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Glad it helped

I found the promo page www.makitatools.com/promos I found the retailers by me. Home Depot and amazon were both able to get the deal. HD was cheapest

This kit did have a limited time additional tool promotion. The crazy thing is the tools are all high end. The kit is all good, all tools offered were upper end value items like angle grinder, Jig saw and I selected the 4 speed Square driver impact wrench XWT14Z. Still was not free but you get what you pay for in tool.

you must feel smart

Same establishment ( 2) HAUL-MASTER Hitch Extender with Step. Spent a little more, planning on using them for camping as well.

@@tomgould7918 the hole in the end of the hoist is offset for the chain. How did you deal with this sense the extension is drilled in the center?

@@mowens1972 drilling a hole was easy and effective. No sign of structural problems. Soft steel and a circle will rarely cause failure point. I do this 3-4 times a year for hitch and also service my lawn tractor 2-3 times per year. Same concept different chain positions.

@@tomgould7918 thanks for your help. Harbor freight wanted $40 @ for those steps. I went to the local metal shop and bought a 50 inch piece of 2 inch square steel and replaced the original slide.

I am glad you chose this tool. I have trimmed all different hedges and vines with great success. It has survived my teenage son and even an event with chain link fence. Not recommend but still cutting. Thought it would be for tall shrubs but works well on all sizes. The favorite part is the landscape grasses and the angle option. I prefer the 3 speed option on the impactors and usually get the more expensive tools myself. This one is great.

I would take it off and replace the push nut. It is a friction fit component. Replacement push nut can be found at local hardware store.

Thanks ill be doing that shortly

Thanks ill be doing that shortly

Thanks ill be doing that shortly

Thanks ill be doing that shortly

It is holding up great. It is very well balanced and I use it on almost all shrubs regardless of heights and shapes.

Glad the video was helpful to people with similar issues.

I would assume the direct drive motor would be better. My 18V Makita trimmer motor was covered in debris and I was concerned about longevity. I wanted more power and less maintenance. Goal achievement reached. Thanks

I got another question on my XRU15 it says "steel drive shaft for less vibration & longer life" if the motor is sitting on the head why would it have a steel drive shaft am I missing something? Probably so but maybe you can explain it to me? 🤔. Thanks dude

No clue, sounds like a marketing sound off. Make it sound like they needed a reason to change model number. Can't believe they give such battery incentives with the XRU15. The RU18PY does not have the battery incentives.

I added a reply and I don’t see it. I just set up my hitch and looked at a few setup issues. czcams.com/video/QxNBAiyALkg/video.html

Sorry about the delayed answer, unit was in storage. Yes, it adjust up as well as down.

I initially thought I would leave the sliding hitch connected to the pinbox. I have not seen camper photos that have hitch hanging. If you see my other videos, as we go through the ownership process our ideas change. The units need maintenance, never know the lock lever can come lose slowly and not let hitch engage. It would look ridiculous hanging from the camper. It stores under the camper out of weather and view and I can role it out to service it and use toolbox. No one is going to walk into it under the camper. Campers are ugly and only one who like to see them are the owner. Happy neighbors are good to keep. Happy camping.

Yah if it was only for a short time that would be ok.

Great, glad it helped with safely and effort less removal. I had people share how they would remove parts and slide the hitch off the tailgate. Not god for your back or the paint of the vehicle or the hitch. Good luck with camping with your 5er.

Wow, the set screw snapped. I would retap the thread before replacing. Clean out the rust, lube and replace the bee set screw. The elasticity of the nylon shim should be all the tension needed to hold that plate on. Good luck. Remember to check that push nut on the release mechanism while you tuning the hitch components.

Glad to help. I don’t know about excellent video,but it is Good to remove plate and inspect, refresh paint and add lube. You know once the rust starts, paint will peel fast.

I glad to help.

The answer to this question is research in your fifth wheel hitch. The box is where the plate is installed. If your box is different then mine you need the correct capture plate for your camper. The slide is almost universal and the plate needs to lock to or around the plate on your camper. Hope this helps!!!

Hunter, I also have the 2700, Great hitch fo getting to 90 degrees turning. Pulrite determines the correct capture plate based on the dimensions of your kingpin box plate. Exact measurements are quite critical. www.pullrite.com/fit (from pullrite web site) This will get you started. Their customer service can get you dialed in. My dealer ordered the wrong plate, this caused all kinds of problems. A bit of research is invaluable as Tom Stated. Best of luck and keep RVing. :^)

Old Wooden Head thank you after many phone calls and one unfortunate trip to camping world I got one!

Here Today Gone 2 morrow RVing I did not have provisions for side hex bolts on my plate. I contemplated having to tap the plate around the king pin but the plate is quite secure with the tension bolt it came with.

I have no regrets or complaints about this product combination for driving down the road. Product does exactly as described with no worries. I have had this on the truck trailer on the beach also and it performed well. People’s complaints are usually about needing to be parallel with trailer to disconnect but you can pull swivel pins and leave the assembly on the pin box. I would rather think about simple things rather than how to release slide and then park. Don’t want a daily driver/truck any longer than this truck. Happy camping!!!

Thanks for the reply Tom, a couple more questions, I have a chevy Silverado 1500 with a 5'8'' bed what size is your bed size, and do you have a fair amount of clearance when turning sharp, on the capture plate, the one set screw will hold the weight of the plate up seems like it should have more than just the one. just curious. Tom

Tom Lowe, My truck has a 6 3/4’ bed. Trucks are getting bigger and bigger. The trailer is clear of my cab but you can’t use my equipment as a comparison to different truck and trailer. There is no standard with or distance between cab and rear axle. Campers for 1500 trucks are smaller due to weigh limitations in equipment, 1500lbs Max tongue weight. I am unaware that the 5’ beds could even have fifth wheel trailer due to clearance. The one pin uses tension to hold it on and the trailer hold it in place while in transit. No added hardware required. Was tempted to add bolt but don’t won’t to complicate things and drill holes into box.