Towed our Camper for the first Time!

[Jeeperjamie]

It's the Blue Ox Weight Distribution hitch I'm using if anyone is interested. I was at $479 out the door for it and the Bluetooth brake controller with my discounts they gave me on accessories for towing and setup.

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[DebiB33]

Because of your lift… What size drop hitch did you need to go with?

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Because of your lift… What size drop hitch did you need to go with?

The one I got has a couple different levels you can set it at. I went with this option because of the lift and I wanted to take the guess work out of it.

 

[DebiB33]

The one I got has a couple different levels you can set it at. I went with this option because of the lift and I wanted to take the guess work out of it.

Yeah someone said I need a 6” adjustable drop hitch. Someone else said 10” adjustable drop hitch.
So that’s why I was curious as to what your adjustable drop hitch is.
Thank you

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Yeah someone said I need a 6” adjustable drop hitch. Someone else said 10” adjustable drop hitch.
So that’s why I was curious as to what your adjustable drop hitch is.
Thank you

Sorry yeah it's a 6 inch adjustable. Unless your going with a huge lift that should be all you need.

 

[DebiB33]

Sorry yeah it's a 6 inch adjustable. Unless your going with a huge lift that should be all you need.

No my lift is 3.5” and I have the 37” tires. I will check out the 6” adjustable. Thank you !

 

[Labswine]

The one I got has a couple different levels you can set it at. I went with this option because of the lift and I wanted to take the guess work out of it.

I also have the BlueOx set up with my stock Overland.

My ball is bolted up in the third and fourth holes from the top. The trailer place I bought my trailer and WDH from did the set up. It's really a great system. Helps tremendously with controlling sway too.

I once measured how much droop I got from my trailer before and after hooking up the WD bars.

Trailer alone, my rear drooped an inch and a half. After attaching the bars, the droop was only 3/4 of an inch.

 

[CampThree]

I'm looking at the Jayco Featherlite Micro 166FBS with a dry weight of 3,895 and a hitch wt of 415. The Mojave shouldn't have a problem pulling/stopping it with most trips planned for the coastal plains.

 

[Jeeperjamie]

I'm looking at the Jayco Featherlite Micro 166FBS with a dry weight of 3,895 and a hitch wt of 415. The Mojave shouldn't have a problem pulling/stopping it with most trips planned for the coastal plains.

We looked at used 2022 Jayco feather micro can't remember the exact model but chose the Grand Design because of the better warranty and it had more floor space than the Jayco did. It's was a tough decision between the 2 though. I would not have been disappointed with the Jayco

 

[CampThree]

We looked at used 2022 Jayco feather micro can't remember the exact model but chose the Grand Design because of the better warranty and it had more floor space than the Jayco did. It's was a tough decision between the 2 though. I would not have been disappointed with the Jayco

I'm trying to stay at or under 20 feet. I live in Concord NC and will be hauling to Myrtle Beach (Lakewood Campground, Camp Lejeune and the Outer Banks).

 

[Jeeperjamie]

I'm trying to stay at or under 20 feet. I live in Concord NC and will be hauling to Myrtle Beach (Lakewood Campground, Camp Lejeune and the Outer Banks).

I hear ya, mines 22ft. It did great and wasn't a problem to pull. Funny thing is I'm in Kannapolis NC. We are thinking about trying out Lakewood next time we go down

 

[CampThree]

I hear ya, mines 22ft. It did great and wasn't a problem to pull. Funny thing is I'm in Kannapolis NC. We are thinking about trying out Lakewood next time we go down

Lakewood is nice especially under the trees. Go down for the Grillers Cup weekend if you like BBQ and chicken. The best grillers in SC compete for cash prizes and the campground smells incredible.

 

[DieselDave98]

You guys bought the wrong truck for towing trailers that size.

I agree

 

[Jeeperjamie]

I agree

I mean if I wanted to tow less legally then I reckon I could of bought a diesel

 

[WanderingJ]

It's the Blue Ox Weight Distribution hitch I'm using if anyone is interested. I was at $479 out the door for it and the Bluetooth brake controller with my discounts they gave me on accessories for towing and setup.

Is that the trackpro? If so, was it loud backing into your spot. Some WDH can be loud, though they are doing their job.

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