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Old 04-04-2017, 05:19 PM   #21
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Default 2720 questions: towing hardware

I'm going to try to keep this focussed on towing hardware...

I'm seriously considering this:
https://www.realtruck.com/b-w-tow-st.../ts10038b.html

This seems to be a good adjustable ball hitch. I've heard that some other adjustable hitches fail. From what I have read, this one seems good. I've searched this site for B&W and found nothing here about it.
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Old 04-05-2017, 01:00 AM   #22
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I will probably go with this:
https://www.rearviewsafety.com/safet...ng-system.html

This can definitely be added by yourself.

I don't need to know the temperature. Pressure increases are caused by temperature.

The 2015 2720QD I have has E rated tires with a 80 PSI max, An earlier 2720 probably has D rated tires which I'm pretty sure the PSI exceeds the 51 PSI max of the TPMS you linked.

As for the last hitch ball mount you linked, wow that's pretty expensive. I previously towed my TM with a 2001 Chev 1500 Silverado Z-71 extended cab (pretty similar to your Tahoe) and used a inexpensive 2" drop 3/4" rise ball mount with the ball mounted in the rise position. This setup made the trailer and hitch even but the tongue weight made the truck sag several inches. I already had Firestone Sport-Rite air bags on the truck so that's what I went with. I went with air bags on my Ram too and I'm working on setting up a WDH if and when the repairs on my trailer are finished.
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Old 04-05-2017, 07:43 AM   #23
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The 2015 2720QD I have has E rated tires with a 80 PSI max, An earlier 2720 probably has D rated tires which I'm pretty sure the PSI exceeds the 51 PSI max of the TPMS you linked.
Thanks for point that out! I hadn't thought about the max psi that the TPMS could read. The one from RVS won't do then.

Yes, the adjustable hitch would be expensive compared to the single rise/drop you have. If I need to hook up a utility trailer, or any other type of trailer, I don't want to be looking for another hitch for every new trailer I need to tow. The other thing is that most single rise/drop hitches I see from Reese are 5000lb. I figure it's safer to have a hitch that's rated at or above the towing capacity of 8700 lbs (2002 4WD Tahoe). Also, I don't know how much my Tahoe will drop when I hook up a 2720, so it's really hard to predict what kind of rise I'll need for my hitch.

I probably tend to play things safer than necessary.
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Old 04-09-2017, 06:22 PM   #24
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Well, I've not settled yet on a ball mount, but I know I can get something that works almost on the spot if necessary.

Towing mirrors:
I hear from some that you should go OEM fit, and from other that the slide one or strap on are just fine. OEM fit is extremely expensive, and while it would improve visibility when not towing, I can still see well without blind spots when I'm not towing. OEM fit would offer better visibility for towing, but if the CIPA slide on effectively eliminates blind spots, I will probably go that route for now.

However, we also own a 2008 Explorer, and towing mirror selections are terrible for this vehicle! It's narrower than the Tahoe, so an effective mirror would have to extend further. Selections seem to be limited to strap on only. Not even a slide on, but that could be because of the wonky mirror housing shape. Those of you who tow with the 2006-2010 Explorers, what do you do for mirrors?
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You can get a set of aftermarket OEM style extendable towing mirrors with power adjust and heated glass for $80 on eBay. That's the ONLY way to go.
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Nice thing about extended mirrors wider than the TM is that they help you judge clearances also.
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We have a F 150 Supercrew and use these for towing , easy to put on and we great visibility. Hope this helps . We had the strap on mirrors at first and they shook while driving , didn't help much! Ha!
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We have a F 150 Supercrew and use these for towing , easy to put on and we great visibility. Hope this helps . We had the strap on mirrors at first and they shook while driving , didn't help much! Ha!
That's the type of thing I'm considering for the Tahoe at the moment. The Explorer is the odd one out. The only option I see out there is strap on. No OEM replacement towing mirrors, no slide on like what you have, just strap on. That surprises me, given the towing capacity of the Explorer (up to 2010, that is).
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Nice thing about extended mirrors wider than the TM is that they help you judge clearances also.
Whether I get slide of or OEM replacement style, they will have to be wider or they won't see past the sides of the trailer.

I'm curious, are there some who don't use towing mirrors with their Trailmanors? I thought it was the law. I would certainly be scared towing a travel trailer without towing mirrors.
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Larry -

Lots of us (including me) use McKesh door-mount mirrors. I don't know if this is what you mean by a "strap mirror", but I love 'em. The MSRP on them is a bit frightening, but fortunately they are available from a lot of sources for a lot less.
https://hensleymfg.com/products/mckesh-mirrors/
And a couple years ago, CIPA brought out a look-alike (model 11650) to the McKesh for even less. Check Amazon or WalMart.

I agree that it is scary towing a trailer without adequate mirrors. The blind spot can kill you. I tried to diagram this out in

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ead.php?t=3658

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