When pulling a trailer, or having stuff in the back of a vehicle I always slow for hard unbanked curves, and always leave room from the vehicle ahead of me for braking, unfortunately little rice bangers always seem to cut into the space I’m leaving for safety. So when going through cities I get in the far left lane with the big rigs to avoid the on off ramps and try to maintain pace.
Tractor Supply looks to have the same or really close to the same trailers as Lowes. And same prices. But just in case make sure you check for possible price matches.
A factory equipped trailer tow package on a 2014 T&C is rated for 3500 lbs. i pulled a 19’ hybrid camper fully loaded with my 2013 T&C at about 4000kbs through the Rocky Mountains. Sure it sucked going up some steep grades but with careful driving we made it no problem. Your Nivomat rear shocks will help level your ride and I recommend an equalizer bar hitch setup as well. Also does your trailer have electric brakes Brian?
Time to renew the deck on that one.I bought this bad boy new 25 years ago for $750. Can't even imagine how many times it's paid for itself. I have a side business selling 55 gallon barrels and have hauled thousands of them over the years. I've hauled tons (literally) of scrap to the scrap yard, went to many swap meets and not to mention trips to the dump. Couldn't live with out itView attachment 439245
It's on my schedule Peter. Right after I paint my truck.Time to renew the deck on that one.
Class 1 is 100# tongue weight and 1000# load. Class 2 is 200# tongue weight and 2000# load. In the old days you could pull a class 1 with a bumper hitch, a class 2 with a frame hitch and of course a class 3 with a heavy duty rated class 3 hitch. You don't need equalizer bars unless you have a class 3 trailer. Class 1 doesn't have brakes.Haven’t bought a utility trailer yet. Wasn’t really think of brakes on it. I’ll be pulling it on mostly level roads on highway and rarely on interstate. Primarily hauling 5-600 lbs or less.
I will investigate further on the trailers today and will be looking at receiver hitches and equalizer bars setups too.
Thanks
Class 1 is 100# tongue weight and 1000# load. Class 2 is 200# tongue weight and 2000# load. In the old days you could pull a class 1 with a bumper hitch, a class 2 with a frame hitch and of course a class 3 with a heavy duty rated class 3 hitch. You don't need equalizer bars unless you have a class 3 trailer. Class 1 doesn't have brakes.
A couple of things to watch for when it comes to the hitch.
When I bought mine the one I ordered looked like the name brand one I had been researching, but when it showed up it was in a plain brown box with no labels. It didn't even come close to fitting. I believe it was "based" on a design by Curt - sent it back. Then I bought a Draw Tite. It was a better design IMO and went on very easily.
- If you have stow and go seats you need a specific hitch
- Make sure it is name brand, not a knock off.
I bought this bad boy new 25 years ago for $750. Can't even imagine how many times it's paid for itself. I have a side business selling 55 gallon barrels and have hauled thousands of them over the years. I've hauled tons (literally) of scrap to the scrap yard, went to many swap meets and not to mention trips to the dump. Couldn't live with out itView attachment 439245
I’ve been looking at the Anderson leveling devices WDH that use chains and a different setup than the older ones.
I’ll post a video of that
Sorry, but that's not for me. The only upside I see in this is the smaller amount of storage needed when not in use. I'll stick with my Reese torsion bar system, which is also easier to swap out between trailers.
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I actually found a Reese Equalizer setup that was a little smaller for SUV's and Vans. I think it was rated to 4500lbs with a 450lb tongue weight. I will see if I can find the model number. As was mentioned above these are designed for Class III and high receivers but I see little point in installing anything less than a Class III on your van.
Reese 66557 Reese Steadi-FLEX Light Duty Weight Distribution Kit (400 lb)
Sorry, but that's not for me. The only upside I see in this is the smaller amount of storage needed when not in use. I'll stick with my Reese torsion bar system, which is also easier to swap out between trailers.
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