2020 F-150 3.5 ecoboost 3.73 axle towing
10-28-2019, 05:32 PM
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I had a similar tow recently in my 157" non-HDPP 2014, I had to drive from South Dakota, through WY, and into Utah while a winter storm blew in from the North. Winds were constantly 30+mph with 40+ gusts. It was a similar experience it seems like, with the wind pushing the trailer but not upsetting the truck. Like you said, you would feel the wind hit but the truck would stay straight and I didn't even need to "counter" steer as that would cause the truck to head back the other way. I just held the wheel straight and basically ignored the wind.
I could actually see the trailer pushing out to the side and dog-walking behind the truck.
I really do think that having the Equal-I-Zer is what made the difference. I suspect if I had a cheaper unit with a friction sway control it could have been a far wilder ride.
I could actually see the trailer pushing out to the side and dog-walking behind the truck.
I really do think that having the Equal-I-Zer is what made the difference. I suspect if I had a cheaper unit with a friction sway control it could have been a far wilder ride.
The key was not see-saw the steering wheel back and forth, and let the wind buffer the setup, because it was going straight if the wheel was kept straight.
I even got on the DC beltway, in five lanes of traffic, and I got in the second from the right shoulder lane as to avoid merging traffic...no problem stay in my lane.
