A (like) new TV for me

[Kelly]

This is the 4th season I've been towing my 1995 Jayco 1207 with a 2001 Astro.  Been a perfectly adequate set up.  The Jayco fully loaded weighs about 2000 pounds ~ well within the capacity of the Astro even fully loaded.

I was a little concerned about how low everything sat ~ the trailer has itty-bitty tires (20.5 x 8.0 x 10) and the Astro is notorious for rear end sag.  but figured that was just the way things were going to be.

Earlier this spring I had the shocks replaced with a set of Monroe Load-leveler shocks and a few weeks ago I had to have an idler arm replaced.  We loaded up and headed for North Dakota and it was like towing with a new vehicle!!  Amazing what a difference a few new parts makes!

Now I have to go buy a new hitch ... the trailer isn't level any more.   :p  

[GeneF]

Now I have to go buy a new hitch ... the trailer isn't level any more.   :p  

Had the same problem when I bought the 2500 Silverado.  The Kiwi was high in the front.

Went to the dealer to get a new hitch and ended up buying a 30 foot tt, so be careful.

[Dee4j]

Had the same problem when I bought the 2500 Silverado.  The Kiwi was high in the front.

Went to the dealer to get a new hitch and ended up buying a 30 foot tt, so be careful.

It's amzing how that happens :p   I want DH to go with me to the upcoming RV show...he said "NO...that way you can't buy anything"  :J

[austinado16]

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Earlier this spring I had the shocks replaced with a set of Monroe Load-leveler shocks and a few weeks ago I had to have an idler arm replaced.  We loaded up and headed for North Dakota and it was like towing with a new vehicle!!  Amazing what a difference a few new parts makes!

Now I have to go buy a new hitch ... the trailer isn't level any more.   :p  

Nice!  You gotta love the cheap and easy fixes.  Enjoy the new ride.

[GeneF]

It's amzing how that happens :p   I want DH to go with me to the upcoming RV show...he said "NO...that way you can't buy anything"  :J

Dee

It wasn't my idea to buy the new rig.  DW didn't like the price of the hitch ($159) and said let's look.

Well, we are both happy with this rig so I am not complaining.

[Kelly]

I think I'll stick with the cheap and easy for now.  And I'll get the new hitch at the hitch place, so I'm not even remotely tempted to change my mind.