10-06-2019, 11:42 AM | #1 |
Trailer Equipment
Hey everyone,
I usually drive to events, but this summer I picked up a 24' enclosed trailer. I was wondering for the guys who are towing enclosed are you running weight distribution / anti sway hitches? I'm pulling with a 2016 GMC 2500HD, but most of my experience is pulling open, flat deck, or utility trailers and equipment. So I am trying to figure out what works and doesn't before my trip to Watkins Glen in a couple weeks. Thanks for any input!
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10-06-2019, 11:54 PM | #2 |
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I have a 30 ft enclosed. Definitely go with the weight dist. hitch. I've never had a sway problem. I just load the car as far forward as I can. The front bumper of my (4200 lb) Impala SS and/or (3500 lb) Caprice sit about 6/8' from the front wall of the trailer (due to the cabinets).
2500HD shouldn't be a problem. You might want some air bags on the rear springs though to help level it out better. I put them on my 05 K3500 and they really help. Then again, lighter trailer and car, so you may not need them. |
10-07-2019, 09:14 AM | #3 |
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I tow my 24' all over the country with 2500's, zero need for WD hitch in my experience.. I absolutely need it if I try to tow the same trailer with a half ton truck, but the 3/4 tons dont need it. My setup is 9-10k full loaded.
Number one tip for trailer people- Get yourself a Trailer aide (little drive on block for changing blown trailer tires... Makes life easy. |
10-07-2019, 11:58 AM | #4 |
So I found a WD hitch local for pretty cheap - this is my first go at it so we will see. I keep 2x4 and 4x4 for drive on to change tires good tip I got earlier. I'll post up my results when I get back from my trip up to the Glen.
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10-07-2019, 02:00 PM | #5 |
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I second UrbanKnights comment. I pulled a 24ft enclosed at 10k lbs no weight distribution hitche with zero issues back and forth across the country a few times Florida to California. A 150/1500 yea I would think about it more!!!
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10-08-2019, 04:36 PM | #6 | |
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Just don't use the trailer aide anywhere you care about the surface area though.... I have one sitting in my truck but I also bring some of the old school good rhino ramps to use anywhere there's a surface I care about. With the 30' enclosed I find too many places to put too much crap..
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