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Thread: Beware of the Tail Swing!
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03-12-2019, 01:56 PM #21
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I have the same situation....cc, longbed pulling a triple axle Momentum. I had a similar experience just before we went full time. At the RV storage lot in San Diego, RVs packed in to tight for these long trailers and the triple axle just doesn't turn as quick. Rubbed up against the RV next to me....took out his awning and a few scratches....$2,800 damage to his RV and just the rear corner bead on my RV. I could not believe the damage to his unit and had to really look hard to find the couple little scratches up high on the corner plastic trim on my unit.
But, like you, learned a lesson and now if I'm within 4' on either side I ask Babe to get out and walk it.....especially if it's on my blind side.SOLD my 2017 Momentum 376TH being pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, Crew Cab, Longbed, Dually. Not pulling the 5er, catch me on my 2013 CVO Harley Ultra Classic.
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09-18-2020, 03:03 PM #22
Tail swing - it happened to me
Pulled the trailer out to rinse off the ash from the fires here on the West coast. Photos show the damage from the tail swing which hit the rig parked next to ours.
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09-18-2020, 07:50 PM #23
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I feel your pain. I was able to fix mine with just some touch up paint. looks like you'll need some trim pieces. any damage to the other rig?
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09-18-2020, 08:16 PM #24
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09-19-2020, 09:20 AM #25
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That is so easy to do. Years ago stopped at a busy station and in a hurry. After gassing up had to make a sharp turn to be able to get out. Those poles are never up high enough to see them on the opposite side of car. Yep, put a couple of dents in the side of my van.
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09-19-2020, 02:37 PM #26
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09-27-2020, 07:06 PM #27
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Thank you for sharing. Just picked up a new Momentum 351. I am not new to towing, but have never had a 5th wheel and never such a tall rig. So many, many things to watch as we move these beasts from one place to another. I'm always watching those curbs when making a right hand turn so as not to hit them with the trailer tires. Swinging wide as carefully as possible. Tail swing is just another one of those things for me to worry about. Sure love it when we reach our destination, but sometimes getting there....and back out again is tough. Thank you for sharing and sorry for the incident.
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09-27-2020, 08:44 PM #28
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10-17-2020, 08:13 PM #29
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Thank you, this is by far the tallest trailer I've ever owned. We took measurements at a dealership before we bought because we have a 44' RV garage with a 14' door. With 3 ac units, it measures just shy of 13'6" tall. I now check my routes carefully before traveling to make sure there are no underpasses with lower clearance. Lot's to remember. I've been towing trailers for years and years. I still feel like a rookie with this one. Takes time and practice.
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10-17-2020, 09:35 PM #30Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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