towing with suv???
Does anyone know of a lite weight travel trailer good for a couple that could be towed with an SUV?
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Good comment, APT. I wasn't avoiding giving info to the OP, but didn't want to turn this thread into another '80%' debate ;)
Anton, generally speaking, most people can add a WDH + sway control and if they stay at or below 80% of their TV's rated towing capacity, they never have to consider calculated loads, axle weights, advanced hitches, upgraded tires, etc...yet have a perfectly acceptable towing experience.
It is usually once you get closer to or even exceed the tow capacity that all these things and drivers' skills play a significantly larger role.
To be perfectly clear, I do NOT recommend you exceed any ratings or capacities on your vehicle, trailer, or even at the dinner buffet. If you want some private tips of how to better prepare your TV/setup to better handle large loads, drop me a PM and I'd be more than happy to share the things I've done over the years.
This is a public board, so gotta use disclaimers or someone will read it, get the wrong idea, and next thing you know, they will be towing a truck on a cargo trailer while it is attached to a 5th wheel RV, all behind a rented UHaul truck! :D (nod to the other thread)
Here is one thing that concerns me. Some folks are suggesting that to tow heavy, their TV should be nearly empty and kept as light as possible. Bullocks! A light TV is just begging to be thrown around by the wind, heavy trailer, or a wild sneeze.
I load the rear axle with cargo and use the WDH to xfer trailer tongue weight to the front axle. The last things I want are light weight axles ON THE WHEELS I CONTROL (wheels on the TV) when I need to maneuver or deal with wind, etc. Some squat of TV is good for handling.
If you are setup properly, the TV should NEVER feel light it wants to twist or have the back end pushed one way or the other. Even in high winds, the worst it should feel like is being pushed as one with the trailer...sort of like driving a car fast around a sharp turn- don't oversteer or accelerate and you remain in control.
A proportional brake controller with boost settings. I use a Prodigy and have been quite pleased. It allows you to instantly set it to be more aggressive for steep hills, heavy traffic, etc while still maintaining a solid base adjustment. It is not affected by the mounting level, pitch of your TV (think steep grades), or other factors.
Again, I apologize if you were seeking this kind of info and I failed to assist. Hope this helps!
Anton, generally speaking, most people can add a WDH + sway control and if they stay at or below 80% of their TV's rated towing capacity, they never have to consider calculated loads, axle weights, advanced hitches, upgraded tires, etc...yet have a perfectly acceptable towing experience.
It is usually once you get closer to or even exceed the tow capacity that all these things and drivers' skills play a significantly larger role.
To be perfectly clear, I do NOT recommend you exceed any ratings or capacities on your vehicle, trailer, or even at the dinner buffet. If you want some private tips of how to better prepare your TV/setup to better handle large loads, drop me a PM and I'd be more than happy to share the things I've done over the years.
This is a public board, so gotta use disclaimers or someone will read it, get the wrong idea, and next thing you know, they will be towing a truck on a cargo trailer while it is attached to a 5th wheel RV, all behind a rented UHaul truck! :D (nod to the other thread)
Here is one thing that concerns me. Some folks are suggesting that to tow heavy, their TV should be nearly empty and kept as light as possible. Bullocks! A light TV is just begging to be thrown around by the wind, heavy trailer, or a wild sneeze.
I load the rear axle with cargo and use the WDH to xfer trailer tongue weight to the front axle. The last things I want are light weight axles ON THE WHEELS I CONTROL (wheels on the TV) when I need to maneuver or deal with wind, etc. Some squat of TV is good for handling.
If you are setup properly, the TV should NEVER feel light it wants to twist or have the back end pushed one way or the other. Even in high winds, the worst it should feel like is being pushed as one with the trailer...sort of like driving a car fast around a sharp turn- don't oversteer or accelerate and you remain in control.
A proportional brake controller with boost settings. I use a Prodigy and have been quite pleased. It allows you to instantly set it to be more aggressive for steep hills, heavy traffic, etc while still maintaining a solid base adjustment. It is not affected by the mounting level, pitch of your TV (think steep grades), or other factors.
Again, I apologize if you were seeking this kind of info and I failed to assist. Hope this helps!
