Towing a BIG Trailer

4RNR-LOVN said:
TeryT, one other item you may want to consider for increased towing stability is upgrading to an LT rated tire for higher air capicity and stronger side walls...if you haven't already.
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LT tires are what I would normally do, due to the stiffer sidewall. Stiffer sidewall = less flex = less sway. Except with a Hensley, sway is eliminated, and people use them with passenger vehicles & tires all the time.

Personally I would rather go with the LT, but can't get in the 265/65 R 17, and I want to go stock (my REVOs will be here tomarrow!).
 
TeryT said:
LT tires are what I would normally do, due to the stiffer sidewall. Stiffer sidewall = less flex = less sway. Except with a Hensley, sway is eliminated, and people use them with passenger vehicles & tires all the time.

Personally I would rather go with the LT, but can't get in the 265/65 R 17, and I want to go stock (my REVOs will be here tomarrow!).
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I can't argue with that...you almost have to upgrade to a 265/70-17 to find a quality LT tire but then you lose a small amount of pulling power with the taller tire. REVO's are definitely a great tire, and nice looking too. I've thought of trying them after my Michelin Cross-Terrains wear out but I'm not sure I can get myself to go away from Michelin's next time around. We have almost 30k on the tire's right now and I still have an estimated 50k of tread left so that decision is a long way off anyhow.
 
Ditto on RVwholesalers.com. Many, many folks are very happy with their near unbeatable prices. If you live back east you can pick it up in Ohio & save destination charges. There is also another wholesaler in NY.

Or you can do like I did - get RVwholesalers on-line quote & take it to a local dealer. My local guy matched their price!

Also, Hensleys can be had used & on-line. Again, I lucked-out & a local fellow from RV.net had one he sold me for less than half the cost of a new one (which is $2900).
 
TeryT said:
Coming from Orangewood RV in the NW Phoenix area.
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That's what I thought...good choice in trailer mfr as well. You'll have to tell us how you're setup does when you head up north.
 
"significantly stronger than an Astro van" well good god man I would hope so if not we all need to shoot ourselves.
 
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