BRINGING HOME OUR RV!! PULLING A TRAILER FOR THE 1ST TIME EVER

BRINGING OUR RV HOME! THIS IS THE 1ST TIME WE HAVE EVER PULLED A TRAILER/RV!!!

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[zachstone]

Its the sway bar that's making that feeling. It makes the truck and trailer one. Meaning as you hit small bumps in the road, the truck hits the bumps first then the trailer making the feeling of galloping. It's perfectly fine and won't cause any damage.

[nortonnewmann]

The undulations you feel are probably normal. You will feel that generally after you go over uneven pavement, a bump etc. at slow to moderate speeds. Basically, it feels like the trailer pushes you, then tugs backwards, pushes you... repeat. It is the effect of the weight distribution/equalization hitch doing it's job - PROVIDED your hitch & weight equalizer system is set up properly. Think of the distribution bars as handles of a wheelbarrow - when lifted from the rear, they shift more weight to the front axle of your tow vehicle - although that's simplified somewhat.

You should have received the installation/maintenance instructions with the hitch. If not, look it up on the internet. IT IS NOT SAFE to have the weight all wonky - too much weight on the rear wheels of the truck, OR too much weight forward. This can cause control problems AND much greater wear on your truck's tires/suspension.

I have a 21' trailer with a truck similar to yours (mine is a '17 F150 4x4). Note on the end of your shift lever you have a button that switches transmission modes from normal, sport, and tow/haul. Use the tow/haul mode. Also, be sure your electric trailer brake control is set to the proper gain. Your truck should have sway control built-in. My equalizer hitch uses solid sway/equalizer bars without chains. It groans and creaks something awful at slow speeds in turns. BUT it is rock-solid at freeway speeds with big rigs whizzing past.

The weight distribution is configured by measuring the height of your truck (on level ground) at the fenders above each wheel while unhitched. Then, after hitching the trailer, your truck should still sit fairly level, or just very slightly more weight on the rear wheels. When all hitched up, the trailer frame should be nearly level, or just very slightly lower at the hitch ball.

I strongly urge you to study that setup yourself and be familiar with how it's SUPPOSED to be configured. I went through the steps after I got my trailer home, and tweaked it to match what the sway bar/equalizer hitch manufacturer recommended.

Bottom line: Become very familiar with your equipment - setup, cleaning, lube & maintenance - and you will be MUCH safer on the road AND your towing experience won't leave you with cold sweats and white knuckles... HAPPY TRAVELS!!

[dsammy]

Best tip ever: once backed into a site and before unhooking chalk your tires with wheel chalks. Campers do roll, I know from experience.

[chadsteele]

Here's a tip if you haven't found out yet. If when backing up, unhook your equilizers if making a 90 degree or other sharp turns when back up, say at your spot or when parking it at home or where ever. I found this better as there is no binding. Have fun. Nice unit.

[dcow]

Brings back memories. I remember driving down the highway in Houston and someone honked because we were dragging our sewer hose. Pulled over and it was torn to shreds. Had to hit a Wal-Mart before our next stop. Good times.

[bobbmp]

The bouncing is the expansion joints in the highway, the suspension of your truck combined with the pre-loading in your weight distributing hitch. Welcome to the RV world. Also you shouldn't extend your slide out without deploying your stabilizers. Happy Camping.

[ronaldbee]

We are planning on doing exactly what you guys are doing (we have a cat and two dogs) in a couple years and live in San Diego, although with relatives in Houston and I've been to Austin. You guys made me want to do this! I could feel the same emotions I expect to have pulling the new truck and trailer, the cat stowing away, and working out in a gym wherever we find one. God speed and know that what you have done has helped others, especially Sandie and me.

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[txsturgis]

All good advise here, (tow haul mode, hitch adjustments) but for the truck, you might also look into auxiliary airsprings or a helper spring for the rear leaf pack (assuming it has leaf springs). This will help the pickup stay more level and firm. While your at it, upgrade the rear shocks and also make sure the tires are inflated right up to the maximum.

[urgetodrive]

Brought back lots of memories. I can't wait to watch you two try and back it into a tight spot. If you manage not to yell at each other and are still on speaking terms, consider it a victory. :)

[gkeller]

It's so comical to watch newbie RVers with their first rig and probably even funnier as full timers. Welcome to the rv life. I'm sure it will be a an unforgettable adventure. And no barbells in the trailer ! I'd hate to see you fall through the floor. 😂

[HerrP]

Thanks for including the on-screen text about fast-forwarding past your workout info. Very thoughtful. And glad you're back in action!

[ShredTactix]

I love the emotions as y'all pulled out of the lot the first time. I've felt those same feelings!

[toddreimer]

If you have any sway (feels like the tail wagging the dog) you may want to look into an Equalizer hitch. We had the exact hitch you have and are much happier with the Equalizer. Be sure to take off that antisway bar when you are maneuvering in tight spaces.

[skogsbosse]

I have never seen a so small trailer with a slide out before. Nice layout on the inside. I like it

[brianw]

12:30 That bouncing, if that's what you mean, can be reduced by installing air bag suspension. It make a huge difference. First trailer I ever towed is our 35 foot, got airbags soon after purchase.

[stormtrooper]

weight distribution hitch. used when pulling a trailer that is a little to heavy for the tow vehicle. you want to get a transmission cooler also to help while pulling the overweight load.

[msalazar]

Get the falcon rear shocks for towing, they have adjustable dampening for towing with a piggyback reservoir

[glenshipman]

Once parked I used the BAL X-Chock between my tires. It adds for increased stability. Use these only for the increase and not these alone. They worked great for us. You can get these at any camper store or even on Amazon.

[duck]

The best thing you can do is find the nearest Cat scale, the ones they weigh semis with and weight the truck and trailer as you would tow, then do a it again with out the weight distribution bars on, then one last time with just the truck. This will give you the loaded trailer weight, toung weight and it will tell you how much weight the hitch has distributed to the front axle. This is important because the more weight you put behind the rear axle the more weight that comes off the front axle, which has a terrible effect on steering. The hitch uses the ball as a fulcrum, and the bars act as levers to push the nose down.

By the lookof how easily the bars went on with out lifting the truck very high I don't think it's set up right. On most round bar hitches the bars should be parallel with the road when loaded. I would recommend spending some time reading the hitch manuals, check the measurements and adjust if necessary. The true proof is the scale.

Sway will happen, you have a half ton truck towing a giant sail behind it. Setting the hitch up correctly, and using some kind of sway control like a friction bar help. You will still get bumped around some.

Ride quality, the back shocks suck on these trucks. They do not have enough rebound or dampening to control the weight of the trailer. I have a '17 f150, I picked put a set of rancho 9000xl's on the back. They are adjustable, so when you tow you turn a knob on the shock body and it stiffens the ride to handle the camper. The stock tires also suck for camping. Some lt trucks, load range c or d will help.

The bucking could be the trailer bouncing, it could be shifting back and forth too. Use tow haul mode and the - button on the shifter to lock out 6th gear. If it's really hilly lock out 5th too.