ChrisAC
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Hello,
We're trading in our ROO 233 hybrid (24ft. 3700lbs.) on Saturday & leaving with a Wildcat 30LOFT fifth wheel.
Here is my question.
I have a new tow vehicle for the new 5'er. (sig. below). I am going to use this vehicle to tow the ROO back to the dealer (45 miles).
But the Equalizer hitch I have is setup and aligned for our old T.V. (Toyota 4Runner), hitch receiver is about 2 inches lower on the Toyota.
Do you think I'll have much trouble towing the ROO with a standard W.C. hitch I have? Or would you recommend that I connect the Equal-i-zer & bars to see if the bars would not be too loose?
I assume if the bars are too loose, the weight distribution & sway control features are nullified.
Thanks for any info,
Chris
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You should be fine, I tow a 6500# work trailer all the time with a w.c. hitch and no problems. 16' enclosed with all my work tools in it and you dont even know it is back there.
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sclark
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No problems towing with your new rig. Good luck with the WC.
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ib516
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Just make sure the trailer is not too "nose high". That causes it to "walk" left to right and can cause a severe sway.
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samsontdog
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I would not think you would have a problem towing without
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Jerrybo66
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You now have a real truck and not just a toy. It will handle the Roo with no problems.
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ChrisAC
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Thanks for the replies folks! It makes me more comfortable.
Last trip for the ROO is to the knackers (I mean dealer) sigh!
ib516 wrote:Just make sure the trailer is not too "nose high". That causes it to "walk" left to right and can cause a severe sway.
Gotcha, hopefully the tongue weight will help some (but I'll definitely measure & eyeball)
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ChrisAC
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sclark wrote:No problems towing with your new rig. Good luck with the WC.
Thanks,
Chris
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mkirsch
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Now hold on a second here....
Sure, the truck will handle it, but will the trailer?
This is not so much about weight, but SWAY. Have you ever towed the ROO without sway control? You may have a bucking bronco on your hands, and never knew it until you discovered the trailer resting comfortably, upside down in your brand new truck bed!!!
Travel trailers are often balanced with minimum tongue weight to allow them to be towed by smaller tow vehicles. This makes them inherently unstable. When you're pulling with your 1/2 ton pickup or midsize SUV, you absolutely NEEDED the weight distribution, and the WDH came with sway control.
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If it is a short distance I will not hookup my WD when towing my 26' trailer without a problem. You should not have any issues. Your trailer is not that heavy and you have a nice big truck. Just make sure there is enough weight on the tongue....In fact I just did it a couple of days ago....
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