REPEAT - Help a rookie tow'er

[TXRam]

OK guys. Thanks for the posts yesterday. Anyone else have an useful tips, advice, etc. for a 1st timer pulling a 27ft camper up into the hills in Arkansas. Have weight distributing hitch and have ordered Tekonsha Sentinel (all I know about brake controllers is what I've read here) - should have it installed by the weekend. I think I remember all the help up through about 4pm yesterday.

Thanks again.

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1999 2500 QC 4X4 LB Auto (DTT Upgraded), 4. 10LS, 275HP Injectors, PowerEdge, PowerEdge EZ, SPA Boost and EGT, K&N Air Filter, Magnaflow straight-thru muffler
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[This message has been edited by TXRam (edited 05-24-2001). ]

 

[Okie-Go]

What about the elbow? Do you think you're truck will pull a travel trailer? (laugh, laugh,)

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red,cab clearance lights, trailer tow package,camper special, lock-right locker, 3. 54 gears,ez edge, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[TXRam]

Yeah, it'll be a struggle . . . to keep the hitch from ripping off that is!!! #ad


I plan on turning the PE off for this little excursion - I get better mileage w/o it anyway because of my heavy right foot.

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1999 2500 QC 4X4 LB Auto (DTT Upgraded), 4. 10LS, 275HP Injectors, PowerEdge, PowerEdge EZ, unmodified HX40, SPA Boost and EGT, K&N Air Filter, Magnaflow straight-thru muffler
NRA Member

 

[mongoose]

Were are you headed to in arkansas?

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Daniel McKeehan

1999 2500 QC/Short Bed/4X4 5 speed. Camper Package and of course a Cummins

 

[TXRam]

Well, I'm from Newport and went to school at Fayetteville.

On this trip, we'll probably stop for 1 night around Texarkana just to spend the evening with one of my buddies. Then we're off to Mountain View for about 5 days - to see Blanchard Springs Caverns, canoe down the Buffalo, see the Folk Center, etc. Then we'll head back to TX.

 

[Un-Hemi]

Hi, Clint, do you have the connector that plugs into the brake controller receptacle under the dash? I'm assuming that you have the trailer tow package on your truck. If not, it is available from various RV places and eliminates the need to splice into any existing wiring.

Tom

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Tom Glover - VE7DQ, C-GWTG
99 QC SLT, LWB 4x2, ETC/DGP, Wht/Agate, etc.

 

[TXRam]

Thanks Tom. I have the connector - came out of the glove box for the first time this past weekend. Should make for an easy 10min install.

 

[Whitmore]

TxRam,keep in mind that the 4 wire are the same color on the controller and the truck but DO NOT hook up that way,read your instros on the controller and match them up to the labels on the wires on the truck. Kevin

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2001 eth dee,qc,lwb,3. 55,camper and tow ,driftwood,cab lights,cummins e-brake,jardine 4" exhaust,dz alum checker run boards,bed rail,tailgate protector,better built alum checker toolbox /fuel tank,amsoil air filter ,"CUMN" licence plates and captain vol fire dept plate too

 

[mongoose]

just came back from the buffalo myself last weekend. had a wonderful trip. water was little cool, but not unbearable. water level was about 4. 5 feet. great for floating. If you are going up hwy 65 watch for the crazy's out there. There are a couple of little towns to watch too. The local PD are a little on the "picky" side. Blanchard is great, and Mt. View is wonderful. Enjoy your trip!

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Daniel McKeehan

1999 2500 QC/Short Bed/4X4 5 speed. Camper Package and of course a Cummins

 

[ARARAR]

When you set up your trailer brakes, have them engauge just before your truck brakes. It's easier on your brakes and they will last longer. Then you might consider an e-brake for those long down hill runs. I've never been to Ar-Kansas but here in Ca. we got some pretty good mountain passes and the e-brake is a life and brake saver.

 

[RPhCummins]

Be sure to tell your truck that there is something behind it. It may run off without it. lol!!!

RPh


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1996 Long Box Club-cab, K&N filter, misplaced silencer ring, kitty and muffler are history, totally stock otherwise, 255/85 R16's, just waitin' to get bombed, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Member, Pioneer stereo system.