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- Over The Hill Adventures go through the specifications of the 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL. Stan talks about towing their Imagine 2500RL with a half ton 2016 Chevy Silverado truck and what modifications they did for towing their travel trailer safely.
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Been towing my 2019 2500RL for 3 years now. First towing behind a Jeep Grand Cherokee with the pneumatic suspension and now with 2020 Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L and Max Towing Package and finally with an E2 hitch. We've taken that trailer from Michigan to Maine, New York and Kentucky without any issues averaging about 9.5MPG for both the Jeep and the Silverado. I will add that I have installed both Sumo Springs and Road Armor equalizers with significant improvement in the ride. Both highly recommended.
Robert, great info thank you!! We have traveled over 5,000 miles
without any issues. Thank you for watching!! Stan and Rhonda
I ave a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 ton truck. When I put the air bags in the 1/2 it made both trucks equal. I can pull my trailer with confidence with both trucks. Thanks for the exhaust tip. I need to look into that.
I never had a problem towing the trailer with my half ton. The only time it scared me was coming down from Mt. Rainier. You can’t beat the exhaust brakes on the diesel. The trailer was pushing hard even with the trailer brakes. Did not want the trailer brakes to overheat. The gas mileage with the flow through exhaust was 11 to 13 mph towing.
Great video, great ideas. Thank you from a first time RVer. By the way, that’s a Milwaukee compressor. I have the same one. 😎
You are 100% right 😂 . Thank you for joining us! Stan and Rhonda🙏🏼❤️
I had a 2019 1/2 ton Chevy High Country with max tow package installed on it. I currently tow a 25 foot Airstream. I installed Air Bags and it did help prevent the bouncing when going down some roads. The Airstream has a 950 lbs tongue weight when we travel with it. My truck's payload was 1623 Lbs. When I weight it on the CAT scales I was 300+ lbs over the payload limit. It is amazing how quickly things add up in the bed of the truck. I decided to play it safe and upgraded to a Ram 3500 1 ton Dually. Plus we are waiting on our new 30 Foot Classic to come in later this year. Having towed with this truck it is amazing how much more less stressful it is. We had very high winds on our last trip and I barely felt the trailer behind me. Without the wind you don't even know it is behind you. The control it has going down (and up) steep 6% grades is amazing. If you can afford it a diesel I feel this is the best option for towing. Having towed the same trailer with both trucks showed me the major difference in the all important stopping power.
Yes, our truck did great! We towed our trailer over 10,000 miles after we completed our Northwest Pacific trip. We now tow with a Chevy 2500 HD Turbo Diesel. After going across the country with our new truck and trailer, what a difference!! 🙌. Good luck on your new Classic. We highlighted our friends 33 foot Classic in one of our videos. Absolutely beautiful trailer. Too small for us, but absolutely gorgeous!! If you get a chance take a peek. Thank you for your comment. Stan and Rhonda
@@OverTheHillAdventures That is great to hear. I hope to see you on the road.
This was a great informative video Stan, wish I had seen it a year ago, but I'm going to use these great tips.
George, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you watching our video. Stan and Rhonda
Awesome video and thankyou for putting in the time putting this together
Jonathan, thank you for your kind words. I hope you find the information helpful. Safe travels and thanks for watching!! Stan and Rhonda
Am I the only one seeing how nice the garage is? 😜
On my half ton Ram I also added air bags to tow my Grand Design 2800BH. I might recommend adding the Hellwig solid steel sway bar on the back of the truck. Mine from the factory was hollow. The new one really helped with the truck having a more planted feel.
Thank you!! It is an RV garage connected to our 2 car garage. I have always believed you have to have your RV covered to keep them nice from the elements. Thank for your comment excellent advice. We have recently sold our truck. See our video on our new truck. Thank you watching and spending time with us. Stan and Rhonda
When you place the hitch pins in the keepers, it is best to place them from front to back, as any road debris will not knock them out.
That's great advice. Thank you so much!
Besides having the same trailer, I had Firestone bags & a Helwig stabilizer bar in the rear on the F150, using the Hensley Arrow hitch. There’s 9” height diff between the F350 & 2500, the new hitch bar from Hensley arrives Thurs, on Friday we leave for Seaside OR, shakedown trip. We ordered the 350 w/camper prep pkg, incl 1 extra leaf & a stabilizer bar. Our fuel mpg s/b identical, looking forward to seeing how it tows.
MBRP is the way to go, did their cat back & cat delete on our 2004 2500HD Silverado DuraMax/Allison. Loved it. Also installed an Edge chip on it.
Enjoy your videos, safe travels!
Mark, congratulations the F350 should tow like a dream. We also will be headed out for about a month long trip checking out the lower National Parks. Blessing on your travels. Stan
At the end of the day the truck axel to axel distance doesn’t change wheel to wheel doesn’t change and the weight of your truck doesn’t change. Sway is real . Trailer height is real. Get a 3/4 ton truck it will pull that all day long people. You don’t want to white knuckle your truck down the road and risk your families life. 3/4 ton or above is the way to go if you want to pull a travel trailer.I had a Ram 2500 heavy duty with an 8 foot bed it pulled my keystone sprinter 32 feet long no trouble at all. I had a good weight distribution system as well. I didn’t use it for short trips and I never had an issue. All 2500 trucks are NOT created equal. Use care read the sticker inside the door of the truck your buying don’t trust anyone to tell you what your truck can pull or what truck your trailer needs. Do your homework and take care of your family. Ladies do this yourselves as well dont trust! You have a brain 🧠
Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for your comment. The bottom line is you need to know your truck specifications set by the factory. My truck can tow this trailer all day long. There are no white knuckling situations and after towing this trailer for 5,000 miles I am very confident with our set up. Will a 2500 tow this trailer better? The answer is YES!! Is a 2500 necessary? The answer is NO!! I put my truck and trailer on a CAT scale and it is below the payload and towing weight. The problem is people overload their trailer and the truck. I’m sure you have seen overloaded 2500s rolling down the road. I have certainly seen those scary situations. Like you said be smart it is not worth the safety of your family. Thanks again we appreciate you. Stan and Rhonda
@@OverTheHillAdventures yes! I’ve seen a lot I started camping when I was a kid my dad had an old prowler 5th wheel and a Chevy due-lie, he taught me a lot. It’s scary some of things you see. Ive seen many things that a 2500 shouldn’t be pulling and there are many configurations to any truck just because it says 2500 doesn’t mean it can or can’t just like 1500. My opinion is use 1500 a with care. To me they are fine with short not just light weight trailers. In fact some can pull 10,000 or more but can they handle the height and sway ? I’ve made a million mistakes myself. Be safe happy trails.
@@cherylyoung440 So did I!!! I have been RVing most of my life. I was 15 years old my folks were pulling our trailer up the Grapevine in California. Our tow vehicle caught fire. I jumped into action and put the fire out. I fixed the car and we were on our way!!
Thank you!
Your welcome!!
I have a similar setup (same truck but Curt weight distribution) with the airbags and an an on-board compressor. But I got a couple of T connectors to add air manually. Made such a difference in ride with the airbags.
Thanks for the comment Luis. I was afraid of going with the onboard air compressor just in case something happens to it. So I went old school. Thanks for stopping by, Stan
The payload of my truck is 1638 lbs. Thank you for the question. Stan and Rhonda
Great job Stan everything looks great I really like your little air compressor and I have to look into that also it was hard to see on your video but I hope you cross your chains if your trailer ever comes off the ball it will help to keep it from digging into the ground thanks from Wisconsin
Yes sir chains are always crossed. In the video the cross was just a little higher.
@@OverTheHillAdventures 😎
Great information Stan!! Thank You for taking the time to share.
My 1500 Ram Laramie came stock with four corner automatic air ride suspension and trailer tow package. I'm curious as to how this is going to work out for me. I'll let you know when we make our purchase and tow it for the first time.
Once again, thank you and Rhonda very much for your very informative and helpful videos.
David, just checking in and curious if you bought your trailer yet? Hope you have a great day!!! Stan and Rhonda
Looking at purchasing a used 2022 model 2500RL versus a new 2024 RL. The 2022 model does not have the antilock brakes which are now standard beginning in 2024. What are your feelings on the ABS on the GD? We will be towing it with a 2020 Ford F150 King Ranch with the towing package.
Hi Patrick, I would 100% go with the 2024. The antilock brakes are a whole new element of safety. That’s number 1. 2) The solar package that comes with the 2024 is also great. 3) The 12 volt refrigerator. I think they got all the kinks out from the first models. 4) The instant heat water heaters are excellent.
What ever the MSRP the dealer is asking for the 2024 go 30% below that!! Stick to your guns and it will be about the same price as the 2022.
Your F150 will be fine definitely get Airbags and a weight distribution hitch. You will tow like a champ!!
@@OverTheHillAdventures thanks for the quick response! Love your videos. Safe travels and God bless!
Hey Guys great videos I just subscribed to the channel. I especially took interest in this video. We just picked up our new 2022 Imagine 2600RB. I was a little concerned about towing this much weight. I am towing with pretty much the same vehicle, 2014 Sierra 1500. I opted for the tembren suspension helper bags but haven't had the opportunity to tow with them yet. How is your vehicle towing experience been? Any issues or changes you would make?
Hi Dave, the weight distribution hitch is a must!! Make sure you are not over your payload. We are currently on a 5 week trip. Truck tows incredible!!! I’ve been going back and forth about getting a new truck only because the mileage on the truck. My truck is a tow beast. I get 11 to 13 mpg towing!! Not many trucks can do that. We have had no problems towing the weight because it doesn’t exceed the weight specifications. On our way up to Northern California I had to make a hard stop. The trailer went into a skid. The truck handled it perfectly. I truly believe I have the perfect tow setup. The semi trucks do not push me around. I don’t tow more than 60mph. I’m guessing your trailer weighs pretty much the same. Make sure you don’t tow with water in your RV tanks that is an added 400lbs. Just enough for the trip. I put in five gallons to use the bathroom from destination to destination. Just food for thought. Thank you for watching and subscribing!! Till the next time we always love to help, Stan and Rhonda
Hey guys great video. I have very similar setup but was wondering if keeping airbags empty is intention when not towing? I’ve been told to keep about 10psi when no load is present. Any feedback is appreciated
Hi John, I kept about 10 lbs in mine when I was not towing. Thank you for watching. Stan
Great video.! Thanks
Greg, your welcome!! Thanks for watching. Stan
How loud is the hitch when traveling in campsites and backing up? Our older equalizer made quite an announcement when we came into the campsite. I like some of the improvements you have over the equalizer. Thank you for your video.
Rex, thank you for watching and your question. We don’t even hear it. Once in a while you may hear a click when making a sharp turn. Blue Ox did a great job on their W/D hitch. We have no issues with sway and have an extremely sturdy ride. Even when an 18 wheeler blows by you at 80mph. In our travel videos we drive effortless I love our set up on the truck!! Hope you subscribed Rex and watch our adventures. Thanks again for watching. Till the next time, Stan and Rhonda
Good video, I also have a 2016 Silverado, I noticed when you measured the front it was 39.5, does that truck have a front leveling kit installed? Mine measures around that up front and I have a 2" level kit on mine. I'm looking into getting the winnebago 2500rl or something close, but was wondering if I'd need rear bags paired with the blueox kit due to having a level kit, cause most of the time with stock front suspension most people seem to only need the weight distribution hitch. Any info is appreciated, thanks!
Yes sir, I did put a two inch front end leveling kit. You will be much happier with the airbags. It made a huge difference in the quality of the ride. I installed the Airlift 5000. You will see the link in the description. Thank you for watching. I have an 2500HD now and going across country as we speak. We love our Grand Design Imagine 2500RL. Best of luck on your decision. Safe travels, Stan
Thumbs UP for the comedy
Mike, I just saw this no clue why I haven't seen this comment. I'm glad I could make you laugh!! Stan
What is the payload capacity of your truck? I tow the GD 2400BH which as almost identical dry and hitch weights as your 2500. My TV is a 2018 F150 XLT FX4 V8 with payload of 1800 lbs. I have the Equilizer 4pt WD hitch with sway control and also installed the airlift 5000 bags and upgraded to E rated all terrain tires. I still need to get the tow mirrors but I also use the Furrion rear camera on the trailer which works great. I haven't tried towing since I upgraded the tires and the airbags so I am hoping it really stabilizes the the truck. Thanks for sharing your updates to your towing package.
Thank you for your comment! My payload capacity with the stock tires was 1635 lbs. With the modification of the tires and the airlift system it's quite a bit more. You are going to love the modifications you made to your 2018 F150 XLT FX4 V8. The difference was incredible for us. You will enjoy your next towing experience!
@@OverTheHillAdventures no your payload spec doesn't change because of tires our adding airbags. Airbags actually deduct your payload rating since you are adding weight to the truck.
@@muddpuppy07 You are 100% correct, you can never change what is on your payload yellow sticker. However, the airbags, the weight distribution hitch, and the 10 ply tires helps hold the load and gives you a far more stable ride. I never go over my payload specifications. Going over your payload you run the risk of suspension failure and tire blowouts. I chose to upgrade my suspension with airbags and tires so I can feel completely safe when pulling a travel trailer. Prior to my modifications, I did not feel safe towing my travel trailer even though I did not exceed my payload. Thank you for your comment.
Good clarification on the payload. As you said the airbags and tires help carry the load better but do no increase payload capacity manufacturer specs
Hey Stan, did you by any chance record your install of the airbags? :-o. That would be a great video...let me double check your videos.
Myron, thanks for the question. Unfortunately I did not. What a great suggestion!!! I'm new at this and do most of my installs my self. I did the exhaust myself also. However, the instructions are very detailed and CZcams is always a help. Sorry Myron, Stan
Thank you for sharing the video my question to you In regards of the airbags did you install them yourself ? And if you did any special tooling need it? Thank you
Jose, thank you for watching our video. Yes, I did the install myself. Super super easy!! I just followed the instructions. No special tools needed. The air hoses just plug in. They worked great!! I loved the ride afterwards. Hope this helps you let me know if you have anymore questions. We are more than happy to help. I do have a link in the description of what I bought. I was scolded for not doing video of the install by one of my subscribers.lol I make sure from now on to video all my installs. Till the next time, Stan and Rhonda
Great video. Looking at the same trailer next week. How are you liking your trailer ? Question? Does it have a 2” hitch for a bicycle rack ? Thanks so much. Cheers.
Hey bug512, we have been on the road for a month now. We love our trailer!!!! It does not have a 2” hitch for a bike rack. Most people use the Jack-It. IT mounts on the front of the trailer. Super cool. Thanks for stopping by and your questions. Stan
Can you make a video on the setup of the blue ox I have the same set up on my truck but the hitch I have is the chain setup but does not feel secure to me. Thanks
Hi Ted, thanks for your question. When I talked to Blue Ox representative at the RV Show in Quartzsite, you actually have a better system than mine. Yours is rated for 20,000 lbs and mine is only rated for 10,000 lbs. Are you experiencing sway way towing your trailer?
Check out our Quartzsite video and fast forward to where I talk to the Blue Ox Rep.
@@OverTheHillAdventures getting a little say nothing out of control and getting pushed around buy big trucks
@@tedelder3238 I would tighten the chain. I think the starting recommendation is 9 links. I would go a little tighter on the chain links you have a great system and see how that works for you.
With bags installed why use weight distribution. I inflate my air bags to 75 psi on an F150. My trailer is 32’ 6500 lbs
It’s level and tows like a dream. Hooked up and ready to go in minutes.
J Conns, the reason why I have a weight distribution hitch is for the sway of the trailer. Let’s say you try to avoid an accident and swing your rig into another lane. The trailer will sway uncontrollably and you might loose control. The weight distribution hitch will prevent that from happening. I use my airbags for a level ride and comfortable ride. The weight distribution is for pure safety. I would not tow a travel trailer without it. Great question!! Thanks for watching, Stan and Rhonda
J Conns...I pray for those who encounter this setup on the highway. Seriously.
What was that exhaust system you put on??
Duane, it’s and MBRP cat back exhaust system. Very happy with it. It’s a lot cheaper than the name brands. I have a link for you in the description of the video. Thanks for the question hope this helps. Stan and Rhonda
What size tire and what brand did you go with, I have same truck only 2017 l am going to do the same mods , only thing different I did was add bilistein 5100 shocks all the way around. Did these mods help with the sway?
David, thanks for the great question. I’m on my second set of Cooper Tires Discoverer ATP 285/70R17. These tires are awesome!!!! Bought them at America’s Discount Tire. Best tires I have ever put on this truck. I have no sway and have an excellent ride. The Airlift 5000 was awesome addition also. I never exceed my payload. I am still running my stock shocks but I am sure the Bilistein 5100 was a great addition. Hope this helps. Safe travels, Stan
@@OverTheHillAdventures thanks for the reply my stock tires are 265/6518 having trouble finding e rated in this size I will check those tires out thanks
The ones I have are definitely E rated tires.
@@OverTheHillAdventures Would you please provide your truck payload ? We are looking at a similar setup. Great video how-to.
@@FisherGirl333 the payload of my truck is 1638 lbs.
What is your payload for the truck and are you on target? Airbags don't increase your payload capacity. It can help level the truck but won't the WDH do that for you? Also, can you inflate the TT tires w/ that pump?
Hey Mike, thanks for your comment and great questions. My payload is 1638 lbs. You are absolutely correct airbags do not increase your payload. The tongue weight of the trailer is 581 lbs. With bodies and cargo in my truck I am way under my payload.
My last trailer, 2020 Jayco 212QBW Baja Edition. I had WDH without the airbags and the ride sucked!!! The truck squatted and it was not a happy ride. With the new heavier and longer 2021 GD Imagine travel trailer the ride is awesome!!! I think that’s a great comparison.
Reference the Milwaukee air compressor, it does great for the airbags. It is capable up to 100lbs of air pressure. However, I would not recommend it for a flat tire. It’s great when you need to pump up the trailer tires within a couple of pounds. Quick on the airbags super slow on the tires. Nothing can beat the Viair air compressor for the tires. Thanks for stopping by, Stan and Rhonda
It didn't look like you crossed your safety chains, i never seen a set up , where you don't, and i have used that set up too and i was told to cross the chains just in case the hitch broke away.
If you look a little closer you will see the chain is crossed a little higher on the trailer side. You are 100% correct you should always cross your chains. It helps cradle the the tongue of the trailer in case of a disconnect. Thanks for watching, Stan
@@OverTheHillAdventures i went back and watched your video again, and yes your write, the chain is crossed, i just am used to seeing the cross being in the middle of the length of the chain, sorry about that, i love seeing clear and true and safe RV videos, thank you.
Do you recall what your trailer coupler and hitch height were?
Sorry David I don’t. I just unhooked from a long trip. When I hook up again in a few days I will let you know. Thanks for reaching out!! I will get back to you!! Stan
Thanks. Did a lift on my truck, have the same trailer as you and trying to find a starting point for ball height.
@@StrykerRacing at the top of ball without the trailer. It measures 24.5 inches. This is probably a good starting point. However, with my W/D hitch and airbags it settles at about 21.5 inches. My trailer runs level. Try this and let me know. Stan
How do you set up your load equalization hitch with the bags? I had pretty well the same truck a 2015 Silverado 4 x 4 double cab and towed a much smaller imagine XLS trailer and with the hitch we were perfectly level didn’t need the airbags but it was a much lighter trailer about 5000 pounds empty and 5700 pounds loaded.
The truck handled the load excellent but I can certainly tell it was working hard with the temperatures of the transmission climbing anytime you were in the western part of United States. Also gas mileage wise towing I was lucky to see 9 miles per gallon and averaged between eight and nine MPG going 60 to 65 miles an hour.
We ended up selling that truck and getting a three-quarter ton and a major difference as far as towing the truck doesn’t overheat or get anywhere close to overheating. Gas mileage is still between eight and nine but definitely a much more stable platform. Your trailer is actually one that we’re looking at down the road to upgrade to so I’ll have to check out your other video. Thanks for the content, Bill
Hey Bill, thanks for your comment. Blue Dog RV put on the Blue Ox Track Pro. I can tell you my truck does not over heat nor do I have any sense of it stressing or over heating the transmission.
Prior to my exhaust modification. I was lucky to get a solid 9 mpg pulling my 2020 Jayco Jayflight Baja Edition. Plus while puling that smaller trailer I did not have the airbags. The towing was terrible!!
Today with my new 2021 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL on my first trip across the desert I was getting 11 to 13mpg. When I took the larger trailer over the Tehachapi Mountains the trip averaged a solid 9-10 mpg.
When I pull the trailer, I make sure the water tank has only a few gallons in it and I don’t over load the trailer or the truck.
So I took the truck to Blue Dog RV for the W/D hitch I put 45 lbs of air in each of the airbags. They installed the W/D hitch. The truck was level along with the trailer and travels great!!! What a difference!!!
I have a little over 60,000 miles on my truck and was thinking about getting a new Chevy 3/4 ton. After you telling me about your gas mileage with the big truck I might just keep my half ton. Thanks again for the input Bill. You will love the 2500RL. We went to the RV show in Quartzsite and looked at some new trailers. Particularly the Grand Design Imagine 2970RES. Look at our new video. If your thinking about a new trailer with you big truck I would look at the that one. It’s about 9000lbs. Still happy with our decision and will be keeping it for a long time to come. Best Travels, Stan
Just add a little note Bill, food for thought, when I sold my 2020 Jayco. I did not loose any money. It is an excellent time to sell your used trailer. Stan
Bitchin video Uncle Stan!
Thank you Danielle for the comment
How do you like the Blue OX? When I talked to the RV dealer he talked about adding a sway bar when the trailer came in. So, I'm interested in how it works for you.
James, love the Blue Ox. Negotiate the blue ox in the price. Yes, the Blue Ox is a must!! I have a 10,000 lbs Blue Ox Track Pro. Stan and Rhonda
How’s the sound level inside the truck when towing with that exhaust
To my surprise hardly any change. It sounds better. If you jump on it you can hear it. Other wise pretty quiet. My wife hates load mufflers and she likes it. Stan
Hey Stan, I've been contemplating an air ride system for my truck and I've got two questions.
1. Why did you choose to go with independent valves for each airbag, rather than a "T"?
2. Do you know if the airbags would interfere with a swaybar system?
By the way, like your trailer. Hope you guys are enjoying it.
The reason I went with independent valves in case I load my truck differently from side to side. I love the airbags it’s a game changer for me and the stabilization of my truck. It does not interfere with my Blue Ox TrackPro. Airbags are for the stabilization of the truck, sway bars for the stabilization of the trailer. Some may disagree but for me it’s a game changer. Thanks for the great questions and I hope this helps. Stan
@@OverTheHillAdventures Thanks for your advice on the airbags. For the sway bar I should have been more detailed. I meant a rear suspension sway bar for the truck. All vehicles have them in front. Some have them in the rear as well.
I don’t have a sway bar on the back. It shouldn’t because the air bags sits on top of the axle. However, Airlift will give you all the details for your truck. It was an easy install for me. Stan
@@OverTheHillAdventures Awesome thanks!
I have the same camper and tow with a F150 with Max tow package , I did the airbags and my truck rode like crap , so i removed them , they ruin the dynamics of your suspension , I use a Equalizer 4 and it seems to tow fine
I know nothing about Ford. The airbags and W/D hitch on the Chevy Silverado worked for me. Without the airbags, towing our travel trailer was not fun. Glad you figured your rig out. Thanks for your comment.
I have a 2018 F150 FX4 with tow package and added the air bags and E rated tires. I was towing our 2400BH TT with the E4 hitch. The E4 did okay but I would still have an uncomfortable amount of sway in strong cross winds so I recently upgraded the pro pride 3p hitch. The air bags are not needed with the 3P hitch but I do find the airbags helpful for non towing situations as when hauling heavy loads of dirt or gravel. The 3P hitch however made an incredible difference in how the trailer tows behind the truck. No sway or porpoising in heavy cross winds or tractor trailer bow wave suck/pull.
We have simular rigs & systems. Mine is a F150 3.5 Eco heavy tow pack. I added the airbags myself and fill with a Milwaukie mini to 25-35psi. My Jayco is 30' weighs about 6400 dry & 7200# wet. My tongue weight from factory said ~600#. Reality is its a little over 1k. per State scales when loaded. MPG's are about the same. Mine tows great. The air bags really help the up and down waves in the highway & train tracks .... You may have too much air in the bags. Mine are best at ~25#.
@@fedguy9182 On the F150, you can increase the stability by adding a Hellwig anti-sway/stabilizer bar. I took mine off before trading our 2020 F150 in - have a full set, front and rear Helwigs if anyone's interested. The rear was on for 3k miles, front 0. The Helwig front is 1.5x the factory bar. We're in Woodland, WA.
@@herb7877 Hey Herb. I have a 2016 3.5EB FX4 Platinum CC with the Air Lift bags, pulling a 29' 9" GD 2500RL. I have the Weigh Safe WD setup and my tongue weight is similar to yours. Trailer wet is 7100LBS. I am experiencing significant "porpoising" when going over dips. What PSI are you using and do you inflate first, before WD setup? Thanks, Jed
You should cross the chains when hooking them to the truck....or so I have been told. :-)
Thank you for your comment. If you look closely under the trailer the chains are crossed. You are correct they should always be crossed. 👍
@@OverTheHillAdventures For a newbie...why is it important to cross the chains? I'll do it, just wondering why it's important?
@@speedypt in the event your trailer detached from your hitch it will act like a cradle. Secondly, it keeps the chain from dragging on the ground. Thank you for your great question!!
@@OverTheHillAdventures Oops, after looking again you are correct. I guess since the ends of the chain connected on the trailer are close the cross over is harder to see at first glance. Or maybe my eyes are just not as good with old age. LOL.
@@speedypt Stan is correct, it will cradle the hitch. I've tested that 3 times - make sure you have the correct ball on before you hook up. The last time it happened on I-5, buried the hitch under the truck but it stayed with me.
A sag is an indication of too much trailer for the truck. Nobody tows a trailer empty so always go with the trailer GVWR with 15% tongue weight calculations.
If you’ve added 6 volt battery’s, changed to 30 lbs propane bottles, eq hitch, that adds an extra 300 lbs to the tongue weight.
Don’t estimate, get honest weights.
Lol..I’m guessing your a pilot. Actually a lot of trucks sag and very much under weight. The airbags help level the trucks ride and the W/D hitch stabilized the trailer while towing. I am way under my payload. Thank you for watching and your comments are great!!! Definitely makes people think and making sure they are careful and tow safely!! Stan and Rhonda