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09-10-2017, 09:13 PM
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First Trip
Just made a 350 mile "test run". Trailer pulled great, truck got about 12 mpg at 65 mph (2012 Chevy Silverado 5.3L). The only hiccup (actually it was more like a big poop pile) was that I somehow lost the trailer keys. Windows locked shut, door locked. I'm screwed, so I break out a drill, drill out the locks and get the door open. Going to visit an RV supply place tomorrow and pick up a new handle. Going to make extra keys and hide one one the trailer, one on my truck ring and one on the trailer ring. Live and learn.
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09-11-2017, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Jwh92020
Just made a 350 mile "test run". Trailer pulled great, truck got about 12 mpg at 65 mph (2012 Chevy Silverado 5.3L). The only hiccup (actually it was more like a big poop pile) was that I somehow lost the trailer keys. Windows locked shut, door locked. I'm screwed, so I break out a drill, drill out the locks and get the door open. Going to visit an RV supply place tomorrow and pick up a new handle. Going to make extra keys and hide one one the trailer, one on my truck ring and one on the trailer ring. Live and learn.
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Oh no! Good mileage. The older we get the more things we lose (and find later). I hate it. We lose something every day it seems. Or forget something! But glad your trip went well other than the key problem.
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09-11-2017, 06:25 AM
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I actually don't feel too bad about replacing the handle. The key I had worked ok, the one at home, not so well. At least I got in and didn't have to sleep in the truck. Big thing is that the trailer towed great.
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09-11-2017, 07:52 AM
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Good thing the drill wasn't with the keys! That'd be my luck. Glad you got it sorted out.
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09-11-2017, 08:05 AM
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LJAZ - Thanks. Tools and clothes always ride in truck. God forbid something happens to the trailer, if I have clothes and tools, I can still work.
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09-11-2017, 09:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jwh92020
I actually don't feel too bad about replacing the handle. The key I had worked ok, the one at home, not so well. At least I got in and didn't have to sleep in the truck. Big thing is that the trailer towed great.
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Yes, that is great news!!!
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2006 Jeep Liberty 3.7 (replaced by.....)
2006 Chevy 2500HD, Duramax, crew cab
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