bmzero Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I came across this today on the Facebook. I thought it would apply well here, especially to those of us towing toy haulers. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Perfect explanation! Need to send that to DRV Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Me thinks about building one of these for the Weight and Balance seminar and invite DRV reps for a "demo". What you guys think, "fun project"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 That does show it pretty well.....Those forces are working on your setup no matter how "heavy" your truck is, or how well your trailer is "equipped". They may not show up until you are in gusty winds or until you have to do an emergency maneuver. But load distribution is critically important even if "it handles just fine". In our setups the more pin weight the better - within reason....I personally aim for 25%. But what is the saying...."your mileage may vary".... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 If a kangaroo jumps out in front of me truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 If a kangaroo jumps out in front of me truck... You will be hosed, unless you decide that it's too bad for the kangaroo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 You will be hosed, unless you decide that it's too bad for the kangaroo. Nah, for those kangaroos, you just need a bumper like a friend of ours has that drives road trains across Australia, he wanted me to buy one for our Freightliner but the cost to ship it back was just a little bit pricey. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can get both "deer" and "moose" bumpers here...no need to ship them across the ocean.... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can get both "deer" and "moose" bumpers here...no need to ship them across the ocean.... Here ya go. http://www.aliarc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Seeing more & more of those "'Roo" bars on the road. If I were driving at dusk regularly I might make the investment as well. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I live in Washington state, so again, if a kangaroo jumps in front of me truck...we've got bigger problems than what bumper I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I live in Washington state, so again, if a kangaroo jumps in front of me truck...we've got bigger problems than what bumper I have. Would the problems be the Troopers, Sheriff's deputies, Wildlife conservation officers, county council, DOT, National Guard and other "authorities" "dealing with the issue" plus 275 breaking news live teams also in on the chase? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Would the problems be the Troopers, Sheriff's deputies, Wildlife conservation officers, county council, DOT, National Guard and other "authorities" "dealing with the issue" plus 275 breaking news live teams also in on the chase? Oh my. Might 'roos be endangered in WA? KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Would the problems be the Troopers, Sheriff's deputies, Wildlife conservation officers, county council, DOT, National Guard and other "authorities" "dealing with the issue" plus 275 breaking news live teams also in on the chase? All of the above, as they'd all insist on "an investigation" that'll block the road for hours, triggering protests on all of the area Facebook pages, and environmentalists protesting the non-indigenous species on the loose, and the tree huggers saying "why did we even pave this road?", mass hysteria, you name it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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