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    I know this has been talked about to death, but here I go.  We have a 2010 Zinger 32QB and are towing it with a 2003 Dodge 1500 quad cab 4wd w/a 5.7 and 3:92 gears. We also have about 4" of squat but the trailer is level. We had it weighed and it was as follows: approx 3220 on the steer axle, approx 4220 on drive axle and 6230 on the trailer axle. The weight is loaded for weekend camping. My question is this do we need to upgrade our TV or just add springs or air bags.

 We also spotted 3 other Zingers at Jellystone- Caladonia,Wisc on the weekend of 10/09 - 10/11.

 Our kids already want spring . 
  Thanks for everyones help.

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Camper Family Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote Camper Family Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tow Vehicle Posted: 12 Oct 2009 at 11:50am
	I know this has been talked about to death, but here I go. We have a 2010 Zinger 32QB and are towing it with a 2003 Dodge 1500 quad cab 4wd w/a 5.7 and 3:92 gears. We also have about 4" of squat but the trailer is level. We had it weighed and it was as follows: approx 3220 on the steer axle, approx 4220 on drive axle and 6230 on the trailer axle. The weight is loaded for weekend camping. My question is this do we need to upgrade our TV or just add springs or air bags. We also spotted 3 other Zingers at Jellystone- Caladonia,Wisc on the weekend of 10/09 - 10/11. Our kids already want spring . Thanks for everyones help.
	Camper Family 2010 Zinger 32QB 2004 F350SRW crew 4wd 6.0

pheonix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 27 Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote pheonix Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 7:54pm
	I'm curious how this worked out for you. I have an 05 with 20" rims.

gsxr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Status: Offline Points: 93	Post Options Post Reply Quote gsxr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 8:32pm
	do you have a weight distribution hitch?
	2011 F250 CC LB 6.7 diesel 2010 ST29QB

pheonix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Weekend Camper Joined: 27 Nov 2011 Location: Canton, Ohio Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote pheonix Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 8:37pm
	Yes.

NorskeNY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 20 Oct 2011 Location: Upstate NY Status: Offline Points: 404	Post Options Post Reply Quote NorskeNY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 5:37pm
	Air bags - I have used them on all of my trucks. I tow a fifth wheel and have about 2 inches of sag when I hitch up - put about 45 lbs. in the air bags and I gain back about 1 1/2 inches. With the air bags you may not have to put as much "tension" on the euqalizing hitch.
	Bob and Pat 2012 Cruiser Patriot CF335SS. 2011 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CCLB Duramax SRW 4X4

avvidclif Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Seasonal Camper Joined: 25 Jun 2011 Status: Offline Points: 414	Post Options Post Reply Quote avvidclif Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 6:59pm
	Why not tow it with the 1t Ford??? No worries.
	Clif and Millie Ozzie (half a dog tall & 2 dogs long) 2009 Ford Lariat F350 SRW Crew Cab 2011 Cruiser CF285RL Patriot Edition

anaro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Full Time Camper Joined: 17 Jan 2011 Location: Mebane, NC Status: Offline Points: 950	Post Options Post Reply Quote anaro Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 9:07pm
	What are your unhitched axle weights on the TV? And did you measure to see if you have the WDH set up correctly?
	2009 F250 Lariat Crew Cab 6.4L diesel 4WD 2011 Zinger ZT26BL Reese Dual Cam Hitch *Member of the Mason-Dixon Group*