New 5th wheel doesn't tow well
I just bought a brand new Jayco Eagle HT 30.5 MBOK. Unloaded weight is 9635 lbs, max loaded is 11950 lbs. Dry hitch weight is 1795. Optional 16" wheels with Goodyear tires. My TV is a stock 2013 GMC ...
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No need to argue.
While I've not pulled the OPs trailer with his truck, nor any RV 5ver, I've pulled a lot of different configurations with more trucks then I can count on fingers and toes.
It's a big heavy trailer and a truck. It's not going to drive like your caddy down the freeway.
Yes there are fixes and band aids. Greg discussion on the options here.
I'd first make sure the back of your truck is stiffly sprung though. The more "give" you take out of the equation, the better it will pull.
Didn't see where you added anything to the 2500 suspension. Yes it will haul it fine, but that's a big load and a lot of spring flex. Spend a couple hundo on some timbrens or similar, shim them up so they're well engaged with the pin weight. This will help.
Otherwise get an air hitch and a bunch of other stuff. Still going to be a big heavy sail behind you doing its own thing as you drive down the highway.
While I've not pulled the OPs trailer with his truck, nor any RV 5ver, I've pulled a lot of different configurations with more trucks then I can count on fingers and toes.
It's a big heavy trailer and a truck. It's not going to drive like your caddy down the freeway.
Yes there are fixes and band aids. Greg discussion on the options here.
I'd first make sure the back of your truck is stiffly sprung though. The more "give" you take out of the equation, the better it will pull.
Didn't see where you added anything to the 2500 suspension. Yes it will haul it fine, but that's a big load and a lot of spring flex. Spend a couple hundo on some timbrens or similar, shim them up so they're well engaged with the pin weight. This will help.
Otherwise get an air hitch and a bunch of other stuff. Still going to be a big heavy sail behind you doing its own thing as you drive down the highway.
