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We just finished a 3,500 mile trip from San Diego to Bellingham to Spokane and back down through Oregon and Northern California, over freeways and two lane highways in and out of state parks on less than smooth road conditions. We were towing a less than 3000# trailer with just over 300# tongue weight with my new to me 2015 Silverado 1500 with the hard to find Max Tow Packages. I chose the Max Tow Package so I would have the 11,200# tow capacity for our Airstream trailer we live in and plan to travel with in a few years. I was expecting the suspension to be very stiff, considering I have the Max Tow Package. However, from the very beginning the truck would bounce from front to back every time we encountered any bumps in the road. It never bounced to the point where it felt like it would go out of control but it was annoying at best. So much so, I ordered Timbren Rear Suspension System which I installed at the state park with the few tools I carry on the road. It eliminated most of the front to back bounce, but it does still bounce and when it hits, it settles down much quicker. But it still is bouncier than I would like. TGMRTT15S Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System I plan on pulling an Airstream trailer with more tongue weight and at least twice as heavy. Of course I'll have weight distribution which will help spread the load over the front and back axles. My question is, will the 700+# tongue weight and heavier trailer help the situation or make it worse? If so, what other rear suspension mods should I consider, better shocks, airbags instead of the Timbrens? Any suggestions or advice will be appreciated.
