Telemark46
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I tow a Jay-Feather 186 with a 2006 4Runner V8. The trailer GVWR is ca 3950, well under the TV capacity. I have an EAZ-LIFT WDH with a 10,000lb rating, and that worked well for a number of trips. Lately, however, the left bar is considerably tighter than the right bar. I use the bars interchangeably, so after 10 or 12 hookups, I'm sure I'm not always using the same bar on the left. I count the links on the chain to get the same setting every time. Does anyone have an idea how that asymmetry could develop.
One additional tidbit: The tires (bias ply D range) at some point started wearing badly. Both tires were "scalloped" quite a bit--the right mainly on the inside, the left on the inside and outside. When I replaced them at Les Schwab, the tech said he had seen that when tires were run underinflated, which I confess had happened for at least a hundred miles. However, I worry that it might be related to the above.
I have now run about 300 miles without the bars; it's not terrible, but I think the bouncing is a bit worse, and I know I have less weight on the front tires. I'm hoping you wizards can help me figure it out before I do the last 540 miles home. (I know I'm asking too late to help with the 200miles tomorrow.)
Thanks in advance,
Larry
One additional tidbit: The tires (bias ply D range) at some point started wearing badly. Both tires were "scalloped" quite a bit--the right mainly on the inside, the left on the inside and outside. When I replaced them at Les Schwab, the tech said he had seen that when tires were run underinflated, which I confess had happened for at least a hundred miles. However, I worry that it might be related to the above.
I have now run about 300 miles without the bars; it's not terrible, but I think the bouncing is a bit worse, and I know I have less weight on the front tires. I'm hoping you wizards can help me figure it out before I do the last 540 miles home. (I know I'm asking too late to help with the 200miles tomorrow.)
Thanks in advance,
Larry