I'm a owner of a 2005 FS30 Weekend Warrior (Purchased new in Jan 2005 in Irvine,Calif) - Although I'm overall happy with the product and have not experienced any of the MAJOR problems with my yet - I based my purchase of this maker/model and size by the INFORMATION STICKER on the side - giving the DRY/EMPTY weight - and MAX weight 13000 lbs - Checked mine this morning 5897lbs - However I did receive in the mail on Saturday from WW a new sticker to put on our trailer with the new weight info 7135 (at difference of 1238 lbs).
I've been towing it with a Ford Excursion 2WD Limited Edition - with the V10 (Banks Power Pack Kit, 4" Pro Comp Lift, Air Banks, Add-a-Leaf and 1 5/8 Sway Bar) - The rear end has been replaced 3 times (4:30s) by Ford since I've been towing this trailer - the transmission once! After hearing about the issues with the 26', 28' & 30' - This all made sense now - The receiver hitch on my Excursion - the PIN Hole is oval now - I've been told that my hitch is not rated to tow this trailer (Weight) - I've not tow this unit since Feb 07 - and currently have it parked and covered!
Given the above information - for those who have been dealing with issues on their trailer - who's going to cover the replacement receiver hitch that I'm going to need before I can tow again - and also possibly the hitch itself - as my load bars are only 1200lbs rated - and I'm running a single anti-sway stabilizer?
I can't even trailer it down to WW for repairs at this time - the other concern is that I'm over my allowable tow weight for my class drivers license in Calif - per the California Highway Patrol.
Any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! as I'm happy with the product - just frustrated with my current situation on my tow vehicle.