Hi All, newbie here! Been surfing this forum for quite awhile as I would eventually like to re-do my lq in my 22 ft 1990 3-horse Trail-et.
I pull it with a 2000 3/4 ton 4X4 sb Dodge diesel. My husband says the trailer is too heavy for the truck but I have pulled it appr. 6000 miles and it seems to pull fine power wise but may need some help suspension ways (now I am paranoid). Is there something I can do to beef up the suspension a bit to help the truck out? Or am I looking at buying a dually.
Posted 2008-05-22 4:28 PM (#84490 - in reply to #84470) Subject: RE: Truck towing
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If the truck is mechanically capable of handling your trailer, an overload spring system like a Timbren will keep it riding level and not disturb the ride. If you're pleased with your truck, this installation would be a fraction of the cost of a new truck.
I don't believe your Trailet is too heavy for your truck, and you certainly have enough power. I see no reason why you would have to change equipment.
Posted 2008-05-22 8:06 PM (#84509 - in reply to #84470) Subject: RE: Truck towing
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Posts: 30 Location: Alberta, Canada
Well I personally didn't think it was too heavy, the truck was bought second hand but it "looks" to me like it may have overload springs already as it is quite stiff. Mechanically I have done some work to it, good tires, sway bars were repaired, it has a chip in it so it has more than enough power. Husband does not tow this trailer so my feeling maybe he just wasn't used to it. When the trailer is hooked up the nose of the truck does come up a couple of inches but there is no loss of control on the front end.
Thanks for calming my fears as I totally love this trailer and want to redo the lq in it this winter.
Posted 2008-05-23 6:29 AM (#84533 - in reply to #84509) Subject: RE: Truck towing
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Originally written by 2bitnag on 2008-05-22 8:06 PM
Well I personally didn't think it was too heavy, the truck was bought second hand but it "looks" to me like it may have overload springs already as it is quite stiff. Mechanically I have done some work to it, good tires, sway bars were repaired, it has a chip in it so it has more than enough power. Husband does not tow this trailer so my feeling maybe he just wasn't used to it. When the trailer is hooked up the nose of the truck does come up a couple of inches but there is no loss of control on the front end.
Thanks for calming my fears as I totally love this trailer and want to redo the lq in it this winter.
Posted 2008-05-23 7:56 AM (#84542 - in reply to #84470) Subject: RE: Truck towing
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Posts: 30 Location: Alberta, Canada
Looked into the Timbren suspension kits and was pleasantly surprised to find it is at a dealership just down the road. Did you install yours yourself or had the shop do it?
Posted 2008-05-23 8:19 AM (#84548 - in reply to #84542) Subject: RE: Truck towing
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Originally written by 2bitnag on 2008-05-23 8:56 AM
Looked into the Timbren suspension kits and was pleasantly surprised to find it is at a dealership just down the road. Did you install yours yourself or had the shop do it?
I had a commercial shop install them. It took less than a hour and I had them set up, so that the initial contact occurs at the same time the overload springs first touch the blocks. The empty ride is unaffected, and a loaded ride is very comfortable. I think you will be pleased.
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