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Ron_Gratz
Sep 24, 2014Explorer
DutchmenSport wrote:This is bad advice in general -- and very bad advice, in particular, when applied to the OP's 2012 2500HD GMC.
---When the hitch is on and the weight of the camper is on, the front and back bumper height should be equal in their difference. (if the front lowers 1/2 inch, the back should lower 1/2 inch). You know the WD bars are throwing equal weight over the entire truck, front and back axles.---
The important thing you're attempting to accomplish is to keep the camper as level as possible when attached to the tow vehicle, and you're attempting to distribute weight evenly between the front and the rear axles of the truck.
Most major TV and TT manufacturers advise against the "equal squat" approach to WDH adjustment.
GMC/Chevrolet, in particular, specify that only about 50% of the front axle load should be restored.
For some conditions, they specify that no WD is needed.
The OP should refer to his Owners Manual for correct advice on WDH adjustment.
He definitely should not attempt to adjust his WDH to throw equal weight over the front and back axles.
Ron
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