The Silver Streak E-mail ListArchive Files[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] RE: [SilverStreak] towing
Vincent DON'T USE THE CHAINS!!! You should be towing with a load equalizing hitch. The first thing to do is to check to see why your trailer is swaying. I have a 1972 26 foot Continental Apollo, and it NEVER sways, even when I don't use the load equalizing hitch for a very short run of less than 20 miles. >From my experience, the only way you can get a Silver Streak to "Sway" is to try towing with a very low tongue weight, or if the trailer is hooked up with the hitch ball way too high. The main cause of your trailer having a low tongue weight, is towing with your Holding Tanks full. The holding tanks are located behind the center of gravity of your trailer. Be sure you EMPTY all of your holding tanks prior to towing. Only tow, with the holding tanks full, far enough to get to a dump station. Also make sure you don't have a lot of weight loaded into the "trunk", and back in the bathroom. Make sure your fresh water tank is empty or only has a few gallons in it. If your tongue weight is OK, it should be about 10-12% of your gross trailer weight, and trailer is riding level or slightly nose down when towing, you may need to check the shocks on the rear of your F150. Your tow vehicle should ALWAYS have a good set of "heavy duty" shocks all the way around, and especially on the rear. Ralph -----Original Message----- From: sslist-admin@tompatterson.com [mailto:sslist-admin@tompatterson.com] On Behalf Of Vincent Wikert Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:20 AM To: sslist@tompatterson.com Subject: [SilverStreak] towing I will be towing my 72 continental 200 miles w/a f150. It will tow, but there is alot of trailer swing. That is why I need to get some towbars, or stablelizers to stop the trailer-swing. I was thinking I might use a chain on each side, and thought this might work. Do any of you have any advise to me as to where I might find the right kind of swaybar? or do you think my chain idea might work. Thanks, in advance for any and all comments, and advise. Vincent
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