Weight distribution hitch
I am sure this has been a well versed topic however would like to hear some comments on why is a weight distribution hitch necessary. I have a 21 foot lightweight trailer and tows pretty good with jus...
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TomG2 wrote:
Now, everyone thinks they need one if the rear suspension on their pickup drops an inch or so when towing a lightweight trailer. GM disagrees and you can verify this in any late model GM pickup owner's manual.
I just did - Page 9-101 of my 2012 Silverado's owner's manual lists a weight carrying maximum of 600 lbs of gross tongue weight. My short 19' couple's model typically averages ~ 625 lbs of gross tongue weight or ~ 13.2% of it's average gross weight, loaded & ready to camp - verified with my Sherline tongue weight scale. Not only does the rear of the truck drop FAR more than just "an inch or so" without the benefit of weight distribution but GM clearly does NOT disagree and in fact verifies in my owner's manual that weight distribution IS required beyond 600 lbs gross tongue weight.
