Whats better Polyair or Level Riders for towing
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 04, 2002 at 00:00
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Andrew
Camper trailer (jayco Swift off road) creates angle when hooked up to my 4WD. Weight of the camper pushes down springs on my Rocky about 5 to
7cm. I'm considering fitting Polyair Bags to level camper trailer by lifting the back of 4WD.
Whats the advantage of level riders - would it raise the back of 4WD or just level camper without
giving any support to standard
suspension.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Reply By: Jim - Thursday, Apr 04, 2002 at 00:00
Thursday, Apr 04, 2002 at 00:00
Use "weight distribution Hitch". Talk to towing specialists such as Hayman reese. Background is that the weight on the towball reduces weight on the front wheels, interfering with steering and braking. Using weight distibution gear puts weight back on front wheels - much safer. Take off in rough stuff only if necessary for clearance - eg some creek crossings. I towed a Jayco
Penguin to
Innamincka,
birdsville, Maree,
Dalhousie springs, Old
Andado, then down the Gunbarrel from
Warburton & via the
Heather highway, having previously taken it down the
Gibb River Raod, into the Bungle Bungles, Tanami & Plenty. It was infrequently necessary to remove the gear. Use Polyair bags to maintain normal towball height when vehicle loaded for trip before hooking up & use weight distribution hitch to restore towball height after hitching up. Emjoy your trips!
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Reply By: Andrew - Friday, Apr 05, 2002 at 00:00
Friday, Apr 05, 2002 at 00:00
Thanks for your reply. I thought that I can get away with either Polyair Bags or levelrides but it looks like combination of both is required.
I have already ordered Polyairs to be installed on Monday.I opted for
suspension aid because I believe it will work better with my standard coil
suspension.
Do I need both ? I heard that level rides stop trailed from jumping around when it's being passed by eg road train.What are the traffic rules regarding this.
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Jim - Sunday, Apr 07, 2002 at 00:00
Sunday, Apr 07, 2002 at 00:00
I assume that your level rides and my Weightdistibution hitch qre the same item of equipment. I doubt if they help sway. Re the traffic rules - Qld has a traffic regulation that states a leveller is required above a certain towball weight. I think it's about 130 - 150Kg. Your local DOT could help. Weigh bridges can measure your towball weight, or maybe a towbar specialist can help. Jim
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