I went and got my camper today (Carson Titan 24ft Toy Hauler). This was the 1st time towing with the new custome tunes (SCT-X3) from Mike at 5 STAR. It is so much improved over stock. No more searching for gears and the take off is 100% better, now I can actually pass when I want/need to. I can't wait to tow her through the Rockies of Wyoming. Now all I need is some air bags.Thanks again Mike for the Awesome tunes. I am running the 87 Perf/tow.

 

That sir is a nice looking truck. The camper loks great too.

 

instead of airbags, consider getting a Equal-i-zer Hitch 1000/10000lbs Trailer Weight - RVWholesalers.com RV Parts
Does so much more then just airbags...
good looking setup, enjoy it!

 

Shouldn't require air bags with a TT. A properly set-up WD hitch will keep your trailer and tow vehicle level.

S

 

I use Timbrens and they are inexpensive and very effective. Maintenance free too.

 

I've got a buddy that carries a fairly heavy slide-in camper in his F-150 and swears by Timbrens. He had air bags in his previous truck and didn't like the stiff ride when unloaded. I had airbags in my last truck and won't get them again for the same reason. Even with 5psi, they're a rough ride when unloaded...

 

hi ddbck
thanks for post and update. Tis the season to start RV'ing. Looking forward to some R&R myself.

 

Thx for all the replys. I will look into the Timbrens & the WD hitch. I put a Husky sway control on the trailer yesterday just for added precaution. For some reason the my 2008 F250 squats more when loaded than previous trucks I have owned, & I do have the tow package w/overload springs. Still love the truck & the way it pulls.

 

Congrats! I need a towhauler just like that. nice unit. I knew you'd like the tuner. My favorite mod hands down.

 

x2 or 3... on the Timbrens and WD hitch. I had Timbrens on my F250 with a "camper" and then I have had two different "travel trailers" both with WD's. If you get the WD on the trailer then you won't need the Timbrens, but not vice versa. Have fun.

 

Timbrens and airbags will help to keep the rear sag away when hitched up to the ToyHauler but they won't help to reload that rising frontend that your truck is showing in the pics, thats what a WD hitch is designed to do. When that extra weight is placed on the hitch the truck acts like a see-saw and as the rear squats the nose rises. The more weight that gets taken off the front tires the worse your braking and handling will be. The WD hitch will force weight OFF the rear and redistribute it between the truck's frontend and the trailer axles. Here's a real nice article on the proper setup of WD hitches RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Towing: Travel Trailer Hitch Set-up Procedure
Hit the scales and see exactly what you are dealing with, I was pretty amazed that my 28' ToyHauler with no water and the garage nearly empty had a tongue weight of 1425lbs! I upgrade my very good WD hitch (Hensley Arrow) and modded the suspension on my Excursion now they are a very comfortable and well handling combo.
Nice truck, my favorite color, and ToyBox camper!

 

I'm planning to buy a 20' (or so) travel trailer. Dual axel. From reading this thread I find that there are a lot of things I still have to learn. For example, what are WD's?

Thanks.

 

WD= Weight Distributing Hitch
Basically it is a trailer hitch that in addition to the ball also has two spring bars that attach between the truck (actually the drawbar, AKA the hitch peice that goes into the reciever hitch that is under the rear bumper of your truck) and the trailer tongue. The spring bars become loaded via their attachment points on the trailer (various methods are used depending on design) in such a way that they provide a certain amount of upward flex at the hitch. This upward pressure then transfers (or Distributes hence the WD) some of the trailer's tongue weight away from the hitch and rear truck axle and redistributes that weight onto the front axle of the truck and the trailer axle(s). This serves to lessen the load on the truck's rear suspension to allow for smoother and longer suspension travel. But more importantly it also helps to return the proper amount of weight back onto the truck's front axle. When the tongue weight is added to the truck's hitch the frame acts like a see-saw pivoting on the rear axle and as the rear squats the front rises and unloads. By adjusting the WD hitch (again by various methods) the proper amount of weight can be transferred back onto the front to bring it equal to what the front weighs when unhitched, that restores proper braking and steering performance.
If you really want to learn more and explore a lot of other camper issues the forums over at RV.net are pretty good. RV.Net RV and Camping Forum ? RV, Trailer, Camper, Motorhome, Camping and Campground Information

Sorry for the looong post but I'm at work, it's late and I'm bored.