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07-01-2017, 02:32 PM
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#3521
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern NC
Posts: 3,963
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Originally Posted by GirlsCamp2
Thank you for the suggestion, I would like to try a WDH and see if I notice much of a difference.
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Pulled ONE single axle TT ~~ a brand new 1979 model. One trip w/o sway control and that proved a mistake. The difference WD and sway control is huge. Just thinking of a flat at 60 mph with a single axle convinced me to get a double axle TT.
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2022 Montana 3855 BR
2019 F350 6.7 4X4 LB Dually
Edgewater 205 EX 150 Yamaha
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07-01-2017, 04:16 PM
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#3522
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 22
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So Far. so good. Surprisingly, only a slight decrease in gas mileage. Most of the time, hardly notice it's there.
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2017 Cherokee 274DBH(It's dead Jim!)
2021 Rockwood UltraLite 2608BS
2008 Chev Silverado LTZ 6l
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07-01-2017, 10:25 PM
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#3523
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptnJohn
Pulled ONE single axle TT ~~ a brand new 1979 model. One trip w/o sway control and that proved a mistake. The difference WD and sway control is huge. Just thinking of a flat at 60 mph with a single axle convinced me to get a double axle TT.
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I always use a sway bar, it's on the other side. That suckers saved my bacon coming across I80 through Wyoming in a wind storm.
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07-01-2017, 10:31 PM
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#3524
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: E. MT
Posts: 506
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Post up your towing pics!
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Originally Posted by GirlsCamp2
Love my Wolf Pup, although I'm not sure about how I feel about how level it is with my current hitch.
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I don't know the weights of your trailer, but
check the weight ratings on that stinger. Likely good for only 500lbs of tongue weight.
If that's enough, you can try to flip the stinger and ball over to raise the nose and see if it sits level.
This might change the towing characteristics as it is quite nose down atm.
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07-01-2017, 10:31 PM
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#3525
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 007matman
I used to use a WDH on my Pop-up. It'll make a huge difference.
Also, I've always been fanatical about getting the trailer level due to someone telling me that you'll getting longer life out of the fridge and the back end of the vehicle if it's as close to level as possible.
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That's the exact reason why I like being level. My old camper's fridge wouldn't work unless it was level. (While parked, I didn't have it on when towing)
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07-01-2017, 10:49 PM
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#3526
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drittal
I don't know the weights of your trailer, but
check the weight ratings on that stinger. Likely good for only 500lbs of tongue weight.
If that's enough, you can try to flip the stinger and ball over to raise the nose and see if it sits level.
This might change the towing characteristics as it is quite nose down atm.
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Thanks for the advice. My weight limit on it is 7500 (just double checked) and the rig loaded is just under 4000. The hitch is dropped two inches, which I think is the problem? I'm looking into either a new hitch, same set up with a sway bar, or the WDH. Truck can easily handle the weight and load and I love that I can hitch up in under two minutes with the current set up so that is my big concern with the WDH.
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07-01-2017, 11:33 PM
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#3527
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 645
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New TV - traded the 2500 for a 3500.
The 2500 was great till the road got rough. Coil springs just couldn't hack it.
Thought about air bags but I'd have still been over weight. 
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2017 Heritage Glen 368RLHBK Limited
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07-02-2017, 12:00 AM
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#3528
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: E. MT
Posts: 506
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlsCamp2
The hitch is dropped two inches, which I think is the problem?
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Measure from the road to the bottom edge of the frame near the axle and at the front near the hitch. The difference will be close the how far you need to come up at the hitch. If it's around 4", you can get that just by flipping the hitch upside down and remount the ball. Less or more than 4" you'll want to get a new hitch.
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07-02-2017, 12:10 AM
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#3529
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drittal
Measure from the road to the bottom edge of the frame near the axle and at the front near the hitch. The difference will be close the how far you need to come up at the hitch. If it's around 4", you can get that just by flipping the hitch upside down and remount the ball. Less or more than 4" you'll want to get a new hitch.
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Right there, most helpful response! 1.75 inches lower on the truck. Guess I'm getting a new hitch! Thank you!
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07-02-2017, 06:42 AM
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#3530
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Jonesborough
Posts: 923
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlsCamp2
Thanks for the advice. My weight limit on it is 7500 (just double checked) and the rig loaded is just under 4000. The hitch is dropped two inches, which I think is the problem? I'm looking into either a new hitch, same set up with a sway bar, or the WDH. Truck can easily handle the weight and load and I love that I can hitch up in under two minutes with the current set up so that is my big concern with the WDH.
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i have an E2 WDH it takes me about 5 minutes to hookup
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2017 Micro Lite 21FBRS (sold)
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD extra cab Z71
looking for the perfect 5er over the winter
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07-02-2017, 07:42 AM
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#3531
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Wolfpup owner
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Hendersonville,tn
Posts: 56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlsCamp2
Thank you for the suggestion, I would like to try a WDH and see if I notice much of a difference.
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I have a Wolfpup and the WDH makes a huge difference. Can't hardly tell it's back there 
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07-03-2017, 04:23 AM
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#3532
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m35a2
New TV - traded the 2500 for a 3500.
The 2500 was great till the road got rough. Coil springs just couldn't hack it.
Thought about air bags but I'd have still been over weight. Attachment 143337 |
Yeah 3500 for sure, nice setup.
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07-03-2017, 09:20 AM
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#3533
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10,907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drittal
Measure from the road to the bottom edge of the frame near the axle and at the front near the hitch. The difference will be close the how far you need to come up at the hitch. If it's around 4", you can get that just by flipping the hitch upside down and remount the ball. Less or more than 4" you'll want to get a new hitch.
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I think you mean 1/2 of the difference.
UPDATE: Nevermind. Thought you'd said at the rear, not the axle!
Although measuring at the rear can be easier than at the axles sometimes.
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2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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07-04-2017, 06:21 AM
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#3534
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: In a big child free home - except for me
Posts: 1,682
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Traded in my FR Greywolf 22RR last weekend.
8 months of ownership was brutal.
Finally after 76 emails back and forth between 6 different level FR sales and management we said its not worth the hassle to continue my consumer relationship with them.
3 days - 4 States, 3 Provinces and we made it home.
Switched from this to this...
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07-04-2017, 07:47 AM
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#3535
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Coachman 312BHDS
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 273
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When are you getting your new truck to pull that thing? 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MilCop4523
Traded in my FR Greywolf 22RR last weekend.
8 months of ownership was brutal.
Finally after 76 emails back and forth between 6 different level FR sales and management we said its not worth the hassle to continue my consumer relationship with them.
3 days - 4 States, 3 Provinces and we made it home.
Switched from this to this...
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2017 Open Range Roamer RF376FBH 42' fifth wheel
2016 F-350 Lariat SCrew 6.7L Turbo Diesel SRW - Extang Fold-up Hard tonneau cover - Husky 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch
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07-04-2017, 11:35 AM
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#3536
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 53
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07-04-2017, 11:36 AM
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#3537
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 53
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Indiana Beach. Family Reunion.
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07-04-2017, 12:49 PM
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#3538
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 806
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Return trip from the Grand Canyon. Quick bite at Gas Monkey bar and grill.
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07-04-2017, 01:52 PM
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#3539
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: In a big child free home - except for me
Posts: 1,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tbln930
When are you getting your new truck to pull that thing? |
Lol its a Ford not a Dodge
My max tow is a Lot more than the 8420 lbs the trailer is dry weight.
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07-04-2017, 02:54 PM
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#3540
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: pennsylvania
Posts: 198
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Nice. What ford did you get
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