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Re: Towing with an Expedition
Thanks for all your comments. What type of sway control would be best for this rig? Currently I have a Reese WD hitch (1000 lb bars) with a single friction sway control. I have the option of getting an Equal-I-zer brand hitch with the 1000lb bars. I haven't really pulled this trailer much yet, so I don't know if my current setup will have sway problems. Overall length of this trailer is 24'-10" tip to bumper even though they market it as a 22'.313Views0likes0CommentsTowing with an Expedition
I have a Nash 22h trailer and plan on pulling it with our 2004 Expedition. We live in Southern California and go on long vacations every year into the Sierra Nevada's over some very long steep grades. These grades are typically around 6% and sometimes some back roads are around 8%. Our current trailer is a 1996 Aerolite that weighs 3200 lbs loaded. Will the Expedition be able to pull the trailer safely? If I avoid the back roads, will I be able to pull the 6% grades without putting to much stress on the tow vehicle? Does anybody have this same setup? If so, how much pulling power do you have? 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition- 5.4L V8, 3.73 axle and tow package GVWR- 7100 lbs Front GAWR- 3150 lbs Rear GAWR- 4128 lbs GCWR- 14,500 lbs Tongue weight max- 895 lbs Max tow weight- 8950 lbs Trailer UVW- 4610 lbs Hitch weight- 545 lbs GVW- 7000 lbs. (the trailer will not be loaded to this. I plan on about 5600 to 5800 loaded) Thanks2.5KViews0likes9CommentsRe: 2014 Nash 22h Quality Issues
I just spoke with Matt at Northwood. He explained to me that the trailer is very new and that the buckling on the front cap is normal. He said that things should settle in after time has passed and it should not be a problem. He told me to keep an eye on it and if there is any problems to call them. He was very polite and said they were documenting everything. I just hope this filon over wood stud construction is reliable. The sides aren't smooth when you look down the side of the trailer and I already had to caulk gaps between the filon and the molding. Matt told me that they have been making them this way for years.510Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2014 Nash 22h Quality Issues
Yes I have contacted both. I live in Southern California and the selling dealer is 150 miles away. They told me that it's not their problem and that it's Northwood's. I've already been dealing with Northwood on other issues, but now this is a big one.509Views0likes0Comments
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