The theme of the new Ram with rear coil springs, handling, cornering, stability and storage. I've been a fan of rear leaf springs for decades and considered coil springs that most SUV's have now, as less desirable for towing. But if you put a truck on a lift with rear leafs and move the axle, it's surprising how much play is back there with the axle hanging. I towed a horse trailer and a travel trailer, was impressed with the handling. Click for the whole story....
The
new 2009 Ford F150 is part of the trend to 1/2 trailering
with the optional integrated trailer brake controller, similar
to the option with Super Duty, first time extendable trailer
mirrors and trailer sway control. Higher towing weight rating,
higher payload, stronger frame, a new 6-speed auto tranny with
grade shifting like big brother F250, make the F150 on the
border of 3/4 ton capacity. The Roll Stability Control with
trailer option detects when your trailer is swaying and controls
the truck to counter act the trailer sway. With Max Trailer Tow
Package option, when connected to a seven pin trailer wire, will
also apply the trailer brakes automatically in a trailer sway
situation.
Rest of the story
Watch
Quickbite Video, and see the hitch coupler that gets me excited ! I
use mine each week and it tickles me after I back up to my trailer, hear
the click and run back there and Walla, it's latched, first time!
No more in and out of your truck to see how close you are to the
trailer or if you're centered and you know how much fun it is asking for
help to back up. Quickbite Couplers hook up
like a semi-tractor 5th-wheel. More...
Updates
from each event, pictures & commentary, MrTruck.com
Presents:
"EZ Connector Horse Expo Tour," With
the latest trailer safety and technology accessories on
exhibit on tour, come by and watch demonstrations We'll
be displaying some helpful technology for safe towing. Stop by,
see our display and ask questions.
Click for the "Tour" schedule,
see when we'll be in your state.