Greetings Everyone,
We have a 2022 Timberline w/ tow package. We towed our 2022 Rockwood Mini lite 2513S with the stock Timberline when we received it. It tows good but felt "Mushy".
I added Sumo Springs (these:
Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs for Coil Spring Suspension - Rear Axle
ITEM # CSS-1168R).
It was better but still wasnt inspiring confidence. I upgraded the tires to Nitto Ridge Grappers. LT 285 70R18 with a heavier towing capacity over the stock Goodyears. These are on the stock rims and look great. More importantly, they perform much better.
I am a nerd about the weight and towing capacity. The trailer at its heaviest has been under 7700 lbs. I'd like to get a proper weight on each wheel but there are no scales near me to do this. I use the CAT Scales and my Sherline LM 2000- Trailer Tongue Weight Scale: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007REK28M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
Everything is with in range, but close to the limits. I am looking to enhance this truck to tow this load better. I am not trying to increase the GVWR. An F250 would be perfect but thats not an option. I dont want that vehcile. Has anyone increased the sway bars, panhard bar, springs or shocks for this purpose? I am not looking for lift kits. Just trying to reduce any towing drama.
The power is excellent. We use 93 octane in tow mode, keep speeds under 70 and usually happy in the right lane behind a slow 18 wheeler.
Thanks in advance.
We have a 2022 Timberline w/ tow package. We towed our 2022 Rockwood Mini lite 2513S with the stock Timberline when we received it. It tows good but felt "Mushy".
I added Sumo Springs (these:
Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs for Coil Spring Suspension - Rear Axle
ITEM # CSS-1168R).
It was better but still wasnt inspiring confidence. I upgraded the tires to Nitto Ridge Grappers. LT 285 70R18 with a heavier towing capacity over the stock Goodyears. These are on the stock rims and look great. More importantly, they perform much better.
I am a nerd about the weight and towing capacity. The trailer at its heaviest has been under 7700 lbs. I'd like to get a proper weight on each wheel but there are no scales near me to do this. I use the CAT Scales and my Sherline LM 2000- Trailer Tongue Weight Scale: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007REK28M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
Everything is with in range, but close to the limits. I am looking to enhance this truck to tow this load better. I am not trying to increase the GVWR. An F250 would be perfect but thats not an option. I dont want that vehcile. Has anyone increased the sway bars, panhard bar, springs or shocks for this purpose? I am not looking for lift kits. Just trying to reduce any towing drama.
The power is excellent. We use 93 octane in tow mode, keep speeds under 70 and usually happy in the right lane behind a slow 18 wheeler.
Thanks in advance.
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