|
|
04-24-2011, 07:40 PM
|
#1
|
2 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy 27
Fort Fairfield
, Maine
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 56
|
Sway control
All,
Need some advice. I will soon be towing my recently acquired 27' Argosy home, not too far,
about 20 miles, as soon as the snow is gone and the ground is dry.
My question is what about sway control?
I have not seen anything on this, is there a need for sway control on AS? If so, any advice on type, make?
My appologies in advance if this has been covered here and I could'nt find it (mostly likely the case).
Guess I'm not worried about this for the home trip, but hopefully it will soon be going further than that!
Thanks in advance.
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 07:43 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stumpjumper
All,
Need some advice. I will soon be towing my recently acquired 27' Argosy home, not too far,
about 20 miles, as soon as the snow is gone and the ground is dry.
My question is what about sway control?
I have not seen anything on this, is there a need for sway control on AS? If so, any advice on type, make?
My appologies in advance if this has been covered here and I could'nt find it (mostly likely the case).
Guess I'm not worried about this for the home trip, but hopefully it will soon be going further than that!
Thanks in advance.
|
What tow vehicle will you be using?
Andy
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 07:44 PM
|
#3
|
moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
|
Welcome to the airforums Stumpjumper!
Im sure you will get plenty of feedback on this topic. Most sway control these days is combined with weight distribution. Get the right setup for your situation. Dont rush just for your 20 mile drive.
Cheers Vinnie
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 07:49 PM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
|
more info.
I am sure that you will get lots of opinions on what you need. Larry and I have a 1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 and a 1989 Excella 29 footer. We have a Propride hitch. We love it. Here is the link that you may find very helpful for information on the ProPride. Read as many posts as you can stand on the subject of hitches.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ide-57179.html
__________________
Larry and Lou
CP: Water/30 amp/waste dump/WIFI & Room for 2-3 units; PM us if you are headed our direction!
Air #2695
TAC- OH 2
#1420 NOVA 4-006 Charter member
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 08:16 PM
|
#5
|
2 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy 27
Fort Fairfield
, Maine
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 56
|
I will be towing with a 2011 Tundra, 5.7 engine.
I have an 08 Tundra as my forestry work vehicle and loved it so I just bought my own.
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 08:21 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stumpjumper
I will be towing with a 2011 Tundra, 5.7 engine.
I have an 08 Tundra as my forestry work vehicle and loved it so I just bought my own.
|
Your tow vehicle is not a magic machine.
You should use an 800 pound, full sway control hitch.
If not, you will take way to many chances.
Andy
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 08:38 PM
|
#7
|
2 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy 27
Fort Fairfield
, Maine
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 56
|
Any particular type or brand?
|
|
|
04-24-2011, 08:41 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stumpjumper
Any particular type or brand?
|
We recommend the Reese 800 pound hitch with the dual cam sway control,in you case.
Andy 11.4
|
|
|
04-26-2011, 08:28 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
|
I would suggest a ProPride or Hensley, first choice being a ProPride.....
__________________
John "JFScheck" Scheck
2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
|
|
|
04-26-2011, 08:40 PM
|
#10
|
4 Rivet Member
2017 23' International
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 305
|
We have the Pro Pride....simply love it.....
|
|
|
04-26-2011, 08:42 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
|
ProPride
We have had several types. ProPride is the best. I posted the link in my post above. It has been great and gives great peace of mind.
__________________
Larry and Lou
CP: Water/30 amp/waste dump/WIFI & Room for 2-3 units; PM us if you are headed our direction!
Air #2695
TAC- OH 2
#1420 NOVA 4-006 Charter member
|
|
|
04-26-2011, 08:57 PM
|
#12
|
1 Rivet Member
2000 27' Safari
white bear lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 6
|
The Pro Pride and Hensley are very good but cost $2 to 3 grand the Reese 800 pound hitch with the dual cam sway control is also very good for about $600 at American RV Company Part# 66083.
|
|
|
04-26-2011, 09:24 PM
|
#13
|
Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
|
Propride
ProPride $1500 or so and worth every single penny!
__________________
Larry and Lou
CP: Water/30 amp/waste dump/WIFI & Room for 2-3 units; PM us if you are headed our direction!
Air #2695
TAC- OH 2
#1420 NOVA 4-006 Charter member
|
|
|
04-27-2011, 10:22 AM
|
#14
|
4 Rivet Member
2017 23' International
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 305
|
The shorter the trailer, the more potential for sway problems, as the energy is transferred to a "smaller" unit as opposed to a longer trailer. See the recent "Airstream Life" article.....
We have a one ton dually, and a 30' AS, and still went with the ProPride for safety and piece of mind......"it's dangerous out there".....Zigi
|
|
|
04-27-2011, 03:52 PM
|
#15
|
2 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy 27
Fort Fairfield
, Maine
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 56
|
Thanks to everyone that got back to me. I shall get a sway control. I thought as much but was hoping I didn't need one. Safety first, and second don't want to lose all the work and money I put into these campers, 2 Scotties, 1 Avalair in process and hopefully (I know wishful thinking again) that the Argo won't need a total do over. I know in needs some work, but so far seems to be in pretty good shape, hope to have it home within the week.
Thanks again all.
|
|
|
04-27-2011, 05:10 PM
|
#16
|
2 Rivet Member
1979 Argosy 27
Fort Fairfield
, Maine
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 56
|
If I may ask another question. I also own much smaller campers, if I purchase a unit for up to 800 lb hitch, can this same unit also be used on lighter units?
Thanks
|
|
|
04-27-2011, 05:59 PM
|
#17
|
Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
, Ne
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,430
|
You can buy Reese bars for up to 600# tongue weight.
|
|
|
05-08-2011, 12:31 PM
|
#18
|
Marcel
1961 30' Sovereign
La paz
, Mexico
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 8
|
Dear All
I am towing a 32 ft Excella with and expedition 2004 5.4 ltr. What would be the best hitch?
Shall I go with the pro ride, the hensley or the airsafe?
|
|
|
05-08-2011, 12:52 PM
|
#19
|
Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
|
With that TV & TT combo, with only a partial load you will be close to exceeding your tow vehicle's maximum combined weight. Be careful!
|
|
|
05-08-2011, 02:11 PM
|
#20
|
Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
|
yep
You are probably maxxed out with that TV and the Excella. We pulled our 29 ft. Excella with a 15 passenger van and it was at its limit. We have a ProPride. It is a fantastic piece of equipment!!! We highly recommend it.
__________________
Larry and Lou
CP: Water/30 amp/waste dump/WIFI & Room for 2-3 units; PM us if you are headed our direction!
Air #2695
TAC- OH 2
#1420 NOVA 4-006 Charter member
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|