Correct Weight Distribution System for my 2010 Suburban LTZ 1500, 20ft Enclosed Trailer
Updated 06/24/2015 | Published 06/23/2015
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Good morning, I have a 20ft enclosed trailer that I am trying to pull with my 2010 Suburban LTZ 1500. It feels like the truck is swaying and bouncing in/out up/down as I drive, even when empty. It was fine with my Silverado 1500, yet now with the Suburban this issue has arose. I assume I need a WD hitch. After my research I am interested in the Reese Straight-Line. My question is exactly what Reese Straightline should I order and I will in the near future have a new BullDog Collar-Lok Coupler PN BD028499 work with the setup, or should I order a different coupler. My truck/trailer details are below. - Suburban LTZ 1500 auto air lift self-leveling rear suspension - Suburban Max allowed cargo/payload: 1,424 Lbs - Suburban Max WD tow load: 10,000 Lbs - Suburban Max WD tongue weight: 1,000 Lbs - Suburban Hitch: 2”x2” square - Trailer coupler size: 2-5/16” ball - Trailer curb weight: 3,300 lbs - Trailer max GVWR: 7,000 lbs Now, I do not know how to size, but I would like to be able to use the system from empty trailer with minimal payload inside suburban to the extreme of max payload and max trailer load, if possible. Please advise. Thanks!!!
asked by: Billy
Expert Reply:
The best defenses against trailer sway are proper trailer loading and having the trailer sitting as level as possible while towing. Since you are going to have varying tongue weights it will make picking out the correct system a bit more difficult.
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. Since you will have your trailer loaded differently your best option would be to go with the heaviest setup as the basis for your WD system.
Your max tongue weight is going to be between 700 and 1,000 lbs most likely so for a Strait Line System rated for that you would want the part # RP66084 as it has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs.
For a hitch ball to use with this system you would want the part # 19286 as it is a 2-5/16 inch ball.
Your Bulldog Collar Lok coupler would work just fine.
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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