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I know you stated that the trailer and hitch is setup correctly. I have to ask though. Did the dealer set it up or did you by following equalizer instructions which are spot on.
Originally Posted by R&T Babich
First impression is your tongue weight is too low.
I think these guys are onto something, and the best way to figure that out is to take it to the local CAT scales and take 3 (or more) weights while you set it up again from scratch. If it doesn't pull right, it isn't set up right, so start with the assumption that it ISN'T correct right now.
sidewinds are awful, but without wind it shouldn't feel "twitchy" or unsettled. And that combination should be able to handle moderate sidewinds without much drama.
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Yep, I followed the instructions to a “t” and have also experienced the incorrect set-up from a “worldly” RV dealer.
Last year I felt the motion of the trailer was too much and tightened up the bars by one hole on the L brackets. This dropped the nose another 1/8” like I wanted but seemed to cause at least as much unwanted motion on the road.
Some of you guys were right on; I dropped the L brackets TWO holes and had a much more comfortable experience. The nose of the truck is a tad higher than I’d like but apparently that’s part of the deal.
Another thing. Equalizer states the torque for the bar sockets is 65lbs as a starting point. You could always go a little more. I was leaving on a trip when it was very windy. I think mine are at 90 or 100 at the moment.
Another thing. Equalizer states the torque for the bar sockets is 65lbs as a starting point. You could always go a little more. I was leaving on a trip when it was very windy. I think mine are at 90 or 100 at the moment.
That’s an adjustment I always forget about. Thanks for the reminder!
I know this sounds weird but try turning off the sway control in your towing menu. I have the blue ox sway pro system and found the trailer feels more stable with it off.
I called blue ox once and they even recommended it themselves stating that sometimes the sway bars interfere with the trucks auto correct causing a wiggly feeling on the highway.
I know this sounds weird but try turning off the sway control in your towing menu. I have the blue ox sway pro system and found the trailer feels more stable with it off.
The truck’s sway control is not an active feature rolling down the road - it does nothing to stop sway in the steady state. If it senses sway outside of normal travel limits, it selectively applies the brakes to slow the vehicle and return to stable travel. It doesn’t steer the truck (by steering wheel). You can kind of think of it like ABS. Yes, the system is “on” the whole time, but it only activates if you are braking so hard that your tires depart normal travel and start sliding. Thus, disabling trailer sway control (incorrectly understanding how it works) will do nothing to the steady state ride, and reduces the chances of recovering from a severe departure from stability.
A few days ago I pulled my camper a 38 ft bumper pull jayco. I use the 14k equalizer on my 2017 F250 cclb4x4. I was in a 20-30mph diagonal cross wind. Truck was solid except for the occasional big wiggle when a big gust hit me. Semis and big trucks had little to no effect on me. Just thought I would throw my experience out there.
Was originally pulling my Salem 28CKDS with a 150 with a Blue Ox WDH, I won't even try to compare it to the WDH you have but no matter what either inside our the dealer did it was horrific in ANY win conditions....
On a trip back from camping I called Sean from ProPrride. Not only did the hitch fix EVERYTHING it was simple to get a hold of him for support even on the next trip out with pictures and then help with sudjestions on what to do to improve the ride even further!
Since then we have move up to a 2018 F250 diesel for even more stability when towing and I can now say it's the best to go out and know even in the worst 80 or even 90 plus kmh cross winds the whole platform is rock solid and just moved down the road. Best money can buy and makes the whole trip and family safe and that's what's it's all really about. Remember it's not only you out there you have the crazy but bars u also have to deal with in traffic too!
Was originally pulling my Salem 28CKDS with a 150 with a Blue Ox WDH, I won't even try to compare it to the WDH you have but no matter what either inside our the dealer did it was horrific in ANY win conditions....
On a trip back from camping I called Sean from ProPrride.
I believe you and have talked to enough folks at campgrounds the only real fix is a 5th wheel. ‘I was afraid somebody would suggest the only fix for a bumper pull is a $3k hitch and I won’t lie...it’s been on my mind. The trailer is just wiggly no matter the solution. I’m gonna have to sleep on that decision a lot more before plunking down the big bucks.
.... I’ve heard some travel trailers are simply no good on the highway no matter what one does. My 2019 8,000-lb Jayco 28bhs should not be one of them given Jayco’s reputation in the industry. So what could be wrong? Why am I all over the road?
The Equalizer-brand hitch is the right size and adjusted properly. The pull vehicle is a dead-stock 2018 F250 diesel. Air pressure is correct in both the truck and trailer tires. Cargo in the trailer is distributed properly and I’ve moved things around, too. .,...
When you say "distributed properly" what are the actual numbers - total trailer weight & tongue weight?
We pull a 2009 TH, the axles are further back for when the there are "toys" loaded (we don't have any toys).
The tongue weight was 1450 lbs when we got it, although the sticker inside the trailer says 1007 lbs.
The sticker probably did not take into account the upgraded double propane tanks and 2 6v batteries the original owner ordered..
I've been moving things around to get the tongue weight down to 1350 lbs for now and am shooting for 1300 lbs.
I have to get the trailer weighed again since moving things around and installing a new roof and mattresses.
The trailer tows rock solid, no hint of sway, even when the hitch was not quite set up right when we got it.
If your tongue weight is toward the lower end of the range that could be your issue - 8k trailer: 10-15% = 800-1200 lbs.
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