You missed a couple of key components, like how is the truck optioned out. My F150 has the Heavy Duty Payload Package, my Payload is 2500 lbs. It has a higher rear axle rating, E rated tires, better springs, sway bar etc. I can tow a 5th wheel.
@mikejordan922010 сағат бұрын
My wife and I are both teachers and are retiring at the end of May. We live in Ohio and will be celebrating by traveling to Washington and Oregon this summer and visiting the national parks with our travel trailer. I found your video by searching for information on the ferry. I plan on using it to avoid the Seattle traffic.
@jesseloving2772 күн бұрын
Oddly calming and very informative, thank you!
@leewestrope46243 күн бұрын
I ONLY know english, or standard measurements, so your video is useless , to me,
@motoxmatt10 күн бұрын
Great info! Thanks!
@WisconsinDIYGuy15 күн бұрын
Tow ratings hold well for low trailers with little wind resistance and flat terrain. Once you add a camper you are pulling a sail thru the wind. Add headwinds, high mountain elevation which robs engine power and incline. Now your vehicle has problems. After taking a 21 ft camper out west a few times I'd estimate 1/3 to 1/2 of rated capacity as the limit for a boxy camper. Buy way more engine hp and torque than you think you'll need. Hard to tell your future it is. When we bought our vehicle we were diehard tent campers with goals to pull a 6x10 enclosed. Campers have way more resistance than a 6ft wide enclosed trailer. Hope this helps someone.
@janicecase373520 күн бұрын
I was born and raised in Castle Rock when it was a small town. I loved it!
@guinness7710023 күн бұрын
this is the vid!
@edmamrila259025 күн бұрын
Which trickle charger do you use?
@TwoTravelingTeachers24 күн бұрын
I use the NOCO GENIUS1 Here’s the link: amzn.to/4gobQ1u
@blackbandit129029 күн бұрын
Great information but I would also add to the mix, 1) tyre pressures for both tow vehicle and trailer must be at maximum for the load and speed, check the placard and then adjust pressures to suit the loads you have increased by adding things. 2) Remember, the wheels on the trailer are to carry the load of the trailer, the tow vehicle is not there to 'carry' that load, it is there to pull the load and stabilize any instability in the system, most countries require a minimum % tow hitch load for stability not a maximum. 3) Heavy things should be in the centre of the trailer and as low down as possible.
@TwoTravelingTeachers24 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing your valuable insight and tips!
@jamesricketts6186Ай бұрын
Well done
@TwoTravelingTeachers24 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@CocoNut2018Ай бұрын
Any considerations for a lightweight camper under 3000 lbs such as a Scamp tow by a 1/2 tonnes truck?
@indsrnty707Ай бұрын
What are your honest thoughts Here are my numbers,. I already own the 1/2 ton. We are looking to purchase this 36ft trailer. 2013 F150 Lariat Ecoboost - Max Payload capacity = 3,100 lbs - Max Payload Weight Rating = 1,900 - GVWR = 7,650 - Max towing Capacity = 11,300 lbs - Rear Axle Ratio = 3.73 - GCWR = 17,100 lbs - Wheel Base = 145" ---> Trailer <---- 2024 Highland Ridge RV Open Range Light 296BHS -Sleeps 8 - Slides 1 - Length 36 ft 3 in - Ext Width 8 ft 1 in - Ext Height 11 ft 6 in - Int Height 6 ft 9 in - Hitch Weight 935 lbs - GVWR 8800 lbs - Dry Weight 7175 lbs - Cargo Capacity 1625 lbs
@frankzicari784Ай бұрын
Back when i was 10 which was 1967 my father towed our 18ft travel trailer with our ford country squire station wagon. In the wagon where my father and mother and me and my sister, the dog and lots of other stuff. Thi is the way people towed, the family sedan or station wagon. The big difference is speed the speed limit was 55 and my father would go 50,now you see guys towing going 70, 75 even 80. I get the point about staying within the payload but how come there are very few if any videos about staying within the speed limit or slower.
@unclebilly1353Ай бұрын
Rving has something for everyone. For myself. It made memories for the family at one point. Now it's just my wife and myself. We live in our travel trailer. It's a great way to save money and see the country. Safe travels, friends.
@thefish5861Ай бұрын
Excellent video. I've had three fifth wheels in my life, but now I’m getting a little Casita TT to pull behind a Tesla Model X. Tesla advises against a WDH. So I think I should be ok with a trailer of around 3,000 lbs fully loaded, and keeping my speed around 62 or so. Does anyone have thoughts to share?
@Redfour5Ай бұрын
Sure you can... Now the consequences should be considered as they could kill you but hey...
@raoulroberts2024Ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you, and safe travels.👍🏾💙❤️🤍
@TwoTravelingTeachersАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your comment!
@marcvalme7732Ай бұрын
To answer your question, hitch and tongue weight are not the same. What you measured was the tongue weight ( usually define has weight on the tow ball ). If you had removed the hitch head from your vehicle before you weighed it, you would then be measuring the hitch weight ( force on the receiver).
@ScarySpots2 ай бұрын
Interesting video, I recently bought a F250 and a toy hauler travel trailer with a dry weight of 6200# and went to the CAT scale to see that the loaded trailer is 6950# (I don’t have toys) I also don’t exceed 65 mph and usually set my cruise control at 60mph. I am always shocked to see how many people pass me going 70+ with their travel trailer or 5th wheel and get a chuckle when I pass them as they blew out a tire.
@WayneB-rv1xs2 ай бұрын
Here is a way to buy something to weigh your trailer tongue weight and still be buying tools to use for other applications, #1 is a "high lift" bumper style jack, #2 is a hanging scale big enough for your tongue weight, place the bumper jack in front and above your trailer tongue with the scale hanging off of the jack, I think you get the point.
@caseymaloney34162 ай бұрын
They make some great hydraulic devices that are small and you can pack with you to place underneath your trailer ball receiver and drop the weight of the tongue on to, to check your tongue weight. I tow a triple axle bumper pull toy hauler every summer and between the water tanks up front, the gas tanks in the rear, the grey/black water tanks, and the cargo, the weight distribution can change dramatically. These little devices are fantastic whenever you may be in doubt. Having said that, when you pull larger rigs, even well stabilized and in good weather, anytime something with a large box passes you, you are going to feel that sway as the vehicle starts to overtake you. At that point it will be the worst, so keep an eye on your rear view mirrors and don't let it take you by surprise.
@ontogeny64742 ай бұрын
I noticed on the three clips (at the very start of the video) that the axels are mid-location on the coach. That (combined with an undersized tow vehicle and imbalanced load) seems to exasperate the problem.
@jay-by1se2 ай бұрын
I work for a company where I design trailers for a living. The biggest issue is weight. People are telling way too big of trailers.. if you have a 6000 pound vehicle and you were telling a 1500 pound trailer you are not gonna have a problem with it flipping you over. but people with a 6000 pound vehicle are towing 4500 pound trailers and 5000 pound trailers with massive flat sides that pick up wind.
@Richard-q2u2 ай бұрын
How about slow down? I see people driving 80 with trailers routinely.
@toomanyfingusernames2 ай бұрын
This is a great video! Thanks for posting. The background music is almost as anxiety inducing as the crash footage, though! Please consider removing it. It makes it hard to concentrate on the great info you’re sharing!
@kathrynhann7902 ай бұрын
Clever but assumes you have a ladder 🤦🏻
@rays14ful2 ай бұрын
Going to buy a trailer for the first time. I have a Toyota Tundra SR5 with the 5.7 V8 engine. This was a very informative video. Any suggestions on Max weight the trailer should be?
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
Awesome! You’re going to love it. We have a video that should help you with your questions. It’s titled, “Buying an RV? Watch This First!” I’ll attempt to leave a link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3OWeKR7f7aSoLssi=oZDUwkID-Dw4_wai
@WayneB-rv1xs2 ай бұрын
Here is a way to buy something to weigh your trailer tongue weight and still be buying tools to use for other applications, #1 is a "high lift" bumper style jack, #2 is a hanging scale big enough for your tongue weight, place the bumper jack in front and above your trailer tongue with the scale hanging off of the jack, I think you get the point.
@firecloud772 ай бұрын
Great video, except for the music. Holy crap that was annoying.
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
Thanks. We’re glad you watched anyway. 😄
@haroldwontorra66822 ай бұрын
As soon as it starts swaying apply your trailer brakes firmly
@kingsboy482 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. As a new RV'er in 2021, I used a CAT scale to make sure I was loaded within all limits. I also used an Equalizer WDH similar to yours. I tow my 21' Jayco SLX 195RB trailer at no more than 60mph (95km/h) using my Nissan pathfinder. However I did find over the first 10000 miles (from Alberta to Newfoundland and back plus other trips) the A frame of my trailer gradually bent upwards! I am not sure but I put this down to the force exerted on the A frame by the Equalizer WDH system. I had to get the frame made horizontal again and had some additional strengthening welded on. Since then I have discontinued using the WDH with no issues despite towing my trailer more than 5,000 miles since then. The problem may have been the WDH or the flimsy trailer frame by Jayco but the issue is no longer a concern. Outside the scope of this video but I thought I'd comment anyway in case you have any thoughts or relevant experience of trailer frames bending? The safest thing is to slow down and load correctly.
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
The WDH is a double edged sword. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@billwalters43382 ай бұрын
Reinsures me I did the right thing by purchasing a ProPride 3P hitch system.
@angienadeau76162 ай бұрын
What a beautiful spot!
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mpression12 ай бұрын
1. Learn how to drive with a trailer. 2. Don't overload the tongue weight. 3. Slow down by lifting your foot off of the gas pedal when sway starts. Don't speed up or break!
@inspectorlunge38872 ай бұрын
The crashes at the beginning were literally painful to watch.
@christophertrombley22182 ай бұрын
So when drawing in the antifreeze is the valve set to fresh tank or city?
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
This doesn’t matter. You’ll be pumping antifreeze with the water pump using a short hose near the pump. A valve will switch the water pump intake from the water tank hose to this short hose. Check valves will prevent any antifreeze from entering the water tank or backing up to the city water input port.
@Mikewillys2 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention tires. The right tires are a must cause squishy sidewalls also create sway
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
@@Mikewillys Correct! Thank you for sharing.
@thatdudergaming14242 ай бұрын
This is a great video and has been viewed over 422k and you only have just over 4k subs... people it cost you nothing to sub give these people subs please
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! We appreciate it.
@aired-downdisconnected41253 ай бұрын
One common theme in these crashes. SUV's towing too big of trailer. Short wheelbase.
@motochris80crittercr3 ай бұрын
Well done! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I WILL use many of these tips
@TwoTravelingTeachers3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and we’re happy you found it useful!
@Someonehad2sayit3 ай бұрын
NEVER tap your brakes in a trailer sway condition, it is a death sentence. I found this out the hard way.. only thing that saved me was flooring the gas pedal until the truck pulled the trailer out of the sway.. then coasting to slow down (this was after sway was induced by trailer tire blow out) tapping the brakes made the situation MUCH worse.
@TwoTravelingTeachers2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience and your words of wisdom!
@williamhartman93 ай бұрын
Cool simulation! In the name of science!
@mtnphot3 ай бұрын
I tow with a 2011 f150 ecoboost with amax tow package. My biggest concern is not power or towing stability, it's downhill travel. You cannot rely on engine braking to check your speed, so you have to use common sense and drive like you would drive a semi. Maintain a proper speed at the beginning and its no big problem. I have taken my kodiak 221rbsl down the Coquihalla twice and it has not been an issue, mind you I try to keep below 100kmh till I am past the snowshed and beyond. You never know when you are going to have to stop on that grade.
@jamesgarner3073 ай бұрын
Best is have right truck to do job. To many think just because they have enough power with that 1/2 ton they're good.
@dove3483 ай бұрын
You missed one point to the weight rating per axle that also based on the OEM tires you have so if you add some heavy duty tires your axle weight rating will go up. Yes unloaded they’ll ride a little harder but they’ll hold more weight that’s one of the factors of half ton and three quarter ton trucks
@cCueBasE3 ай бұрын
Your axle weight rating doesn’t go up. What’s on the door is it.
@janetjacoby95073 ай бұрын
Slow down
@Freedomjustice-DC3 ай бұрын
Youre the kind of guy I respect on the road. Because, like me, you not only travel safely towing for you, but you actually care what happens to the next guy should you not be towing within specs. Great video
@TwoTravelingTeachers3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you.
@Dwendele3 ай бұрын
We towed an 80s 30ft travel trailer with an 1985 1/2 ton suburban from coast to coast and up and down the coasts, and through all the mountains with Zero issues. And the suburban had the 350,not the 454.
@dontdomeboo813 ай бұрын
Omg this is sooo scary
@Alanstrainworld3 ай бұрын
I have the 2020 4x4 Factory Max Tow Package, 20inch wheels and I bought 10 ply tires n tossed the highway tires…I tow a 2016 Jayco Eagle TTrailer . I do use 2 friction sway bars. Pulls fine, but I drive 55mph when towing