Let's see those Trail Boss trucks towing!

[Omega9i6]

I have a 2020 TB LT 5.3 and I am looking to start towing a travel trailer that weighs 8,238lbs. (Bumper tow) what should I do to the rear suspension before hand?

 

[Daly]

Is it 8238lbs empty or loaded?

 

[Texcl2]

More important than adding airbags ect…. Is get a weight distributing hitch, makes a tremendous difference.

 

[Omega9i6]

Is it 8238lbs empty or loaded?

Dry

 

[Daly]

So safe to assume you'll be adding over 1000lbs to it by the time you load it. You need a bigger truck. The Trail Boss is rated at 9400lbs at best.

 

[Pops]

Time to show off your Trail Boss towing in this thread. Be sure to include hitch weight and total weight of the trailer.

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[Omega9i6]

Thanks for the help. I have decided NOT to attempt the tow and will stick with a loaded weight no more than 8k

 

[Pops]

Time to show off your Trail Boss towing in this thread. Be sure to include hitch weight and total weight of the trailer.

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2022 Ltd Lt 5.3, 6800 lbs loaded
Pulled from BC to Alberta and back through the mountain passes, pulled awesome

 

[Omega9i6]

Why is it so hard to find the right sway bar and weight distribution hitch?!?

 

[Tokolosh]

Why is it so hard to find the right sway bar and weight distribution hitch?!?

I don't think it is so difficult to get the right one. It is tough to get the one with the right specs for what most want to pay.

I chose a Blue Ox hitch and it has been great. I tow level and feel completely in control at highway speeds and up and down mountains. We did a 5,000 mile trip around the Western US this summer. It was an great test of the truck and equipment I'd chosen. No regrets at all.

 

[Omega9i6]

Now if I go with the blue Ox hitch that has built in sway control do I need to get a sway bar for my truck?

 

[Tokolosh]

Now if I go with the blue Ox hitch that has built in sway control do I need to get a sway bar for my truck?

I would go with WDH that has sway control. Single system that does both pretty well.

 

[bossboy302]

'22 TB LT ZL1 w/ Dmax. Tows like an ablosute champ! This load was around 8000 lb.
20' enclosed Featherlite carrying a 1969 Mustang Boss 302 vintage race car (and spare engine). So, the Boss tows the Boss.

 

[bossboy302]

 

[Tville]

Just pulling the boat.