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Mike_Up
May 07, 2018Explorer
I will say, that towing a larger travel trailer needs some experience IMO.
I've towed many trailers, from driving an International 4900 Class 7 Crew Truck pulling construction equipment with a pintle hook to a Pathfinder towing a 12' box, none slide out, pop up. The hardest tow was towing my 29' travel trailer with any of my 3 F150s.
The F150s with the 29' travel trailer, pulls like nothing is back there (except an occasional tug) when there's no wind. With wind, it gets more difficult. You just have to go with the flow and not over react. When you get pushed, hold the wheel strongly and mildly turn the wheel back to where you need to go. Don't yank (out of shock) the wheel to counter the wind. That's what will put you into a sway condition.
Also when you getting pushed and pulled back and forth, slow down and if needed, put your blinkers on. Just slowing down makes the drive so much more manageable.
LT tires will make the tow more manageable as I said before, it can make a huge difference. Others have said rear sway bars make the rear end more planted as well for stability.
While many say buy your last camper first, meaning usually your biggest, I feel there's a learning curve to towing a bumper pull.
I should also point out I don't drive over 65 mph while towing. Usually right around 60 mph. Trailer tires are rated for 65 mph so I don't push them and at the same time, get better mpg and better handling driving at 65 mph and under. It's harder to do with speed limits at 70 mph, but you have to do what's safe for you and your family, not someone else's convenience.
I've towed many trailers, from driving an International 4900 Class 7 Crew Truck pulling construction equipment with a pintle hook to a Pathfinder towing a 12' box, none slide out, pop up. The hardest tow was towing my 29' travel trailer with any of my 3 F150s.
The F150s with the 29' travel trailer, pulls like nothing is back there (except an occasional tug) when there's no wind. With wind, it gets more difficult. You just have to go with the flow and not over react. When you get pushed, hold the wheel strongly and mildly turn the wheel back to where you need to go. Don't yank (out of shock) the wheel to counter the wind. That's what will put you into a sway condition.
Also when you getting pushed and pulled back and forth, slow down and if needed, put your blinkers on. Just slowing down makes the drive so much more manageable.
LT tires will make the tow more manageable as I said before, it can make a huge difference. Others have said rear sway bars make the rear end more planted as well for stability.
While many say buy your last camper first, meaning usually your biggest, I feel there's a learning curve to towing a bumper pull.
I should also point out I don't drive over 65 mph while towing. Usually right around 60 mph. Trailer tires are rated for 65 mph so I don't push them and at the same time, get better mpg and better handling driving at 65 mph and under. It's harder to do with speed limits at 70 mph, but you have to do what's safe for you and your family, not someone else's convenience.
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