Tow vehicle too short of wheelbase???
Recently downsized from 39' 5th wheel & one ton diesel dually to a 30' (box-34' inc hitch)trailer and a 2017 Chevy Silverado Tahoe suv. On tow home from dealership & 1st camping trip (100 miles total)...
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Check your vehicle weights, as loaded for use. Make sure you have 10-15% of the trailer weight on the tongue. In this case, go for 15%. You may be close to overloading the Tahoe, so make sure your total and axle weights are in limits.
Make sure the front end weight is restored on the Tahoe, with the WD system.
Make sure the trailer is level, or very slightly nose down. No high nose.
Check all your tire pressures--make sure they are correct for the loads. Make sure you have the right load range tires. If you are borderline, go up.
You mentioned ONE bar. I would recommend you go to a setup like an E-qual-izer or Blue Ox.
You will ALWAYS feel a "bow wave" or "push" when passed by a big vehicle like a semi. But it should immediately straighten out, and not turn into a sway issue.
If none of the above work, you need a sturdier tow vehicle, probably a 3/4 ton, or at least a 1/2 ton HD.
Make sure the front end weight is restored on the Tahoe, with the WD system.
Make sure the trailer is level, or very slightly nose down. No high nose.
Check all your tire pressures--make sure they are correct for the loads. Make sure you have the right load range tires. If you are borderline, go up.
You mentioned ONE bar. I would recommend you go to a setup like an E-qual-izer or Blue Ox.
You will ALWAYS feel a "bow wave" or "push" when passed by a big vehicle like a semi. But it should immediately straighten out, and not turn into a sway issue.
If none of the above work, you need a sturdier tow vehicle, probably a 3/4 ton, or at least a 1/2 ton HD.
