When to go to WDH?

One more questions ,sway control in addition to the WDH?i may be misunderstanding but if you add this then it must be removed to back up,
she doesn't need any additional stuff to take care of at this point

The receiver on all 2007+ GM full sized SUVs is rated for 600 pounds in weight carrying. A 22' TT will be close on that number. My opinion is that about 400 pounds a WDH becomes helpful in the amount of weight restored to the front axle o half tons. That's any tandem axle TT.

sayoung wrote:
Daughter just bought an older 22ft TT that she will tow with 09 Tahoe.dont know wieght but was wondering if a WDH is a needed safety item.Tahoe didnt sag after attaching to bring home.
I have never used one as always had way bigger trucks than needed even before fifthwheel.i see advantage with long heavy trailers ,just need some education.

According to Edmunds, that vehicle can tow 8200 pounds more or less, depending how it is equipped.

Based on 40 years of towing, I would worry more about sway, than the Tahoe handling the weight, although it has a reputation for a "softer" suspension.

If the TT weighs more than 3500 pounds, I would get a WDH with sway control, such as a Reese Dual Cam.

Hope this helps.

Look at the capacity of the receiver, you are beyond its capacity without the WDH.

look in the Tahoe's owner's manual.
it'll state the trailer's weight or hitch weight that will require a WDH.
i have an Avalanche(pretty much the same chassis as the Tahoe)and its manual had the info.
i tow a 24' HTT with my Avy, which has a longer wheelbase than the Tahoe and i tow with an Equal-i-zer WDH and would NEVER tow it without the WDH.

if you value your daughter's safety, insist that she gets one and also sway control.

How far is she towing it? that is the big question. Lots of people around here rent a spot in a storage unit lot to store their campers. Stop and pick them up on the way to the lake 5-10 miles of travel on the highway. I would save my money if you are not going far.