Getting used to a longer trailer
At the end of last year we sold our first camper (owned it for less than a year). We started small and saw what worked, what didn't, what we liked, what we didn't. We learned we loved camping and took...
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JBarca wrote:
I saw in your other post, I could see 8 lug wheels which means 3/4 or 1 ton SRW truck. That heavier suspension, stiffer tires and your longer wheelbase is a big plus factor. But it needs the help of a good WD setup and the added insurance of an effective for the size camper anti-sway system for when the right (wrong actually) sway conditions rear their ugly head.
Good luck with your new camper.
Hope this helps
John
Hey John. Thank you for all your advice. I appreciate it!
Oddly enough, my truck is a 1/2 ton on a 3/4 frame (without the brakes and suspension of the 3/4). The trailer is an ultralight, coming in at around 4,500 dry weight. I have a Reese DC setup and will look into possibly adding it to our current trailer although so far from what I can see the setup the previous owner had is working well. I actually have felt better pulling this beast than when I pulled the smaller one (which oddly enough weighed only slightly less than our current one). Our first outing is this weekend and our first out of town trip in two weeks. I'll see how she handles at high speeds - when we pulled her home after the purchase she seems happy.
I am very thankful all of y'all's advice.
