JMGNole wrote:
The tires are the prescribed tires, properly inflated, and brand new that morning.
The trailer was empty, except for the furnishings and water.
The extreme sway event was caused by us being undercut in traffic.
Acceleration and going up hills is a struggle, even with the tow package engaged.
What most posters are referring to re: tires are the tires on your Tahoe. Make sure they are inflated to the maximum pressure.
Your vehicle has "stability control" but that goes away when all four brakes are engaged.
Your best trailer diagnosis is going to be, first, a scale. You need to know the weights involved. Your WDH may not be enough for the tongue weight of the trailer. With a 30' trailer, I'd suggest you install two friction sway devices or upgrade the WDH to one that has integrated sway control.
Your Tahoe is going to be struggling on hills and at acceleration since you are basically doubling the weight of what the drivetrain has to pull.
Towing a trailer should mean that you are aware of traffic around you and allowing more distance between vehicles. Of course, there will always be the idiot.
