Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2008 Chevy Suburban LTZ 1500 Towing Coachmen Capri 29KS

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Im looking at a 2005 Coachmen Capri 29KS travel trailer. The sales brochure says: Base wt= 4756 lbs, GVWR=6250 lbs and Hitch wt=530 lbs. Can this Suburban do it well and if so, which load distributing hitch would be best? My manual states I can pull max trailer weight of 7,000 lbs for my model. Also says I can go up to 1,000 lb trailer tongue weight with a WDH only 600 lbs with weight carrying hitch. Thanks!

asked by: Chris S

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A weight distribution system would be a good choice for you. We recommend using one whenever the weight of the trailer exceeds half of the vehicles towing capacity. You are almost there with the weight of your trailer so it would be recommended.

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.

For what your trailer would be loaded the Straitline part # RP66084 would most likely be your best option. It has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs. If you don't plan to load much into your trailer the # RP66083 would be the better option as it has a range of 400-800 lbs.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Hey Al, Having used both I can confirm that the Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers #BTBRV44FR has been the better choice over the etrailer #e99044. This scale utilizes a different gauge that doesn't seem to have the…

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Answer 2

Hey Doug, That's a good question because fit is really important so the cover stays snug on your trailer, and there is a specific way to measure for the etrailer covers. It's pretty simple, and what you want to do is measure the body of the…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hey Maureen, thanks for reaching out! We do have the Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale w/ Storage Bag for Trailers as part #BTBRV44FR on our site. This actually has a tongue weight range of up to 2,000 lbs so you'll get more out of it than you…

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Hey Michael, The Big Truck Big RV Tongue Weight Scale #BTBRV44FR unfortunately can not attach to the bottom of the trailer jack like the etrailer tongue weight scale #e99044 does. The footplate for this scale is held in with a screw so that it…

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Hi Norm; the B&W Digital Tongue Weight Scale #BW34KR is designed for bumper pull trailers only. The coupler will fit onto the scale to measure tongue weight. There is no way to safely hook up a 5th wheel or gooseneck to the scale and measure. The…

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Answer 8

To determine the correct size RV storage cover for your Coleman Lantern LT Travel Trailer you'll need to measure the body length. In the attached picture below you'll see exactly how to measure. Once you have this measurement you can choose…

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Answer 9

Hey Michael, for your 2008 Forest River Salem LE 26TBSS you can use the Electric Ground Control TT Automatic 5-Point Travel Trailer Leveling System #LC672136. This is a fully electric system that will work with trailer that have a GVWR up to 10,000…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Hey Tim, thanks for reaching out! The Classic Accessories PermaPRO Deluxe RV Cover #CA80-299-203101-RT has a lifetime warranty.

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