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<blockquote data-quote="Dane" data-source="post: 1360546" data-attributes="member: 2494"><p>Those FR toy hauler models you have listed have electric brakes, not surge brakes. If you've ever used a Uhaul trailer, that's a surge brake. A surge brake basically has a big piston in the tongue that applies hydraulic force to the trailer brakes when you brake the truck and the trailer pushes against your truck. It avoids the need for a brake controller. I don't like them.</p><p></p><p>Most every WD hitch I've seen (including the one I use for my toy hauler) has an adjustable height, so you can adjust it on the spot. I actually had my dealer do mine when I bought my toy hauler, but it's easy enough. You need some big wrenches.</p><p></p><p>Next couple items, consider that I'm coming from Gen 1 experience, so it's not identical, but hopefully helps.</p><p></p><p>I upgraded my rear springs (Deaver +3) for towing a 5,600 (dry weight) toy hauler - also a Forest River. I also added adjustable bump stops that can lower to act as helper springs. It turns out the Deavers provide enough, and lowering the bump stops isn't needed for me - at least not with a full tank of water, supplies, and two motorcycles. From what I hear, the Gen 2 is softer and sags more, so you may want to consider the bump stop solution. Everything I have researched about airbags says you are going to lose some rear suspension travel. For me, that's not acceptable in a Raptor. So yes, you can definitely install air bags, but you are going to sacrifice for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dane, post: 1360546, member: 2494"] Those FR toy hauler models you have listed have electric brakes, not surge brakes. If you've ever used a Uhaul trailer, that's a surge brake. A surge brake basically has a big piston in the tongue that applies hydraulic force to the trailer brakes when you brake the truck and the trailer pushes against your truck. It avoids the need for a brake controller. I don't like them. Most every WD hitch I've seen (including the one I use for my toy hauler) has an adjustable height, so you can adjust it on the spot. I actually had my dealer do mine when I bought my toy hauler, but it's easy enough. You need some big wrenches. Next couple items, consider that I'm coming from Gen 1 experience, so it's not identical, but hopefully helps. I upgraded my rear springs (Deaver +3) for towing a 5,600 (dry weight) toy hauler - also a Forest River. I also added adjustable bump stops that can lower to act as helper springs. It turns out the Deavers provide enough, and lowering the bump stops isn't needed for me - at least not with a full tank of water, supplies, and two motorcycles. From what I hear, the Gen 2 is softer and sags more, so you may want to consider the bump stop solution. Everything I have researched about airbags says you are going to lose some rear suspension travel. For me, that's not acceptable in a Raptor. So yes, you can definitely install air bags, but you are going to sacrifice for it. [/QUOTE]
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