Leveled and towing

[OCyukon]

I have a 2017 Yukon with max tow package and it is leveked with a bell tech rear kit from NorCal SS. I just bought a 24 ft travel trailer that weighs 5600 lbs empty. It doesn't tow that great going down the freeway. Should I remove the lowering kit or will the helper bags make a big difference?

 

[adventurenali92]

Helper bags are definitely they way to go! I'm about ready to add them to my 2006 just because I tow a lot and have a bunch of weight in the back all the time. Helps take some of the pressure off your rear suspension.

 

[OCyukon]

Helper bags are definitely they way to go! I'm about ready to add them to my 2006 just because I tow a lot and have a bunch of weight in the back all the time. Helps take some of the pressure off your rear suspension.

Can you add them to a Yukon that already has air suspension?

 

[swathdiver]

How much does the truck and trailer all loaded up, weigh together? Been to the CAT scales?

 

[PWMac]

Are you using a weight distributing hitch?

https://www.etrailer.com/faq-weightdistribution.aspx



I use this one with sway control.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SB6S3Y

 

[adventurenali92]

Can you add them to a Yukon that already has air suspension?

Are you referring to you the yukon in your pic? The newest generation top end package yukons(denali like your pic) are equipped with what gm calls their magnetic ride control suspension. It's no longer an air setup. If you have rear coil springs than you can add the helper bags.

 

[OCyukon]

I have a slt with rear air shocks and coil springs. Trailer is 5600 lbs empty. I don't know what it weighs full because I just got it. Do the helper bags make a big difference? Thanks for the help.

 

[adventurenali92]

I have a slt with rear air shocks and cool springs. Trailer is 5600 lbs empty. I don't know what it weighs full because I just got it. Do the helper bags make a big difference? Thanks for the help.

Oh ok gotcha. Yeah you can add bags to the rear coils. They will make a difference, and like mentioned above, you should be using a weight distribution hitch as well.

 

[schaffer05]

To piggyback of PWMac, if you're not using a WDH with sway bar no matter what you do your tow will be brutal. I just towed a 6400 lb travel trailer 7 hours this weekend and didn't even feel it back there. With all the gear I'd say it's probably close to 7k.


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[swathdiver]

I have a slt with rear air shocks and cool springs. Trailer is 5600 lbs empty. I don't know what it weighs full because I just got it. Do the helper bags make a big difference? Thanks for the help.

In general, yes, the air bags in the springs help.

Have you calculated what your maximum gross combined weight might be?

 

[OCyukon]

I am using the curt wdh with sway control. I think I just might have to take the lowering springs off.

 

[gat0r]

OCyukon-

what do you mean by "doesn't tow that great going down the freeway"?


i have a 15 burb w/ Tony's rear lower level kit & it tows my buddies boat & travel trailer fine.

i am about to lower my burb further, so i just ordered the airlift bag kit from Tony.

 

[OCyukon]

The back end bounces up and down a lot with any little bump. The power is fine and I am not having sway problems.

 

[gat0r]

sounds like your trailer is not level.
standing back from a distance, how does trailer look when hooked up?


bags could definitely help w/ that


what size raised hitch do you have?

i had to use a 3" raised to level the trailer out on mine.

 

[schaffer05]

Take your trailer to a scale and weigh the tongue weight (with your gear). Sounds to me like you either have too much weight at the rear of the trailer, or you need to change how many links you are on your chain for the WDH.


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[OCyukon]

The trailer is currently empty because it is brand new so I do not think it is the tongue weight. The trailer looks level but the back of the yukon sags even with the autoride. I am using the curt raised hitch

 

[schaffer05]

How many chain links are you hooking into on your distribution bars? When I had three hooked in, I noticed I had a lot of bounce. I backed it off to two links on each side and all was good. Yours could be different due to different weight and being lowered, but worth messing around with.

As for the sag, can you hear your compressor kick on after you attach the trailer? If not I'd say you have an issue with your auto ride not functioning properly.


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[OCyukon]

I hear the compressor kick on. I am running three links. I will try 2 links tomorrow.

 

[Bruizza]

I am lowered 2/3 and tow a boat and a 27' travel trailer without any of the issues you describe. I doubt it is your lowering kit causing the issue. I have a WDH for the travel trailer and do 2 links like suggested above.

 

[OCyukon]

I went to the 4th link and it is a lot better. Thanks for all the help. I am still considering adding the air lift bags just don't know how much of a difference it will make.