2015 navigator towing 29' trailer
I have a new 2015 navigator with 8500 pounds towing capicity. I am pulling a 22FBS North Trail by Heartland travel trailer. Trailer fully loaded weigh about 6500 Lbs. I have a 1200 Lb Reese hitch with...
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Depending on road conditions and wind I'm limited to 60 to 65 MPH to still feel in control
You should limit yourself to that in all conditions, always. Most trailer tires are only rated to that.
You're always going to feel some movement with passing trucks and gusty winds, no matter what you drive, but there are things you can do to minimize it.
A longer wheelbase vehicle would be best but I don't imagine you want to get rid of a new vehicle. Ensure you have sufficient tongue weight (~13% of tt weight) and the hitch is set properly to transfer enough weight back to the front of tow vehicle.
Air the tires to the max rating. If you have P rated tires (soft squishy sidewalls) consider getting better truck tires with stiffer sidewalls and higher ratings.
