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Old 03-22-2013, 10:09 AM   #121
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My understanding is that with tandem axles, it is more important that that the trailer be level for travel.
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Old 03-22-2013, 03:41 PM   #122
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Jim, if you get an Equil-I-zer, please let us know how that goes. That's a great price from what little I have seen.
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Old 03-22-2013, 03:57 PM   #123
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Glenn,
what model# w/d did Escape give you and what are the spec's on your unit, if known, thanks
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:09 PM   #124
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:26 PM   #125
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Wow, I wonder why Escape uses such a heavy duty set up for a lightweight trailer? That must weigh 75# minimum. Thanks for the pictures, helps me a lot. I may go the Andersen method.
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:31 PM   #126
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68 lbs. for the hitch and bars.
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:33 PM   #127
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Wow, I wonder why Escape uses such a heavy duty set up for a lightweight trailer? That must weigh 75# minimum. Thanks for the pictures, helps me a lot. I may go the Andersen method.
About twice the price isn't it?
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Old 03-23-2013, 07:29 AM   #128
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Yes, it costs more but I can use it with the Ram to eliminate wind sway and with the FJ to eliminate squat, plus it weighs a lot less. While towing with the ram, I do not need w/d because I have air bags, but occasionally I can feel the wind's effect on the trailer.
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