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Hello, how do you find the fit and finish of your Prolite ?Thanks
pretty good overall, some cheaper woodwork in it for sure but seems like they paid attention to good quality windows, seals and appliances
 

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Thank you. Construction appear to be screwed and glued or a lot of staples ? Thanks again
 

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Seem to joint seams that are not flush. Do drawers stay closed. Water tight. Generally good building practices screwed instead of staples. Limited use of particle board. Thanks so much for your help.
 

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Great to see it towing well.

We bought a 19ft R-Vision Trail Lite last week and are taking it out this weekend for its maiden voyage. Weight of the trailer is 2500lbs dry, likely close to 3000lb once we get the water tank filled and everything else loaded up. It only squatted the truck about an inch when empty.
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Seemed to tow fine on the 1/2 hour drive home after picking it up. I am going to try a load distributing hitch receiver on it though just in case it starts to shimmy a bit

We will see how it goes!
 
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caution: Weight distribution hitches are not recommended for UniBody vehicles. A quick search will provide plenty of details on why.
 

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caution: Weight distribution hitches are not recommended for UniBody vehicles. A quick search will provide plenty of details on why.
Thanks for the heads up, I honestly did not realize that. I'll stick to pulling it with a normal receiver. I got an older distribution hitch from a family member, but i wont use it now based on what i read.
 

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caution: Weight distribution hitches are not recommended for UniBody vehicles. A quick search will provide plenty of details on why.
Please consult the owners manual. Many Ford unibody vehicles (ex: Explorer, and Flex) require a weight distribution hitch to achieve the tow rating. Also remember 90% of vans are unibody and most people use weight distribution hitches with them as well
 

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Weight distribution hitch: good for 7500 lb. Trucks pulling 19,000 lb. Trailers.

I don't think they are warranted here.
 

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Weight distribution hitch: good for 7500 lb. Trucks pulling 19,000 lb. Trailers.

I don't think they are warranted here.
Don't at all agree with this. It's more about percentage of trailer weight to vehicle weight than random vehicle and trailer weight numbers.
 
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Don't at all agree with this. It's more about percentage of trailer weight to vehicle weight than random vehicle and trailer weight numbers.
It's about when you have a trailer much, much heavier than the tow vehicle and you have tremendous tongue weight...

Which is why it does not apply here.
 

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It's about when you have a trailer much, much heavier than the tow vehicle and you have tremendous tongue weight...

Which is why it does not apply here.
Sorry, you're incorrect. It's not just for trailers that weigh more than a vehicle. It's generally for trailers that weight a certain percentage of the vehicle's weight or more.
 

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Sorry, you're incorrect. It's not just for trailers that weigh more than a vehicle. It's generally for trailers that weight a certain percentage of the vehicle's weight or more.
The main benefit I find with the weight distribution hitches, is breaking. When you get into a situation with a trailer that requires hard breaking. The leverage of the trailer pushed the rear of the vehicle down and therefore the front up. The front of the vehicle typically has about 70%. With a weight distribution hitch the force is applied ofer the entirety of the chassis front and rear.
 

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The main benefit I find with the weight distribution hitches, is breaking. When you get into a situation with a trailer that requires hard breaking. The leverage of the trailer pushed the rear of the vehicle down and therefore the front up. The front of the vehicle typically has about 70%. With a weight distribution hitch the force is applied ofer the entirety of the chassis front and rear.
Agreed, I don't think that individual understands how a weight distribution hitch works and you can never be too safe on the road especially when towing.
 

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Please consult the owners manual. Many Ford unibody vehicles (ex: Explorer, and Flex) require a weight distribution hitch to achieve the tow rating. Also remember 90% of vans are unibody and most people use weight distribution hitches with them as well
My manual doesn't specify any type of hitch. I did a bunch of research on towing safety, hitch types, etc. expecting to confirm I should use the weight distribution hitch I had purchased expecting to use on my Maverick. Instead I learned they are not good for unibody because of twisting /rotational forces weakening points where rails are attached to the tub of the unibody. Pictures were provided showing extent of damage possible. I decided not to use weight distribution on my Maverick, but each individual needs to make their own decision on this.
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