Trailer sway at about 50 + mph

[Gizmopilot]

Originally Posted by madmaxmutt

You are confusing me. I was not implying you wanted a bigger truck, I am saying you should have a bigger truck for that trailer.

You bought an 9500 dry/empty (assumes the small fridge, queen bed and no washer dryer) almost 40' trailer to be towed by an F150. You said you receiver capacity is 1320 lbs. The tongue weight listed in the brochure for your trailer is 1230lbs, which is dry (ie no batteries or propane). Add the heavy hitch you own, and you are already at 1320 lbs without a personal item one in the trailer. That would be one thing if you were seasonal just towing it twice a year and parking, but it sounds like you plan to take this all the way down I95.

I am a firm believer in the EcoBoost powered F150 towing. I towed my trailer all over the mountains and half the country with a 3.5. I wouldn't do it with the trailer you chose, though.

You are partially correct the tongue weight sticker specifically says it is with full propane etc.

Also 1230 is before any weight is put on the campers receiver which I will be doing. It is also with the movable island stored by the bedroom door, which I have moved back between the dinette and the entertainment system.

The GVWR of this trailer (which I’m also not running at) is 11,700 I will be keeping my tongue weight well with in specs for my truck by loading it appropriately.

As far as your opinion that is what is great about this country everyone is entitled to theirs. If you would like to keep it to specs and ratings that may be more helpful. Believe it or not my f150 configured as it is has a higher conventional tow rating than a f350 6.2 gas engine model with standard gearing.

I’ve been towing TT’s for 14 years from WI to MA, FL. without incident and have already done 200+ with this one.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by Gizmopilot

If you would like to keep it to specs and ratings that may be more helpful. Believe it or not my f150 configured as it is has a higher conventional tow rating than a f350 6.2 gas engine model with standard gearing.

Sure, I love to see the door stickers (hide your VIN, though). Even a window sticker, would give us some detail about your 150. As others have stated, it would also be great to see you post a 3 pass CAT scale, but I get that is more than difficult in the winter.

I dare say, you haven't been towing what you are towing with your current tow vehicle for 14 years. I have towed all my life. I am almost never as concerned about an RVer as I am about the lady texting in the Expedition next to me.

[JohnE]

I had the same issue with a 27’ toyhauler until I purchased a Blue Ox hitch and anti-sway bars. Once installed and set up, we could travel at any speed with no problems. Also no sway with passing big rigs. Two months ago I traded up to a Jayco Greyhawk Class C and no longer need my hitch system. So if you’re interested or anyone else is, contact me.

[ggilbert]

Originally Posted by JohnE

I had the same issue with a 27’ toyhauler until I purchased a Blue Ox hitch and anti-sway bars. Once installed and set up, we could travel at any speed with no problems. Also no sway with passing big rigs. Two months ago I traded up to a Jayco Greyhawk Class C and no longer need my hitch system. So if you’re interested or anyone else is, contact me.

Where are u located?

[JohnE]

Inverness Florida

[bstannard]

I will second that. Loved the ProPride. Windy days no problem while others in our travel group were fighting it.