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Golfer503 · 07-22-2016, 06:55 PM

I am using a QX 80 to tow an Airstream FC 27FB with a Blue OX sway pro w/d hitch. The only issue i have is the TV seems to porpoise from front to back quite a bit. Has anyone else had this problem and resolved it? Thanks Gary

Jrod250 · 07-22-2016, 07:50 PM

I have a 2013 qx56 And have towed my 32foot jayco with it and I did not have any problems. Perhaps your hitch is not set up properly. I believe To much or to little to tongue weight could cause your issue.

Oldelevatorman · 07-22-2016, 10:25 PM

Could be you have way too much trailer for your TV. What's the payload on your QX80? Towing a 32' Jayco with an Infiniti, how are you not overloaded Golfer503?

raineman · 07-22-2016, 10:59 PM

Jrod250 · 07-22-2016, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldelevatorman

Could be you have way too much trailer for your TV. What's the payload on your QX80? Towing a 32' Jayco with an Infiniti, how are you not overloaded Golfer503?

The qx56/80 has a tow rating of 8500lbs. My primary tow vehicle is a Denali HD. I've only towed my 32 footer Once for short little trip without it being loaded, for service/warranty things. Not for camping.
Sorry for the hijack.

Oldelevatorman · 07-23-2016, 08:29 AM

Tow rating is pretty useless, you probably exceeded your payload on any of those SUV's anyway!

Golfer503 · 07-23-2016, 05:17 PM

Payload of QX 80 is about 1650 lbs
Tow capacity 8500 lbs
Tongue weight about 825 lbs
AS 27FB rated at 7400 lbs fully loaded. I am running at about 6800 to 7000 lbs depending on water,gray and black tank levels
Both TV and TT are level. w/d hitch moved about 400lbs to the front.

Will try next travel day with less tension on the w/d bars
Someone suggested rear airbags on the Infiniti, any idea of where to get

Thanks for the input. Gary

keymastr · 07-23-2016, 06:24 PM

You should have a minimum of 850 pounds of tongue weight at 7000 pounds. A true 3 pass trip to the scales will show where all your weights are but without knowing all 3 scale passes there is not enough information to help.

Oldelevatorman · 07-23-2016, 11:50 PM

Payload of QX80 is about 1650, tongue weight about 850. Is it or isn't it, sounds like a guess? Is that what the door sticker has on it, 'weight of passengers and cargo should not exceed' for payload. I wouldn't trust the sticker, speaking from experience.Also you may be able to borrow a tongue weight scale from your local trailer supply store!