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Re: What Would YOU Do?
jerem0621 wrote: I have been towing with Unibody Vehicles for years and not one issue. I will continue doing so as they are fantastic handling, lower CG, better breaking vehicles. I would reinforce the hitch and continue on. The work should cost you less than $400.00...and you will end up with a hitch stronger than what's on most trucks. Think something like the picture below. This is how Can-Am RV in London Ontario reinforce a hitch on a Town & Country and most hitches they reinforce. But, if you want a truck... that's a viable option too. Thanks! Jeremiah All of our previous Tv's have been unibodies too and they work great especially with the pro hitch setup as you have illustrated. In fact our Mini Van went 465,000klm's without any serious drive drain issues and years of towing under it's belt.374Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with a Mercedes Benz ML 350 Bluetec
jerem0621 wrote: rexlion wrote: A good welding shop could improve that hitch receiver for you. Then you'll have peace of mind. Here is a Link to a thread on the AIR forums where they cover a BMW X5's receiver being reinforced. Thanks! Jeremiah That site has the good info. The Benz ML Bluetec (set up right) is one of the best tow vehicles money can buy. Most have had their receivers reinforced so the can handle the stress of the WDH. Get it set up right and you will have a top notch TV for your lightweight trailer.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer sway
aftermath wrote: Don't EVER listen to those who say you need a huge truck with a diesel engine to tow your trailer. and that is the truth! At a glance of the OP's trailer it is poorly designed. Very boxy, smallish rims and tires, and the whole trailer is sitting high. Even set up right I don't think it is going to be a comfy tow. Thinking you need to consider a Hensley or Pro Pride high end hitch to get it right. PS.... we tow a 23' with a mid sized car. Never had a sway issue. Using a Reese dual cam.764Views0likes0CommentsRe: I call BS!
RobWNY wrote: This past weekend, we went camping at Watkins Glen State Park in NY. in came a Ford 3/4 ton gas pickup pulling what looked to be about a 24' Air Stream. As we were walking into the building, I said to the guy..."Some wind out there today!" He replied with "I haven't noticed the wind at all" and pointed to his truck and camper. I call BS! What say you? Rob, That WGSP is one of our favorites. Luv the area. No BS Rob. We tow an Airstream with a Can Am set up mid sized sedan and it is a no drama event even on those windy, gusty days. With the right TV and a properly set up rig the drive is sweet. This vid explains it very well..... Towing an Airstream on a Windy Day.448Views0likes0CommentsRe: Evasive Maneuvers when towing
rexlion wrote: I have always favored vehicles with low center of gravity for better avoidance maneuvering. That works for me too. Add to the list a high performance braking system, V rated performance tires, a Can AM pro set up, and a trailer with big brakes and torsion axles. Sticks to the road like glue.509Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with the Pentastar V6
Jeremiah.... Congrats on the new TV. Being one who has towed with a mini van I can understand your jubilation. There was an interesting towing article on the T&C van (RV Life Style mag) a few years ago. BTW the trailer it was towing was much larger than your pop up.204Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pickup truck tow vehicle stability tests
BenK wrote: Why my Suburban has -1.5" offset alloys....stock is +1.5", so the net for both sides is an increase in track of 6"...plus that my rims are 10" with stock at 6.5" Means another 3.5" wider track Plus my tires are 10mm wider, so 10mm wider track All adds up to about 10.5" wider than stock track, front and rear A dually has an even wider track It is not any one aspect, but all of them in concert that matters...AKA in context If this guys car had a narrower track...think he could do this with the exact same car?...or would he roll over? This is part of what a dually does better than a single with a narrower track...managing that 'push' and 'sway' from the trailer leanbar sidewall aspectratio track What you failed to mention Ben is that car is going through the curve twice as fast as either a pick up with or without dual wheels.247Views0likes0CommentsRe: considering upgrading tow vehicle
Road Ruler wrote: Melanie83103 wrote: Road Ruler - what speed did you drive towing with your quest? And what gas mileage did you get? Did you ever drive in mountains? It feels like the van is working so hard.... Thanks for the info! Melanie... We averages 16MPG (Imperial gals) towing the 23'. It was the same since moving to the 3.5 in the car. Our Quest would cruise all day at 60MPH. Never a problem. We towed up some good sized hills here in Ontario but not out west. It did however tow a 2,200lb pop up through the Rockies. Your issue is not engine power or capabilites. My thoughts are leading to the performance of your CVT transmission which I have limited knowledge. Sorry. There are many examples of V6 Mini Vans towing trailers without issues.419Views0likes0Comments
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