Recent content by SoggyHawk

I am not sure about your trailer but it seems logical that the 5th wire controls a solenoid lockout. As an FYI: I am posting my $4 solution to my problem. I bought some galvanized steel and bent it into a shape to hold back the manual lockout switch so it doesn't reset when I pull the...

Thanks for the info everyone...incredible site. I called the local dealer with the VIN and related info to get an estimate. It turns out that the kit from EZLoader only works on disc brakes, not drums. Dealer said I would need to switch to discs (both axles) and replace the actuator. $2K vs...

Another question: We have an '03 Tahoe 4WD that is rated at 7400# towing. I have towed the 220 Select back from Spokane (6 hours) once last season and it did just fine. It actually felt better than towing the previous 185. I suspect the difference was due to surge brakes and double axle...

Dreaming of when it will stop raining and thinking about trailering the 220 again. I keep it stored in the backyard but have to back it up a small embankment that rises maybe 10 feet. The difficulty in the past has been the manual surge brake override. Even though I lock it out, as soon as I...

First post here. I highly recommend the 4.3L. I bought a 2000 185 w/ 3.0L Alpha 1 (135hp) lightly used for our first boat to test the waters as it were. While I loved the boat, I always lamented over the lack of power and wished I had found a 4.3L. While tubing really wasn't a big deal (the...