to preclude USA trailers from coming over.
Was really impressed by the off reoad photos. One has to secure all the stuff the inside just like on a ship.
I shortened the stinger on my ProPride weight distribution hitch stinger to bring the hitch right up to the receiver opening. That was about 1.5" (38 mm). That helps with the towing stability.
Was really impressed by the off reoad photos. One has to secure all the stuff the inside just like on a ship.
I shortened the stinger on my ProPride weight distribution hitch stinger to bring the hitch right up to the receiver opening. That was about 1.5" (38 mm). That helps with the towing stability.
I have disc brakes activated my my Brake Controller, they are not surge. I don't know the answers to your other questions as weight distribution hitch wasn't something I was concerned with
Let us know how the ProPride mod turns out. As it already is great in side to side sway control, I'd expect that the more obvious difference might be to improved porpoising.
Wanted to add a big thank you to everyone in this thread. I have a 22ft car trailer that weighs in around 7300lbs loaded with my civic racecar, Grom (pit bike), tools/tires/etc. My first time hauling this to a race was down right freighting, but thanks to this thread I towed it this past weekend and it was basically effortless. I used a gen-y drop with a weight distribution system/sway control hitch and air bags. The biggest thing was getting the trailer sitting properly with the weight situated evenly in the trailer. The first time I had the tongue weight to high and the tongue wasn't dropped low enough. Any who, thanks again to everyone sharing their tips and tricks.
On another note, does anyone else usually have a TPMS issue after towing? It seems that every time I tow the trailer my truck gives me the "check tire pressure system" fault. Last time I changed both back TPMS sensors, but I hope I don't have to do that after every tow.
On another note, does anyone else usually have a TPMS issue after towing? It seems that every time I tow the trailer my truck gives me the "check tire pressure system" fault. Last time I changed both back TPMS sensors, but I hope I don't have to do that after every tow.
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I've never had a TPMS light from towing, but I have had a TPMS light come on (both while towing and while not). I have 120k on my rig and had to replace 2 of the TPMS sensors recently. The batteries are supposed to last about 10 years - those two apparently went ~9 for me. It's likely yours are starting to go and it's just a coincidence. You might be a bit more likely to hit the issue since you're probably taking a long trip when you tow so they perhaps warm up a bit or you're just in the vehicle a lot longer so the likelihood of triggering a fault is higher?
The sensors all tend to wear out at the same time. The light you’re getting now is likely the front tires or the spare. The same thing happened on our 11 year old Lexus. I would get the remaining three sensors changed, even if they aren’t all bad, because they will be soon.
I'd chalk the TPMS down to coincidence. Perhaps because leaving earlier in the morning when temps are colder, and marginal batteries are less effective (chemical reaction slows down). The tire centers can detect which TPMSs are low battery. I agree with @JohnPW that it may be best to do them all at the same time. I did mine in a couple batches 2 years apart. Discount tire charged per wheel so there wasn't any savings to do it all at once.
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I considered doing all 4 as well but the service rep at the dealer talked me out of it. Truth is it's a tad annoying when the light came on but restarting the vehicle would clear it and it would run for days or weeks before it popped up again, so it seems like you'll have plenty of time to sort out the others whenever they fail.
If you have a copy of techstream you can see which TPMS IDs have logged errors.
I emailed extensively with John, the owner of Hitch EZY while waiting for our Kruiser to be built. I really wanted to go that route, but at the time (not sure if that's changed), they did not have appropriate approvals for the US. At his recommendation, I went DO35. If I ever need to replace my hitch, it will definitely be with Hitch EZY.
What do you mean by approvals? I just ordered it and had it shipped to me. Are you talking about Government rated approvals? That wouldnt concern me based on its use in Australia, but that is a personal choice
Yes, government approvals. I wouldn't be concerned personally either, but at the time I was trying to get Kimberley to install the Hitch EZY instead of the DO35. Due to potential liability issues, it was a no-go. If I was replacing my DO35, it would be a no-brainer.
if I was buying from Kimberley and had to choose from their approved options, it would have been the D035 as well.
I'm not up to speed on the world of off-road hitches. But I am interesting and have plans to make another off-road trailer, after building one for a friend.
Are these D035 and Hitch EZYs an Australian trailer thing? Is the Lock N Roll something different that's not compatible?
Are these D035 and Hitch EZYs an Australian trailer thing? Is the Lock N Roll something different that's not compatible?
Most of these can be installed on most trailers, but not all are legally approved for road use here in North America. For example, anything not stamped DOT cannot be used on the roads in BC.
D035 is approved for US and can be bought from local dealers like Sloop imports
Based on what I saw, the Hitch Ezy is a better unit and since I swapped it out myself for another DOT approved Ozzie hitch (tregg) that didnt concern me. That is why we have breakaway chains, right
Based on what I saw, the Hitch Ezy is a better unit and since I swapped it out myself for another DOT approved Ozzie hitch (tregg) that didnt concern me. That is why we have breakaway chains, right
Just ordered my DO35 from Sloop!
D035 is approved for US and can be bought from local dealers like Sloop imports
Based on what I saw, the Hitch Ezy is a better unit and since I swapped it out myself for another DOT approved Ozzie hitch (tregg) that didnt concern me. That is why we have breakaway chains, right
Yup to safety chains!
Gotta make sure the chains are configured and used correctly. I'm sure you know but many new may not.
I told my buddy that I built a trailer for to fix his chains and he didn't. Until one time he forgot to close the clasp and the hitch dropped grinding on asphalt for about 100' through an intersection. Fortunately he had chains, so no runaway, but the hitch still dropped to the asphalt.
Chains should cross making an X under the hitch so that it forms a cradle to catch the hitch were to let go.
for those wanting to know what the Hitch Ezy is
That hitch would make the ultimate theft prevention device for my trailer! I can just see the thieves scratching their heads while trying to attach a conventional ball to it. LOL.
