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Originally Posted by Dee
Hi - we'd love some help with these last 2 decisions:
1. Do we need the sway bar control? We will be towing with a new F150 that is rated to tow 12,000 lbs. The dealers says we don't need it. What do you think?
2. Do we need the highlift axel? We are planning on taking the trailer north - hopefully all the way to Inuvik. Significantly rough roads. Does anyone else have this? Has it been useful?
Any input from the vast pool of experience in the Forum is appreciated!
Deirdre & Robin Love on Vancouver Island
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Hello Neighbors
I lived in the Yukon for twenty three years, last round.
You question, with reference to sway bars, or equalizer hitch.
I would say by all means purchase them.
While they do stop sway, you will also find they can help with removing some weight off the back axle of your truck. They help balance the weight between the front tires and back, keeping your truck more level.
It is better to have them than wish you had them, for what they cost.
If you are ever in Campbell River I could demonstrate.
We have a an Escape 19, and have been to Dawson a few times, stayed in Google Villegas park, the Gold Nugget is also not to bad.
While the road is in fair condition, watch for pot holes after Stewart Crossing.
(Make sure you have enough fuel to get past Stewart Crossing) actually a couple of Jerry cans will get you back to Whitehorse.
The legal limit, in the back of a truck in the Yukon,
six Jerry Cans. I have also never seen anyone stopped for having more.
We had a forty eight gallon tank for spare gas in our truck when we lived in Whitehorse.
I would still have it if we could take it on the ferry.
Doug Lorenzen
Campbell River