โAug-30-2017 10:06 AM
โAug-30-2017 10:53 PM
Grit dog wrote:p220sigman wrote:6door74 wrote:
I'd be lying of I said the noise aspect wasn't also part of my interest for mods. But that will be at bottom of priorities if that's all it will really amount to.
Don't get me wrong, I like a nice deep rumble, but when you are towing and that nice deep rumble is reflecting off of the front of the TT for hours drilling into your head, it loses its appeal quickly.
Yeah but how many vans have twice pipes anymore?? That'd be sweet!
Set of chrome 3" side pipes and a lumpy cam!!
โAug-30-2017 09:27 PM
p220sigman wrote:6door74 wrote:
I'd be lying of I said the noise aspect wasn't also part of my interest for mods. But that will be at bottom of priorities if that's all it will really amount to.
Don't get me wrong, I like a nice deep rumble, but when you are towing and that nice deep rumble is reflecting off of the front of the TT for hours drilling into your head, it loses its appeal quickly.
โAug-30-2017 07:51 PM
p220sigman wrote:6door74 wrote:
I'd be lying of I said the noise aspect wasn't also part of my interest for mods. But that will be at bottom of priorities if that's all it will really amount to.
Don't get me wrong, I like a nice deep rumble, but when you are towing and that nice deep rumble is reflecting off of the front of the TT for hours drilling into your head, it loses its appeal quickly.
โAug-30-2017 07:45 PM
6door74 wrote:
I'd be lying of I said the noise aspect wasn't also part of my interest for mods. But that will be at bottom of priorities if that's all it will really amount to.
โAug-30-2017 02:17 PM
6door74 wrote:
@KJ,
What about exhaust and intake? Worthwhile difference or no? I'm not sure about the bolt pattern but I'll look into it. I do have a brake controller but I'm not sure who the manufacturer is. I'll look into that as well.
โAug-30-2017 01:06 PM
p220sigman wrote:
You shouldn't have to do too much other than regular maintenance. Whenever I get a used vehicle, I change all the fluids right off the bat (including brake fluid flush) just so I know where I'm starting from.
As far a the weight distribution, I wouldn't run out and buy anything until you settle on the TT. One, you may not get the correct weight bars and two, you may be able to include one as part of your TT purchase. Regardless of what kind you decide you want, make sure to set it up correctly or get someone who knows what they are doing to set it up.
If you feel the need to change wheels/tires, just be sure whatever you get has a high enough weight rating. Just because you can find some wheels that will fit, doesn't mean that they are a good fit for towing.
I wouldn't plan to do "power enhancements" especially on a modern gas engine. Without spending quite a bit of money, you aren't likely to see any real gains in power, just gain a lot of noise. When you look at the power curves for most "power enhancements", you don't really see much gain until the upper 1/3 to 1/4 of the RPM range.
I agree with starting by weighing the van. Anything else is just speculation. Base your calculations off of the weight. If you are really ambitious, load up the van like you would when camping to get a more accurate picture.
Above all, have fun. Remember, that is why you are doing this to start with.
โAug-30-2017 12:55 PM
โAug-30-2017 12:36 PM
BenK wrote:
Welcome and congratulations on getting the info first before purchasing the trailer for your risk management decision (AKA gambling)...you are an extremely rare one for sure !!!!
First, decide if you believe in the OEM's ratings system or not...If not, the academic and do whatever...If yes, then continue to gather the information you will need to make your own decision.
I'll not every give the "sure you can"...or whatever many come here asking...only wanting to hear what they want to hear...but provide the metrics for you, the OP, to make up your decision(s)
Gather these for your TV and a full sized van is an excellent one. NOTE that all of the info from the OEM has a "R" in it and it references RATING
GVWR
GCWR (not many believe this, as it is a fairly new rating)
GAWR, both front and rear
Pretty much forget about the MTWR (Max Tow Weight Rating), as it is derived from a 'curb' vehicle. Meaning a stripper model with only one option...the tow option...and one 150 lb driver. AC, power doors, power windows, etc are NOT part of that MTWR basis
Best to go out and weigh your TV as is and fully loaded ready to tow. That includes people, pets, cargo, etc, etc
Then you can do the simple math to figure out what 'your' TV is rated to tow. Typically 1K or more less than the listed MTWR
Decide what kind of WD Hitch system you like. They all work, but critical is how they are installed and SET UP
ON that, learn how the various dial/knobs/etc adjusts for the WD Hitch you decide on. There really isn't a one size fits all on that, IMHO
The goal of the WD Hitch system is to return the TV and the whole setup to a condition for that worst day out there when Mr Murphy crosses your path...either you have the proper sized and setup or not spot on...there will be no time to go back to the store for bigger/better...nor re-adjust the setup...
All things designed and engineered are not for the good days out there, but for that worst day when Mr Murphy crosses your path...also the Ratings are in reference to the OEM's specifications for 'that' TV. It has also been certified to have passed by your OEM to meet agency mandated testing requirements
There is a wealth of info here and on the Internet...but...learn to weed out what works for you vs stuff that won't help...
Goal for the WD Hitch system and the choice(s) of TV & Trailer is to have the final setup with the TV settled to whatever the OEM manual says (old days was even drop, now with the so many different suspension/etc they are different form OEM to OEM...even from model to model)...that the trailer tongue weight is around 13%-15% (I prefer highest, as it tows better and resists sway better), that the trailer is level at it's highest pointing and I prefer pointing slightly down
Then the components like the class of tires (on both TV and Trailer), PSI in them, etc, etc, etc
Good luck and post back on how it goes
โAug-30-2017 12:31 PM
โAug-30-2017 12:23 PM
Grit dog wrote:
Load 10 people, all their gear, loaded high profile 30' plus trailer weighing in close to 5 tons does not sound like the makings of a good trip. Sounds like the Griswold family vacation.
Plus that's a lot of people and a lot of trailer an a lot of responsibility for someone inexperienced in towing trailers.
I'm totally serious when I say get a good pickup, reasonable sized camper, a tent and make someone haul 3 or 4 people in another car.
โAug-30-2017 12:01 PM
โAug-30-2017 11:57 AM
โAug-30-2017 11:38 AM
jim1521 wrote:6door74 wrote:jarata1 wrote:
The towing weight will be your issue do research on this board it isn't just the weight the van can pull,your probably looking at a trailer that's about 8,000 pounds
I'll play with the numbers and see. Thanks for the reply. By saying 8,000lbs, you mean the gross weight of the trailer or dry weight? I know I've read to forget about the dry weight, but I'm just making sure I understand you. The trailers I've given most consideration to all come in under 8,000lbs dry weight.
Sorry, didn't realize I used the same number twice.
Change my example to the van's GVWR as 8000 lbs, and the trailer as being 9,000. Those are the max amount of weight that the vehicles can weight - wet or dry. Regardless of what you put in the van, it cannot exceed 8,000 lbs, and regardless of what you put in the trailer, it cannot exceed 9,000 lbs wet or dry.
โAug-30-2017 11:27 AM