PeterInNH
Senior Member
Hi All,
Just recently I picked up my new Momentum 28G from the dealer - the spec sheet says it came in at 9428lbs. To this point I've added nothing so if there's a difference (say the single battery) it has to be relatively minor. My tow vehicle is a 2024 F350 with a payload capacity of 4160lb, around 18k towing and +2k lbs hitch weight - all should be well within limits, correct ? The dealer installed what seems a very beefy Blueox Swaypro. Also, for those who know this truck, I did turn off the software based Ford sway control.
Anyway, on my way home that first day we had some very high predicted wind gusts, over 40mph, and I was knocked around pretty good at times but I just chalked it up as "well, don't travel on days like that in the future". lol
However, yesterday I made a quick trip back to the dealer and encountered a few instances where (no wind to speak of) the trailer seemed to waggle around all on its own - not enough to push me out of my lane but definitely enough to give me a decent shock. While it did happen at other times it was especially noticeable when being overtaken by big semis - before the head of the truck passed directly beside me it was almost like my trailer was being pushed around by an air pressure 'bow wave' from the semi.
So, my questions are:
Is this normal ?
Do I have not enough/too much tongue weight ?
Is there some adjustment to be made to the Blueox ?
Should I try towing without the bars (and rely on the Ford software) ?
Do I have the wrong truck ? (hope not !! lol)
Thanks for any help !
Peter
Just recently I picked up my new Momentum 28G from the dealer - the spec sheet says it came in at 9428lbs. To this point I've added nothing so if there's a difference (say the single battery) it has to be relatively minor. My tow vehicle is a 2024 F350 with a payload capacity of 4160lb, around 18k towing and +2k lbs hitch weight - all should be well within limits, correct ? The dealer installed what seems a very beefy Blueox Swaypro. Also, for those who know this truck, I did turn off the software based Ford sway control.
Anyway, on my way home that first day we had some very high predicted wind gusts, over 40mph, and I was knocked around pretty good at times but I just chalked it up as "well, don't travel on days like that in the future". lol
However, yesterday I made a quick trip back to the dealer and encountered a few instances where (no wind to speak of) the trailer seemed to waggle around all on its own - not enough to push me out of my lane but definitely enough to give me a decent shock. While it did happen at other times it was especially noticeable when being overtaken by big semis - before the head of the truck passed directly beside me it was almost like my trailer was being pushed around by an air pressure 'bow wave' from the semi.
So, my questions are:
Is this normal ?
Do I have not enough/too much tongue weight ?
Is there some adjustment to be made to the Blueox ?
Should I try towing without the bars (and rely on the Ford software) ?
Do I have the wrong truck ? (hope not !! lol)
Thanks for any help !
Peter