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J.B. Marshall

06-09-2007 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RedDog382 (Post 2157170)

J.B.

Did you purchase the 382 from Pt Clinton, Ohio? Looks like one at J&J sales.

I pull a 382 with an F-350 and weight distributing hitch. MUCH nicer ride, MUCH less bucking and MUCH safer. The 382 is #10,400 dry. Eagle triple axle steel trailer is #3000 on the nose. Add a little fuel and gear, you are easily in excess of #14,000.

Go with the WD set-up. You will not regret it. Agree a dually will be better and safer for towing this heavy.

RedDog,

No on Port Clinton. Thanks for the confirmation on the weight distribution hitch. Do you experience much sway when going down the highway and passing 18 wheelers?

382 newbie

06-10-2007 08:49 AM

Best thing ever ! I tow a 382 with a F-350 06 dually. The weight rating of the truck and hitch without a WD hitch is far exceeded by a 382. It may tow ok but an accident and a lawsuit will be ugly. I thought mine towed really well before I installed a Reese Tow Beast. It really changed the ride..much different with the WD hitch. I heard launching was a pain but I have not found a problem.

RedDog382

06-10-2007 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by J.B. Marshall (Post 2157186)

Do you experience much sway when going down the highway and passing 18 wheelers?

Minimal sway around semis, very predictable response to the draft. Otherwise sway is non-existent, even in higher wind conditions. Key is tongue weight set-up. Not sure how a F-250 SRW would be, though.

Chris288

06-11-2007 10:10 AM

any reccomendations on what W.D. system to use on an alum. I beam trailer w/ surge brakes ??

boatman22

06-11-2007 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris288 (Post 2158234)

any reccomendations on what W.D. system to use on an alum. I beam trailer w/ surge brakes ??

Here is the one I've used for the past 2 years with great results. It can be used with boat surge brakes. Also mine is for sale as I just bought a new truck.

http://www.equalizerhitch.com/produc...patibility.php

Chris288

06-12-2007 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by boatman22 (Post 2158844)

Thanks, I see where it says it's o.k. with surge brakes, but looks like it would only work on a sqaure rail steele trailer, not an aluminum I-Beam. Mine seems to be pretty long in the tounge area before it Y-'s off to the I-Beams, looks like the bars won't run along side the frame rails or reach back that far... ???? How much are they new ?? what are you looking to get for yours ??

boatman22

06-12-2007 10:02 AM

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They make an adaptor that bolts to square tubing before the
I-Beams. Here is a photo of the bracket:

Chris288

06-12-2007 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boatman22 (Post 2159687)

They make an adaptor that bolts to square tubing before the
I-Beams. Here is a photo of the bracket:

Ahhhhh,,, That makes sense now... Whats it rated for, what are you asking for it ??? does it come with everything I would need ??? Thanks Chris...

boatman22

06-12-2007 04:03 PM

I'll take $300.00 + shipping. This system weights around 100LBS. It includes: 90-00-1200 system, 95-01-5950 Pole Tongue Adaptor, 2 5/16 25000LBS Ball, 90-02-4100 3" drop/7"rise shank, and a 90-02-4200 4" drop/8" rise shank.

East Coast B

06-25-2007 06:21 AM

Boatman, is your setup sold?

And can I ask why your selling it?

Just saw above that you got a new truck.

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