Short Bed Ext. Cab vs Long Bed Four Door
Hey everyone. I have a 30' fifth wheel that weighs in around 8400lbs dry. Currently towing it with a 2003 2500HD Silverado Duramax. Truck is an extended cab, short bed (the shortest truck you can get ...
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If you are getting squirm while towing, there is something wrong with your hitch setup. Going to a longer wheelbase may mask the problem, but not address the cause. My F250 extended cab short bed diesel was very stable towing a tall bumper pull toy hauler weighing 11K+ lbs. I used a 1200 lb L-bar WDH with one friction anti-sway device and kept my towing speed at or bellow 65 mph due to tires and most of the locations I towed.
I would look at the following:
1. Actual pin weight verses actual loaded trailer weight
2. Verify your tow vehicle is leveled under load with sufficient front axle weight
3. Verify the trailer is level or slightly nose down when hitched
4. Run your rear trucks tires at maximum PSI
5. Allow your overloads to take some of the load if you use air bags for leveling
I would look at the following:
1. Actual pin weight verses actual loaded trailer weight
2. Verify your tow vehicle is leveled under load with sufficient front axle weight
3. Verify the trailer is level or slightly nose down when hitched
4. Run your rear trucks tires at maximum PSI
5. Allow your overloads to take some of the load if you use air bags for leveling
