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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donn0128 wrote:
You and a buddy might do some measurements to be sure the axles are mounted straight. Its possible your fighting a mis aligned trailer.
That's something that's popped into my mind as well. When we purchased the trailer brand new (& it's still a campfire joke) looking at the weight & the big sticker that says Super Light I was thinking we had enough truck to tow it with the Ram but as I quickly figured out this camper was a beast. I upgraded the truck & still never had the feeling everyone claims with a 1 ton diesel that you "hardly know it's back there" So after a half season of towing I decided to hook the camper up & check the temp on the wheels. After a short tow of about 20 miles I pulled over to check & found the rear wheels, especially the rt/rr was running about 45 degree's hotter indicating that the brakes we're sticking. Brand New from the factory not adjusted properly. I came home & adjusted the trailer brakes & all was good but I wonder what else is going on with this particular trailer....
