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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-29-2013, 03:06 PM

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New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

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Posted By dakranii

Okay, first, thanks everyone for responses. I'm...

Okay, first, thanks everyone for responses. I'm still working on what we're doing. Aside from the weight calculations, I'm also figuring out the financials and where we're going to store the TT...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-29-2013, 03:05 PM

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New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

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Posted By dakranii

Here's what Jayco had to say about the advertised...

Here's what Jayco had to say about the advertised weight:

"As you've discovered, the Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) is really a starting point. Normally, you would have to add the weights of the...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-24-2013, 12:57 PM

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New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

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Posted By dakranii

I'm looking at WDHs now. Lots of options. ...

I'm looking at WDHs now. Lots of options. Another set of confusing bits to sort through. I'm assuming I'm looking for something with 600 lbs.

During my search I came across the Andersen WDH. I...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-24-2013, 12:54 PM

Replies: 25

New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

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Posted By dakranii

Sorry, explain this further to me. I'm not sure...

Sorry, explain this further to me. I'm not sure what you mean by "hitch limit." This entire world of terminology and acronyms and options is new to me as of about a week ago, so I'm trying to keep...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-23-2013, 10:21 AM

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New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

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Posted By dakranii

I figured I'd just pack our cargo in the van...

I figured I'd just pack our cargo in the van rather than the trailer. But that might not be best practice. Where should I pack my stuff, the back of the van or in the trailer. And if in the...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-23-2013, 10:17 AM

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New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

Views: 3,566

Posted By dakranii

Threebutchers and Rustic Eagle, thank you for the...

Threebutchers and Rustic Eagle, thank you for the replies, they are both helpful. That makes me feel more comfortable about my decision.

Looking to clarify this point, as it's a new one to me:
...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-23-2013, 09:50 AM

Replies: 25

New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

Views: 3,566

Posted By dakranii

Thank you for the reply. Just removing...

Thank you for the reply.

Just removing some of the complication here (I'm imagining the look I'll get when I tell my wife we're going to pack for camping but not actual go camping, but rather...

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-23-2013, 08:20 AM

Replies: 25

New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

Views: 3,566

Posted By dakranii

Those seem to be competing suggestions. ...

Those seem to be competing suggestions. Threebutchers says tongue weight below 300, Sean says 360 to 490?

Do I control tongue weight with where I load the trailer? Front vs back

Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles

07-22-2013, 10:07 PM

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New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

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Posted By dakranii

New to RVing, checking my math and wondering about "sway"

We're looking at picking up a Jay Feather SLX that I believe is in my towing range. I've done what I think is the correct math to get where I am.

Vehicle: 08 Dodge Caravan SXT, 4.0 V6
Trailer...

Forum: Welcome Mat

07-22-2013, 09:27 PM

Replies: 3

Iowan joining in

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Posted By dakranii

Iowan joining in

Hi,

I'm Jason from Des Moines. My wife and I are looking at becoming first time Jayco owners soon. First time RV owners too.

We were backpackers, then became car campers, now with two young...

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