Towing Equipment Questions/Opinions

Towing Equipment Questions/Opinions

02-07-2007, 04:03 PM

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Towing Equipment Questions/Opinions

Looking at getting into the RV world. I had originally thought we would want a TT, but think that maybe a FW would better use of space and ease of towing. What kind of towing equipment would I need, for instance hitch (reese or other brand), brake controller (prodigy or other brand) and which is better and why? I want to make sure that I do everything right, no problems on the road. Also which type of trailer construction is better aluminum frame or wood frame? I would think aluminum, but I could be wrong.

Thanks for your input.

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