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Can I tow this trailer one time without WDH / sway control?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by sechsgang, Jun 27, 2011.

  1. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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    sechsgang

    sechsgang [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Picked up the trailer today and towed it home with no WDH / sway. No problems, whatsoever.
    Installed the equalizer hitch back at home - took me a couple hours. It only took so long because I am picky, and I want to do it right. And I had to go back inside the house to get a beer out of the fridge at least three times, LOL.
     
  2. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:30 PM
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    1Bigbird

    1Bigbird Yo! Wat up peeps?

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    Me Too! :crapstorm:

    I had to tow a trailer with my old 96 Tacoma that weighed about 5000lbs and other than no power it wasn't an issue. But it was a short trip and only did it to help a friend.
    Props to doing it right even though it would have been easier not to. :thumbsup:
     
  3. Jul 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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    sechsgang

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    Update: picked up the trailer last week from the dealer and drove it home without the Equalizer hitch. Worked ok, but I could feel it pushing the truck left & right. That was with an empty truck and trailer.
    Then, I installed the hitch in the evening (took a few hours to get it right) and loaded up truck and trailer. It towed orders of magnitude better loaded with the hitch than unloaded without. So I guess they are worth it.
    Here is a pic:

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  4. Jul 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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    fajitas21

    fajitas21 XMF - Extreme Mexican Food fo Life!

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    Originally not Expo AF! Kinda Expo AF now...lame.
    Looks great man, and you're right, Equalizer and Dual Cams (I have cams) change the way the spring bars work completely, and make towing a much better experience.

    I towed my trailer to my father-in-laws house this weekend to store in his 2 bay shed he built for him and I, and the 60 miles I towed seemed like I had nothing back there but some extra wind resistance.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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    MQQSE

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    Nice rig, Op...congratulations...I know ya'll will get lots of enjoyment with it!
     
  6. Jul 7, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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    Thanks guys!
     

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