Need some advice on Towing

BlackBart · 03-25-2006, 07:27 PM

I got a SE CC and want to tow a 21 foot trailer (outback 21RS). What else do i need to tow this? Big Tow mirrors, hitch(i got), I have the lil tow button on my lower dash...

advice please.

Sammy Sandbag · 03-25-2006, 07:33 PM

I'm not sure I fully understand what you are asking, but do you also have a wiring harness for you trailer lights? Also, that's a pretty big trailer, I'd assume you'd need an electric brake controller, unless it has a hydraulic ram type setup. Then of course, ensure the weight is acceptable for the Titan.

BlackBart · 03-25-2006, 07:51 PM

yeah i got the wiring harness. I am just making sure I am not missin something. Is 21 feet considered big? its Gross weight is 4200lbs i think.

Do i need a sway bar? Will my oem brakes and shocks be okay ?

I am sure the trailer has brakes. (i didnt buy it yet)

*mach1* · 03-25-2006, 08:08 PM

Just hook that baby up and drive! Dont need anything except the hitch and ball.

Armada · 03-26-2006, 03:07 PM

4200 lb trailer = need for electric/electronic brake controller. I recommend Prodigy.

HudsonValleyTitan · 03-26-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBart

I got a SE CC and want to tow a 21 foot trailer (outback 21RS). What else do i need to tow this? Big Tow mirrors, hitch(i got), I have the lil tow button on my lower dash...

advice please.

Assuming you do have the BIG TOW PKG, you'll need the already mentioned brake controller, correct hitch and ball for the weight you're towing. 4200 LBS is nothing. I tow a 32' Jayco weighing almost 7000 LBS dry. Enjoy!!

Oh also, be sure to use the TOW MODE and tow ONLY in 4th gear!!!!

Wolf_Racer · 03-31-2006, 02:25 PM

What about a weight distribution hitch? Even with a 4200 lbs dry trailer seems like it would be a good idea, especially one with a sway bar.

I think some LT tires would be a good idea too. The P tires that come with the truck are pretty soft.

*TitanFan59* · 03-31-2006, 03:06 PM

Depending on TT style he could be anywhere from 290lbs tongue wt to 650lbs. These weights are not enough to make WDH a necessity. If it were closer to 1k I would say yes.

Armada · 03-31-2006, 03:13 PM

Yeah, if tongue weight goes much over 500 lbs. weight distributing hitch might be a good thing.

I tow an 8,000 load - 24 ft. equipment trailer with Kubota diesel tractor and any one of several implements attached - the multi-gang disc is heaviest. All tires are full of water for traction.

If I move the tractor too far forward on the trailer and don't have enough weight behind the axles, like when the tractor is loaded and a relatively light implement like a bush-hog is behind it, tongue weight gets pretty high (well over 10% of the load) and the weight distributing hitch is very necessary. With care, I can load with no more than 910 lbs. (10% of my total weight allowance) on the ball, even though total weight is "only" at 8,000. It does tow like a dream, however.