I am beavering away, trying to find a suitable tow vehicle and travel trailer and importing them to Europe for use over there. Regulations here demand surge brakes. That means that I will have to change the axles on the TT and the hitch on both the TV and the TT. So far no problem. I can deal with that.
That will mean though, that I won't be able to use a WD hitch. I am looking at a Suburban 1500 and a Forest River Suveryor 291 (dry hitch weight 440 lbs) Without a WD hitch, how is the trailer going to affect the ride height of the rear axle? Is the vehicle going to sag a lot? Would you recommend installing air bags or any other device on the TV?
How will loading up the RV effect the hitch weight of the trailer? If I load it evenly in the front and back, will I be able to keep the hitch weight at 440 lbs, or will it always increase with loading? How about the water tanks? Can they be used to manage the hitch weight.
Thanks for your help in advance. You are my beacon of light in a sea of darkness (and red tape.)
JK
That will mean though, that I won't be able to use a WD hitch. I am looking at a Suburban 1500 and a Forest River Suveryor 291 (dry hitch weight 440 lbs) Without a WD hitch, how is the trailer going to affect the ride height of the rear axle? Is the vehicle going to sag a lot? Would you recommend installing air bags or any other device on the TV?
How will loading up the RV effect the hitch weight of the trailer? If I load it evenly in the front and back, will I be able to keep the hitch weight at 440 lbs, or will it always increase with loading? How about the water tanks? Can they be used to manage the hitch weight.
Thanks for your help in advance. You are my beacon of light in a sea of darkness (and red tape.)
JK