In the Market for a New TT - Page 4

RVTRKN · 10-30-2009, 01:15 PM

Congrats on your new purchase, however, I can not see the pics, maybe its my computer. Anyway, enjoy your A/F and keep us posted on your first trip.

Cowboy · 11-01-2009, 06:22 PM

I bought a used 07 bighorn 30' (3055 rl) 3 slideouts, fully loaded w/ all options, but have not used it yet, its still in vegas , and my ranch is in elko, nv. anyone have any experience with these 5vrs ?

GCP · 11-02-2009, 05:50 PM

Cowboy,

Congrats on your new 5ver! Go get it and start camping. We are gearing up for our first shakedown cruise. I can't wait.

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Congrats on your new purchase, however, I can not see the pics, maybe its my computer. Anyway, enjoy your A/F and keep us posted on your first trip.

I'm still seeing the 2 pictures. Are they showing up for anyone else?

Thanks,

Gabe

Grizzly · 11-02-2009, 06:14 PM

Gabe, I see no pictures. Try again as I'm sure others, and myself, want to see them.

george

GCP · 11-03-2009, 12:20 AM

Ok. Thanks Grizz. I'll try it again. Hopefully these show up now:

and

Let me know...

Gabe

HBarlow · 11-03-2009, 02:12 AM

Congratulations on your new trailer.

Is that a heavy soot deposit on the right rear of your Dodge?

You will regret that soot if you spend a few days on the highways towing your new trailer. You'll be very disappointed when your wife begins complaining about the soot on the furniture, drapes, carpet, bedding, etc. The soot will find its way through window and door seals into your shiny new trailer.

I don't see a sway control device on your hitch. A long trailer pulled at highway speeds is going to give you a workout without sway control from ordinary wind and the pressure effect created by trucks.

GCP · 11-04-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HBarlow

Congratulations on your new trailer.

Is that a heavy soot deposit on the right rear of your Dodge?

You will regret that soot if you spend a few days on the highways towing your new trailer. You'll be very disappointed when your wife begins complaining about the soot on the furniture, drapes, carpet, bedding, etc. The soot will find its way through window and door seals into your shiny new trailer.

I don't see a sway control device on your hitch. A long trailer pulled at highway speeds is going to give you a workout without sway control from ordinary wind and the pressure effect created by trucks.

Yep soot. I blew a lot out, under heavy throttle, on the trip picking up the trailer and it seemed to dwindle about half way back. I was under the impression that black smoke was fairly normal for these trucks. Have I been assuming incorrectly?

Thanks for your help,

Gabe

Grizzly · 11-04-2009, 06:02 AM

Gabe, very nice trailer. You did well.

The soot on the back of your truck is normal. I get the same amount on my truck.

GCP · 11-04-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzly

Gabe, very nice trailer. You did well.

The soot on the back of your truck is normal. I get the same amount on my truck.

I thought it was normal. I'll just have to keep the TT clean. Grizzly, you are the primary inspiration behind my decision to start looking at Arctic Fox. All my research confirmed what you were saying on this forum. So, thanks.

Cheers,

Gabe

RVTRKN · 11-05-2009, 01:58 PM

Yes, I can see the pics now, and the soot looks normal, in fact it looks just like mine including the adjustable hitch, minus the tail lights from the 07 model (my 04.5).

AMink · 11-05-2009, 02:30 PM

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I don't see a sway control device on your hitch. A long trailer pulled at highway speeds is going to give you a workout without sway control from ordinary wind and the pressure effect created by trucks.

I think that brand of weight distribution hitch (I can't remember the name) incorporates sway control in the design. It eliminates the need for the pressure pad type of sway control.

chazj · 11-05-2009, 02:39 PM

Looks like he is using an Equal-i-zer Hitch?

AMink · 11-05-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chazj

Looks like he is using an Equal-i-zer Hitch?

That's the one! Couldn't remember the name.

HBarlow · 11-05-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AMink

I think that brand of weight distribution hitch (I can't remember the name) incorporates sway control in the design. It eliminates the need for the pressure pad type of sway control.

Does it have cams or friction pads at the back ends? Can't see them in the photo and don't recognize the hitch brand.

AMink · 11-05-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HBarlow

Does it have cams or friction pads at the back ends? Can't see them in the photo and don't recognize the hitch brand.

Equal-i-zer® Hitch - Product Info
I have never pulled using the product, but have read good things about them on RV sites. Not in the same league as a Hensley, but seems to be better than the traditional setup with bars and chains.

Personally, I think one of the best things you can do to help control sway in a bumper pull is have the longest tow vehicle wheel base possible. If nothing else, a sway event in the trailer takes longer to affect the truck, giving you that split second longer to correct.