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mgirardo
Sep 16, 2018Explorer
tewitt1949 wrote:
I should have mentioned I have a 2018 Chevy 2500hd duromax. The sway problem didn't just start with this truck.
tewitt1949 wrote:
I think the tongue weight is 800 lbs.
tewitt1949 wrote:
My trailer weighs 8500 empty. I know tongue weight is important.
Yes tongue weight is important and if your numbers above are accurate, then your tongue weight is too light. Your 8500 lb empty TT probably weighs closer to 9500 lbs when ready to take camping. Ideally, your tongue weight should be between 12% - 15% of TT, so 1,140 - 1, 425 lbs for tongue weight.
-Michael
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