New trailer, what do these weights mean?
Hi, we are brand new to travel trailers and I'm trying to get a grasp on what all of these weights mean to figure out if we're even towing safely. I have been trying to read all I can, but it's jus...
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A couple of more notes: I use the scales which are about a mile off the freeway on the side of the road on the way to Champooeg State Park (Donald exit). They are free and not busy so you can take your time.
An escalade of that vintage might have automatic leveling which means the rear end will raise when you start the engine. If so, it is important that your weight distribution hitch is set up with the engine running. If not when the vehicle is started the rear end will raise and unload your WDH and place more weight on your rear axle.
If you have any hint of sway I would dump the sway bar and buy a weight distribution hitch with integral sway control. Good recommendations in the previous post.
When he has confidence in your set up and in Astoria, take the Astoria Bridge over to Ilwaco. That thing still tweaks the nerves after all my years of towing. Good luck and have fun.
An escalade of that vintage might have automatic leveling which means the rear end will raise when you start the engine. If so, it is important that your weight distribution hitch is set up with the engine running. If not when the vehicle is started the rear end will raise and unload your WDH and place more weight on your rear axle.
If you have any hint of sway I would dump the sway bar and buy a weight distribution hitch with integral sway control. Good recommendations in the previous post.
When he has confidence in your set up and in Astoria, take the Astoria Bridge over to Ilwaco. That thing still tweaks the nerves after all my years of towing. Good luck and have fun.
