Yes, I know, another forum about trailer towing. However, I want to limit the responses on this one. I have posted about this before, and am still battling it. I have tried all the normal fixes. I have been to multiple trailer dealers. I have upgraded tires. I have tried multiple WD hitches. I am done. Please do not make me leave being a "Ford guy".
For this post, I am only looking for input from a small group. 15-17 F150 owners towing TT over 26' long.
My Setup, along with all the changes I have made to try to fix trailer sway issue:
2015 Screw 4X4 XLT
2010 Dutchen Sport 29', typically running 6500# loaded
Currently trying a Blue Ox 1000# WD, changed from a Reese round bar with dual cam sway control
Discoverer AT/3's load range E - Changed tires to fix sway, no change
Hellwig rear sway bar - added to fix sway, no change
On my last camping trip, my wife told me she is done. I have to buy a new truck. As soon as we hit 60+ mph on highway,trailer is all over behind us. By looking above, you can see I have tried multiple things to no avail. I towed this same camper with original setup with 2 other F150's, no problems. I have towed this camper with another 15 F150, and had same issue. At last campground, I rode around and talked to three other people with 15 or newer F150's towing longer campers, and 2 of them are awaitig my Blue Ox trial because they have the same issues.
It is not a weight issue. I will post my last scale weights below. It is somethng that changed with the aluminum bodies. It does not get to crazy scary until you try to run the highway at 60+ MPH.
So far, Blue Ox not much better. Talked to Blue Ox rep, he says turn off Ford Sway Control. Very skeptical this will resolve anything, but going to try on our next trip down the highway which is next weekend.
I am so beaten down over this. It is frustrating. When I read other posts, people want to supply input. I have been towing campers for over 10 years, and unless you have done it with an alumnum body F150, you cannot respect what we are experiencing.
So, if you are in that small group, please post. Do you have the same issue, and has anyone found a solution. I do not want to have to switch to Chevy or Dodge just to tow a 6000# camper, my GM friends will never let me live it down. I do want to feel safe behind the wheel.
Last Scale Weights (Industrial Platform Truck Scale, certified)
Camper loaded except food and some clothes
Truck Only 5600
Front 3120
Rear 2480
Truck and Camper, Reese Setup, 750# bars
Truck Front Axle 2800
Truck only, camper connected 6000
Truck and Camper 11520
Camper only 5560
For this post, I am only looking for input from a small group. 15-17 F150 owners towing TT over 26' long.
My Setup, along with all the changes I have made to try to fix trailer sway issue:
2015 Screw 4X4 XLT
2010 Dutchen Sport 29', typically running 6500# loaded
Currently trying a Blue Ox 1000# WD, changed from a Reese round bar with dual cam sway control
Discoverer AT/3's load range E - Changed tires to fix sway, no change
Hellwig rear sway bar - added to fix sway, no change
On my last camping trip, my wife told me she is done. I have to buy a new truck. As soon as we hit 60+ mph on highway,trailer is all over behind us. By looking above, you can see I have tried multiple things to no avail. I towed this same camper with original setup with 2 other F150's, no problems. I have towed this camper with another 15 F150, and had same issue. At last campground, I rode around and talked to three other people with 15 or newer F150's towing longer campers, and 2 of them are awaitig my Blue Ox trial because they have the same issues.
It is not a weight issue. I will post my last scale weights below. It is somethng that changed with the aluminum bodies. It does not get to crazy scary until you try to run the highway at 60+ MPH.
So far, Blue Ox not much better. Talked to Blue Ox rep, he says turn off Ford Sway Control. Very skeptical this will resolve anything, but going to try on our next trip down the highway which is next weekend.
I am so beaten down over this. It is frustrating. When I read other posts, people want to supply input. I have been towing campers for over 10 years, and unless you have done it with an alumnum body F150, you cannot respect what we are experiencing.
So, if you are in that small group, please post. Do you have the same issue, and has anyone found a solution. I do not want to have to switch to Chevy or Dodge just to tow a 6000# camper, my GM friends will never let me live it down. I do want to feel safe behind the wheel.
Last Scale Weights (Industrial Platform Truck Scale, certified)
Camper loaded except food and some clothes
Truck Only 5600
Front 3120
Rear 2480
Truck and Camper, Reese Setup, 750# bars
Truck Front Axle 2800
Truck only, camper connected 6000
Truck and Camper 11520
Camper only 5560
