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Trailer Towing in High Winds with ProPride 3P
Posted on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at 6:16 pm.
Submitted by Scott Phillips – Billings, MT
Just got back from an awesome trip. This is the second outing since getting the ProPride. I wanted to share two experiences I had that further cemented my decision to buy the hitch.
As usual the trailer with the ProPride hitch towed incredible. I went up and down several mountain ranges including the Continental Divide. The trailer never even hinted about swaying even in the strong side winds we encountered (more on that later). Then I was approaching a stop light that had just turned green. The speed limit was 55. The light turned red again as an emergency vehicle switched it and then turned its siren on. I had to do an emergency stop. I mean 55 to 0 now. The trailer stayed right behind the truck rock solid. Never felt out of control.
As mentioned earlier, we encountered some stiff side winds (50+). Having driven motorhomes and travel trailers before, I can honestly say it never acted like a travel trailer. The effect of the side winds was more like driving a motorhome. Trailer and vehicle would get pushed as one ( no sway), however nothing as bad as a motorhome. It never required white knuckles or even a hint of concern. However on the same road, we came across another travel trailer on it’s top as was the towing vehicle. A guard rail kept them from falling off the cliff. By the position of the vehicles, it was clear the trailer had begun to severely sway, and the driver lost control. Right then I knew I was happy with every penny I spent on the ProPride.
ProPride 3P Hitch – It’s worth every penny!
Posted on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 at 1:20 pm.
Submitted by Larry Darling
I finally got away and my wife, two dogs, and two cats made our maiden voyage in our 23 foot airstream with an installed ProPride hitch. We drove from northern Nevada to Central Texas and on the fourth day I got into a tight situation on a freeway in Austin, Texas. At highway speeds above 60 mph, we encountered a full stop traffic pattern upon topping a hill. I had an empty lane to my left and just enough time to pull hard in that direction. Had I not purchased and installed a ProPride hitch, I would have, at best, put six automobiles together and /or flipped my trailer. The ProPride hitch took the maneuver without loss of control for a nanosecond. I cannot thank you enough for your design and manufacture of this great travel aid. Before the ProPride, my trailer would sway at down hill speed over 55 mph, but now I have full control at much higher speeds.
ProPride 3P with 35 Cardinal and Lifted Ford Excursion
Posted on Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 at 12:34 pm.
Submitted by Chad McCammon – Washington
I felt I would post my recent experiences with the ProPride Hitch and can try and answer any questions that come up. The ProPride Hitch is more expensive than conventional WD with sway control but does seem to work extremely well. We recently sold a 2005 Cardinal 31BH 33.5’ dry weight 7400lbs and 780lbs tongue (actual tongue scaled at 1100lbs loaded). On the Cardinal we ran the Reese dual cam hitch and it did perform well on that trailer, but the hitch was sold with the trailer. We just purchased a 2012 Sabre 32QBTS 35’ dry weight 8200lbs with 1100lbs tongue (actual very lightly loaded scale weight 8600lbs with 1300lbs tongue). We decided to opt for the ProPride Hitch for the larger trailer as we plan to keep it a long time and will be towing close to our max.
A few weeks ago I drove our 2005 Excursion from WA to IN to pick up the new Sabre trailer. I installed the ProPride 3p Hitch at the RV place in IN and hit the road to tow it the 2200miles home. It took about 2.5 hours to install and adjust. The installation went very well and I just needed to move the propane tanks forward a little bit to have clearance for the leveling jacks. I did hit a truck scale on the way home and things checked out well. I will probably hit the scale again at some point when the trailer is fully loaded to make final adjustments (crank the WD jacks up and down as needed). Prior to my trip I asked some questions to Sean with ProPride. Sean is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. I wanted to make sure the hitch would work on my lifted tow vehicle and that I would have all the tools needed to install.
Now for the 2200 mile road trip home. I took it easy the first 100 miles to get a feel for the new trailer/hitch and make it through Chicago (start of rush and rough highways) and then later picked up the pace. Immediately the trailer felt good behind. The first thing I noticed is how little I felt the trailer on the rough highways I was on. I could barely feel it was back there. It tracked very well and would just follow the direction that I pointed the TV. Chicago had a lot of road construction on the interstate in which you had to go from road to road on detours. The transitions were narrow, rough and traffic was moving fast. The trailer just tracked right through these transitions following the TV without any hesitation or negative feedback.
Once on the open interstates my average speeds were between 65 and 70 all the way home. It was a one hand on the wheel experience the whole trip. I encountered all kinds of road surfaces, semi trucks, mountain passes, strong head winds and side winds. At one point my EGT gauge was real high and climbing and at first I did not know why. Then I saw a flag standing on end and realized I was going into a 20mph head wind. The trailer was tracking so well and using speed control I did not realize it (nothing in the scenery to give me any clues). Later I encountered 25mph side wind with gusts to 40mph (gusting hard enough to blow chunks of tire blow outs off the highway). This side wind with gusts was the only time I felt like I needed to pay close attention to everything around me (definitely not white knuckle). In these winds I would just anticipate when it would hit full force and when it would drop (underpasses, hills, etc.). All it took was steering the TV and the trailer would follow. While in the 25mph side wind I was on a two lane highway in South Dakota cruising 65mph and was about to meet 3 semis all doing 70mph drafting off each other. First thought was hang on and be ready. Amazingly all I felt is a wind push from each semi and the trailer was ROCK SOLID. It may have pushed me 4-6”, I was amazed. Not one time on the trip did I experience any sway. I was very lucky in the weather and only encountered compact snow and ice for about 50 miles on a flat section of highway in Montana. It was comforting knowing that this is probably the safest type of sway control to use on icy roads as it is not friction based (friction based could cause losing control).
I am done rambling for now. I hope this may help those of you wondering about the hitch.
Brake Controllers At ProPride Hitch
Posted on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 at 12:40 am.
Brake controllersare extremely important when it comes to towing! At Pro Pride Hitch you can find the best deals on brake controllers. ProPride Hitch offers nothing but quality products that will stand the test of time. If you need anything to do with towing, Proprdie Hitch is the place to go. To view their entire collection visit www.propridehitch.com.
ProPride Hitch Website -Full Of Great Information
Posted on Sunday, February 27th, 2011 at 12:34 am.
If you have any questions about trailer sway elimination or anything to do with pulling a trailer, ProPride Hitch is the answer. Not only do they sell quality top notch products at a competitive price, but they also offer a multitude amount of information. Whatever your concerns and questions may be, they have a story to match it all. To learn more visit www.propridehitch.com.
Get Trailer Sway Elimination Today!
Posted on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 12:30 am.
Trailer Sway can be eliminated with one simple step by purchasing the ProPride 3P Trailer Sway Control Hitch fro ProPride Hitch. This hitch needs no introduction, it is the Godfather of all hitches. Point blank, if you want sway eliminated, purchase the 3P, it’s the only way to go! Read the testimonials, they will answer any question you might have. To learn more visit www.propridehitch.com.
Sway Control Information At Pro Pride Hitch
Posted on Thursday, February 10th, 2011 at 5:53 pm.
When it comes to towing, it is always nice to have some great advice on how to control and prevent trailer sway. At ProPride Hitch you can buy the best sway control products and receive the best advice in one great online location. Visit the FAQ page or the forum page to receive top quality information about anything to do with sway control. Visit www.propridehitch.com.
BAL Deluxe Tire Locking Chock At Pro Pride Hitch
Posted on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 at 12:13 pm.
When shopping at Pro Pride Hitch you can expect to find quality products and superior customer service. That being said, find top notch products such as the BAL Deluxe Tire Locking Chock for only $48.99. This chock fits between tandem tires and locks wheels by applying force to both tires. To view our entire collection visit www.propridehitch.com.