Will Air bags make a big difference?
So we've had a 21'5th wheel for 16 years, and love it, but it's getting long in the tooth, and it's a little small, so we bought a 2012 Shasta Revere BH, 27', 31' with the hitch. We took it on our fi...
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GaryS1953 wrote:dustminer wrote:
What is the payload capacity of said truck?
Trailer Specs
Hitch Weight 663 lbs
GVWR 9463 lbs
Dry Weight 5777 lbs
Cargo Capacity 3212 lbs
Vehicle Specs
4WD:
Double Cab, 5.8 V8
9600 lbs / 4354 kgs – 5.3L (3.42 axle)
None of the cited numbers have anything to do with truck payload. The 9600 lbs listed under your truck doesn't mean much- maybe it's your towing capacity?
You have a 1500 series truck, which when towing a trailer of that size and weight, it will tend to feel squishy since the rear suspension is designed more for ride quality than being able to handle heavy weights. Air bags will help, as will LT rated tires inflated to the correct pressure.
