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Re: trailer leveling

To: John P <jpetrush@sc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: trailer leveling
From: Walt Boeninger <walt.boeninger@hp.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003 08:20:03 -0700
I assume you are using a load equalizing hitch....

We tow with an Escalade that has the factory load leveling
air shocks and they are great.  I would go with air shocks
and an onboard compressor so you can adjust things on the
road.


John P wrote:
> I tow a Pace 24 trailer.  The empty weight is 4400 pounds, loaded it is
> around 6700.  The tongue weight is about 1200.   I know the tongue weight is
> a tad high and I am working on rearranging the contents to meet the 60/40
> guideline and to get the tongue weight down as far as possible.  My question
> is this:  to help the rear spring sag in my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 conversion
> van, should I add booster springs or air shocks?  The van pulls, brakes and
> handles fine.  Its just that the rear sits about 2 inches too low in a tow
> setup.  Comments, advice and experiences welcome.
>  

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Regards
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Walt Boeninger  (408) 447-1823
Hewlett-Packard - Cupertino
http://itrc.hp.com

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