Solution for Rear Sag on 2022 GMC Yukon Towing 6,000 lb Travel Trailer

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I have a 2022 gmc Yukon Denali with 3.0 duramax diesel. Recently purchased a travel trailer with a weight of 6000lbs. Well under the tow capacity. I am experiencing rear end sag when everything is hooked up. Not sure if tongue weight of trailer, I’m sure I could track it down. Just looking for any solutions you might recommend. Thanks

asked by: Jason O

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Hi Jason; it looks like your 2022 Yukon towing capacity is 7,500-7,900 lbs so I'm not surprised you're getting that rear sag. The best solution is going to be a weight distribution hitch. This will keep you level and also help reduce trailer sway for a much improved towing experience. I see you looked at some suspension enhancement but your only option is the # CSS-1168F which fits a 2WD and is only for the front axle which doesn't help anything.

To choose the right weight distribution hitch you will need to find the tongue weight of your loaded setup. If you can get me the full specs of the trailer like dry tongue weight, unloaded weight, and GVWR I can at least narrow it down a bit so feel free to add it in the comments below. I know you said 6,000 lbs but I'm not sure if that is unloaded or the GVWR of the trailer. Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight, but the best way to find it is to actually measure with a scale like # BTBRV44FR.

For a quality WDH that is widely considered the best I recommend choosing the Equal-i-zer system. You can choose from the following based on your tongue weight:

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37040ET (tongue weight up to 400 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37060ET (tongue weight range 200 - 600 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET (600 lbs - 1,000 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37120ET (800 lbs - 1,200 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37140ET (1,000 lbs - 1,400 lbs)

-Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ64FR (1,200 lbs - 1,600 lbs)

expert reply by: Robin H

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Jason O.

11/4/2024

I already have an equalizer weight distribution hitch. But I saw some spring options that looked interesting.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Yes, we have an option for your 2022 GMC Yukon. The Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System #TGMFK15B will fit all models of your GMC Yukon, requires no drilling, and will replace your axles bump stops. This system has a maximum capacity of…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Hi Don; a scale like the BTBRV Tongue Weight Scale #BTBRV44FR can help you with this. When loading a trailer you want the tongue weight of your setup to be between 10% and 15% of your total trailer weight. This will give you the best ride quality and…

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Greetings Tim; when you choose a WDH you want to go off of the tongue weight of your loaded setup. The best way to find this is to measure with a scale like the #BTBRV44FR. Since you provided the specs for your trailer we can take a guess to help…

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Hey Ted, typically trailer tongue weight is between 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight. So it sounds like your system will work for you but we do have tongue weight scales like the #BTBRV44FR if you wanted to verify this.

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Answer 7

Hello Glen; to find the right system we will need to know the tongue weight of your loaded setup. The best way to find this for the trailer is to use a tongue weight scale like the #BTBRV44FR or #BW34KR. Since tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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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