1
AIRSAFE™ HITCH I started out looking for a
TRANSFER FLOW I installed a 50-gallon auxiliary fuel tank
from TransferFlow that fi ts in the front of my truck bed. Tanks from 37 to 98 gallons are available for both diesel and gas pickups, in black aluminized steel and aluminum diamond plate. What is unique about this product is a sophisticated computer-controlled system called TR X-II™. T e unit is placed near your dashboard and gives you the readings of your main tank fuel, auxiliary fuel tank and total combined. T ere is no need to fl ip a switch or toggle back and forth when changing tanks. T e system automatically transfers fuel from the auxiliary tank to the main tank so that the fuel gauge always shows the relative volume for both tanks combined. With my main tank and this auxiliary tank, I now have 85 gallons
and 850 miles before I need to stop to refuel! T e fi rst time I took off , I could not express how wonderful it was to drive all day and never need to stop to refuel. I could use my “stop time” at locations that actually benefi t the horses and dogs and not waste time in gas stations—tricky at best with a big rig. Pricing starts from about $1,100 depending on size and features. Find out more at
www.transferfl
ow.com or by calling 800-442-0056.
MAXBRAKE™ HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONTROLLER
Raise your hand if you have ever smelled 3
your brakes burning when going down a long steep hill. You can really wear out your truck brakes in those situations, so I was looking for something better—and I found it! The Max Brake uses a “continuous variable brake control
system,” which means it is 100% proportional. When I step on my truck brakes, the system applies the same braking level on my trailer. You set it one time, and then everything basically works off the brake-pedal pressure. Some people like the trailer to brake a lit le more than the truck and vice versa, and you can control that by set- ting the “gain” on the computer unit that is placed in your truck cab. T e results are smooth and controlled. Basically, the harder you press your
brake pedal, the harder your trailer brakes will be applied, which is really more of a natural way to control your brakes rather than experiencing the grabbing and jerky motion when the trailer brakes kick in OR having to use the gain on the brake controller to slow down the trailer without burning up your truck brakes. Hands down, the MaxBrake is amazing, and takes my anxiety level down
to almost zero when I head down long hills. T e system is a whole lot easier on not only your truck, but also your horses! Price runs from $350-$400 depending on your truck model. You can fi nd out more at
www.maxbrake.com or by calling 337-542-4050.
“beefier” hitch for my truck and trailer, but when I came across the Air Suspension Hitch, it was clear to me this was worth the investment. You can get one for either bumper pull or gooseneck—mine was bum- per pull. First, I was impressed by the high quality of workmanship—these babies are built to last just about forever. T ese are like the air hitches you see on the big semi-trucks in a scaled-down version to use on a lighter-duty truck with trailer. It fi t easily into my Class V Hitch Receiver. T en you just pump air into the air cylinder until the rods on the unit are level, and that’s it! T e bumper pull has a regular ball at the end to hook to your trailer; you can get a raised or dropped ball to suit your needs. Bottom line: what this amazing hitch does is
eliminate vibrations, bumping, jerking, etc., so that your trailer pulls like a dream. You do not even feel it back there—it is so much easier on your truck, and can you imagine how nice that is for your horses! I would go over railroad tracks and never feel the trailer behind me. On one road trip, I blew a tire on my trailer and never even knew it! I don’t know how long I had driven with it fl at until someone pulled up alongside me and yelled “blown tire!” T e guys at the trailer place and the RV mechanics were blown away when they saw it. T e diff erence in driving with a regular hitch and the Air Suspen- sionHitch is truly dramatic. Prices start around $350 depending on the model chosen. Learn more at
www.airsafehitch.com or call 866-414-4824.
DURAFLAP MUD FLAPS Mud fl aps save the exterior of your
2
truck and trailer, so I knew I wanted to add this accessory to my truck, but I also wanted to have them look nice! Aſt er a lot of research, I decided on DuraFlap. T ey are made from a
3/8” polyurethane and rubber blend, and “rain grooves” direct rain, snow and road debris down and away from your truck. T eir patented “drill-less” installation was a big feature for me and is available for most models. OK, now for the “bling” factor! T ey have a whole range
WWW.TRAILBLAZERMAGAZINE.US • December 2011 | 33 4
of equestrian designs in stainless steel with a mirror-like fi nish that look just gorgeous! T ey also can do custom styles for anyone at an additional price. T ey work great, they look great, and I love them! Prices start at about $80 and up depending on whether
you add the stainless-steel design. You can learn more at www.durafl
ap.com or by calling 541-582-6699.
continued next page
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100