Well, our Ford Expedition was equipped with a optial towing package, and it also had a larger battery, larger radiator, transmission cooler too. So, true towing packages come equipped like this.
Because of the ways we use our vehicle, the size "crew" we haul and since we don't have to drive very far for anything unless traveling, we chose "bigger". The one thing you can do in KS and not have to go that far is camp.
We bought a used 16ft deluxe Scamp .We picked it up and drove home 200 miles without a WD hitch it pulled OK but the trailer was empty at the time. When we got home I needed to buy a hitch with a 4” rise to get the ball a tongue to match (21”). Also the Van would drop 4” with only the trailer attached. So I bought a 500lb WD hitch (Amazon.com $250 free shipping) After installing it the trailer is at 21” high when hooked up fully loaded the front of the FWD van is 3/8” lower the back is ½” lower than when unhooked. It also comes with a sway bar. Now the FWD has got a lot of traction, It use to spin on loose gravel. Also I don’t need to balance the weight in the trailer. It dosen’t matter if the water tank is empty or full (96 lbs) or the gray water tank is full (208 lbs) it rides perfectly level and controls well even at 75MPH . I feel much safer and in better control with the WD hitch and sway bar. This is our 8th travel trailer and I’m 71 years old. And tried pulling trailers in every way, WD hitch is my preference.
2002. 16ft Deluxe layout A
2015 Chevy Traverse LT 3.6L
Thank you VicJen. This is the type of input I am looking for. I will probably go a little lighter on the W/D but that will be determined after weighing the coupler when the trailer is loaded. I will bring it home from the factory, be it a Scamp or Egg, with a standard hitch as a baseline.
With reference to post #10 above, last paragraph...a WDH does not increase the towing capacity of the tow vehicle. The towing capacity of a tow vehicle is determined by the vehicle manufacturer. However if the loaded tow vehicle with the trailer attached drops down too low in the rear, a pair of helper springs added to the tow vehicle will cure the drop down. Easy to install, stay attached, no work on your part. Air bags can also be used but you have to adjust the air pressure as the load changes...a minimal problem. I have used both kinds in the past with great success. And they work without the trailer if you are loaded heavily in the tow vehicle.
Don
2015 Scamp 16'
Tow Vehicle...2013 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V-6
SW Ohio
Well, let's all move back to square one....we all bought extremely light weight trailers. With the appropriate tow vehicle, just focus on the fun ahead of the journey!
I tow with a Chrysler Town & Country and a Ford F-150. I use the WDH when I tow with the T&C. It has front wheel drive. The camper drops the rear over 1". The WDH corrects that. Much safer. The T&C is rated for 3600lbs. It also seems much more stable.
Well, our Ford Expedition was equipped with a optial towing package, and it also had a larger battery, larger radiator, transmission cooler too. So, true towing packages come equipped like this.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
When I was researching, I used this type of documentation from online: https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/14_flex_sep...
Because of the ways we use our vehicle, the size "crew" we haul and since we don't have to drive very far for anything unless traveling, we chose "bigger". The one thing you can do in KS and not have to go that far is camp.
Cathy
We bought a used 16ft deluxe Scamp .We picked it up and drove home 200 miles without a WD hitch it pulled OK but the trailer was empty at the time. When we got home I needed to buy a hitch with a 4” rise to get the ball a tongue to match (21”). Also the Van would drop 4” with only the trailer attached. So I bought a 500lb WD hitch (Amazon.com $250 free shipping) After installing it the trailer is at 21” high when hooked up fully loaded the front of the FWD van is 3/8” lower the back is ½” lower than when unhooked. It also comes with a sway bar. Now the FWD has got a lot of traction, It use to spin on loose gravel. Also I don’t need to balance the weight in the trailer. It dosen’t matter if the water tank is empty or full (96 lbs) or the gray water tank is full (208 lbs) it rides perfectly level and controls well even at 75MPH . I feel much safer and in better control with the WD hitch and sway bar. This is our 8th travel trailer and I’m 71 years old. And tried pulling trailers in every way, WD hitch is my preference.
2002. 16ft Deluxe layout A
2015 Chevy Traverse LT 3.6L
Thank you VicJen. This is the type of input I am looking for. I will probably go a little lighter on the W/D but that will be determined after weighing the coupler when the trailer is loaded. I will bring it home from the factory, be it a Scamp or Egg, with a standard hitch as a baseline.
Randy
With reference to post #10 above, last paragraph...a WDH does not increase the towing capacity of the tow vehicle. The towing capacity of a tow vehicle is determined by the vehicle manufacturer. However if the loaded tow vehicle with the trailer attached drops down too low in the rear, a pair of helper springs added to the tow vehicle will cure the drop down. Easy to install, stay attached, no work on your part. Air bags can also be used but you have to adjust the air pressure as the load changes...a minimal problem. I have used both kinds in the past with great success. And they work without the trailer if you are loaded heavily in the tow vehicle.
Don
2015 Scamp 16'
Tow Vehicle...2013 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V-6
SW Ohio
Well, let's all move back to square one....we all bought extremely light weight trailers. With the appropriate tow vehicle, just focus on the fun ahead of the journey!
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
I tow with a Chrysler Town & Country and a Ford F-150. I use the WDH when I tow with the T&C. It has front wheel drive. The camper drops the rear over 1". The WDH corrects that. Much safer. The T&C is rated for 3600lbs. It also seems much more stable.
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