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Re: Weight distribution hitch for lifted truck
Hannibal wrote: If it only gave you some sway with the strong winds, but towed fine otherwise, it's likely tongue weight and alignment are ok. The 35" tires with I assume aggressive tread probably contribute to the unstable condition in the wind. A 2003 F250 I think has a 500 lb dead weight, 1,000 lb WD rated receiver. A 7k lb trailer is going to likely have over 900 lbs of tongue weight. I would recommend a WDH to satisfy the weight rating of the receiver and sway control for the wind. My choice is the Equalizer 4-point. But they are noisy. I keep mine quiet with grease on the ball, at the sockets and a dab on the L brackets. With only a 4" lift and 35's, the standard shank "should" have enough drop. Just my humble experience. Yes. I had no problems towing it otherwise. Like I said towing there with no winds it was fine. 68mph the whole way. On the way home with winds I wasn’t comfortable on the highway. My parents have a Ford Expedition with all the proper hitch equipment and once my father got home he called and told me he was surprised how windy it actually was and he noticed it towing his camper. Do you have a link to that hitch? I want to get it set up properly wether we trade it in or not. Safety is #1. The tires are cooper At3s not super aggressive but not a highway tire per say2.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Weight distribution hitch for lifted truck
Thanks for the reply’s so far. Didn’t think I’d get all this info. Axles on the trailer are perfect. It’s a suspension lift, no blocks, no hack stuff. It’s all done right. With the camper hooked up to my truck the camper sits perfectly level. I don’t have a side pic showing the camper. So a 7,500# camper shouldn’t experience any sway? My steering box was getting a little worn out. There was excessive play left to right in the steering wheel but I’ve since replaced the box and it’s nice and tight now196Views0likes0CommentsWeight distribution hitch for lifted truck
I have a lifted 2003 Ford F-250-lifted 4inches on 35 inch tires. Camer dry is roughly 7,500# went to the camp ground no issues. Without any sway control or weight hitch. The issue isn’t with sagging out the truck. It barely squats with the weight but coming home it was windy and I didn’t even make it one exit before I decided to get off due to the camper sway. Do I necessarily need a weight distribution hitch or would I be OK with just a sway control set up. I may be trading this camper in for a 5th wheel within the next year or so. So I’d hate to go all out if I can just get away with a sway control set up. Thanks8.3KViews0likes21CommentsRe: Looking at buying a 2011 STARCRAFT 256BHS good, bad, ugly?
Brought the camper home today. Absolutely love it. Super easy to tow. Super easy to set up. I had no idea where the table is the seats pull out and the table slides out which can easily add room for 2-3 more people. Going to wash it tomorrow and clean up the inside a little bit and we will be ready to go camping631Views0likes0CommentsRe: Are Travel Trailers selling at all right now?
Hoerschel wrote: Newbieatcamping wrote: I just bought a travel trailer Newbieatcamping: Did you buy new / used; from a dealer or individual? State? Any special incentives you were offered because of the pandemic? Your motivation to buy now? Thanks. Just wondering what the dynamics are out in the marketplace. I bought a used travel trailer from my local dealer, they did take some money off...but they are also including a bunch of stuff with the sale(weight distribution hitch, a complete service, a new battery, both propane tanks filled, all hoses for hook ups, etc) I am in CT my wife always wanted a camper I never wanted one. I know the owner of the dealership he wasn’t selling much. Luckily my wife and I are both still working without concerns of slowing down(she’s a nurse and I work on heavy equipment) so I figured what the heck let’s buy a camper!! FWIW, my parents also have a camper they store at my house during the winter months since they don’t have the room and I have 2 spots on my property set up perfectly for campers so I figured what the heck. Let’s fill up both spots291Views0likes0Comments
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