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hotqld
Jan 01, 2015Explorer
We are in Australia and reckon best to apply current anti sway technology.
We have a Funfinder USA made 24 foot fully loaded 6000lbs
Tug (TV)is a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 3 lTR diesel a little overloaded at times @ 6750lbs.
To improve stability we have fitted load bearing shocks and HD springs to the Jeep and added shock absorbers to the TT.
Increased the TT tire loading specs from 1400lbs to 2800lbs.
Taken air cond off roof...weight up high seems dumb, taken the spare wheel off the back and mounted under the TT above the axles.
We load trying to keep weight out of the ends, and over and forward of the TT axles and maintain 675lbs hitch weight.
The rig is stable to tow at 60MPH with no WDH / FSC but we never exceed 50 - 55mph .
But to enhance towing safety,
WDH made it feel more stable,
2off friction sway bars worked really well we don't feel semis passing us on the freeways anymore the TT feels heaps more stable.
Tuson Brake controller, enabled braking at any speed without the TT wheels locking up and the TT always feel as if its slowing the Tug (TV), never feels like the TT is pushing the tug.
Plus
The Tuson Electronic Sway control as the final guard, with a little modification mounting the LED diagnostic monitor on the tugs dash so the driver knows instantly if the ESC or brake system develops a fault when driving.
Worthwhile ...yes the cost when DIY is not a lot when its your families safety.
We have a Funfinder USA made 24 foot fully loaded 6000lbs
Tug (TV)is a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK 3 lTR diesel a little overloaded at times @ 6750lbs.
To improve stability we have fitted load bearing shocks and HD springs to the Jeep and added shock absorbers to the TT.
Increased the TT tire loading specs from 1400lbs to 2800lbs.
Taken air cond off roof...weight up high seems dumb, taken the spare wheel off the back and mounted under the TT above the axles.
We load trying to keep weight out of the ends, and over and forward of the TT axles and maintain 675lbs hitch weight.
The rig is stable to tow at 60MPH with no WDH / FSC but we never exceed 50 - 55mph .
But to enhance towing safety,
WDH made it feel more stable,
2off friction sway bars worked really well we don't feel semis passing us on the freeways anymore the TT feels heaps more stable.
Tuson Brake controller, enabled braking at any speed without the TT wheels locking up and the TT always feel as if its slowing the Tug (TV), never feels like the TT is pushing the tug.
Plus
The Tuson Electronic Sway control as the final guard, with a little modification mounting the LED diagnostic monitor on the tugs dash so the driver knows instantly if the ESC or brake system develops a fault when driving.
Worthwhile ...yes the cost when DIY is not a lot when its your families safety.
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