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Gjac
Explorer III
Dec 12, 2020

Requirements for towing and setup of a TT 3500lbs or less

I have traveled over 100K miles since retiring in a Class A and thinking about downsizing to a small TT towed with a F-150 or equivalent 1/2 ton truck and have several questions. Would any special hit...
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camp-n-family
Explorer
Dec 12, 2020
If loaded properly with sufficient tongue weight a trailer shouldn’t sway and shouldn’t need a special hitch. If the tongue weight is within your truck’s receiver rating you shouldn’t need a wd hitch either. Try it and see how it tows.

Stabilizer jacks are just that, for stability. They are extra contact points to the ground to hinder bounce and movement. They are not designed to support the trailers full weight for levelling. Use blocks under the wheels for that.

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