Difficulty Reducing Tongue Weight
Hello! I joined today because I have been unable to solve my towing issues and would like to see if anyone can give me ideas to help. Tow rig: 2018 F150 Lariat Crew 4x4, 3.5L max tow Camper: 200...
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BenK wrote:
IMHO...that longer tongue and greater tongue weight has saved the OP when he felt the initial onslaught of yaw
With the trailer axles farther back there...it reduced the weight behind the trailer axle center line...therefore reduced that polar moment
A lower rated suspension will compress more, have more compliance (meaning bending, both vertical and horizontal...or in ALL directions) that will allow the TV's rear to 'wiggle' for lack of a better descriptive
Next higher class tire, LT, will remove that wiggleness of P class, but, again, the bottom line issue remains...
Yes, I need a heavier duty truck or a lighter camper. I’m going to be right at or near the gvwr and axle ratings no matter what, which I’m ok with if I can get this a bit more stable.
