Installing Timbrens like part # TGMRCK25D on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 can help give you more control, but a properly rated weight distribution system should negate the use of any kind of suspension enhancement on your pickup, especially if it's rated well over your trailer weight rating.
What I recommend doing is checking the tongue weight of your trailer prior to adding a Timbren kit to your pickup. A properly loaded trailer will have a tongue weight that is 10-15% of the weight... view full answer...
It could be a number of reasons why your trailer is swaying so much, however if you do not already have a WDS with sway control, I highly recommend investing into one.
You'll also want to ensure your trailer's load is distributed evenly. A lot of times issues can stem from an improperly loaded trailer. You'll want to ensure that your trailer's tongue weight is approximately 10-15% of the trailer's overall GVWR.
That being said, to determine which weight distribution system you should... view full answer...
I spoke with Curt and was told to not even bother using the weigh distribution setup application of the BetterWeigh Mobile Tongue Weight and Payload Scale for OBD II # C51701 since it's not usually the most accurate and to just follow the instructions for the weight distribution hitch instead. That's obviously not the kind of support I would hope for from the manufacturer so I recommend recalibrating your system to see if that gives you new target bars in-app. If not, then you would need... view full answer...
It sounds like you don't have the correct amount of tongue weight for your 2017 Flagstaff MicroLite. What you need to do is make sure that your tongue weight falls within the 10 15% range of the weight of your loaded trailer. If your trailer weighs 5,000 lbs when loaded then the tongue weight should be 500 lbs - 750 lbs.
From the way you described your trailer is acting I would bet that you don't have enough weight on the tongue of your trailer. We carry the etrailer Scale # e99044 that... view full answer...
Toy hauler trailers are notorious for having very heavy tongue weights, often up to 15 or 20 percent of the loaded trailer weight. Just because the F-150 itself is not made for very heavy duty loads, you will probably see some sag with whatever you do, but there are some things you can do to relieve some of the pressure on the rear end. I would try moving your load back from the front of the trailer to see if that alleviates some of the sag you are experiencing.
For an example, even with... view full answer...
With 600 pounds of dry tongue weight the 1,000 pound weight distribution spring bars are likely going to be okay but that's not enough information to be sure. You need to find the trailer's loaded tongue weight. There's a few different ways to do this which are explained in the help article I attached.
The easiest is using a tongue weight scale, part # e99044, and weighing the trailer's tongue after you've loaded it. Then, in order to choose a correct weight distribution system, you... view full answer...
To determine if you have the correct weight distribution bars for your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA94-00-0800 you will need to find the exact tongue weight of your trailer. A Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 is the best way to find your tongue weight on your trailer. Your current 8,000lb Spring Bars # FA94-02-0899 are rated for a tongue weight of 400-800lbs. You can change these for 2 of the 10,000lb Spring Bar # FA94-02-1099 for a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs.
If your tongue weight... view full answer...
That is a very interesting situation that you're in. I do have some things for you to check to help make sure you are able to safely tow your trailer, but unfortunately there are no aftermarket suspension enhancement options to help level out your 2018 Toyota Highlander.
From what you stated it sounds like you are pretty mindful of the tongue weight (TW) of your trailer but it still doesn't hurt to go back and double check what your TW is when the trailer is fully loaded. A portable TW... view full answer...
The GAWR is the gross axle weight rating so you have two 3,500 pound axles which adds up to 7,000 pounds meaning the remaining weight of the trailer is carried by the tow vehicle. Trailer tongue weight is usually 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. If the trailer was loaded to the full 7,480 pounds that would be 748 to 1,122 pounds tongue weight.
But you also have to factor in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. So if you had 100 pounds of gear... view full answer...
Aside from a possible manufacturing defect, which you referred to, the first thing that I thought of is making sure that you have a Weight Distribution (WD) system that has the appropriate weight capacity for your application. When hauling any size trailer you will want to shoot for a Tongue Weight (TW) that ranges from 10-15 percent of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). If you loaded your trailer correctly, then the TW of your trailer should range from 820 lbs-1,230 lbs. You can find out... view full answer...
I would start troubleshooting with the capacity of your trailer axles and the total weight of your boat, trailer and contents when loaded and ready to travel. Make sure the fuel is topped off and all your normal contents are in the boat. Take the loaded rig to a local scale and have it weighed. When weighing, unhitch the boat trailer on the scale and make sure the vehicle is pulled off of the scale.
Once you have the loaded weight of the boat you can verify that the trailer axle capacities... view full answer...
If you used the Reese install kit, part # RP50082-58, your hitch centerline would already be forward of the axle. I have included a link to the instructions below. The last page shows where the hitch should be in relation to the axle. If you move too far forward, you will run into clearance issues when turning.
I am wondering if the trailer is nose heavy and moving some things around in the trailer may get some of the pin weight off and reduce the weight on the axle. Hitch up the trailer... view full answer...
Installing Timbren springs shouldn't cause your trailer to sway. If your truck and trailer are already level then I would guess the sway is caused by the trailer being overloaded or not properly loaded. Or your weight distribution isn't rated high enough.
I researched your trailer and the maximum loaded weight is just under 9,000 pounds and your maximum tongue weight is a little less than 1,100 pounds.
You will want the majority of a trailer's weight to be in the front of the trailer.... view full answer...
I'm not sure which Blue Ox TrackPro weight distribution hitch they gave you but based on the bouncing there is a good chance the system is rated too high for your tongue weight. It could also be that it isn't rated high enough so it is completely ineffective.
Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of your loaded trailer weight and with a dry weight of 8,500 lbs you're already looking at 850-1,275 lbs of tongue weight. Based on that you're already pushing the limits of the highest rated TrackPro... view full answer...
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Since your 2017 Jayco 284 BHSW travel trailer weighs in at 7500lbs and your 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab weighs in at a max of 6400lbs then a weight distribution is highly recommended. A weight distribution hitch is recommended when the trailer is 50% of the weight of the tow vehicle, but in this case your trailer weighs more than your tow vehicle.
Now to make sure your get the correct weight distribution hitch you will need to confirm your setups total tongue weight.... view full answer...
It sounds like the Fastway e2 # FA94-00-0800 or # FA92-00-0800 is the correct system for your 1/2 full trailer but not for your loaded trailer. You want a system rated for total tongue weight which includes the tongue weight of your trailer and any cargo weight behind the rear axle of your F-150. That total tongue weight will ideally be in the middle of the range of your weight distribution system, so your Fastway e2 is not the correct system for your needs. For a 1000 lb e2 upgrade... view full answer...
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It sounds like your Blue Ox SwapPro Weight Distribution System # BXW1000 may not be set up correctly causing it not to distribute weight properly.
First things first with your Ford Expedition and trailer parked on level ground you will want to disconnect the trailer from the vehicle and level it using the trailer jack. With the trailer level measure from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler.
Now measure from the ground to the top of the hitch ball... view full answer...
The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7904 is the highest rated front mounted hitch that is confirmed to fit your truck. My recommendation is to try and reposition the weight in your trailer to alleviate the tongue weight to get you within the range of this receiver. You may need to remove weight from the tongue and place it behind the rear axle to lessen the tongue weight as a front mounted hitch is not rated for weight distribution to displace... view full answer...
Most trailer couplers are designed specifically for one of the three common hitch ball sizes, 1-7/8-inch, 2-inch or 2-5/16-inch, to ensure a safe and secure fit. The compatible ball size is usually stamped into the coupler. However, there are also multi-fit couplers such as # T2343400183. These can function correctly on more than one ball size so long as they are properly tightened. Make sure your hitch ball is not damaged and is the size that works with the coupler on your trailer.
Since... view full answer...
There could be a few things at play here, but since you're already using a weight distribution system I think the first thing I would do is check to verify that my tongue weight is not more than 15% of the GVWR of the trailer; it looks like the 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2109s has a GVWR of around 5700-lbs, so you'll want to confirm that it's no more than 850-lbs using a tongue weight scale like the # 5780 (850-lbs is the maximum tongue weight for a 2018 Armada). If you're over weight at the... view full answer...
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