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- drsteveExplorerWD seems good. Is the trailer nose high when hitched? Should be level or just a bit lower that the rear.
- campiglooExplorerWhat kind of tires do you have? Are you running original shocks? Checked ball joints and tie rods?
- goducks10ExplorerYour FWW is back to original so thats spot on. You're trucks level so thats good.
How is the TT for level or parallel to the ground?
Whats your tire PSI on the TT and truck?
Other than maybe the short WB of the truck everything looks good to me. - donn0128Explorer IIYou need to transfer more weight foreword. Your towing nose high.
- BuddyTowRVExplorerThanks for the responses! Here's a bunch more info:
TOW VEHICLE:
2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab
5.3 V8, 6 speed transmission, HD Trailering Pkg.and suspension
TRAILER:
2018 Jayco Jayflight 265RLS (31')
Loaded weight aprox. 6500
Tongue weight (including WD Hitch) aprox. 800
WD/anti sway HITCH:
Fastway E2 92-00-1000 Trunnion Type(rated for up to 10,000)
MEASUREMENTS:Truck Front Wheel Well, Rear Wheel Well
UNLOADED-FWW=36 1/4" RWW=38 1/4"
TRAILER HITCHED WITHOUT WD BARS-FWW=36 7/8" RWW=36 1/4"
TRAILER HITCHED WITH WD BARS IN PLACE-FWW=36 1/4" RWW=36 5/8" - drsteveExplorerSounds like you need to transfer more weight to the front end of the TV. Measure front end height at the wheel well both hitched and unhitched. The difference should be minimal, like a half inch or less.
- wnjjExplorer II
goducks10 wrote:
Or possibly one at the rear. Is the front of the TV getting lighter because the front of the trailer is seeing more down force?
You need a front spoiler on your tow vehicle. The faster you go the more down force to the front end. - goducks10ExplorerYou need a front spoiler on your tow vehicle. The faster you go the more down force to the front end.
- donn0128Explorer IINeed more information and weights. I would immediately guess that your unloading the front end when hitched.
- ScottGNomadKnowing what vehicle were talking about would help.
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