[howardjg]

Just purchased a new travel trailer 21 ft total length. 3000 lbs. about 325 hitch weight. I have a 2007 Titan KC SWB. Any thoughts on sway bar usage. I have a class III hitch.

Thanks,
Jason

 

[dubyam]

That small and light, you might get away with a non-weight-distributing hitch. You will likely find it tows better with a WDH just due to the trailer sway control. And I suspect your actual towed weight will be above 3k with gear, supplies, food, propane, and such, so verify all that before you take off on a long trip. Your T should handle it great, though. Push the tow mode button and rock on.

 

[DntBrnDPig]

A weight distribution hitch might be enough for you.

 

[Carbeaux]

Agree with the above. Sway control probably isn't necessary. Take it for a spin and see how it does.

I pulled one of that size and didn't find it to be required, but every truck/trailer combo is different.

 

[howardjg]

Thanks for chiming in. Towed the camper several times now on major interstates 70 mph and did not have any issues. Only got about 10 mpg but that is too be expected.

Bought a sway control but have not installed yet. I think it would help if there were strong crosswinds which I really haven't encountered.

Any thoughts on what the tow capacity is for my Titan? I have steel wheels so I think that makes it lower?

Thanks again!

 

[dubyam]

Tow capacity depends on one thing in the first generation Titan - gearing. Check your rear diff tag (on the snout of the diff) or check your RPMs at 70mph. If you're at or just above 2k, you have the 3.6 gears. Around 1800rpm, you have the 2.94s. with the comes you have a 9300lb tow capacity, and with the latter, it is reduced to 7200lbs. Either way to, that little 3k trailer you night will sing along behind you like you're not even towing anything.

 

[Steamguy]

A couple things not mentioned above: Load the trailer heavy in front; that keeps its tendency to sway low. Keep your speed under 65; almost all trailer tires are only rated to that speed.

 

[Nick Name]

Keep your speed under 65; almost all trailer tires are only rated to that speed.

ESPECIALLY with a single axle! Blowout could flip the trailer. Make sure you inflate them to their specification, usually 65lbs., also.

 

[nightowl]

I pull a camper about that weight and just use Airlift air bags and it works great. Levels out the truck nice.