Issues towing 36 or 37 foot TT?
Wife and I are considering the Jayco 32TSBH or 32RBTS which means a 36 or 37 foot TT. I am curious if it will be possible to pull this length without any sway issues? TV will be a 3/4 ton diesel and...
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I don't think you'll have any problems towing that trailer. My Outback is 35 1/2 feet long. With my cargo carrier on the end it's 38 feet long from hitch to bumper. Both truck, trailer, and cargo carrier and I'm right at a total length of 58 feet. Granted I tow with a 1 ton dually diesel with an Equal-i-zer 1200 WD hitch and yes!!! IT DOES tow like it's not even there!
I don't think the length will be an issue for your 3/4 ton either. With the right WD hitch, longer trailers tow just fine too. There are those who continue to argue to get a 5er, but not everyone wants a 5er and do not mind the overall length. Some want the bed of the truck free, or some tow with vans. There are reasons why folks want a TT over a 5er, and nothing wrong with that.
The secret to towing success IS a good WD hitch system. Sytems like Hensley cost an outrageous amount, but those who use them swear by them. With the RIGHT truck, you don't need that kind of a hitch system. Equal-i-zer, Pro Ride, Reese Dual Cam will all work very well. You do want to get a WD hitch system that has has built in sway. Anything with built-in sway will be a better hitch system. If it does not have built in sway, you'll need to get a separate friction sway bar. They are OK. I used one for years. But for the longer trailer, I found the Equal-i-zer has been great! But whatever you do, please do not cheap out of your hitch system and sway control. You will probably have $75,000 to $100,000 invested in truck and trailer. You don't want to cheap-out when it comes to hooking truck and trailer together. An extra hundred dollars for better system is priceless if it creates an enjoyable tow and ride! Towing should be a real joy, not a nightmare!
Good luck in your choices. Enjoy your new camper! "There's no place like home!"... on the road!
I don't think the length will be an issue for your 3/4 ton either. With the right WD hitch, longer trailers tow just fine too. There are those who continue to argue to get a 5er, but not everyone wants a 5er and do not mind the overall length. Some want the bed of the truck free, or some tow with vans. There are reasons why folks want a TT over a 5er, and nothing wrong with that.
The secret to towing success IS a good WD hitch system. Sytems like Hensley cost an outrageous amount, but those who use them swear by them. With the RIGHT truck, you don't need that kind of a hitch system. Equal-i-zer, Pro Ride, Reese Dual Cam will all work very well. You do want to get a WD hitch system that has has built in sway. Anything with built-in sway will be a better hitch system. If it does not have built in sway, you'll need to get a separate friction sway bar. They are OK. I used one for years. But for the longer trailer, I found the Equal-i-zer has been great! But whatever you do, please do not cheap out of your hitch system and sway control. You will probably have $75,000 to $100,000 invested in truck and trailer. You don't want to cheap-out when it comes to hooking truck and trailer together. An extra hundred dollars for better system is priceless if it creates an enjoyable tow and ride! Towing should be a real joy, not a nightmare!
Good luck in your choices. Enjoy your new camper! "There's no place like home!"... on the road!
