Weight Distribution Hitch Recommendation For 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss Factory Lift

Question

Question:

Will my 2020 Trail Boss need added rear suspension helper springs when using this weight distribution system with a 600 lb tongue weight and gvwr of 7400 lbs travel trailer ?

asked by: George R

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

Your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss will not require any suspension helper springs when you are towing with a weight distribution hitch. The weight distribution hitch will provide the ride leveling when correctly installed.

For your Trail boss you will want to measure your receiver height and compare that with the trailer coupler height when your trailer is level. As your Trail Boss comes with a factory installed lift you will want to make sure that the drop shank with the weight distribution hitch is correct.

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET is the system that I recommend using. With this it includes a drop shank that will lower the ball up to 3" from your receiver. It is rated for a trailer with a tongue weight of 600-1,000lbs and total weight below 10,000lbs.

For a larger drop you will need the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution # EQ37101ET that does not include a shank.

The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4300 will give you a 6" to 2-1/4" drop in 1-1/4" increments.

The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4400 will give you a 9" to 5-1/4" drop in 1-1/4" increments.

The Equal-i-zer weight distribution system includes sway control built in and it will not need to be removed to maneuver your trailer when parking. A 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 is required to install the 2-5/16" hitch ball that is included with either hitch system.

I recommend using the Sway Bracket Jackets # EQ95-01-5150 to both reduce hitch noise as well as extend the life to the moving parts.

expert reply by: Bud M

1

Answer 1

For suspension enhancement that fits your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 that won't hurt your ride quality like many other options do you'd want the RAS part #RAS54FR which we have heard numerous reports it actually improves ride quality…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch #FR87PR will 100% work for your Voyager camera and 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 setup. Furrion came out with this because of issues with their Vision S system working with the newer GM vehicles but if another…

view full answer...

Answer 3

This is easily solvable; all you need to do for your 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 is add an adapter: - 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera #FR87PR

view full answer...

Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 5

Hey Medic, so the Kenda ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire #KE68JR was designed for off-road traction but it is going to do really well in the wet and snowy conditions. Based on what you are looking for these are going to work well.

view full answer...

Answer 6

The wheels for your ST215/75R14 sized tire on your 2022 Coleman Lantern 17B are 14" X 5-1/2" wheels with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. The Karrier ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C, part…

view full answer...

Answer 7

Hi Bruce, To lift your trailer we'll first need to check of the suspension and see if you have torsion axles or a leaf spring suspension. If you have torsion axles then I'll need to see the axle tag in order to determine what you have so I…

view full answer...

Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out! The MORryde ALLTREK 4000 #MR89DR dimensions can be a bit difficult to explain via text so I've attached an image giving you the dimensions you're asking about!

view full answer...

Answer 11

Since your trailer has the bracket #FRCBRKT-BL that would mean your trailer has the Furrion pre-wiring which is very common for newer RVs. The part #FOS43TASF is a fit for this and would be a really easy install. This gives you a monitor with a 4.3…

view full answer...

Answer 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

view full answer...