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We looked at separate bunkhouse models. But we wanted a somewhat shorter trailer because I was concerned that we’d limit our available campsites in the west if we went with a longer model. Lots of National Forest and park sites are limited to 26 feet. We are still over that length at 29.5...

Check out the review I did on the Longview mirrors. I'm still happy with them. https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/review-longview-slip-on-tow-mirrors-with-pics.20372/

Seems odd that the TT would have the fresh water tank so far back. My TT (Lance 2445) has it just ahead of the axles so that most weight is just on the TT axles, but the rest biases toward the front. Having water in my trailer actually helps mine tow better.

A note about tongue/hitch weight. I think that how and where you load the trailer is more important than the dry tongue weight. I think the % of the trailer weight on the tongue is also more important than the total amount. Reason is shown in the Uhaul video that others have posted in other...

We are very happy with the Lance bunkhouse model we bought. In 3 months of ownership we have camped in it around 20 nights. I've towed it more than 2000 miles so far, out to the Grand Canyon, up into the Sierra on VERY narrow, steep, and windy roads, in 116F heat of the Cali desert, and just...

Yeah, I never sit down with them. My TT and my last several cars were all purchased online with an out of town dealer. I don't step foot in the dealership untill I know for sure what I'm paying OTD and every detail, financing included, is secured. Still, KY seems like a long haul from AZ for...

That seems like very excessive markup. I bought my trailer a couple months ago from RV World in Yuma. Not only were they the largest discount off MSRP, they didn't add on anything. They were great to deal with in fact. The destination charge is just like trucks... charged by the...

This and Turin's post are both great feedback. Yes, taking additional passes without trailer and without the WDH engaged would reveal more info and the tongue weight. Will try that soon. In the meantime the published specs, while not 100% accurate, nevertheless would provide some rough...

So I towed again with this setup last weekend. I changed the setup and it did far better. Very little trailer sway, and it felt very planted. I left the Andersen chains with the same tension as before, but I changed the following: 1. Removed the bike rack from the rear of the trailer. I...

Thanks, that's helpful. I'll check it out.

Did you ever use this? It seems too good to be true so wanted to know your experience. Thanks!

I posted this review of a set of add-on tow mirrors that I like. I'm up to about 1000 miles of towing with them and I'm still happy. They are quite secure and don't shake. Just an option that maybe solves the issue for less than $60...

I've mostly had mine detect the trailer reliably. One time it didn't detect anything. A couple times it said either "auto" or "20ft". I'd say half the time or more it correctly registers 30ft.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah, your towing setup seems close to mine, though I probably have not approached the full GVWR of my trailer (7600). I guess I'm towing around 6000 or less since my trailer is about 5500 dry and I'm not towing with potable water or grey/black tanks full...

I looked in the manual but couldn't find this. Do you know the page number by chance? I didn't realize there is a jack mode but that makes sense and should help. The way I've been doing it is: 1. Lower the hitch onto the ball and let the ball take the weight (so I can slide the latch...

Thanks. That's helpful. I meant that I was driving 65 or less, not 65 mph wind speed. Just estimating from flags, I think the wind speed was probably 15-20-ish, gusting from there. I do need to get this rig onto a scale. I was running with a bike rack on the back. Dry the trailer has only...

Mine is 1129lbs. My guess is that your multi-function tailgate is the primary difference... I have just a normal one.

I’ll take a look when I go out to the truck next. What’s your experience with the Andersen? I’ve now towed around 1000 miles with it. But these were very long trips so I only hitched up a few times. I don’t think I have it dialed in. Truck feels like it gets pushed around too much in the...

I have had my Sentry CT for around a year and have been very happy with it. The only issue I have with it is that the front latches (up by the cab) are pretty sticky and hard to slide when I remove the cover entirely. I’m not sure why other people are saying that you have to latch/relatch the...

If set up correctly it seems to tow well. The Andersen hitch is a little different than other WDHs. The chain tension seems to make a world of difference. Last time I pulled out of the campground I don’t think I had the tension right and the front of the truck felt a little light. After I...