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04-26-2021, 03:27 PM #11
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What was the weight of steer without trailer?
Mike & Lisa
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04-26-2021, 04:10 PM #12Sam & Kay, 2 kiddos and the dog (rescue pup - lab mix)
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04-26-2021, 04:16 PM #13
I'll shift things around on the next trip and see how that fares. Thank you for the input.
As for the new hitch: As a finance guy, my first reaction is, "they're how much?!?" haha... But I literally just typed that "Spending a little $$ on... is doable..." which means I should have been ready to get out the checkbook Guess I can't have it both ways!Sam & Kay, 2 kiddos and the dog (rescue pup - lab mix)
2021 RAM 2500 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
2020 Grand Design Transcend 243BH
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04-26-2021, 04:45 PM #14
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04-26-2021, 07:49 PM #15
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I'm going to jump in here and focus on the red comments/questions.... and I'm not going to focus on weights, especially since you are within 'specs'.
From the get-go, trailers are inherently more susceptible to wind and large truck's bow waves & side drafting (suction). Having said that, I suppose a heavier tow vehicle might help, but years ago I towed a 28' travel trailer with an F250 and there was still the 'tail-wag'; even with an anti-sway bar (back in the late 90's / early 2000's there weren't a lot of other options).
That's why the Hesley and ProPride hitches exist - to try to remove as much sway as possible.
So I think your focus should be on weight distribution in the trailer and the use of a good anti-sway system. Maybe even think of spending money on a Hensley or ProPride (you can read a lot of Airstream forums about those - those folks are always experience sway). fwiw.... ProPride would be my choice.Larry KE4DMG
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04-27-2021, 05:44 AM #16
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What actually provides towing stability in 3/4 vs 1/2 T?
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04-27-2021, 06:54 AM #17
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04-27-2021, 07:33 AM #18
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I agree that ProPride may be the better of two hitches, since it incorporates Jim Hensley's newest design features, but they function the same. We went with a refurbished hitch from Hensley because it was cheaper. Hensley often buys back their hitches, refurbishes them, then sells them at a reduced cost and they still carry a lifetime warranty. Also both the Hensley and ProPride hitches seem to hold their value, I've never seen one sell used for less than $1000. So you can recoup some of your investment when you no longer need the hitch. I can't speak for the ProPride, but it was fairly easy to install Hensley Arrow. The hitches also will give you an added level of security from theft, because the thief won't have a way to hitch up.
Lastly, I don't work for either company, even though it may seem that way. I'm just a retired structural engineer who's very impressed with the ingenuity of Jim Hensley's hitch designs.Last edited by BeerBrewer; 04-27-2021 at 09:19 AM.
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05-01-2021, 02:39 PM #19
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I had a similar sized trailer to yours a few years ago. The F150 felt undersized and blown around. The rear suspension was definitely too soft as well. I added a leaf spring gaining more stiffness but still didn't feel adequate when towing. I purchased the F250 and pulled the same trailer with the same distribution hitch setup and was surprised how much better it tracked down the road. Noticeable difference in confidence and energy spent driving. The power of the F150 was never the issue but the confidence it lacked was indeed...
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05-01-2021, 03:18 PM #20
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If you are within your weights, look at the ProPride. Join their FB group to get a feel for the company. That guy will give you his cell number to call with any issues. If you upgrade later, used hitches don’t last long.
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