Considering purchasing a TrailManor

Do you notice significant sag when you hook your 2720 on the Ridgeline, rlawton?

Thanks rlawton, that is good to know. Ridgeline can probably handle tongue weight around 400 lbs with no problem.

TrailManors are light compared to other trailers that Ridgeline owners are towing. Have you seen pictures in the "Ridgelines can tow" thread ...
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=12327

I think there are a couple TrailManors in there.

[rlawton]

I bought the 2720 last year and towed it with the 14 inch tires it came with. I also tow a sailboat and use a receiver with a slight drop and had no need to switch when towing the trailer or the boat. I just did the 15 inch tire upgrade and noticed that the trailer is no longer level which is why I will get a higher receiver. I'm leaving for Canada for two weeks with my sailboat and will be dealing with this when I get back.

IMHO, I don't believe a WDH is necessary with a 2720.

rlawton, thanks for the information. I like hearing that you think a WDH is unnecessary with the 2720.

[rlawton]

There is a sag but I think this can be addressed with a higher receiver. I keep my speed around 62 mph and it tows really well.

This picture is last year with 14 inch tires:

The sag doesn't look bad at all in the picture. I believe you're right that a higher hitch would help level out the trailer even more. Thank you for the post; it gives me an idea of what to expect.

[ThePair]

I have a family of 6.5 yr old twins, me, DW, and the dog. We have a 2720SL, dog sleeps in the back with us, kids are in the front. I've made a bunk bed modification, and the kids fight for the top bunk. The bottom is the existing couch.

I bring this up because we wouldn't be able to deal with the smaller floorplan of a non-SL model. If we're inside due to weather, eating, or they are playing/drawing/what have you, the SL can't be beat for additional interior space. I've removed the recliner completely, for more floor space, and use a folding chair if we're eating (the others sit on the couch). I can probably deploy the bunk bed in as much time as it takes to convert the dinette to a bed, so that's a wash, and when the bunk isn't in use, the couch is fully functional as per stock. I figure that when the kids become large/tall enough that the bunk becomes "too small", they'll be sleeping in a tent.

[rvcycleguy]

Originally Posted by The West Virginians

The sag doesn't look bad at all in the picture. I believe you're right that a higher hitch would help level out the trailer even more. Thank you for the post; it gives me an idea of what to expect.

Please keep in mind that any sag may also be translating lift off of the front axle. Measure the wheel openings to tire height, front and rear, to determine any issues.

Also sag can be prone to the dolphining movement as well. Excessive dolphining is dangerous element to have while towing. It can be eliminated by a WDH. Remember that any weight you add to cargo in the truck bed is adding to the overall weight near the hitch.

I would not under estimate the utility, storage ability, flexibility etc. of the 2nd bed. My older kids and dog love it.

[TM Pilot]

I just bought a 2007 TM2619. http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ht=2619+tongue

After reading several posts about tongue weight I decided to weigh mine. I came up with 375lbs (trailer was unloaded). The factory options were: A/C; Awning; TV Antenna; microwave in place of oven; swing hitch; rear bike receiver; electric tongue jack.

My TV is an F150 that has a tongue weight limit of 500lbs without a WDH.