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camper1013
Explorer
Mar 23, 2018

Scale numbers and distribution setup

I am looking for some help/advice on my WDH setup and adjustment.
I went to the scale and these are my numbers:
W/ WDH
Steer:3380
Drive: 3900
Trailer: 6580
W/O WDH
Steer: 3180
Drive : 4200
trailer: 6500
Truck
Steer:3500
Drive: 3140

This was loaded for a 9 day trip.

I have not measured the truck heights, but everything sits pretty level. Just looking at the numbers it seems as though I should adjust more weight onto the steer axle. I have an Equlizer WD. How do I adjust more weight to the front axle? Is this adding another washer or 2? There seems to be a lot of adjustment factors in the hitches and don't want to make things go the wrong way.

I know I am at my limits, but want to make sure things are set up as best they can. I do increase air pressure to help as well.

I used the towing planner chart, and I am right around 10% tongue weight.

For information truck is a 2016 Chevy 1500. GAWL 3950, GVWR 7200. Trailer is a Keystone Passport with GVW 7200.
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    Mar 26, 2018
    10% tongue weight is pretty ugly. Every time I had a trailer get around that number it had a tendency to sway.

    That being said, I would reload all of your heavy stuff up front if you had more room on your rear axel weight. The closer you get to a 15% number the better it will tow and handle and brake. The trick is to get all four tires and brakes to do the same work on both the trailer and truck.

    I also like the get a 50/50 split on steer/ drive. On most setups you can't get there but I like to get as close a possible on those numbers.

    Also get the front of the trailer down in the front by an inch or two. This will help with aero and put a few pounds of tongue weight on your trailer. This will also help with panic braking.

    Have fun and good luck.
  • RCMAN46's avatar
    RCMAN46
    Explorer
    Mar 26, 2018
    camper1013 wrote:
    The truck drives good. I get some sway when it is windy, but I just slow down and it isn't bad.



    If you get any sway you may be in for big trouble.

    When the tail weighs more than the dog and it starts to wag you may not be able to stop it.

    A trailer should not sway under any normal condition including wind or trucks passing.

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