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Re: Towing setup specialist
Hi everyone- thanks you for all the responses, I am feeing much better about my tow vehicle / trailer combination which I was getting a bit nervous about. I see everyone recommending a 12.5 to 13 percent tongue weight. Is 11 percent enough based on the 10 to 15 percent recommendations I've been reading. Two of the hitches I've been considering are the equalizer and propride. My understanding is that I am would be okay right at the 10% lower limit with the propride (maybe even 9%). Any thoughts on the two hitches with my trailer / vehicle combination?359Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing setup specialist
Hi, Trailer is grey wolf 26DBH with dry weight of 5,622 (figuring 7,000 lbs) loaded. The tow vehicle is a Ford Expedition EL with tow package. The expedition has max tow capacity of 8,700 and Max tongue weight of 900 lbs. the tongue weight is my real limitation.359Views0likes0CommentsTowing setup specialist
Hi everyone, Does anyone know of any towing setup specialists that they would recommend in the Connecticut or mass areas? I have read a lot about can-am but they are obviously too far being that they are in Canada. The more I speak to the dealer I purchased my trailer from the less confidence I have in their ability to properly recommend and setup my vehicle and trailer for towing. Thank you in advance.2.3KViews0likes14CommentsRelocating battery
I am looking to upgrade my battery to two golf cart's. However, I can't handle the additional tongue weight, so I was considering relocating the batteries to either under my rear bunks or on the floor of the pantry. I understand that the batteries need to be vented so I was going to have the batteries located inside a sealed battery box vented to the outside. I know the vent needs to vent up due to the gases rising. My questions are do I need a lower intake vent to bring fresh air into the box and is it difficult to relocate the batteries. I have little experience with trailer modifications. Does any see any issues with relocating the batteries that I may be missing?2.9KViews0likes15CommentsHelp with sway control / weight distribution
Hi everyone, We just purchased our first ravel trailer, which we haven't picked up at the dealer yet, and need some help with a hitch setup. The two I am considering are either a equalizer E4 or propride 3p (I know significantly different). The trailer I purchased is a grey wolf 26DBB (31 overall feet) and I'll be towing with a Ford Expedition EL with the tow package. The dry weight of the trailer is 5,622lbs with a 725lb tongue weight and the capacity of the expedition is 8,700 max tow and 890 max tongue. The trailer has a rear cargo hitch with a 200lb capacity (planning on loading with bikes) and a majority of the storage is under the rear bunks which is behind the rear axel. I am thinking that the weight of these items in the rear will most likely offset the weight of my propane and battery on the tongue. I am also planning on only camping weekends so will not ever have more than 1,000lbs of gear so figuring a total loaded weight of about 6,750. Any suggestions between the Equalizer and propride with this combination. I know the propride is a lot heavier but is it worth it for the extra stability? My understanding is that with the propride I would be able to drop down to 9 percent tongue weight comfortably, because of the no sway design, to compensate for the extra weight of the hitch. Tongue weight is a concern and with the equalizer I could not go above a 10 or 11 percent tongue weight within my vehicle limitations. Can the Propride and Hensley really tow comfortably and safely with an 8 or 9 percent tongue weight as they claim? Thanks for any advise.2.1KViews0likes10Comments
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