Fxfymn
Silver Member
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2008
- Messages
- 163
- Location
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Tractor
- Kubota L4060 HST, FEL; Kubota BX2660
With a GN the weight is between the axles, so the rear should not squat like it does with a pull behind. That is why it is important to properly install the hitch in front of the rear axle. You do need to keep the tongue weight below the truck's carrying capacity (GVW minus truck and content's weight).Looks like the truck is taking the weight good.
I keep harping on this, but it is the voice of a lot of experience. It is easy to get the rig to carry the load by adding helper springs or air springs, and you can chip it up to make it go down the road faster, but none of those things help to make it stop properly. Whatever set up you end up with it is absolutely critical that the brakes are suitable for the load you are carrying. If you are not comfortable making a panic stop at highway speeds you need to make a change.
That is why tow ratings are given by the manufacturers. Most single rear wheel one ton 4x4's are rated to tow about 16,500 pounds with a GN setup. The 2017 Ford F-350 SRW is now rated at 20K, by far the heaviest in the class. A little on-line research will yield your truck's capacity.