Recent content by RobD70

But were you driving a Sears riding lawnmower?  ;)

Not band aids and the truck is adequate. None of it changes any limits or ratings. It helps stabilize what is there to make is perform at its best. A heavier truck would be better of course,  but is not needed in every  case. I am well aware of all of my weight limits, size of the trailer and...

I have seen 1/2 tons on the road plenty in the summer pulling bigger travel trailers with no apparent problems.  Some of that tongue weight will depend how you load the trailer. I would load more into the rear of the trailer inside  to help keep the hitch weight in check.  I am paying attention...

I have seen this videos and others this video as well as others he has out there. In my opinion he seems a bit full of himself and seems to know it all.  Everybody can have their own opinions on this subject, but it is not a "one size fits all" type of deal.  As I said in another thread -  I...

That does look like a small SUV, like a Blazer or something similar.  That is a bit small for a bigger trailer. I do still feel that as long as you stay within your tow vehicles limits, you will be ok provided your trailer is set up and loaded correctly with correct hitch weight, weight...

That was my thought to, but these claim to have gyro sensors or switches that detect any movement when it first starts and applies the trailer brakes to stop it.  Some apply the brakes to one side at a time, depending on movement to get it under control.  I think if its caught fast like that, it...

Does anyone here use the electronic sway control? If so, how does it work for you?  The ones that are wired to your trailer brakes and automatically detects  movement and applies only trailer brakes to control any sway. Some are wired in and at least one I saw plugs into the tow vehicle and the...

Yeah, I  had thought of that. The Andersen hitch I am looking at uses chains and in watching videos they are quite long and you can trim them if to long.  Also, this one has 3 different size brackets for mounting to the trailer frame.  But yes, I will probably wait for this hitch, in case I...

But in this particular case, you having a 1/2 ton truck had nothing to do with the accident.  Somebody parking their car in the back of a travel trailer at a high rate of speed would have the same effect if towing with a heavy duty truck like a 3/4 or even a 1 ton.  I am guessing it  went worse...

Trust me,,,I don't want to be that guy in the ditch  and my truck and trailer scattered all over.  I have been watch a lot of you tube videos of rv crashes and it does get your attention. I have time and will get it figured out.  That's what is nice about places like this...you get all the...

If I was going to be going much for distance or  up and down any big hills or mountains....I don't think I would try it.  I am still checking into it. Weight wise, I have pulled more than the travel trailers weight that I am considering. So the  overall heavier pull don't bother me. I will also...

That's pretty darn cool.... pretty good way to demonstrate  that sway and cause.  I wonder if it is done to scare as far as weight and percentages.

I did watch that video..funny as I saw it on you tube before here.  I may not be able to get a travel trailer spring, but am working towards it.  I plan to do some of the stuff in the meantime in preparation for it.  I am going to get a an Anderson 3350 weight distribution hitch with sway...

Haha, no, I have a ways to go yet for retirement, plus I actually lie it here in WI, the change of seasons.  Perhaps when I get older the cold will bother me more.  I am between Marathon City and Edgar in the country...13-14 miles west of Wausau, you? I do some photography as a hobby and go to...

Will there be much difference in trailer sway between a 33 foot travel trailer and a 30 footer? The 30 is  7000 lb GVWR and the 33 is a 8000 lb GVWR. I would of course use a weight distribution hitch with sway control for either. I do not want to get into what tow vehicles here, just potential...