Re: [A/S] Re: Tow Vehicle, Need some quick advise!

It would be great if there was a spreadsheet that had recommendations
for vehicle engine size and wheelbase for trailer weight and length.
Has anyone seen anything like that?
Carolyn

On Mar 31, 2011, at 4:57 AM, txiceman1 wrote:

>
> Here is a friction type sway control which will usually work on
> trailer up to about 26'.
> http://www.reese-hitches.com/product_categories/sway_control
>
> Here is a typical weight distributing without a sway control device.
> http://www.reese-hitches.com/categories/Valley_Weight_Distribution_Kits,955
>
> Here is a Reese Dual Cam at the top of the page.
> http://www.reese-hitches.com/categories/Weight_Distributing_Kits_Including_Sway_Control,110
>
> I have been using the Dual Cam set up for a number of years with no
> problems. It is a bit harder to install and set up, but it is a
> tried and proven design that works.
>
> We started pulling a TT with a regular WD hitch and a friction sway
> control. It was only a 21' trailer and it worked OK. later we got
> the 28' Silver Streak and initially it had a friction sway control.
> I switched over to the Dual Cam and never a problem.
>
> If your hitch weight is causing the rear of the truck to squat, you
> need to get a properly set WD system. The purpose of the WD system
> is to transfer some of the weight to the front axles of the truck
> which will help in handing over all. Set properly, it will also
> improve the ride with the truck and trailer.
>
> Ken
> 1989 Avion 34V
> Cypress, TX
>
>
>

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