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Old 02-24-2009, 02:20 AM
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Default Re: Will This TT Be Okay to Tow Through the Mountains??

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Originally Posted by Buck62 View Post
That's a good idea, except they don't have this model in stock, it has to be ordered. What I saw at the RV show was a smaller version of this trailer, but the same series. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to build once we order it.

Also, it's still February, so getting the dealership to agree to letting me try another might not be easy. That means they gotta take the time to fully set me up for a pull with different trailer at a similar weight and that might be asking for too much.

As I look at this "on paper", it looks like I'll be good to go. I'm more than 25% below the listed maximum towing capacity for my Tundra. Again, my main concern is stopping more than accelleration or pulling power. I don't want to become a truckload of casualties that couldn't stop going down the mountain.
You shouldn't have a problem stopping, as long as you have a good controller AND its set up properly.
You should always gear down while descending a hill while towing, in order to keep your speed down.

No need for you to worry about anything with this setup. For the first few tows, just take it easy so you can get the feel of what it'll do in certain situations. Pretty soon it'll be like riding a bicycle, and won't bother you at all.
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