Weight Distribution

GMCSooner · November 11, 2015

SIAP... I searched but could not find anything specific to 2015 2500.

So, I just traded up to a 2015 2500 from a 2014 1500. I have a smaller travel trailer that used to put the back of my 1500 down to the bumpstops if I didn't have the WDH bars on. I put it on the 2500 and it didn't even blink. No sag whatsoever.

My question is... do I still need the WDH bars if the trailer is sitting level without them?

Also... this truck is awesome. So happy I made the trade up.

Chris2087 · November 12, 2015

The real question is what are you numbers? Meaning how much weight in on the front and rear axels of your truck when the trailer is connected. I have a suspicion that you'll find that the tounge weight is not enough to alter your numbers much. If the trailer is level and the WD bars aren't cranked up, they offer little in the way of sway control, so consider adding some down tilt so that the bars take some weight.

Chris

SMiller · November 12, 2015

Only you know if you need them, need to load up and go hit the highway and 2-lane on a windy day.

I have seen several people go from a half ton that they had $2,500 hitch and airbags on and it was a wild ride and they hated it, traded up to a HD and dropped the trailer on the ball and never looked back.

Just go try it and go from there, make sure you get the camper level or just slightly nose down before pulling it, nose high is bad!

calgator73 · November 12, 2015

SIAP... I searched but could not find anything specific to 2015 2500.

So, I just traded up to a 2015 2500 from a 2014 1500. I have a smaller travel trailer that used to put the back of my 1500 down to the bumpstops if I didn't have the WDH bars on. I put it on the 2500 and it didn't even blink. No sag whatsoever.

My question is... do I still need the WDH bars if the trailer is sitting level without them?

Also... this truck is awesome. So happy I made the trade up.

Manual says optional for the WDH. Sway control is a different story. Like Chris said

GMCSooner · November 12, 2015

Ah! Didn't even consider the sway control. Good responses... Thank you all!

TimmyG · November 13, 2015

Whats the weight of the trailer?

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GMCSooner · November 13, 2015

Whats the weight of the trailer?

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like 4600 lbs.

TimmyG · November 13, 2015

Wow you need a Wd hitch for that?

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GMCSooner · November 15, 2015

Wow you need a Wd hitch for that?

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I did when I had my 1500... I'm a newbie to 3/4 ton

TimmyG · November 16, 2015

Wow, i am pretty new to this but was looking @ trailer @ aprox the same weight. But being advertised as ultra light and able to be pulled behind a suv. I assumed i could just hook it to my 1500 with out any problems since its nearly half the max of the truck

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GMCSooner · November 16, 2015

Wow, i am pretty new to this but was looking @ trailer @ aprox the same weight. But being advertised as ultra light and able to be pulled behind a suv. I assumed i could just hook it to my 1500 with out any problems since its nearly half the max of the truck

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It all depends on what else you have going on. I am looking to upgrade to a small toyahauler, which typically have slightly (or sometimes not so slightly) higher tongue weights. I also have a wife and 4 kids, 2 dogs and would like to sometimes take a couple of motorcycles in the bed. When I started researching all of this, it became clear pretty quick that my tow capacity would be fine, but I would be well over my truck's payload, so I upgraded the truck to a 3/4 ton. I have pulled the camper I have now with a Ford Expedition, a Nissan Armada, and the Sierra 1500 with no issues. Also depends on your 1500 and the tow capacity. I got the Armada because the salesman ignorantly told me it had the higher towing capacity of 9000 lbs. It ended up only having a max of like 6500. When I bought my 1500, I made sure it had the 3.73 rear end and the 9600 lb tow capacity, which it sounds like you have. I have learned the hard way about tow capacities and capabilities the last few years.

TimmyG · November 16, 2015

Yea i wasnt think about anything other then the camper, sinces thats all i would have @ least till my daughters older.

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GMCSooner · November 16, 2015

Yea i wasnt think about anything other then the camper, sinces thats all i would have @ least till my daughters older.

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Then I would think you would be fine

tinsoldier · November 19, 2015

I would suggest going to a weight station to compute various load capacities. front & rear axle without trailer, then hook up, and measure all independent axles again, this should give you an Idea. I had a 2009 Silverado 1/2 ton with WD and transferred it to my 2015 GMC 2500 with same trailer and it helped tremendously to stop the light feeling of the front wheels on the pavement. (front end sway)