New truck, verify my setup please
Hope I don't upset anyone...I posted this on one of my threads, but thought I would get more feedback here. Here's the only shot I have right now with the trailer. I haven't towed, still 400 miles...
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Finally got through my break in period and took the trailer out today for a trial run. Did about 35 miles total, all in the hills, and a 5-8 mile stretch pulling a 6% grade.
I am far more than pleased! First, the handling is improved. The trailer doesn't feel like it tugs on the truck. Used to be, bumps and whatnot would cause the trailer to pull on the truck and you could feel the tail being wagged a bit. It is almost non existent now.
Power, well, I am up to interstate speed (with quarter throttle) before merging from the on ramp. Climbing the long 6% grade mentioned above was a non event. it shifted to fourth and held 62mph very easily. I had to keep letting off the throttle on a 6% climb! I was in the passing lane and had acceleration on tap.
I can put the radio on and not realize I'm pulling a fairly major grade. Boy, that's a major improvement from the way it used to be!
Managed 8.7mpg on a really tough 35 miles. Hoping that turns into anything over 10mpg when on typical roads.
I am far more than pleased! First, the handling is improved. The trailer doesn't feel like it tugs on the truck. Used to be, bumps and whatnot would cause the trailer to pull on the truck and you could feel the tail being wagged a bit. It is almost non existent now.
Power, well, I am up to interstate speed (with quarter throttle) before merging from the on ramp. Climbing the long 6% grade mentioned above was a non event. it shifted to fourth and held 62mph very easily. I had to keep letting off the throttle on a 6% climb! I was in the passing lane and had acceleration on tap.
I can put the radio on and not realize I'm pulling a fairly major grade. Boy, that's a major improvement from the way it used to be!
Managed 8.7mpg on a really tough 35 miles. Hoping that turns into anything over 10mpg when on typical roads.
