zachattack54
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Hey gang,
Just did my first tow with a XLT sport crew cab 4x4 Tow package and I got a few questions.
My trailer is Forest River 17BH gross weight 3200lbs travel trailer FYI.
Power and drive train wise the truck feels great and never felt it was lacking in this department. The Tow Mode does a really good job with keeping the truck in the power band and I liked how much the truck downshifted when coming to a stop.
One thing I noticed on my first test tow that around 60MPH I would start to experience a little sway(sway control never kicked in on the truck). To combat this I added a Reese Friction Sway Bar to my curt Weight Distribution hitch and that most definitely helped. The truck tracks straight and the trailer absolutely has less effect on the handling characteristics of the truck, but I can feel some squirming on the rear axle going 60 MPH+. Maybe its the parabolic leaf spring? Just feels like the rear end is constantly shifting side to side.
I did some googling and I couldn't find any add a leaf kits or helper bag kits for 2019 rangers. I think my tow set up is real close just wanted to firm up the rear end of this truck just for some added confidence while towing.
I'll try to add some pics of my tow set-up tonight. Really happy with everything besides the squirming.... Also coming from a 2011 titan with Firestone Airbags(only had 10psi while towing)... Might be asking a lot of this truck to feel like my last set up. Just wondering if you guys had any Ideas.
Zach
Just did my first tow with a XLT sport crew cab 4x4 Tow package and I got a few questions.
My trailer is Forest River 17BH gross weight 3200lbs travel trailer FYI.
Power and drive train wise the truck feels great and never felt it was lacking in this department. The Tow Mode does a really good job with keeping the truck in the power band and I liked how much the truck downshifted when coming to a stop.
One thing I noticed on my first test tow that around 60MPH I would start to experience a little sway(sway control never kicked in on the truck). To combat this I added a Reese Friction Sway Bar to my curt Weight Distribution hitch and that most definitely helped. The truck tracks straight and the trailer absolutely has less effect on the handling characteristics of the truck, but I can feel some squirming on the rear axle going 60 MPH+. Maybe its the parabolic leaf spring? Just feels like the rear end is constantly shifting side to side.
I did some googling and I couldn't find any add a leaf kits or helper bag kits for 2019 rangers. I think my tow set up is real close just wanted to firm up the rear end of this truck just for some added confidence while towing.
I'll try to add some pics of my tow set-up tonight. Really happy with everything besides the squirming.... Also coming from a 2011 titan with Firestone Airbags(only had 10psi while towing)... Might be asking a lot of this truck to feel like my last set up. Just wondering if you guys had any Ideas.
Zach
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