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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-11-2019, 05:07 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,278
Posted By jrmarsh
My Ranger is old (1996) and originally belonged...

My Ranger is old (1996) and originally belonged to my dad who doesn't believe in maintenance. It has no power at all - none. I could barely get it moving with the trailer on when pulling away from...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-06-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By jrmarsh
It's not a big deal if the lines are rubber. The...

It's not a big deal if the lines are rubber. The 96 ranger lines are steel so you have to cut into them and splice something in. If you're going to do it yourself like me it requires some thought.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-05-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By jrmarsh
Its hard to know what they meant. Many if not...

Its hard to know what they meant. Many if not most cars have cooling in the radiator for the transmission fluid. I guess I should have said that I'm wondering if I need an additional transmission...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-04-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By jrmarsh
A transmission fluid cooler keeps the fluid cool...

A transmission fluid cooler keeps the fluid cool which is a good thing. Its best to have it even if you don't really need it. Generally tow packages include an additional transmission cooler. That...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-04-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By jrmarsh
I agree that the brakes are a weakness. I just...

I agree that the brakes are a weakness. I just had them overhauled front and back 5 days ago so they are good as they will get. I haven't had the ranger wired for electric brakes though. I've...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-04-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks, I don't have any of those added ranger...

Thanks, I don't have any of those added ranger options that are required to increase the tow rating but the rating without them is pretty high considering the size of the truck. After I posted this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-04-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By jrmarsh
96 Ranger Tow Vehicle question

I've got a 1996 Ford Ranger with a 3.0L (3 point slow) v-6 engine that I want to use as a starter tow vehicle because that is what I have. I want to pull something like a 13 ft scamp or boler or...
Forum: General Chat 05-01-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
I know of a bunch of people who have had back...

I know of a bunch of people who have had back problems who swear by sleeping in a hammock. The trick is doing it right. If you lay down in a hammock and orient yourself along the axis its...
Forum: General Chat 04-30-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
I am a hammock camper when I backpack and an...

I am a hammock camper when I backpack and an engineer who used to design structures for a living. The forces exerted by the straps holding up a hammock are very large and they depend on how much you...
Forum: General Chat 04-30-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
The 80 square ft homebuilt trailer is awesome. I...

The 80 square ft homebuilt trailer is awesome. I saw that the other day and was impressed by the space utilization and quality.
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks, I started branching out a little looking...

Thanks, I started branching out a little looking at other types of trailers last night. Most of the stick builts are heavy or if they're intentionally built to be light I'm sure they have torsional...
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
I saw that one a few weeks ago. It might work for...

I saw that one a few weeks ago. It might work for a young family with a bunch of small children. Anyhow, thanks. I do a lot of internet surfing. Based on what I've learned from the responses to...
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Yes, exactly. I have special circumstances. ...

Yes, exactly. I have special circumstances.

The point of my question was to see if I had missed any possibilities. It seems that I was already aware of all my options before I posted this. ......
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks, I thought of that. Not for me.

Thanks, I thought of that. Not for me.
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2016, 05:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks, that's a good idea that I hadn't...

Thanks, that's a good idea that I hadn't considered. We're interested in the trailer to do long road trips though, not weekend 3 or 4 day trips to the local state parks. I'd rather not sleep in a...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks for offering to be so helpful. I...

Thanks for offering to be so helpful. I appreciate it.
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks Walt. I know about Parkliners. I'm not...

Thanks Walt. I know about Parkliners. I'm not interested in a Parkliner for a number of reasons I'd rather not go into here. I appreciate your input though.
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Its very frustrating for me. I'm a backpacker...

Its very frustrating for me. I'm a backpacker and am satisfied with no bathroom facilities, no heat, no air conditioning, sleeping on the ground in a tight tent, cooking on a fire, etc, etc. and...
Forum: General Chat 04-28-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Yes, I get that. Our top 5: 1) over 6 ft of head...

Yes, I get that. Our top 5: 1) over 6 ft of head room - all of us are at least 6 feet tall and don't want to have to duck while walking around 2) room for three adults to sleep comfortably 3) three...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks. I've already been to their website. I...

Thanks. I've already been to their website. I found nothing with 3 twin beds and also no trailers there with a queen and one twin. Maybe I missed it but I have checked there several times and see...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
It might. It is difficult for me to envision...

It might. It is difficult for me to envision what the space is using their website. It looks like the radius of the wall on both sides at the back of the trailer shortens the bed a good bit....
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Almost all of the queen beds I have seen except...

Almost all of the queen beds I have seen except the 5.0 Escape have the queen bed length oriented side to side which means if you get up in the middle of the night you have to crawl over the other...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks. The escape 5th wheel is ideal for me as...

Thanks. The escape 5th wheel is ideal for me as is.

However, load a crew cab mid size truck up with 4 passengers and most of the mid sized trucks don't have enough remaining payload. If you...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
For a trailer my preference is: 1st choice:...

For a trailer my preference is:

1st choice: 3 twin beds - there seem to be very few of these (if any) in trailers with > 6 ft headroom. I've been searching and haven't found any. Maybe one of...
Forum: General Chat 04-20-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thats what I figured. The olivers are nice but...

Thats what I figured. The olivers are nice but they are way outside my budget.
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
That's a nice trailer. Do you have any idea what...

That's a nice trailer. Do you have any idea what it costs? I cant find any cost information on their website. I live pretty close to the oliver factory but since their trailers are so nice I...
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
I'm not talking about loose like falling off or...

I'm not talking about loose like falling off or flopping around. I'm talking about loose like the the silicon seal bead put there for cosmetic purposes pulls away from the shell. Forget where I saw...
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Actually I have advanced degrees in engineering...

Actually I have advanced degrees in engineering with a specialty in composites (35 years of experience) and the first time I read about the construction of the snoozy I was concerned that it would...
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
I like the escapes. Do either of those come in a...

I like the escapes. Do either of those come in a 3 twin bed configuration? The queen and a twin would do but three twins would be outstanding!
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
What I have read is that the stiff interior (wood...

What I have read is that the stiff interior (wood and similar mounted inside) mounted inside the fiberglass hulls comes loose. I'm a design engineer with a good deal of education in composites like...
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks. Dont know what you mean by IRL. Snoozy...

Thanks. Dont know what you mean by IRL. Snoozy is a good suggestion. Not big on the all electric concept though. The walls seem too flexible on that one too. I would be a little concerned about...
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,330
Posted By jrmarsh
Trailer for three adults with more than 6 ft headroom

This may be a silly question but I'm wondering about what trailers (new or used) would give me over 6 ft of head room and sleeping space for three adults. Three twin beds would be ideal. A full...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-14-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Scamp is considerably lighter. Escape's DRY pin...

Scamp is considerably lighter. Escape's DRY pin weight is 600 lbs. The Scamp looks like a nice trailer for me except the loft bed seems odd with the curves at the front and back. Is the sleeping...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-14-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Unfortunately this is unsafe and it wears out the...

Unfortunately this is unsafe and it wears out the vehicle faster. People who say "I've never had a problem" just haven't had the conditions arise that have them "outside the envelope".
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-14-2016, 07:09 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Yes. I've used the escapes for planning purposes...

Yes. I've used the escapes for planning purposes since they are about the size and weight of anything I'd be interested in buying. I know about the wait time. I'll be getting a new truck in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-13-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Agreed. The Tacoma affords no (or nearly no)...

Agreed. The Tacoma affords no (or nearly no) margin towing an Escape 5.0. Not a good idea. Some people do it though. I didn't mean to stir up so much discussion.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-13-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Well, I'm not ignoring the facts. I currently...

Well, I'm not ignoring the facts. I currently work for the US DOT. I understand the fairly simple science behind towing safely. The reason I asked the question initially is that I have been...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-13-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Yes, sort of. I would say that the escape 5 is...

Yes, sort of. I would say that the escape 5 is right at the payload rating for a tacoma when its loaded and I got my initial hunch confirmed by several comments. I think you could make it work with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-13-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Yes, there are many things to check. Its not...

Yes, there are many things to check. Its not simple. I'm not going to spend the money until I know I've got it nailed down. It will probably be two years before I buy my new truck. Right now I'm...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-13-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Payload and rated towing weight are two separate...

Payload and rated towing weight are two separate measures. If you are towing a 5th wheel you have to keep your rig within the limit for both. A little over will probably be OK. But it makes no...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
I'm still considering the Colorado. I like it. ...

I'm still considering the Colorado. I like it. It seems like an outstanding overall design, but as you noted reliability for the new model won't be known for several years. American car...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
We started on Friday at Wolfden hiked counter...

We started on Friday at Wolfden hiked counter clock wise and finished on Sunday at about 2:30 back at the same place. We didn't do the grand loop, but did the smaller one which is still about 28...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Those are really nice trucks. In fact, they are...

Those are really nice trucks. In fact, they are what got me started thinking about a new truck, especially the diesel AND for all the reasons you listed.

However, when I checked on it the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-12-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Backpacking/backcountry use and driving 37 miles...

Backpacking/backcountry use and driving 37 miles to and from work will be my primary use so I really don't want a bigger truck. You've given me some good ideas about options I might want.

My last...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Aluminum could work if done properly. My comment...

Aluminum could work if done properly. My comment was based on my lack of confidence in the big three doing anything dramatically different that doesn't have problems. Thee are many classic examples...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
I think its handled differently by different...

I think its handled differently by different companies. I wasn't sure so I included gas a part of the payload for the tacoma. Its probably defined in the toyota towing guide. In my case I would...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
I'm in Atlanta - no rust problems at all. People...

I'm in Atlanta - no rust problems at all. People incorrectly assume that aluminum doesn't "rust". Aluminum may not rust but it corrodes like any other metal in the presence of water, especially if...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
I am planning on buying a brand new vehicle in...

I am planning on buying a brand new vehicle in two years and the tacoma is the one I want. Whatever I get has to do double or triple duty. I take my trucks (with no trailer) in the backcountry on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-11-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
Thanks. I know a lot of people do it and don't...

Thanks. I know a lot of people do it and don't have a problem. That's also what the post you provided says. I would guess those that do it without a problem are just within the stated limits or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-10-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 17,186
Posted By jrmarsh
I'm originally from the rust belt. Chicago,...

I'm originally from the rust belt. Chicago, Cleveland, Upstate NY. Atlanta, GA don't got no rust problems. One of the nice things about living here is no rust... that and the BBQ.
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