Re: Hitch Weight
I'm going to buy one of those portable little units. My trailer is listed at 5000 shipping weight but with gear, propane and batteries who knows what the actual weight is. I get what I consider too much squat at the back end of the truck.
Keystone Springdale | Floorplans
I have a Reese Dual Cam system and tried both moving the ball angle and a new shank but just don't get the level of the trailer right. It dips at the hitch about an inch too much (IMO) which is significant when going in and out of driveways. I would rather have the skid bars (with added roller wheels) take the hit but a recent trip I tore off one of the levelers in the front.
Once I get the hitch weight right I may pull the longer shank out again and see if I can't get the trailer level and not have so much dip. It just seemed that turning the current shank over was too much. I was considering the air bag approach but I think first things first. I've pulled with the current configuration up mountains to 8000' with no problem but just want it dialed in. I hate the rear squat effect.
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2008 Crewmax LTD - Metallic Silver
JBL Nav, Full tint, Back Up Camera, Paragon Bed Cover, Sport Pedals Sun Roof, Duel Sony Video Headrest system.
Towing: Tekonsha P3 controller, Reese Dual Cam Sway system.
Next mod: Lockpick 2 for front video on nav
Last edited by Finatik; 06-05-2009 at 12:48 PM.
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