Towing opinions
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Stitan (06-04-2019)
06-04-2019, 09:35 PM
#12
I figured, but didn't want to assume.
06-05-2019, 01:55 AM
#14
Ok i've read until im blue in the face. Truck is a 2018 CC 3.5 with max tow Payload cap at 1860. I know im within the limits with my new camper, pick it up friday. The travel trailer is Jayco flight slx 267bhs. 30' tip to tail, unloaded weight 5690,gvwr 7000. So curious if anyone pulls a similar trailer and any problems pulling? Will have wd hitch with sway control when i pick up. Will i need airbags you think? Pulled a 5k enclosed trailer and it maybe sagged and inch if that. Thanks for any info shared, and yes i know its beating a dead horse thread.
06-07-2019, 02:57 AM
#16
06-08-2019, 10:26 AM
#17
Senior Member
I saw that someone posted if it is set up properly you don’t need air bags, while I agree you may not need them, I tow with an Equalizer E4 hitch set up correctly and my 2000 lb air bags with 25 or 30 lbs of air stops the bouncing and smooths the ride.
06-09-2019, 09:36 PM
#20
Senior Member
I would tend to disagree with this, I had two different weight distribution hitches, an Eaz i lift and an Equailzer E4 and these 1/2 ton trucks are sprung toward the light side because most are used for grocery getters. I went through all the adjustments on both and purchased a tongue scale to make sure my tongue weight is around 13 % and I also adjusted that up and down. The solution to the bouncing was the air bags with only about 25 to 30 pounds of air pressure which just stiffens the rear suspension. The E4 made it better also and that stopped the sway. Back when I drove ‘70’s chevy short wide 4x4’s I didn’t have the issue but take a look at how thick the spring packs are.