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Forum: General Escape 05-07-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
How do you know a hole is undrilled? How do you...

How do you know a hole is undrilled? How do you know it was supposed to be a hole? Could the tape signify something else?
Maybe the tape is just what it is. Maybe it was born that way.
Forum: General Escape 03-15-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
When Reace showed me how to hook up the break...

When Reace showed me how to hook up the break away cable, he did NOT loop it through the chains. The chains and the break-away cable were entirely separate.
He made a granny knot in the cable to...
Forum: General Escape 01-24-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
It also appears to me that both chains are on the...

It also appears to me that both chains are on the same side of the jack post. They should be on either side.
Forum: General Escape 01-19-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Excellent. Thank you.

Excellent. Thank you.
Forum: General Escape 01-19-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
I keep forgetting to mark the links on my WDH. Is...

I keep forgetting to mark the links on my WDH. Is it hooked on third link? Or three links hanging?
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
I was looking at some site for Clevis hook...

I was looking at some site for Clevis hook application. It was too technical, with charts and angles of approach and such so I don't remember much. But, in rating what weight the hook could lift,...
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
The electrical was done at the dealership by a...

The electrical was done at the dealership by a private installer that Toyota brought in for hitch install.

Back to the chains, what holds that latch closed on those clevis hooks pictured?
I...
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Appears that the connectors Thoer and I are using...

Appears that the connectors Thoer and I are using are called Quick Link.
I found this one on the Rona site ( useless since it doesn't rate it in lbs. breaking strength or anything else ).
I think...
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
I'd like to expand the conversation to include...

I'd like to expand the conversation to include how to keep the electrical connection from TV to trailer secure. As mentioned, I've had mine come off several times. My buddy dropped his and wore the...
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Also worth noting from Myron's pix is that the...

Also worth noting from Myron's pix is that the jack wheel is facing backwards ( assuming the trailer is moving forward ) and that when an event happens, it may be facing any direction, left, right....
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
It depends on the terrain ( ie. flow ditches...

It depends on the terrain ( ie. flow ditches across forestry roads or a steep driveway.
It may not decouple, but it would certainly put stress on the ball, the coupler, the jack post...
Forum: General Escape 01-16-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
The jack post wheel I have is as likely to dig in...

The jack post wheel I have is as likely to dig in as the post. It's quite reluctant to rotate.
When I picked up my trailer, I asked Reace why there was only one hole in the post, which prevented you...
Forum: General Escape 01-15-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Just for the heck of it, next time you have the...

Just for the heck of it, next time you have the trailer on the ball, try removing that hitch pin.
Forum: General Escape 01-15-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
I'm going to run my cable along a chain and add a...

I'm going to run my cable along a chain and add a few inches, connecting them both to the hitch where I normally connect the chain.
I'm not worried about somebody pulling the pin on me ( did that...
Forum: General Escape 01-15-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
"Do it yourself" is the best advice I can offer....

"Do it yourself" is the best advice I can offer. When hooking up, I take care of the entire process, so I know that everything has been done and done properly.
My buddy left it to his wife to drop...
Forum: General Escape 01-15-2014, 01:01 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Excellent research Doug. I would conclude then...

Excellent research Doug.
I would conclude then that the break-away cable shouldn't be attached to the same location as the chains ( the hitch receiver ) or the hitch pin.
One needs to find an...
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
But, how many times have you read "it's worked...

But, how many times have you read "it's worked just fine", over on that other site? That's why all the smiley faces. ;)
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Or, how about, I'm gonna just keep doing what...

Or, how about, I'm gonna just keep doing what I've been doing, because I've been doing it for years and it has worked so far?;D:D:D
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Too many depends to set rules.

Too many depends to set rules.
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
You may have hit it there. I keep an eye on my...

You may have hit it there.
I keep an eye on my brake controller because I've lost contact with the trailer from time to time. I've tried zap-straps etc. to secure it, but it wouldn't take much to...
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
I was hoping that Doug and Paul would have a...

I was hoping that Doug and Paul would have a debate, but so far, I'm leaning to NOT having the breakaway cable release, as long as the chains are doing their job. Then, should the chains let go, the...
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Not sure how you could have the breakaway cable...

Not sure how you could have the breakaway cable shorter than the chains. After all, the chains are supposed to cradle the trailer tongue, should it come off the ball. And that means they have to be...
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
I've had no tangles or knots in six years. ...

I've had no tangles or knots in six years.
Looks like a solution in search of a problem to me.
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
Well, it would be a lot easier. I think I'll do...

Well, it would be a lot easier. I think I'll do the same.
Forum: General Escape 01-14-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 31,472
Posted By gbaglo
It's not connected to the clip. It goes through...

It's not connected to the clip. It goes through the clip and is hooked over the hitch pin. The clip is fastened and it keeps the hitch pin from going anywhere.
Even without the clip, I think it is...
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