White Hawk Towing

[wraenking]

Hey guys. Our new white hawk 31Bh was delivered yesterday. The guy that delivered it had a 3500 dually with no WDH . I know the truck he has is way more than capable and he says he typically doesn't use WDH on any deliveries but said it was the first time pulling a white hawk and it pulled better than any other trailer he has ever pulled

Just wanted some input from other white hawk owners.

I'll be setting up my equalizer 4 point 14,000 lbs this weekend and will try a test pull. I'm pulling with a 2018 f150 3.5 Ecoboost with 1670 lbs of payload so I know I'm within the limits.

Really just interested in others experience towing these trailers

Thanks!

[finalcountdn]

We purchased a new White Hawk 32KBS this spring. I am pulling it with a 2019 F150 3.5EB. It has 1829lbs of payload capability. I am using a Equalizer 4-point WDH. The first pull home from the dealer was over 100 miles and a mixture of interstate and highway. I was very impressed with how the truck handled it trailer and how the trailer pulled. I did not have any "white knuckle" experiences as I thought I might.

I weighed my rig empty on the way home and have weighed it after loading it. I had to make some adjustments to the WDH and will re-weigh to make sure I am good.

[wraenking]

Thanks for the input - makes me feel better. What size Equalizer are you running. Looks like we have about 5 Lbs difference in tongue weight. I installed Air Lift 2000 and the wireless compressor kit just to get rid of any sag if i have it.

[finalcountdn]

I am running the 1,200/12,000 lb hitch. I had air bags in my mental list but I don't think I need them. After getting the WDH setup correctly, the truck sets level.

Someone on this forum suggested getting a set of these for quieting the hitch:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I pulled once without them and twice since. They make a difference.

I also am using this grease on my hitch:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[wraenking]

Thanks again - I think i already have the pads somewhere and the grease ill definitely order!


Would love to see a pic of your hitch setup since our TV and TT's are so similar if you have one

[Rustic Eagle]

wraenking,

Welcome to JOF

Originally Posted by wraenking

snip...... I'll be setting up my equalizer 4 point 14,000 lbs this weekend and will try a test pull. I'm pulling with a 2018 f150 3.5 Ecoboost with 1670 lbs of payload so I know I'm within the limits.

Your 31BH has a GVWR of 9,500lbs....., under 'worst case' loaded TT weight conditions (9,500lbs) the recommended loaded tongue weight range would be 1,235lbs to 1,425lbs (13% to 15% of gross)....., your 1,400/14,000lb Equal-i-zer is a good choice. This WDH rating on the 31BH will work fine with your lighter typical 'loaded' weights when adjusted properly.

If you get the opportunity......, once you have your TV/TT combo under typical 'loaded' conditions (ready camp), a visit to a CAT scale will confirm all your weights and WDH adjustment. If you normally tow with water in your fresh water tank, add water prior to the CAT visit.

CAT Scale: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...v-tt-3871.html

Enjoy the new TT!

Bob

[muckinfuss]

As you can see in my signature, I'm pulling a 30RDB. My tow vehicle is a Titan 1/2 ton with the complete tow package and basic Reese set up with torsion W/D and the friction plate anti-sway. I believe the tracking of this trailer is impacted greatly (in the positive!) due to the wider front to back axle spacing from other dual axle trailers I've pulled.

[wraenking]

Thanks for the welcome and thanks to both of you for the additional info. Feel a bit better about towing it. I have towed all my life but this will be the biggest by far.

[finalcountdn]

Originally Posted by wraenking

Thanks again - I think i already have the pads somewhere and the grease ill definitely order!


Would love to see a pic of your hitch setup since our TV and TT's are so similar if you have one

I don't have picture of my hitch setup but I will try to remember to take one the next time that I tow in a few days.