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    2015 Dodge Grand caravan SE trailer wires installation failed

    Wiring/electrical can be tricky and frustrating . With out hands on I can’t diagnose the problem. One word of advice, be sure the trailer is actually hooked up to the trailer ball. This has to do with grounding. If you don’t have the proper ground, things ain’t going to work. Numerous times I’ve...
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    Slightly warm trailer hub

    What you need is an infrared instant laser thermometer . You can find them under $30 at a large national hardware store (initials HF). They are quite accurate and work great. When you’re on a trip and stop check both the hubs. They should be within a few degrees of each other. Remember if one...
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    Worthwhile to take the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course - TP 14692 E (Canada)

    That course will give you good basics. Even if you’ve been boating for awhile you’ll learn valuable information. Take the course. As already said paying passengers is a whole different thing. Courses, licenses , certificates are generally very stringent.
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    Using navigation lights with bow lights in unison.

    I concur with the comments so far. If you are on a large body of water like a lake, a bay or the ocean bow lights are mostly useless. You only see what is in the very narrow beam of light. That is probably less than 1% of the total 360 degree field of view. Unless you are going through a debris...
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    Quit My Job . . .

    I retired 8 years ago, one of the best decisions I ever made. I was executive vp for a large Fortune 500 company. Very high stress, high anxiety, long hours but also high salary and bonus. 50 to 60+ hour weeks were the norm and lots of business travel which gets old quickly. I actually liked...
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    Bearing Buddies Ruined?

    A true Bearing Buddy bearing has a pressure relief valve that prevents it from over-filling. When you fill it with grease, it will force the piston out partially but maintains a certain amount of pressure within (this is what keeps the water out). If you have grease coming out the back of the...
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    Bearing Buddies Ruined?

    They are not ruined. Grease coming out when you put too much in is normal. Just wipe off the excise and go boating. Over the many years I’ve had that happen dozens of times.
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    Medically dependent on electricity?

    For those dependent on CPAP an easy solution is to use a car type battery during power outages. You can get a DC adapter. They make them specific to the different CPAP models. You can find them on the internet. I use it when I go camping and at home during power outages. Without using the...
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    Axle weight capacity

    What boat do you have and how much does it weigh loaded? I mean no offense but why would you buy a trailer not knowing it’s weight capacity? And then worry about it after you bought it.
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    RWD Tow Vehicle Launch Issues?

    The limited slip on the Tacomas works great, it makes a huge difference,I doubt you’ll have any problems. Put some weight in the back of your truck but be sure not to exceed the GVWR. Remember that the tongue weight is part of the GVWR.
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    towing capacity question

    Rated max tow capacity and total weight that is comfortable to tow are two different things. I’ve found that I generally try not the exceed 2/3 to maybe 3/4 of the max tow capacity (Loaded weight). I’ve found that when I exceed that driving and handling is a hassle, is tiring more anxiety...
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    Need a New battery ,got more for less at Wallyworld....I think

    I have used Walmart and Costco batteries in all my vehicles and boats for 20+ years. I always replace my batteries at the 5 year mark. I just consider it a routine maintenance item. Never have any of them failed Prior to replacement.
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    A couple of ski supreme questions

    Fuel filter laying in the bilge, disconnected blower motor bouncing around in the bilge - did you water test this boat? If not you may find a lot more problems than the 2 mentioned. A missing or damaged swim platform is also concerning. I suggest that you thoroughly put this boat through it’s...
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    Is the buddy heater safe?

    Mr. Heater Buddy’s portable propane heaters can be safely used indoors. Mr. Heater Buddy heaters have low oxygen sensors that shut the heater off when carbon monoxide is produced. Still, it pays to be cautious, and you should take precautionary measures when using a propane heater indoors...
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    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    In general you should get the newest and lowest hour boat you can afford. As with most things the older it is the more things wrong with it and the more things that will go wrong with it. It’s similar to buying a car to commute in. Which car do you think you’d be most likely to have years of...
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    Battery discharge. ...normal?

    With all the electronics on boats and cars now a days there’s always some parasitic electrical drain. But no way should it be depleting a battery in a week. You need to track down the source of the drain. You can use a battery cut off but it would be far better to locate and diagnose the problem.
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    Acceptable trailering?

    I’ll start by saying I do not know anything about your particular boat. But if that boat is fiberglass then I think you may be exceeding your 3500 lb tow capacity. Boat, 115 hp motor, trailer, fuel and equipment very possibly more than 3500 lbs. In addition I’d take a look at your GVWR . In...
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    boat storage

    One thing I dont like about most dry storage is that you only have access to it during certain hours. So for example they may operate from 8:00am to 6:00pm. You can’t get your boat earlier than 8:00am nor return it later than 6:00pm.I ran into this once when I use to dry store my boat in the...
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    Trolling for kokanee with a buddy

    I’ve been trolling for kokes here in California for 30 years. You’re right kokes have a very soft mouth. You should always stop the boat and carefully slowly reel in the Koke. Never keep the boat moving while reeling in a Koke. If you are fishing 2 people and have 2 rods out the the person who...
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    New Boat blues

    If you’re really unhappy with the new purchase, cut your loses and sell both boats. You will always be unhappy with the newer boat. It’ll take the fun and pleasure out of your boating experience. Chalk it up to a learning experience. Then take what you’ve learned and find another boat that suits...
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