5th wheel towing/pin weight help needed !!
We have a 5th wheel towing/pin weight question....we have: 2009 GMC 2500HD Sierra Ext Cab with 6.0 engine, 6 speed trans, short bed truck pulling a 2012 Keystone Cougar XLite 27RKS 5th wheel. Just...
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Transitions to/from bridges are terrible........
Although you state 5vr sits slightly nose high, how much sag to rear of truck when hitched, how much rise in truck front?
You have good weight numbers, good pin weight percentage, good clearance etc. but the 'load' on rear truck suspension is being overwhelmed either because of weakened shocks, weakened suspension components.
What tires on truck and what pressure do you run rear when hooked up?
"Teeter-tottering" should not be going on.....at least wises not more than a couple of up/downs when going over heavy bumps. First when truck axles go over and then second when trailer axles go over.
Although you state 5vr sits slightly nose high, how much sag to rear of truck when hitched, how much rise in truck front?
You have good weight numbers, good pin weight percentage, good clearance etc. but the 'load' on rear truck suspension is being overwhelmed either because of weakened shocks, weakened suspension components.
What tires on truck and what pressure do you run rear when hooked up?
"Teeter-tottering" should not be going on.....at least wises not more than a couple of up/downs when going over heavy bumps. First when truck axles go over and then second when trailer axles go over.
