New to RV'ing. Recently purchased our 297RSTS. Been out four times, locally. No long trips. Towed with my 2020 Denali 1500 3.0 diesel. Added air bags and used a Reese 15,000/1500lb rated Equalizer hitch. Truck pulled it fine BUT knew I was living on the edge. Just upgraded to a 2020 AT4 3500 Duramax. Trailer is currently in storage and will be picking up on 20th. Have not pulled with the new toy yet.
Looking in the owners manual ( I know, might be a geek lol ) it states that a weight distribution hitch is NOT required? Page 298 for those interested... I'd love to post a pic but have given up after 30 min of trying? (Not interested in posting to a separate "hosting" site and linking a URL)
Understood that weight distribution hitches can also act as sway reduction devices. Understood my truck has electronic sway control. Have added air bags. My payload is 3,800+ pounds . Anticipated max tongue weight is approx 1500lbs. Maybe it hits 1800lbs? Truck bed will have a 430lb motorcycle, Honda EU2200 and motorcycle loading ramps. Maybe some other assorted stuff, 250lbs? With myself and significant other and assorted other junk in back seat I'm still way way below payload.
So, tell me why I need a weight distribution hitch? Not meant as a troll post, sincerely trying to educate myself.
Looking in the owners manual ( I know, might be a geek lol ) it states that a weight distribution hitch is NOT required? Page 298 for those interested... I'd love to post a pic but have given up after 30 min of trying? (Not interested in posting to a separate "hosting" site and linking a URL)
Understood that weight distribution hitches can also act as sway reduction devices. Understood my truck has electronic sway control. Have added air bags. My payload is 3,800+ pounds . Anticipated max tongue weight is approx 1500lbs. Maybe it hits 1800lbs? Truck bed will have a 430lb motorcycle, Honda EU2200 and motorcycle loading ramps. Maybe some other assorted stuff, 250lbs? With myself and significant other and assorted other junk in back seat I'm still way way below payload.
So, tell me why I need a weight distribution hitch? Not meant as a troll post, sincerely trying to educate myself.
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