04-28-2018, 12:16 PM
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Junior Member
Name: julie
Trailer: Casita
Washington
Posts: 18
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Sandy, what is your dry weight?
I have a max two package 2013 1500 Silverado rated at abt 9,000.
I have an Andersen hitch on my 17 ft Casita and like it as well.
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04-28-2018, 12:58 PM
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#22
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Member
Name: Sandy
Trailer: Bigfoot
California
Posts: 42
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Dry weight
The ETI web site lists dry weight as 3885.
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04-28-2018, 03:22 PM
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#23
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Junior Member
Name: julie
Trailer: Casita
Washington
Posts: 18
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Dry weight is fine, just discovered my 6 ft truck bed isn't long enough. Who knew.
Good luck.
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04-28-2018, 03:33 PM
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#24
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Member
Name: Sandy
Trailer: Bigfoot
California
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nutter
Dry weight is fine, just discovered my 6 ft trucked is long enough. Who knew.
Good luck.
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My Ford has a 5.5 bed and is fine with the 5.0 TA. No issues using the Andersen hitch. Easy hookup and unhooking.
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04-28-2018, 04:03 PM
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#25
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Junior Member
Name: julie
Trailer: Casita
Washington
Posts: 18
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That's odd...the issue is supposed to be turning a tight corner, according to experts, unless you buy accommodating equipment.
Ill talk to my dealer here and do further research.
Thanks
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04-28-2018, 04:08 PM
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#26
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Junior Member
Name: julie
Trailer: Casita
Washington
Posts: 18
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Actually, even with a slider, you have to get out of your vehicle to make sharp turns according to Etrailer I believe....too chancy for me.
If I were closer, I could see the trailer in person and get a better sense of the situation.
Thanks and good luck.
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04-28-2018, 04:20 PM
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#27
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Member
Name: Sandy
Trailer: Bigfoot
California
Posts: 42
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No, not true. No trouble turning with this hitch.
Others have this set up too. I hope they chime in with their knowledge.
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04-28-2018, 06:20 PM
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#28
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Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,298
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I have a 6.5' bed to tow my 5.0TA, but that is because I wanted it for storage reasons. Lots of folks tow this trailer with a 5.5' bed, probably most. I too use the Anderson Ultimate Hitch and love it.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
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05-26-2018, 01:16 PM
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#29
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Junior Member
Name: Bob N Judy
Trailer: Escape 5.0TA
Texas
Posts: 23
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120 degree turns
We tow a 5.0 TA with a 5' bed Canyon. I can make real tight turns with the Andersen Ultimate hitch when the rails centerline is installed just 7" behind the top center of the axle. Thus, the tailgate goes down fully with walk room between the trailer. When it drops on the ball, the 1600# payload bed goes down maybe a couple inches. You just have to reverse the direction of the hitch frame and of Andersen receiver; it's made for that. Tows easily, the truck fits in the garage, and the 30# hitch frame hangs on the wall and all you have in the bed is the rails. Happy camping.
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05-30-2018, 09:14 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Name: Gerald
Trailer: Scamp
AZ
Posts: 133
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Hello again, we are back from our vacation and I am missing something, is your escape still for sale or sold?
Thanks
Jerry
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05-30-2018, 09:47 PM
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#31
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Member
Name: Sandy
Trailer: Bigfoot
California
Posts: 42
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I thought it was sold but the deal didn’t go through.
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05-30-2018, 11:34 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Name: Adrian
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA
Manitoba
Posts: 428
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Sorry to hear that Sandy. Hope you are able to sell soon.
Adrian
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05-31-2018, 06:30 AM
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#33
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Senior Member
Name: Gerald
Trailer: Scamp
AZ
Posts: 133
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How much are you asking again? You are in Sacramento or is it L.A. area?
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05-31-2018, 07:10 AM
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#34
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Member
Name: Sandy
Trailer: Bigfoot
California
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jvhretiredatcs
How much are you asking again? You are in Sacramento or is it L.A. area?
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I am between Bakersfield and Fresno.
559 361-8625.
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06-18-2018, 11:08 AM
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#35
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Member
Name: Sandy
Trailer: Bigfoot
California
Posts: 42
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Sold
I have received a deposit on my trailer. Pending payment this trailer is now sold. Thank you for your interest.
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