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After struggling to get our F150 dialed in level using the Andersen WD hitch along with RAS suspension upgrade due to excessive suspension squatting we never got things adjusted to our satisfaction I am adding the Bilstein 5100s on the rear of our F150 along with the airlift bags. Will be removing the RAS road active suspension system . With the ball height set correctly we never could overcome the squat on the F150 hoping for a much more enjoyable towing experience once we get it dialed in unfortunate that the RAS didn’t work out on our truck, maybe I can sell the used RAS and recover a little bit of the loss I had understood our 2018 F150 with the factory tow package came with upgraded shocks ( better than stock shocks on F150s without the factory tow package ) but this truck squat is extreme when we lower the bulldog on the ball I do need to go back and refresh my memory on adjusting the Andersen Hitch Andersen Owners manual page 11 covers level trailer and tow vehicle

Will you be making a thread on the installation of the chill cube for those of us that want to follow along ? and once you get it on the roof we would like to know the final increase in height above the stock dometic unit !

Would you share the cost and the online vendor and part number for us ADD folks ?

Don’t know if it is correct or incorrect but I was told Pioneer is owned by Gree

Where did you camp near Telluride or Ouray ? I could spend 10 summers just in Colorado we are itching to get back to Colorado towing our LE II with the itty bitty 2.7 powered F150……….mini mouse Godzilla our particular F150 offers a much more comfortable driving experience with the Andersen hitch

Noted on the 2022 with the 3500 lb capacity axle label to keep an eye on this just greased the suspension and they have a nice arch and only 6000 miles #1218 LE II

Did I understand this right ? The 2022 year models forward are in jeopardy of broken springs ? somehow I had come to the conclusion that they were not ! but I am a little slow keeping up

If you are considering getting a battery operated impact to carry on your travels ? These tools are expensive 🤔 but there are usually promotions and sales that you can wait for that offer steep discounts and even then they are expensive After considering one for a long time this thread kicked me over the fence and i snagged a Milwaukee 1/2” drive M18 model #2962-20 during a recent sale $189 with a 5 amp battery and a charger #2962-20 😳 $489.00 is the regular price Next I need to snag a heavy duty plug kit…….and TPMS for the Oliver You can search for sales on Search this page

in case the OP doesn’t reply I will chime in his Signature shows 2022 year model hull pretty sure that the 2022 year models got Coopers My foggy memory thinks that Michelin tires were the Oliver spec but Coopers were substituted due to supply chain issues ………Covid our 2022 has Coopers as many others have

I didn’t want to start a new thread with this simple question , so I apologize for piggyback riding on your install thread We are ordering the starlink mini while it’s on sale at $229 what other accessories do we need to order from starlink when we enter our order ? need to get it done with one order if possible

I gave up shopping last spring when my eyes started glazing over I think this but I could be wrong…….. National Luna is selling an old solid reputation from a time when they were the top dog in the field ……the times are a changing now other players have become more advanced in their products and more competitive in pricing. The Costco item listed is made by dometic according to reviewers.

Can the herd take a look at this unit from Costco and offer opinions ? I never did get a portable fridge forever shopping ……… https://www.costco.com/p/-/igloo-83-quart-dual-zone-active-cooler/4000233439?langId=-1

Is this Turbot model the one that is identical to the Atmos ? Is it still the top contender for replacing the demonic earth shaker I am guilty of not paying attention just recently hope to get back on track after 4 months in China 🙄

Thank You my port side rear is flipped and starboard side front is also flipped

😔 I don’t know where to start to correct my flipped shackles, the trailer is tucked in its storage spot and I won’t be pulling it out until November. i can access both sides using the jacks or I can snag the combination jack/ jack stand at HFreight

edit to add my confession, I raised the Oliver off the slab in the shop using both rear leveling jacks and the front jack , while I had it up about 3-4” the tires on both sides sagged back down to touch the floor…….i was stumped, apparently that was the shackle flip 🙄🙄🙄. Now I have one shackle on port and starboard flipped it dawned on me this afternoon reading about shackle flip this was a failed attempt to put the Oliver on car dollys so I could shoe horn her sideways into its storage spot in my workshop. I continue to impress myself with my accomplishments ————————————————————————————————— Please …….Explain to me how to determine if you flipped a shackle ? And how you used a curb to flip it back ???. does this happen on the 2022 models with the bigger axle and springs ? I think I have one side flipped after I used the leveling jacks to raise the trailer……. but I raised both sides 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 thank you

Fantastic, that look like a good choice with good size, not too big or little Nice to know about the Amazon used/like new offerings. I never have looked at that option before. We still plan to make this addition to our camping life in the future ! Keep us posted on how you like it

😳 I didn’t carry a Jack specifically for the Oliver on our very first trip. I do have the big red Andersen drive on lift that I had intended to use for changing a flat. Have not ever used one before. The thing is beefy and heavy. now back home and decided it’s a good idea to have dedicated jack just in case it would be needed for the Oliver or the tow vehicle Do you carry an extra jack ? Which kind ? What size ? appreciate your feedback

How did you deal with the squat on the F150 ? I towed ours home from the previous owner about 300 miles ( no Andersen) ……. my F150 was nose up and ass down it was miserable driving

We were looking earlier this spring at Iceco as we wanted more freezer space and we never made the leap after our first trip we realized the Norcold actually worked out pretty good on freezer space but we needed more room for produce as we had the nor old fridge jam packed Dometic does have a Fourth of July sale on certain models I did recently see some consumer complaints posted on FB about Iceco for a defective design that were not covered by Iceco. somehow the freezer and fridge operations are switched by the unit the fridge section freezes and and the freezer thaws out

I think I have a PHD on Andersen hitches by now 🤠 Pretty sure we have the Andersen weight distribution hitch dialed in, we did just replace the friction cone . Thanks for the info

do you have the 5.5’ bed or 6’6” bed ? Would that make a difference? . The springs on my truck seem too soft . We initially set it on the mid setting but after 1700 miles I was unhappy with the ride, nose up , ass down . Too much sag, uncomfortable driving. Rather than attempt the adjustment in a campground , I ask the 81 year old camp host if there was a shop around anywhere nearby He mentioned a little one man shop in South Fork , Colorado “the last garage” very reasonable, nice garage, very nice lift ! for $75 Klaus and myself adjusted the RAS Cool guy, known for helping travelers without gouging them the rest of the trip the towing was great I can give it another try but I’m frustrated enough to throw in the towel and take my $610 ass whipping the unhitched ride on the mid tension setting was really good even tho the rear end was up about 1 3/8 inch

Thanks for that info the Timbren is on my list of possibilities are you happy with the Timbren setup ?

I wanted to follow up on this thread as I did have a local truck accessory shop install the RAS on my 2018 F150 4x4 super cab with 6’6” bed $610 installed My setup had too much squat even before the truck bed or Oliver were loaded with camping gear. this aftermarket product does have a noticeable improvement on the truck ride when not towing and it does reduce the squat when the trailer is on the ball. But after 5000 miles towing I am not happy with the RAS system. After email conversations with RAS there is no solution. the maximum amount of squat it will reduce is 2 inches and in order to reduce the 2 inches of squat the RAS should be adjusted to the maximum setting . this setting raises the rear wheel well height 2 inches from stock height to reduce the squat 2 inches It works great while towing, handles great, truck is almost level, trailer is level. the problem is when not trailering on my daily driver vehicle , the RAS needs to be adjusted and that is a PITA riding 2 inch high in the rear end doesn’t work I am looking at other options I was traveling light in the truck bed and in the Oliver

Would you mind explaining the Andersen truck fridge wiring plan ? I would like to wrap my head around how that will function Thanks