Fifth Wheel or TT
We are new to Rving and have a 30ft. Open Range TT towing with a Ford F150 with towing package. The ride is very jerky. We've got the anti sway hitch. Does going to a fifth wheel make for a smoother ...
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Kyaker wrote:
Thank you all for your responses! I know we would need a bigger truck for a fifth wheel. This is what I have now:
This is the info from the tag on the truck. 2006 Ford F150;Front: GAWR 3450, Rear GAWR 3850
We do have the brake assist.
The trailer is a 2013 Open Range Light 274rls
Base Weight (lbs / kg): 6660 / 3021
Carrying Capacity (lbs / kg): 2140 / 970.7
Hitch Weight (lbs / kg): 800 / 362.9
Number Of Axles: 2
By jerky I mean like a dolphin.
Porpoising is an indication of improper Weight Distribution Setup. Go to a CAT Scale and weigh the entire rig with WDH attached, then weigh just the truck by itself. Report the weigh numbers back here and we can help you with that. One caution though, with an approximate 8k# TT you might find you are overloaded on that F150.
