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Old 08-24-2012, 07:25 PM   #21
Philip Saran
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Fullerton, CA
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All the info you have been given is good.

(1) a long bed truck is going to tow better than a short bed
(2) as stated make sure you have enough hitch weight and that
the truck and trailer are level when hitched up.
(3) make sure your load is distributed evenly.
(4) I had to go look at my truck to see that 80 KM is 50 MPH so
that is OK, a bit slow for freeway driving.

Another question how much does your TT weigh loaded vs what
is the towing rate of you tow vehicle.

My Ford F350 4dr/4X4/long beach diesel has a tow rate of 20,000
lbs, the truck loaded with fuel and people weighs in at 8000 lbs
leaving me 12,000 lbs for the towed load. My TT loaded weighs
7700 lbs so I have a decent safety margin and my setup does NOT
sway.

So it comes down to a few choices:

(1) is your truck to light to tow your TT?
(2) is your TT to big and too heavey for your truck?
(3) is your hitch correct for what you tow? Hitch bars of the
correct weight capacity for your TT?

Sorry, just lots of things to think about and find answers for.
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