Says electric brakes on the spec sheet: https://www.olympictrailer.com/2021-aluma-8220xl-6-N6ai.html
(I'm so clueless with all this it's hilarious, lots to learn!)
(I'm so clueless with all this it's hilarious, lots to learn!)
GEN 2 Towing Track Car with 2019 Raptor - Need some help
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Cable chains on the trailer and turn down the gain on the trailer brake controller. Truck has ABS but the trailer doesn't, and you dont want it locking up and sliding around.
Other than that go slow and make sure the trailer is properly weighted.
Wear comfortable clothes, the pucker factor will be high on this trip. Hahaha
Other than that go slow and make sure the trailer is properly weighted.
Wear comfortable clothes, the pucker factor will be high on this trip. Hahaha
Mister Pinky
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I would highly recommend finding someone you trust who is familiar with trailering anything at all, and getting some training from them.
Pull the trailer around town empty. Learn how it feels, learn how to set yourself up properly when turning, learn how Tow/Haul works, learn to back up properly without using the ***** knob on the dash, learn how to hitch and unhitch yourself, learn how to load and secure the car proficiently.
DO NOT load a 100k+ race car up on your truck and trailer with no prior experience and take off like a banshee down I5. You’re going to get yourself or somebody else killed.
Side note: That open deck trailer is a good starter trailer because you can see behind you for the most part. An enclosed trailer takes more skill to drive and back effectively.
Fun fact: The ACR spoiler generates so much drag, you’ll see a noticeable decrease in fuel mileage at speed according to Ralph Gilles.
Pull the trailer around town empty. Learn how it feels, learn how to set yourself up properly when turning, learn how Tow/Haul works, learn to back up properly without using the ***** knob on the dash, learn how to hitch and unhitch yourself, learn how to load and secure the car proficiently.
DO NOT load a 100k+ race car up on your truck and trailer with no prior experience and take off like a banshee down I5. You’re going to get yourself or somebody else killed.
Side note: That open deck trailer is a good starter trailer because you can see behind you for the most part. An enclosed trailer takes more skill to drive and back effectively.
Fun fact: The ACR spoiler generates so much drag, you’ll see a noticeable decrease in fuel mileage at speed according to Ralph Gilles.
You planning on towing that beauty of a vehicle across mountain passes in snow? Unless you are as nuts as me and would be happy if it was a total loss so it can be replaced with something better, no way no how would I tow that vehicle in snow and slippery conditions.
The trip is from Seattle to monterey California on i5. There's a relatively short section that peaks around 4000 ft in Mt Siskiyou crossing the oregon/CA border that can see some heavy snow. I'm going to have to monitor the conditions as we get closer. If there's a great deal of snow, I will bypass it and take Hwy 101 along the coastline instead.
I used to drive that route from school in CA back home to WA several times a year in college about 10 years ago and I never encountered anything more than rain (and I'd make that trip mid dec and back early Jan every year). But there's a section of road there that can get relatively heavy snowfall - just a matter of watching the forecast and planning ahead. I'm not going to roll the dice on it if there's heavy snow/ice. But I do want to be prepared and I think some light snow is probably do-able. Will just have to see how I get on with my learning. Might do a quick dry run up to the mountains nearby here that already have snow. Take the subaru and get a feel for my capabilities.
Agreed 100%! In fact the deal I made with the trailer dealer was contingent upon the salesman covering all of that in detail with me.
I read through the F150 trailer manual sections today.
I'm planning on doing a LOT of practice with the empty trailer, moving up to towing my 07 subaru, and only then bringing the GT3 onboard.
When I get to the point of trailering the ACR (that's going to require e-track modification to the trailer so it's more of a spring project) I also need to look into how much downforce that wing generates at 60-70 MPH, it may not be a negligible figure, especially as I'm right on the edge of what's considered the max capacity for my raptor with a weight carrying hitch.
Mister Pinky
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Know any CDL holders? They’re your best bet to learn. You need in cab instruction, someone to show you best practices, with you behind the wheel and them riding shotgun. If I weren’t all the way across the country, I’d gladly help you out.
Here’s that article.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a29151/dodge-viper-acr-towing-economy/
Tim Tullio
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A good trailer, loaded properly, should tow like a dream.
Will be picking her up tomorrow. Plan to spend the full weekend training. Will also spend the next week towing my subaru to work and back every day. Will report back with pics, impressions, and more questions no doubt.
Congrats! Go slow, be safe, and WATCH STOPPING DISTANCE.
You'll quickly discover what cu*** most drivers are and how they love to cut you off with no regard.
When you get a little comfortable, find an empty road and practice with some firm braking. Get used to how it feels and what to expect. Also a good time to tweak trailer brake settings.
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