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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Here is another point of view.
I have a 2016 Chevy 2500 and a 33bh with a total length of 36 feet.
My Chevy owner's manual says a weight distributing hitch is optional for trailers under a certain weight-something like 12k lbs. My trailer is 7500 and loaded it is probably about 9k lbs.
I have towed it about 2000 miles, over multiple trips, with NO weight distributing hitch. As long as the trailer is level with the truck and I do not overload the rear of the trailer with too much weight (generator and full water tank-there is no sway.
It pulls great without a wd hitch. I would not do this if I had any doubt about safety.
I am using a ball and shank that is rated for 14k lbs and I have the factory tow receiver-Class V I think. I don't want to check under the truck right now. But, I know I am within factory recommended towing guidelines and this is safe.
Do your own research and you will know what is safe and what is recommended by experts for your vehicle. I am confident this point of view will not be popular here.
The basics of towing a long trailer is the same, but it is harder sometimes backing up in state campgrounds with lots of trees on the side of the road. The trees prevent me from getting more or less turn angle sometimes.
Some campgrounds do not have long enough sites for a 35-37 foot trailer or they only have a few that book up fast. We are about 80% booked for a cross country trip from Fl to Ca and back this summer.
Good luck, have fun.
I have a 2016 Chevy 2500 and a 33bh with a total length of 36 feet.
My Chevy owner's manual says a weight distributing hitch is optional for trailers under a certain weight-something like 12k lbs. My trailer is 7500 and loaded it is probably about 9k lbs.
I have towed it about 2000 miles, over multiple trips, with NO weight distributing hitch. As long as the trailer is level with the truck and I do not overload the rear of the trailer with too much weight (generator and full water tank-there is no sway.
It pulls great without a wd hitch. I would not do this if I had any doubt about safety.
I am using a ball and shank that is rated for 14k lbs and I have the factory tow receiver-Class V I think. I don't want to check under the truck right now. But, I know I am within factory recommended towing guidelines and this is safe.
Do your own research and you will know what is safe and what is recommended by experts for your vehicle. I am confident this point of view will not be popular here.
The basics of towing a long trailer is the same, but it is harder sometimes backing up in state campgrounds with lots of trees on the side of the road. The trees prevent me from getting more or less turn angle sometimes.
Some campgrounds do not have long enough sites for a 35-37 foot trailer or they only have a few that book up fast. We are about 80% booked for a cross country trip from Fl to Ca and back this summer.
Good luck, have fun.
