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SoTex
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Jun 20, 2013

Tahoe 3.42 axle 5.3 Vortex and 5,000 lb Jay Flight 26BH

I'm picking up the trailer on Saturday and will be towing it with the Tahoe and a 6,200 lb rating. Although I wanted to be closer to 4,500 on the dry weight, I'm not concerned with the Jayco Jay Flig...
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frankwp
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Jun 20, 2013
It is my belief the a WDH is almost never overkill except on a small trailer & a big truck. While you might be able to tow without it, your towing experience will be so much better with. Safer too. A properly set up WHD will do a lot to prevent sway.

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