« Last post by dsrace on February 09, 2022, 12:12:15 PM »
these have a hitch pin to drop the legs and a spring loaded pin to drop the feet. the scissor jack idea does work, cheap too. i have seen pics of others using the scissor jacks. i do like these.
« Last post by fabr on February 07, 2022, 04:44:39 PM »
Looks good. Can't really see how they operate in the pics.
I saw a guy that mounted a pair of scissor jack like come with a lot of small cars to the bottom of the bottom step. It was pretty much rock solid. He used the cordless drill to lower the trailer stabilizers and the steps jacks.Pretty fast.
« Last post by dsrace on February 05, 2022, 11:20:12 AM »
now that i have mostly recovered from the wuhan bundle package ( influenza A and covid) with the temps are up to 45*, warm enough to do a few things on the toyhauler. installed the lci solid step stabilizer. i see what you mean by weak mounting hardware. the stabilizer is built pretty robust and then they go and include #10 (3/16") button head bolts. atleast they included nylock nuts. so .25" button head bolts would be stronger. mine came with 4 washers for each bolt and that came in handy. there is a structural rib on my step that wanted to rock the stabilizer over a touch. one washer underneath and it sits flat and solid. zoomies commented ( via text) that they will look nice on the side of the road when they come loose lol he should know better then that lol. they cannot fall out when in the stowed position. i wouldn't say they make the steps 100% solid but they most def take 65% + of the out if not more. have not used them for a camping trip yet, so time will tell. only one spot on my steps with a flatter surface. they barely clear the next step when folding them up but they do clear. atleast i don't have to let steps down on the shoulder of the road for an emergency bathroom sprint in transit!! used my cell so yes i know the pics are crap. forgot the digital camera for nice pics.
I have pulled bumper pull trailers a lot as well as GN/FW. I can honestly say I have never had any near misses. I always balance my loads appropriately or they don't get pulled though.
even balanced the side winds still move them around more then a GN or fiver. def understand what your saying though
On that note I think most toyhaulers are built too tongue light from the start. They are fine empty but as soon as a car goes in it becomes tongue light and the tail starts wagging the dog. Recipe for disaster.
200% agree! i requested 20% tw and wound up with 16%. to be honest 25% would've been more in line. they def need to be tongue heavy from the get go and every one should know this. having said that, there are plenty that complain toyhaulers have waaaay to much tw empty i'm guessing those are the ones buying to haul golf carts or kayaks
« Last post by fabr on December 08, 2021, 06:18:16 PM »
On that note I think most toyhaulers are built too tongue light from the start. They are fine empty but as soon as a car goes in it becomes tongue light and the tail starts wagging the dog. Recipe for disaster.
« Last post by fabr on December 08, 2021, 08:38:50 AM »
I have pulled bumper pull trailers a lot as well as GN/FW. I can honestly say I have never had any near misses. I always balance my loads appropriately or they don't get pulled though.
« Last post by dsrace on December 08, 2021, 06:39:16 AM »
yep, been there myself the worst thing that person did was hit the brakes before the brake lever on the trailer brake controller. i should say it appears that the brake lights were on anyway.
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out if not more. have not used them for a camping trip yet, so time will tell. only one spot on my steps with a flatter surface. they barely clear the next step when folding them up but they do clear. atleast i don't have to let steps down on the shoulder of the road for an emergency bathroom sprint in transit!!
i'm guessing those are the ones buying to haul golf carts or kayaks 
yep, been there myself 
the worst thing that person did was hit the brakes before the brake lever on the trailer brake controller. i should say it appears that the brake lights were on anyway.
