Suspension Enhancement or Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500

Question:

I have a 24 foot v nose enclosed trailer gvwr of trailer is around 10 thousand how big of a helper spring would I need on a 2014 chevy 1500

asked by: Dennis

Helpful Expert Reply:

The correct air suspension system you would want for your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 would be the part # F2430 that you referenced. This system is rated for 5,000 lbs of support which would be more than enough. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

To make maintaining pressure in the bags easier you would also want a compressor kit like part # F2158.

I have a better solution for you though. Suspension enhancement will give you more support at the rear of your vehicle, but a weight distribution system will actually transfer some of the tongue weight of your trailer to the front axle of your truck which will help with braking and handling.

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. I also attached a help article on WD systems for you to check out as well.

Since you have a V-nose trailer you will need to use the bolt on chain hanger brackets with whatever Reese system you go with like part # RP58305.

If your tongue weight was between 200-600 lbs the part # RP66072 would work great for you. Or, part # RP66084 if you need more capacity. This one is rated for 600-1,200 lbs tongue weight.