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dbbolton2's avatar
dbbolton2
Explorer
Feb 24, 2014

Newbie to Travel Trailers

So tomorrow I am purchasing my "new to me" travel trailer. A 2007 Flagstaff 831QBSS. I'll be towing it will a 2500HD with a WD hitch. About five years ago I owned a Fleetwood Niagara highball PUP that I pulled with a Trialblazer, but I figure this will be significantly different when towing. Any tips or tricks? I haven't pulled anything this long before, and I have heard that longer trailers can actually be easier to back in than a shorter one. Any insights are appreciated!

Thanks!
Dave
  • rexlion's avatar
    rexlion
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2014
    You definitely want good sway control. What WD hitch do you have? If it does not have built in sway control, I would advocate trading it for an Equal-i-zer or similar, at the minimum.

    Know your trailer weight and tongue weight. Make sure you have 10%-15% of the trailer's weight on the hitch. Inadequate weight on the hitch will get you into trouble, bigtime.
  • MackinawMan's avatar
    MackinawMan
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2014
    Best advice IMHO is to go slow and take your time. No rush, so don't let anybody rush you.

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