jaxs
Elite Member
Over compensating with wd hitch makes poorly loaded trailer dangerous to tow so try distributing weight on trailer. For loads approaching tow vehicle max nothing beats goose neck and fifth wheel.
I mainly installed air bags for when we have the slide in camper in the bed and I'm pulling the trailer (bumper pull) with the side by side on it. the air bags mitigate the sway from the wind on the e-way.I have never had an issue with those weights on my E350 dually Ford or my 96 Dodge 2500 4WD. But I only go maybe 15 miles on country roads with the heavier of my trailers.
You want 10-15% of trailer weight on the tongue to help prevent sway. For example, for a 7000 lb load you would want the tongue weight between 700-1050 lbs. For an example, watch this video.Thanks for the replies. I am towing with a 2015 GMC 2500 with tow package. Most of my towing is greater than 300 miles. My last trip I did have the box trailer loaded a bit front heavy which pushed my tongue weight up higher than normal. I was within the cargo capacity for the truck and trailer, just not loaded the best and there wasn't much I could do about it.