Trailer level question

[bruceb58]

Re: Trailer level question

Most weight distributing hitches won't make allow the surge brakes to function properly. That is why you bought that brand that you did.

 

[agallant80]

Re: Trailer level question

It looks like I am gong to need Equal-i-zer Accessories and Parts - EQ95-01-5950. It says it will not interfere with the surge breaks. I am dying to get all of these goodies in to see how they make the truck handel. I was a bit concerned going from a 2013 Duramax to a 2001 Excursion. I hope this will make the truck handle good enough that I don't regret it.

 

[Thalasso]

Re: Trailer level question

It looks like I am gong to need Equal-i-zer Accessories and Parts - EQ95-01-5950. It says it will not interfere with the surge breaks. I am dying to get all of these goodies in to see how they make the truck handel. I was a bit concerned going from a 2013 Duramax to a 2001 Excursion. I hope this will make the truck handle good enough that I don't regret it.

First how much and how far is your towing going to be? Weight w/trailer 8,068 lbs (Boat Weight 6,480 lbs dry) Length overall 25'1"

10% of weight should be around 700lbs considering you will have items in the boat. I wouldn't use a step bumper for anything. I would put air bags on and be done with it. My tongue weight is 1200 lbs with air bags towing a 12750lb boat. True they don't shove weight back to the steer tires but i only move my boat 12 miles twice a year.Actually 10% on tandem and triple axles ia a little two much. recommend is 5-7%

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[agallant80]

Re: Trailer level question

First how much and how far is your towing going to be? Weight w/trailer 8,068 lbs (Boat Weight 6,480 lbs dry) Length overall 25'1"

10% of weight should be around 700lbs considering you will have items in the boat. I wouldn't use a step bumper for anything. I would put air bags on and be done with it. My tongue weight is 1200 lbs with air bags towing a 12750lb boat. True they don't shove weight back to the steer tires but i only move my boat 12 miles twice a year.Actually 10% on tandem and triple axles ia a little two much. recommend is 5-7%

2013 Bayliner 255 Cruiser | Bayliner Boats


Bayliner Boats | Runabouts, Deck Boats, Sport Boats and Cruisers

Depends. Some times its 4-5 miles to the lake other times its 300 miles round trip to the coast and other times its 500 miles round trip up to the bay for a long weekend. Its not the lake trips I am worried about....

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Trailer level question

First how much and how far is your towing going to be? Weight w/trailer 8,068 lbs (Boat Weight 6,480 lbs dry) Length overall 25'1"

10% of weight should be around 700lbs considering you will have items in the boat.

How does 10% of 8068 = 700?

Boat 6480
Fuel 420
Water 160
Gear 300(probably more than this)
Trailer 1600(estimate)

Total 8960

10% Tongue weight = 896

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Trailer level question

While you're at it look at the tires on the excursion...
Personally I would want load range E but you may be ok with D.
Get it weighed with the boat hooked up and make sure the axle weights don't exceed the combined weight ratings of the tires.

 

[agallant80]

Re: Trailer level question

When I bought the truck it had bran new D range on them. I wanted E. I may swap them out sooner or later. I will see how it goes. The truck is not a daily drive, it just sits behind the house and gets driven on the weekend to home depot or when pulling the boat. Every other week or so I will drive it in to work. The tires should last a long long time on it. If they become a safty issue then I will swap them out for E

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Trailer level question

If you put low miles on your truck like I do with mine, you will be replacing your tires because of age and not tire wear.