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Regarding weight distribution hitch and anti sway equipment.  The dealer in Tennessee that we are using and have much respect for reccommends that we use both.  We are going to take his reccommendation.

CarolandJack

scroller123 said:

1984 GMC High Sierra 1500 p/u.  Restored and 98.000 original miles.  305 v8, trailer package, elec. brakes.  Have neither equilizer bars nor sway bars.  Towed total of over 1.000 miles in extremly tight mountain roads as well as 75mph Interstate. Never had the slightest problem with wind, tracking-anything.  Not recommending not needeng these–just that I nave not experienced the need, myself.

Scroller:

I wholeheartedly agree with your post.  Our dealer also thinks that the WDH is something that he personalizes for each towing situation.  When Carol and I arrived back from our trial run, we both noticed that the back of my jeep and the front of the RV were slightly dipping in the middle.  Also, I had mentioned to him that when the 18 wheelers passed me, I sort of felt it.  We had absolutely no sway with the trailer.  I guess I am just being extremely careful.  We are leaving Tennessee next spring to Seattle on a 6,000 miler and I just don't want to take any unnecessary chances regarding safety issues. .

I love this forum and I sure hope more folks start using it.  Who knows, in the next year or two, we just might be having rallys.

carolandjack

nealtoni said:Just bought classic yesterday and plan on towing with 2010 toyota Rav4 V6 limited with tow package. Shouldn't have any problems I hope. It's rated 3500lbs.

You shouldn't have a problem.  We are towing with a Sienna minivan with towing capacity of 3500 lbs and we pulled ours from Manchester TN to Bham AL with no problems.  We even towed on I24 which has a stretch that has  a 6% grade and is really winding….no problems whatsoever.

I tow the 14RB with a '04 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4 cylinder automatic. Added a couple of rear 'add-a-leaf' to my springs. Rear of truck barely moves when hitched up now. Put in a K & N air filter. That gave me some more power. Changed the oil to synthetic Mobil 1 and down the road we go! Last calculation we got 15MPG. Love this little camper!http://www.sportsmenclassicclub.com/wp-content/forum-smileys/', '', '1');" src="http://www.sportsmenclassicclub.com/wp-content/forum-smileys/sf-laugh.gif" alt="Laugh" />

We're on vacation with our 14RK. First trip. Went from Grand Rapids MI to Savannah GA–1200 miles. We pull it with our '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6 cylinder with 125,000 miles on it. Did well. Through the mountains and everything. We're pleased. Our 14RK has the upgraded package–two-way frig, gas stove, microwave, etc. The frig is not staying lit while traveling–only problem we've had.

We are towing a 16BH with our '09 Saturn Vue V6 AWD, good for 3500 lbs :)  Haven't actually tried it yet but I don't anticipate any problems. . .

I am towing my 2010 RK with a '01 Toyota Tundra V-8, which does great over mountain passes.    I have an issue with the Hijacker ball mount hitch BM307 I'm using that was suggested by the dealer service dept.  The hitch has a drop to it that is pretty much level to the RK, only when going down a small dip or over a small speed bump, the jack will scrape the ground and this is without the jack pad installed. So, as a result of the scraping, the jack pad is prevented from installation.  I have an appt. to talk to the service dept. this coming Wed. and I would like to have some info as to what would be a better setup for the TT and my truck's towing package. 

Thanks, Cheryl