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davisenvy
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016

Making the TT to FW Leap

I'm currently looking to purchase a Jayco Eagle HT 29.5bhds. My family needs/wants more room while camping.
First off, I have a 2006 Duramax crew 4x4 to pull the FW. The Jayco has a pin weight of 1,500, dry 8,500, gross weight of 10,000. Anyone see any weight problems?
Second, what can I expect from a FW as far as towing, backing up and overall handling? I have never towed a FW before, but have plenty experience towing TT's.
Third, my truck already has a gooseneck hitch from the previous owner. I plan on getting g the $900 adapter from etrailer. They say this is the safest route without frame damage.
Thoughts and suggestions welcome. The Jayco HT is said to be half ton towable. I would also love to hear from someone that has this model.
Thanks.
  • 4bearhug's avatar
    4bearhug
    Explorer
    Mar 24, 2016
    corvettekent wrote:
    This is what you need.


    Or look on Craigslist for a used one at $450-550. I see several listed in North Carolina. These things are built like tanks so used is a good way to save some $.
  • bpounds's avatar
    bpounds
    Nomad
    Mar 23, 2016
    davisenvy wrote:
    http://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-and-Fifth-Wheel-Adapters/Reese/RP94622.html

    This


    I would not recommend that. There are better ways to utilize the turn-over ball. Either the B&W Companion, or the Andersen system would be preferable. If it were my money, Andersen would get the nod.
  • davisenvy's avatar
    davisenvy
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2016
    http://www.etrailer.com/Gooseneck-and-Fifth-Wheel-Adapters/Reese/RP94622.html

    This
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Mar 23, 2016
    If by $900 adapter, you mean the Companion FW hitch from e-trailer, yes, that is what you want.

    Jerry
  • davisenvy's avatar
    davisenvy
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2016
    Don't know how to post links,but it says it replaces the FW pin box. The gooseneck is a B&W.
    My truck is a SWB. Not sure if that matters or not.
  • corvettekent's avatar
    corvettekent
    Explorer
    Mar 23, 2016
    davisenvy wrote:
    my truck already has a gooseneck hitch from the previous owner. I plan on getting g the $900 adapter from etrailer. They say this is the safest route without frame damage.
    Thoughts and suggestions welcome. The Jayco HT is said to be half ton towable. I would also love to hear from someone that has this model.
    Thanks.


    What brand of gooseneck do you have?

    What kind of adapter? Post a link for Etrailer.

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