Apr-14-2014 11:24 AM
Apr-21-2014 07:23 AM
APT wrote:crimecrusher wrote:
I hear what you are saying and sounds like solid advice. However, I don't understand how to do what you are saying. I can take it to a scale and get a weight, but not sure what to do or what that weight means. I'm looking for information on how to do this.
Find a CAT Scale.
Tell the operator you want 3 passes so they offer a discount, like $10 first, $2 each additional.
Your 3 passes are:
Truck and TT with WDH
Truck with TT without the WDH bars
Truck alone
The scale has 3 pads and you will want to get the trucks font axle on one, truck rear axle on another, and tt axles on the 3rd.
Report on here and some people will help.
Your goal is that the truck front axle with WDH is the same weight as truck alone, no trailer.
Apr-21-2014 05:32 AM
crimecrusher wrote:
I hear what you are saying and sounds like solid advice. However, I don't understand how to do what you are saying. I can take it to a scale and get a weight, but not sure what to do or what that weight means. I'm looking for information on how to do this.
Apr-20-2014 02:37 PM
crimecrusher wrote:
I have a 2012 WhiteHawk Jayco 28’ that is about 5800 dry and I guess may max is around 7000 fully loaded. I currently tow with a 2011 F150 5.0 with HD towing package and drive around 20k miles a year with 5-7k of that towing miles.
My truck seems to pull this fine and I get around 7-9 mpg towing and 16-17mpg around town not towing. I tow in the flat lands of Texas primarily, but am going to Colorado this summer and may do more of that in the future. My gas mileage is not great and I get a good portion of sway on the highway. If I can keep things around 60mph, it tows a lot better. I don’t have any plans to upgrade to a bigger TT for the next 4-5 years. In about 5 years, I’ll look at a 5th wheel and go bigger truck then.
I’ve been planning to get a 2015 F150 later this winter when they come out but upgrade to the Ecoboost and 4x4. Should this be fine or would I be better served to go ahead and get an F250 4x4 now before my 2000 mile trip to the mountains of Colorado this summer? Would an F250 gas or diesel not be cost effective for everyday driving and towing?
Apr-20-2014 02:19 PM
APT wrote:
Spend $14 at a CAT scale (3 passes) to find out your TW and how well the WDH is adjusted. Then evaluate how to improve. Improper TW and improperly adjusted WDH are the most likely causes for sway. You can mask it with a bigger truck, but why spend the money?
Also, my Reese straight line is picky about being adjusted such that the detents in the bars are centered on the cam lobes. When it's right, I'm solid up to 75mph. When it's not, 60mph is scary.
Apr-20-2014 02:10 PM
Lowsuv wrote:
Lots of good answers proposed .
APT and Jeremiah make the most sense .
If you have sway it is necessary to weigh all of your axles hooked up and not hooked up .
You will be amazed at the shift of weight on each axle hooked up .
Heavy tongue weight mitigates sway .
A half ton will limit the tongue weight necessary to make your rig the safest .
With a 12 % to 15% tongue weight you have more controlled weight between the hitch and the trailer axles .
Commercial trucks have their axles at the ends of the trailer .
Travel trailers have all of that uncontrolled weight behind the centered axles and that weight is on a lever .
F250 for big brakes , heavier payload to take that GOOD heavy tongue weight .
The heavy duty components of the F250 will last longer than the lighter weight components of the F150 assuming the same load usage .
The scales are your friend .
If you can adjust your tongue weight upward that would be safest at any speed .
Apr-19-2014 07:37 AM
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Apr-16-2014 08:20 AM
crimecrusher wrote:2014 Ram 2500 can be had with a 6.4 liter hemi. They also have tow/non tow mode so cylinders will deactivate when not towing.AirForceAngler wrote:
Sounds to me like you just want a new truck! 😉
True 🙂 It's time to get a new truck. If a F150 properly equipped will do fine, I'll wait and get the 2015. But If I should go to a F250, I'll do it soon before my summer trip since the 2015's are on the lots. My longest tow trip was 9 hours and I couldn't wait for it to end. This summer is going to be 18 hours one way. I know an F150 will do the job, but if a F250 will do it much better, more comfortable, and safer without killing my gas bill on every day driving...that's what I'll do.
I've been pulling with my F150 for 3 years and have never towed with HD truck before. So, I have no idea how it will do. Unfortunately I can't borrow a new truck F250, take it on a trip then decide to buy it. I've never weighed my TT but next time out I'll do that. I'm guessing I'm around 7k pounds and would be shocked to see me up around 8K pounds.
Apr-16-2014 06:31 AM
crimecrusher wrote:
If a F150 properly equipped will do fine...I'm around 7k pounds and would be shocked to see me up around 8K pounds.
Apr-16-2014 06:28 AM
Apr-15-2014 10:01 PM
AirForceAngler wrote:
Sounds to me like you just want a new truck! 😉
Apr-15-2014 06:16 PM
Apr-15-2014 12:58 PM
APT wrote:
Right so you won't know unless you get actual weights for how you RV now. Only then will you know what (if anything) needs more capability or safety margin, or whatever. Until then all we random internet people can do is guess.
Apr-15-2014 12:55 PM