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JABURKHOLDER · 08-05-2018, 11:18 AM

3 1/2 inches IMHO is a lot of squat. You may be bottoming out on your snubbers, leaving no suspension travel. For best handling and safety, you want the truck to be pretty close to level. You have options once you get your pin weight at the scales.
15 - 25% of the RV weight should be pin weight. The average on this forum seems to be 21 - 22%. If you are at the 25% number, try moving some cargo rearward in the RV. You could also raise your hitch a bit. If this does not level your truck, then Timbrens or air bags may be needed.

08-05-2018, 11:18 AM	#2
JABURKHOLDER Montana Master Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cuyahoga Falls Posts: 710 M.O.C. #18572	3 1/2 inches IMHO is a lot of squat. You may be bottoming out on your snubbers, leaving no suspension travel. For best handling and safety, you want the truck to be pretty close to level. You have options once you get your pin weight at the scales. 15 - 25% of the RV weight should be pin weight. The average on this forum seems to be 21 - 22%. If you are at the 25% number, try moving some cargo rearward in the RV. You could also raise your hitch a bit. If this does not level your truck, then Timbrens or air bags may be needed. __________________ ATC/NAC Jerry A. Burkholder, USN (RET.) Rule #1. The Chief is always right. Rule #2. When in doubt, refer to rule #1.