Just bought a '17 Chevy Silverado 1500

lbrjet wrote:

CherylH wrote:

Sandia Man wrote:
The equipment listed above could make for a decent towing experience, at nearly 30' long, a high quality weight distribution hitch with integrated sway control, such as an Equalizer, would be particularly helpful for windy travel days. Being a half-ton tow vehicle you will still encounter difficulties traversing steep inclines in mountainous areas, it will be slower at times but you'll get where you are going. On mostly flatlands towing should be a comfortable experience, that's an impressive CCC for such a light TT, but over-packing with non-essentials will negatively affect your towing experience. Here's hoping your new TV & TT meets all your RVing expectations.

Thanks!

You think I should try to go lighter and maybe a shorter TT?
Say a 22'
Coachman Clipper 17 BH
there are a few for sell here that are like 2015 and a 2016
Says Gross weight is 3800

Pretty soon these folks will have you in a pop up. With a family of 5 I would go with the Greywolf. You will be within the payload rating and way under the truck's tow rating. In the mountains just press on the gas. You would have to do that anyway even with an 18 foot trailer. Remember these engines make peak power at well over 4,000 RPM's. You will see 4K plus going up steep grades and going down using your engine braking.

Enjoy your travels.

LMAO!! That had me laughing!
Because I went back to dealer and was like.. UHHH. . I think I want to get the 17BH because im on these forums.. and she goes, "OH don't listen to naysayers. Those people will split hairs!"

lol
AND btw the trailer shes trying to sell me isnt much more than the 17bh. Shes not trying to put me in somehting we cannot handle, or will not like.

DONT worry though (for those who are really worrying or just want to be "right") I am doing my homework FIRST!
The place I am buying from has a REAL good reputation on putting people in the right TT that their TV can pull; BUT, I want to make sure myself, first!

But seriously though, naysayers, people honestly helping, not naysayers, whatever, thanks for the help!
I am truly taking in EVERYTHING and looking into whatever anyone says.

What can people tell me about Equalizer Weight Distribution hitch? I was told it takes weight off the tongue. Is this true?