SarniaTricia
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Hello
I have a 2000 Astro Van- class 3 dealer installed hitch
I am towing a 1988 Lynx Prowler
Before I purchased the Prowler I did a lot of research on what my van could pull..... and from what I understood it had a 6,000lb towing capacity (new) .... I kept in mind that the van is now 18 years old and stopping would be more my issue.... I found an old, but well maintained, Lynx Prowler....
I was told the trailer had a dry weight of just under 2,000lbs... But we all know that once the equipment/propane/battery is loaded on ... it's a little more.... (I do not travel with liquids in tanks)
My first trips were (2 hours one way) in March and a real eye opening learning experience!!
My first step after the march trip was to look into sway control!!
I have installed a friction sway control arm.
I have yet to go to the scale and weight everything (just found out how valuable this info could be from here)
I have yet to figure out my tongue weight either, but I'm assuming around 600 wouldn't be too far off?
I would like to take my rig to Springfield, Massachusetts in October (from the Detroit, Michigan area)
I am currently looking into a weight Distribution system and have found one used.... the guy said it is rated for 1,000lbs.... and it is a round bar system... good price....
The problems and questions....
Clearance... there isn't much.... will the round bent bar system even clear?
Would having a stronger WD hitch be an issue? (like I mentioned, price is right)
I think 1,000lbs is too heavy (I guessing my needs would be 600lb)
Looking for an affordable WD system as $ is tight, but want to be safe!!
My reasons for getting the trailer was to cut down on hotel costs when traveling to rabbit shows.... also, to offer an alternative to driving home from these shows exhausted from a full day. oh yeh, and for the family to "DO THINGS" together... kids are 18 & 22 and want to go camping with us now!!! hey for us!!? hubby and I have soloed with the camper two times already this year and I've attended at least 6 shows with it...
I have a 2000 Astro Van- class 3 dealer installed hitch
I am towing a 1988 Lynx Prowler
Before I purchased the Prowler I did a lot of research on what my van could pull..... and from what I understood it had a 6,000lb towing capacity (new) .... I kept in mind that the van is now 18 years old and stopping would be more my issue.... I found an old, but well maintained, Lynx Prowler....
I was told the trailer had a dry weight of just under 2,000lbs... But we all know that once the equipment/propane/battery is loaded on ... it's a little more.... (I do not travel with liquids in tanks)
My first trips were (2 hours one way) in March and a real eye opening learning experience!!
My first step after the march trip was to look into sway control!!
I have installed a friction sway control arm.
I have yet to go to the scale and weight everything (just found out how valuable this info could be from here)
I have yet to figure out my tongue weight either, but I'm assuming around 600 wouldn't be too far off?
I would like to take my rig to Springfield, Massachusetts in October (from the Detroit, Michigan area)
I am currently looking into a weight Distribution system and have found one used.... the guy said it is rated for 1,000lbs.... and it is a round bar system... good price....
The problems and questions....
Clearance... there isn't much.... will the round bent bar system even clear?
Would having a stronger WD hitch be an issue? (like I mentioned, price is right)
I think 1,000lbs is too heavy (I guessing my needs would be 600lb)
Looking for an affordable WD system as $ is tight, but want to be safe!!
My reasons for getting the trailer was to cut down on hotel costs when traveling to rabbit shows.... also, to offer an alternative to driving home from these shows exhausted from a full day. oh yeh, and for the family to "DO THINGS" together... kids are 18 & 22 and want to go camping with us now!!! hey for us!!? hubby and I have soloed with the camper two times already this year and I've attended at least 6 shows with it...