Weight Distributing Hitches
We upgraded from a 24 foot travel trailer to a 33 foot travel trailer this summer. We are towing with a Ford F150 with Eco Boost engine. The truck is rated to tow up to 9600 and our TT is 6500 so we...
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Okay so I have actual numbers from my door which does NOT match the window sticker and I find that super annoying GRRRRR.
GVWR - 7200
Max Cargo - 1580
GCWR - 15400
So I am okay on GCWR but am going to be over on Max Cargo unless my tongue weight is less than 500 which I am sure it is NOT.
So what do I do now? I have towed this camper 4 times less than 40 miles each way without incident and my issue had to do with sway at higher speeds.
I know some of you will say get a smaller camper or a bigger truck. The bigger truck could be an option as my trade in value is very high on this one BUT I am wondering about those who are towing something close to my configuration (the guy with the Tundra comes to mind)?
I know I can reduce tongue weight by putting more weight in the back of the camper but assume that having the weight uneven in the camper is not safe either.
I AM going to invest in the Henley remanufactured hitch I'm sure of that because whether I get a new truck or stick with this one I WANT sway elimination not just sway control. I also want the ease of not having to heft a 50+lb hitch into place every time I use the camper.
As of right now the camper is not moving until the first weekend in May and that is a short trip of 35 miles one way. I have time to figure out my plan of action. But I am going to SC for approx 3 weeks in the end of May/June so I really do need to make some decisions.
GVWR - 7200
Max Cargo - 1580
GCWR - 15400
So I am okay on GCWR but am going to be over on Max Cargo unless my tongue weight is less than 500 which I am sure it is NOT.
So what do I do now? I have towed this camper 4 times less than 40 miles each way without incident and my issue had to do with sway at higher speeds.
I know some of you will say get a smaller camper or a bigger truck. The bigger truck could be an option as my trade in value is very high on this one BUT I am wondering about those who are towing something close to my configuration (the guy with the Tundra comes to mind)?
I know I can reduce tongue weight by putting more weight in the back of the camper but assume that having the weight uneven in the camper is not safe either.
I AM going to invest in the Henley remanufactured hitch I'm sure of that because whether I get a new truck or stick with this one I WANT sway elimination not just sway control. I also want the ease of not having to heft a 50+lb hitch into place every time I use the camper.
As of right now the camper is not moving until the first weekend in May and that is a short trip of 35 miles one way. I have time to figure out my plan of action. But I am going to SC for approx 3 weeks in the end of May/June so I really do need to make some decisions.
