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Re: Bent sway control on EAZ Lift hitch
GravelRider wrote: Humbert810 wrote: Looks as if the sway bar is below that bracket on the trailer tongue. Although if on the right incline or decline it could possibly hit. My guess is the setup was way too tight although I have mine very tight and never had this issue. That picture is deceiving. The bracket is definitely in line with the bar. Here's another angle: Moderator edit to re-size picture to forum recommended limit of 640px maximum width. Definitely deceiving. From that picture it definitely is your issue! Glad you got it figured out!! Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Humbert1.4KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Finally hit the scales, numbers look perfect?
DownTheAvenue wrote: I applaud you for going to a scale to get actual numbers. That set up is very good, but if you wanted to fine tune it a little more, then tighten the bars to get a little more weight on the steer tires, but that is such a fine tune that if you leave it like it is then your good. One person is telling me to add more weight to the drive. One telling me more on the steer axle. I have read so many WDH posts and articles it makes my head spin. I was shooting for a return of unloaded steer axle weight but am still open to suggestions as far as the rest of my post.393Views0likes0CommentsRe: Finally hit the scales, numbers look perfect?
Turtle n Peeps wrote: Looks great!!! I bet it tows great! The only thing I would do (and it's nit picking) is I would drop 1 link in your WD. I would try to get just a little more weight on the rear axel to make it 50/50 front to rear. But like I said, that's REALLY nit picking. Again, GREAT job!! I thought I was shooting for near 100% weight returned to the steer axle on my truck as opposed to 50/50 distribution on the truck?395Views0likes0CommentsUpgrading WDH hitch, Shank question.
Currently have the Pro-Series 12,000LB 1,200 Round Bar hitch set-up My question is if I upgrade the the Reese 1,500 LB Trunnion Bar hitch, with the capability to add DC sway control later. Will my current shank have the same hole spacing or will I need to purchase a complete new shank for the new head? Thanks Humbert1.6KViews0likes4CommentsFinally hit the scales, numbers look perfect?
Truck Only Steer Axle - 4720 LB Drive Axle - 3320 LB Total Weight - 8040 LB WDH Bars On Steer Axle - 4740 LB Drive Axle - 4480 LB Trailer Axle - 8420 LB WDH Bars Off Steer Axle - 4140 LB Drive Axle - 5320 LB Trailer Axle - 8180 LB WDH Numbers Gross Combined Weight - 17,640 LB Truck Weight with WDH - 9,220 LB Truck Weight without WDH - 9,460 LB Camper Weight - 9,600 LB Tongue Weight - 1,420 LB Tongue Weight Percentage - 14.8% 2006 F-350 6.0 Diesel 4x4 Extended Cab 8' Bed 2015 Jayco Jay Flight 33RLDS Total length close to 36' Pro Series 1,200 Round Bar WDH with one Friction bar These numbers are loaded with all passengers, truck and camper stocked for a 4-day trip which our normal long weekend excursion. This is with empty tanks as we usually travel with no water. Trailer has 2 - 45 gallon fresh tanks which adds about 700 LBS to the trailer. One tank is located directly above the tandems and one just in front. For all purposes with usually pull with empty tanks so these weights will be what the setup sees 90% of the time. We are getting ready to move from OH to FL this October and I want to make sure my setup is as good as it can be before we make the 1400 mile trip! Think everything looks great with all but 20 LBS being returned to my steer axle with my WDH on. My only concern is of course the dealer sold me 1,200 LB bars with my hitch and my tongue weight is pushing 1500 LB. Thinking upgrading to 1,500 LB bars will take out some of my bouncing over bumps. Also seems the trailer is a little more wishy washy than I would like it to be as far as stability at 60-65MPH. Also, if and when I upgrade the hitch, would going to DC Reese or Equal-i-zer help make the trailer more stable at highway speeds or is this just a characteristic of a ~35' bumper pull? Thanks! Humbert3KViews0likes10Comments
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