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bobndot
Apr 30, 2016Explorer II
I think its the set up of the hitch .
Its not the Pro Series hitch . I use one , it works fine with the anti sway bar.
Many people use this Reese hitch and like it.
Air up the trailer tires to max too.
Those c rated tires on the truck should be ok.
Check out the etrailer.com video or youtube video for setting up that hitch. It shows step by step,how to take the correct measurements of the wheel-wells.
The round bars should be parallel to the trailers frame. If not, change the angle of the ball by removing or adding the included set of washers. The bolt that holds those washers has to be snugged up tight .
5 links should show on the chains. All is explained on the install set up video.
All loaded up, you will near gross weight . Take about 13-15% of that gross and that is your TW (tongue wt.) for your Jayco .
Compare those more realistic numbers to the numbers of your truck. Make sure your truck can handle that weight, which I think it can but im not up on the specs of that model truck .
Its not the Pro Series hitch . I use one , it works fine with the anti sway bar.
Many people use this Reese hitch and like it.
Air up the trailer tires to max too.
Those c rated tires on the truck should be ok.
Check out the etrailer.com video or youtube video for setting up that hitch. It shows step by step,how to take the correct measurements of the wheel-wells.
The round bars should be parallel to the trailers frame. If not, change the angle of the ball by removing or adding the included set of washers. The bolt that holds those washers has to be snugged up tight .
5 links should show on the chains. All is explained on the install set up video.
All loaded up, you will near gross weight . Take about 13-15% of that gross and that is your TW (tongue wt.) for your Jayco .
Compare those more realistic numbers to the numbers of your truck. Make sure your truck can handle that weight, which I think it can but im not up on the specs of that model truck .
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