Learning curve going from 5th wheel to TT
I have logged thousands of fifth wheel miles, my wife and I decided to switch to a TT to allow us to carry our kayaks on the truck (easy to load). My truck is an F350srw 4X4 short bed, the trailer we ...
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BarneyS wrote:
Yes, your thinking is flawed in that the weight lost off the front axle of the two vehicle is the major reason for steering issues and sway control. The WD hitch restores that weight and, along with several other issues, the control of the trailer is restored.
Barney
With the same trailer weight, you normally have a lot more of that weight is carried by TV when using 5th wheel. But the 5th wheel is always mounted close to the rear TV axle, so it does not transfer any weight off front. Also, the hitch mounted close to axle eliminates the leverage any trailer sway would have to push back of TV, so driver is not over-steering to keep TV going straight, which makes trailer sway to stay behind TV.
Instead of trailer, think about hauling a heavy box, say 75% of carry capacity. Set that box at the back of bed, and go for a drive. Then move the weight to front of bed. You will see the truck drives better. Not only does the 2nd load not transfer weight off steer, it adds some to the front. Pull behind trailer is extreme case of the box at back of bed.
