|
|
02-27-2021, 06:10 PM
|
#1
|
New Member
2021 20' Bambi
Sherman Oaks
, stevesdashew
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 1
|
Ford F350 Dually + Bambi20 Anti Sway needed?
Towing a travel trailer is totally new for us but lots of time with boats and glider towing.
With the F350 is anti sway required? We have oversized E rated tires on the truck. And we are in the Southwest, so wind is an issue at times.
A friend is picking up the Bambi and bringing it to us with an F550 based Earth Roamer
Thanks.
|
|
|
02-27-2021, 06:21 PM
|
#2
|
diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,523
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beowulf8
Towing a travel trailer is totally new for us but lots of time with boats and glider towing.
With the F350 is anti sway required? We have oversized E rated tires on the truck. And we are in the Southwest, so wind is an issue at times.
A friend is picking up the Bambi and bringing it to us with an F550 based Earth Roamer
Thanks.
|
I will let others answer the sway question but just letting you know we expect pictures of the Earth Roamer
__________________
Brian
|
|
|
02-27-2021, 07:05 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
2019 27' International
Western NC
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 860
|
I doubt it.
__________________
2023 Van Leigh Vilano 320GK
2019 International Serenity 27 FBQ “TC Escape” SOLD
2019 Ford F-350 Platinum
|
|
|
02-27-2021, 10:22 PM
|
#4
|
2 Rivet Member
2018 26' Flying Cloud
Murrieta
, California
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 71
|
I can assure you, you won't need anti sway for a bambi on an F-350 dually
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 08:22 AM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
2019 30' International
Pennsylvania
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,234
|
Just strap that bambi down in the bed of the truck, no worries
__________________
If you ain't havin' fun you ain't doin' it right
2017 Ford CCSB F250 XLT 6.2L Gas 4x4 Ruby
2019 International Serenity 30 Rear Twin
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 09:32 AM
|
#6
|
Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
|
__________________
La Dolce Vita Brick & Mona
We're Married With Airstream dot com
2004 International 25CCD Registered Name "Blue Streak"
2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 10:16 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 618
|
I think you can probably relax in terms of sway control for your Bambi. Now, as for sway control for your F-350 dually, that's another question that deserves due consideration.
__________________
Richard Wills, Olympia, WA --- WBCCI 8873, WL7Z
"Aurum": 2018 Ram/Cummins 3500
"Argentum": 2016 AS FC 27 FB
RIP "BigDog": M Harlequin Great Dane, 150 lb
"St. Rocco": M Black Great Dane, 150 lb
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 12:51 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Rochester
, WASHINGTON
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 631
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beowulf8
Towing a travel trailer is totally new for us but lots of time with boats and glider towing.
With the F350 is anti sway required? We have oversized E rated tires on the truck. And we are in the Southwest, so wind is an issue at times.
A friend is picking up the Bambi and bringing it to us with an F550 based Earth Roamer
Thanks.
|
Absolutely not! The trailer is not capable of driving the tow vehicle.
Example- Watch how I do this
If a wrecker arrives on the accident scene ( say a combination vehicle rollover) involving a RV trailer and too small of tow vehicle ( like a little SUV) when the wrecker driver drops the trailer on the ball of wrecker, no anti sway gimmick hitch is involved.
Just the ball attached to the wrecker.Away it goes, following Big Daddy.
Your F-350 playes the role of wrecker in my example, towing that Baby Bambi.
Its physics...
__________________
Airstream rodeo clown, it's my turn in the barrel 🤡
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 07:48 PM
|
#9
|
1 Rivet Member
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 5
|
I have a 28' Flying Cloud behind my F350 Dually. I don't need a weight distribution hitch or sway control. It tows like it is on rails...
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 08:27 PM
|
#10
|
4 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Daytona Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 357
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lowlevel
I have a 28' Flying Cloud behind my F350 Dually. I don't need a weight distribution hitch or sway control. It tows like it is on rails...
|
Interesting......I'm coming from a 42' toy hauler to a 2021 GT27"FBT. My TV is and will continue to be a 2018 F350 DRW. I've seen several threads on here about this and most all say that a weight distribution hitch or a Hensley/Propride are required or a least preferred. I'd really like to hear more about not needing anything. Let me know what you dually guys are using. Thanks
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 08:33 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
|
What counts is what is printed in your owner’s manual. Everything else is conjecture.
__________________
Sorta new (usually dirty) Nissan Titan XD (hardly paid for)
Middle-aged Safari SE
Young, lovely bride
Dismissive cat
|
|
|
02-28-2021, 10:08 PM
|
#12
|
3 Rivet Member
1964 30' Sovereign
Ione
, CA
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 249
|
Absolutely not. You're good...easily.
__________________
Mark & Melanie Trowbridge
1964 Airstream Sovereign 30' (Double)
2004 Dodge Ram QuadCab 4x4 Diesel
|
|
|
03-01-2021, 04:47 PM
|
#13
|
4 Rivet Member
Church Point
, NSW
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 261
|
If that rig sways (at speeds below 60-70 mph) it will be due to incorrect loading - or too-low tow-vehicle rear tyre pressure. It is unlikely to need any anti-sway gear but if you do a Hensley type hitch should suffice.
Do be aware however that any trailer towed via an overhung hitch will have a limiting sped before it sways. The only 100% solution is a fifth-wheeler (that has no overhang).
Collyn
__________________
The problem is not so much what people do not know, it's what they think they know that simply is not true.
|
|
|
03-01-2021, 04:49 PM
|
#14
|
4 Rivet Member
Church Point
, NSW
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 261
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by n2916s
What counts is what is printed in your owner’s manual. Everything else is conjecture.
|
Not necessarily.
Experience can be the ability to recognize a mistake when you make it once too often!
Collyn
__________________
The problem is not so much what people do not know, it's what they think they know that simply is not true.
|
|
|
03-05-2021, 05:22 AM
|
#15
|
'15 Flying Loud 20' Bambi
2014 16' Sport
2015 20' Flying Cloud
2021 25' Globetrotter
small city outside a big one
, south of most, north of some
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 364
|
I think a light anti sway might be nice.
Your huge rig ain't going to stop the trailer from swaying.
It will make less of a difference to you though.
I used a Fastway E2 for years that eliminates sway entirely on my 20' FC.
Inexpensive and easy to set up.
Winds or tractor-trailers blowing by me make no difference.
Friction bars (round on the Fastway) make a huge difference.
You can go with very light bars as you won't need them for weight distribution.
|
|
|
03-05-2021, 06:03 AM
|
#16
|
Rivet Master
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 564
|
An F350 can tow any Airstream trailer currently in production without the need of any weight distribution or anti-sway.
__________________
2018 Flying Cloud 30RB + 2020 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison
|
|
|
03-05-2021, 06:09 AM
|
#17
|
Rivet Master
2009 34' Panamerica
2005 28' Classic
Still
, in the thick of it
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 677
|
I've skimmed the thread and I may be going against the current here, but I might still be inclined to add a friction sway bar to the setup. I do agree that in terms of truck, it could safely pull any Airstream that I can think of, which brings me to my second thought.
That this is going to be one harsh ride for that Airstream. 1 ton pickup might not be an issue for a 34' slide out given it's got some weight, but a 20 is like a flea riding on an elephant. I would consider a very entry level airsafe hitch or equiv. Now I would caution you, a lot of people...myself included, buy the cute small Airstream, then realize you know, I really shoulda gotten a 25 or 28. If you have ANY thought at some point on getting a larger Airstream (or other larger trailer) get a bit larger Airhitch than you need. Yes, it does push the connection back about a foot, but the ride is very smooth. You could use a Class 4 with what you have and have a bit of room to spare. I have the Class 6 and it's a monster and a PITA to get into the receiver, but my ride quality was unbelievably better and I stopped popping the occasional rivet after going to it.
https://airsafehitches.com/receiver-hitch/
|
|
|
03-05-2021, 06:12 AM
|
#18
|
Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,468
|
No worries on the F350...Send pics of the Earth Roamer!!!
|
|
|
03-05-2021, 07:16 AM
|
#19
|
"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beowulf8
Towing a travel trailer is totally new for us but lots of time with boats and glider towing.
With the F350 is anti sway required? We have oversized E rated tires on the truck. And we are in the Southwest, so wind is an issue at times.
A friend is picking up the Bambi and bringing it to us with an F550 based Earth Roamer
Thanks.
|
NO...You need a Freightliner for that monster.
In addition to what PanA said.....
Well actually...ANY single axle AS will benefit hugely from good sway control.
Consider....The trailer is swaying dramatically and the 550/350 doesn't move until the little AS is on its side.
FACT...The tow vehicle won't PREVENT trailer sway.
Disclaimer...I only have 18 Seasons of single axle AS towing.
Bob
🇺🇸
__________________
"You don't know where you've been until you leave, enjoy life" RLC
|
|
|
03-07-2021, 12:11 PM
|
#20
|
33 foot Spartan Royal Man
Currently Looking...
Guelph
, ontario
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 72
|
I would suggest a big heavy duty load equalizer setup, then with the Bambi suspended up in the air, you will save big-time on tire wear.. ;-)
Actually, seriously; bonus, you can go longer on your hitch and minimize the jack-knifing hazard.
Enjoy, you won't know it's there.
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|