Is my TT too big for long trips?
We are at a crossroads with our current travel trailer. It’s a 2017 Flagstaff 831 BHDS measuring 34’9” total length & a dry weight of 7195, GVWR 8761. The tow vehicle is a 2015 F-350 with a 6.7 diesel...
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Removing tongue weight is not the best idea....the heavier the TT is up front the more stable it should tow. The Reese is a good hitch, but what I have seen is that the design of some trailers makes them very difficult to balance so they will tow steady. Or if you can get them balanced they are easily upset by crosswinds and other road events.
Honestly I would look into getting a getting a Hensley Arrow or ProPride hitch. We bought ours in 2002 when we had the 35' bunkhouse and still use it with our 32'. The design of these hitches is different but no more of a PITA than any other WD hitch. Right now the TT weighs between 8500-9000 lbs depending on what we pack, whether water is full, etc. The truck has plenty of power and the sweet spot for cruising is between 65-70 mph on the interstate. There is NO sway, not even a little instability.
The Hensley and ProPride hitches will make your TT tow like a 5er. If you have an opportunity to buy one used why not try it? There are plenty of folks on the forum to lean on for info. Worst case you hate the hitch, then you can trade the TT in for a 5er.
Speaking of Burlington, we'll be up there last weekend in July for the Tumble Down festival, staying at Mallets Bay.
Honestly I would look into getting a getting a Hensley Arrow or ProPride hitch. We bought ours in 2002 when we had the 35' bunkhouse and still use it with our 32'. The design of these hitches is different but no more of a PITA than any other WD hitch. Right now the TT weighs between 8500-9000 lbs depending on what we pack, whether water is full, etc. The truck has plenty of power and the sweet spot for cruising is between 65-70 mph on the interstate. There is NO sway, not even a little instability.
The Hensley and ProPride hitches will make your TT tow like a 5er. If you have an opportunity to buy one used why not try it? There are plenty of folks on the forum to lean on for info. Worst case you hate the hitch, then you can trade the TT in for a 5er.
Speaking of Burlington, we'll be up there last weekend in July for the Tumble Down festival, staying at Mallets Bay.
