| Re: [GMCnet] The impact of extra weight on GMC handling [message #327238 is a reply to message #327208] |
Sun, 17 December 2017 22:06  |
jimk
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Location: Belmont, CA
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Bob ,
You must be utilizing the Weight distribution hitch system to decrease the
toung weight at the hitch.
Being a Blue Ox dealer we have employed them on some coaches that had over
500 lbs .
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> I pull a 9,000 lbs enclosed trailer with a car/shop behind a 12,000 lbs
> 403 powered Royale. Thus a 21,000lbs GVW. Weight on the GMC from that
> trailer is in the 1,200 lbs range. Granted. This extra weight is carried
> low. But 5 feet behind the far back wheels. Pulls, and handles fine at
> 75MPH. There are no extra sway bars, or any tracking improvements. But
> not fast from a stop light. What is a must to carry these extreme weights.
> Is a GMC that's has a very good original suspension system under it. Bob
> Dunahugh 78 Royale
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