Recent content by khuffmanjr

The idea that something could fall into the black tank has terrified me on occasion when I think about it happening. I've asked DW not buy two-piece brushes for this very reason. I am genuinely interested in the outcome of this situation, and I'm sorry this has happened to you! For what its...

Nice work! Can't wait to see it. For what its worth, I always used the 9th link as well. I liked how it moved the weight from back to front in the truck at that link so I just adjusted the nose of the trailer by moving the ball up when I was nose low to start with. Loved that hitch for many...

Mind if I ask how fast you drive on the highway? Thanks! Ken

Sure, there are several other differences depending on which brand you're talking about. Suspension components can be beefier/heavier, engine/transmission tuning can be different and the front wheels will literally be mounted with a wider stance to allow the greater wheel cut and sharper...

Are you saying there is no benefit to the Weight-distribution part of the weight-distributing hitch if you have air bags? I think such a message is a bit misleading. Having bags will increase the lever's distance from the fulcrum - which makes it a little harder for the trailer tongue to lift...

Wow, nice. Sounds like a blast! For the suspension thing, maybe get some rear air installed. It won't soften the ride,but you could bring the truck back to level and not be riding right over your overload springs. I have the self-leveling rear air on my RAM and it keeps me level. When I...

Just to throw in with the "Cummins have no problems" sentiment, I'd like to add that I have had three of the post-2007.5 6.7L cummins motors. The motors themselves have NEVER had an issue for me. I have replaced one water pump, and various LED lights in the cabin or switches or what-have-you...

Yes. The RAM 3500 with appropriate cab and drive configuration with the HO 6.7 Cummins and Aisin tranny combo in 4.10 rear axle ratio has the highest advertised/spec'd fifth wheel towing as of now. For my 2 cents, I'm not a Ford guy, but boy do they look good. My RAM does the job and I can't...

I just looked up the unit you're getting. Looks great! And yes, I agree with you that the standard hitch head is the one you need. I think with the work you've done and the concerns you've had, you're on the right path and will be just fine. Great hitch, great trailer...and great fun! Let...

Hmm, that's weird, I'm pretty sure they told me I shouldn't have to grease anything for quite a while. In any case, it was all pretty quiet for about 15000 miles of towing. It got a little loud after that. Say, did you pay attention to what kind of hitch head you need? They make a normal one...

If you have a section of pipe to slide over the breaker bar then you should be able to get the nuts tightened well enough. And if you aren't confident that you hit the right torque then just check them every few hundred miles. If they aren't coming loose at all after a couple thousand miles...

Wow, so many things I want to comment on... I'll stick to three. Oil change intervals, DEF/Diesel fuel at truck stops and DEF tank gauges in pickups: So I read one of you changes oil at 5k miles...holy crap! I've driven three different 6.7 Cummins motors approx 300,000 miles in the last 7...

I know this is a bit late, but in case you or someone else is still struggling with this... Your hitch maker should sell different weight distribution hitch shanks that will allow you to raise or drop the head as needed. For example, BlueOx has a huge selection of shanks for their hitch...

Hello! And congrats on the new unit. I used a Swaypro for nearly two years on my gigantic Jayco Eagle travel trailer. That hitch is awesome! But yeah, you need to try to get the ball height right. Mine was trial and error. I ran a while with the nose low and then finally cranked off those...

I have a 2018 RAM 3500 CCLB DRW and its towed two different trailers so far. On the 11000lb trailer it felt pretty good set to 7-7.5. On the 16250lb trailer I feel like 8.5-9 gets the job done. Try turning it up a notch or three and see how it feels. I was concerned initially about setting...