Not the problem I was expecting to have

dodge guy wrote:

ROBERTSUNRUS wrote:

rockhillmanor wrote:
If the rig in your signature, Outback Terrain 299TBH, means it is a 29 foot trailer?

The Navigator has Too short of a wheelbase for a 29 foot TT.

I did a 20 foot TT with a Tahoe that has the exact same wheel base as your Nav and it is a case of the tail wagging the dog. And it's not going to change any time soon no matter what gadgets you put on it as long as you continue to use the Navigator as you tow vehicle.

I'm also guessing you are WAY over the weight that Nav is even rated to tow if your TT is a 29 footer! :W

:) Hi, this might be splitting hairs for you, but The Lincoln has a 119" wheel base and the Tahoe has a 116" wheel base. I would not consider that as "Exactly the same."

Many people do it, but I wouldn't tow a 29'er or any trailer weighing more than 7,000 lbs with my Lincoln.

The OP has a Navigator L (long wheel base). the Navi is more than capable of handling a 7500lb 30+ foot TT! the OP just isn`t used to feeling any extra weight on the Navi, so it feels weird to her to have to push down on the pedal harder to maintain any hwy speed. she has not complained about towing instability!

She will get the same feeling in a 3/4 ton truck.

This is where I disagree. A Navigator is not an Excursion.
It doesn't have the power or the suspension.
Calling it more than capable is a stretch. It will be marginal at best. A question we have all avoided,What is the payload rating on the Navigator?
The OP hasn't complained about the instability simply because she never really got the combo moving.
Towing a 8500 GVW trailer with a Navigator or most 1/2 ton vehicles will not be relaxing.
A Navigator is a Luxury SUV it was not designed with heavy towing in mind.
Tow 1st with Navigator, then tow it with a capable 3/4 ton vehicle.
There will be a significant difference/improvement.

When Newbies come seeking advice we should strive to give them the facts. Not sugarcoat the truth. The Navigator maybe a temporary solution only because they already own it. However I would never suggest going out and buying a Navigator to tow a 8500 GVW trailer.
Unfortunately there needs to be a TV upgrade in the OP's future.
The Navigator was fine before the OP purchased a large heavy TT, now the OP needs to re analyze their needs and find a capable TV