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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #315 on: August 24, 2021, 10:53:23 PM »
Thank you for the reply.  I plan on using the same winch and had no idea that that it could not be wound either direction. 

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #316 on: August 24, 2021, 11:45:01 PM »
Dan has his motor on the right looking forward, mine is on the left. I assume he spun his motor to make it pull from the top which is what I probably should do (dangit)…

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« Reply #317 on: August 24, 2021, 11:54:49 PM »

That will be EZ Enough!   At least you figured it out.

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« Reply #318 on: September 03, 2021, 03:57:15 PM »
I hung my motor today, nice to get that off the floor of my shop. I went and rented an engine hoist which made it a breeze. My bolts weren't long enough, but luckily my contact at the local yamaha dealer was able to hook me up with some new bolts that worked. I measured my tongue weight of my trailer last week, it came in quite heavy at 1200ish pounds (I sort of figured as much), which is more than I want to put on my half ton truck. I am hoping when I re-measure it now that it's a bit lighter, and that I can make it work instead of having to move the axles forward on this trailer or get a new truck. I am probably due a new truck anyways but I was hoping to make it to next year before I went there. I need to get this trailer down to AAA to register it, so hopefully I can figure out a way to do it with my tundra. Maybe I will throw some sand bags on the stern and get a little more off the front.
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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #319 on: September 03, 2021, 05:06:46 PM »
I just measured again after hanging the motor, got about 800 lbs, which is a bit on the heavy side but I am definitely better with that than the 1200.

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #320 on: September 03, 2021, 06:19:42 PM »
Using the engine hoist is a great idea, on the tongue weight, I have a half ton Nissan and just recently installed airbags in the rear, what a difference it made.  I pull an 26' camp trailer and it usually squats which I do not like.

Truck rides great even without the trailer, I put 40lbs air but you can go up to 100 which I would not do.

Here's the info: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CFS01E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #321 on: September 04, 2021, 09:23:44 AM »
Airbags is an interesting idea. I pull a 28’ travel trailer that puts my truck to the limit (8500/850+ tw) but it doesn’t really squat when I am using the weight distribution hitch. I don’t really have that option with the boat so I am sure it will squat like crazy. Thanks for the tip!

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #322 on: September 04, 2021, 10:10:52 AM »
Using the engine hoist is a great idea, on the tongue weight, I have a half ton Nissan and just recently installed airbags in the rear, what a difference it made.  I pull an 26' camp trailer and it usually squats which I do not like.

Truck rides great even without the trailer, I put 40lbs air but you can go up to 100 which I would not do.

Here's the info: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CFS01E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Air bags are great for those occasional heavy tows that you have to do ... but WARNING: MAKE SURE that when your shop installs them, that they BEVEL/CHAMFER the top AND bottom of the holes they put in your truck's frame before they install the airbags.  If they don't, then frame cracks can occur, originating from the sharp edges on those non-factory holes in the frame.  Just sayin' ... as with all things, get educated and do it right the first time.  The cracking issue occurred to a friend of mine (1996 Chevy 1/2 ton)


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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #323 on: September 05, 2021, 09:06:40 PM »
I did the Roadmaster Active Suspension add-on to my Ford F-150 1/2 tone and really like it. My travel trailer would really make it squat and sway. They’re a little bit more money but don’t require pumping up. And when there is no load I really don’t know the difference. It’s been a great solution for my truck. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Vehicle_Suspension-pm-RAS.aspx
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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #324 on: September 06, 2021, 08:36:30 AM »
I did the Roadmaster Active Suspension add-on to my Ford F-150 1/2 tone and really like it. My travel trailer would really make it squat and sway. They’re a little bit more money but don’t require pumping up. And when there is no load I really don’t know the difference. It’s been a great solution for my truck. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Vehicle_Suspension-pm-RAS.aspx

I like how they don't require any holes to be drilled.  Do they actually prevent squating when towing a load that's a bit much for your truck's rating?



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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #325 on: September 06, 2021, 01:48:04 PM »
I would bet that if things went wrong and you crashed the insurance company would not pay and money can not replace what we have invested in our boats.

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #326 on: September 06, 2021, 03:09:29 PM »
Insurance?  As long as you do not exceed the recommended towing capacity of your vehicle I see no issue. 

It is safer towing with a non sagging vehicle for sure.  The only compromise I see is the brakes on a half ton truck are not ideal for panic stops with heavy loads behind so keep plenty of room in front of you.  I can tow with a F-350 Crew Cab Diesel with disc brakes all around and the stopping power is amazing, when I tow with my Nissan I am very careful..

Couple of great articles below.
 
https://autoreviewhub.com/trucks-towing-capacity-ranked/

https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/towing-capacity-guide/


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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #327 on: September 06, 2021, 06:06:06 PM »
   Just for information. I just put 5000 lb Firestone air bags on my 2002 GMC 2500hd. You don’t have to drill anything but one small 3/16 hole in the middle of the frame. They work great. I pull a 11,000 lb trailer and no squat.

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #328 on: September 07, 2021, 07:19:17 AM »
   Just for information. I just put 5000 lb Firestone air bags on my 2002 GMC 2500hd. You don’t have to drill anything but one small 3/16 hole in the middle of the frame. They work great. I pull a 11,000 lb trailer and no squat.

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Re: Outdoor build of GA Kodiak, Orange, CA
« Reply #329 on: September 07, 2021, 10:40:17 AM »
I have my truck such as it is optimized for towing.  I think.  It’s old and maybe with all the added goodies not even comparable to a newer stock truck.  I too have the Firestone airbags, with the in cab gauge and inflation.   It’s the only way to go.  I also have front and rear sway bars.  I added a back up camera too.  It has made it much nicer for towing.