16 Navigator L towing Jayco 24BH
Hi, I have been lurking for a while but posting for the first time. I need some opinions on my set up. 2016 Navigator L GVWR 7,900 lbs GCWR 15,000 lbs Towing capacity 8,700 lbs Payload capacity...
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APT wrote:
How does it feel @highway speeds? 2-lane roads, and multi-lane interstates when passing or being passed?
While I an a card-carrying member of the weight police, I have also personally towed above vehicle ratings for thousands of miles. My comfort level was mostly based on how I adjusted my Reese Strait Line WDH, not any specific rating.
The only recommendation I have is to increase the WD more to the front than you have now. That may mean more hitch head angle, fewer links under tension, etc.
I towed all last season from Michigan to Yellowstone, Mt Glacier, Moab and back without an issue. Handled great, even in really bad winds in Nebraska and South Dakota. You read about people that fought the trailer and had terrible experiences white knuckling all the way. That has never been my experience. The truck is stable and I don't feel buffeting while passing or being passed.
The Ecoboost pulled up the mountains of Colorado without working hard. The Navigator has a tow haul mode that holds the low gear and provides engine break. Works nicely going down hill. I did all this towing with a Husky Centerline WDH. I have since upgraded it to a Hensley and while I haven't gone on a long run, I can say that it is night and day as far as sway on my test run.
My wife made a few good points last night.
Pro Navi:
1. 90% of the time we go out with only 4 of us. The 2 older kids are at an age where they are not participating as much. That puts us well within the limits.
2. If the situation arises and all 6 of us are traveling, we take a 2nd vehicle with us.
3. You tow 3 months out of the year. Are you going to hate having a 3/4 ton truck as a DD?
4. If you get a 3/4 ton truck, how far will we go with 5 people in it before the rear passengers turn on each other? Can you do 10 hour drives like we like to do?
Pro 3/4:
1. If you get a 3/4 ton truck you will never have to worry about going to the scales and weighing in every trip.
2. If you get a 3/4 ton truck you can always get a bigger trailer if you want.
3. If you get a 3/4 ton truck I will never drive it. You don't have to worry about me taking your vehicle. :)
