Don, besides the weight forward issue raised by others, I believe the 1500 Suburban is
a bit light weight for your size a/s. I would have gone the 2500 model for that extra
bit of control and safety (stronger axles, suspension, brakes). I tow my 26'
Overlander with both a '99 Dodge Durango, and a '97 Chevy 2500 pickup. The Durango
requires a load leveling hitch for control (cinched down hard), but the 3/4 ton Chevy
handles the a/s without equilizer and is very stable in strong cross winds. You may
also have to strengthen the rear suspension of your Suburban. The rear springs may be
twisting under the cross wind conditions. Some rear air shocks or helper springs may
correct this.
Randy Unter
'66 Overlander
Denver
> We returned home on Sunday from a three week trip with the A/S starting in
> Houston, TX through San Antonio and Fredicksburg TX, Tucson and Flagstaff
> AZ, and Santa Fee NM. Then returning through Amarillo TX back down through
> Austin to Houston.
>
> The 31' 1976 A/S was great with no problems and my 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500
> with standard towing package got me up and down the mountains without a
> glitch.
>
> However I did experience some noticeable sway when I ran in to strong cross
> winds. I have a Reese hitch and equalizer with a drawtight sway bar. I have
> new tires on the trailer that are balanced and I have maintained the proper
> air pressure. I have pulled this A/S with the same truck and hitch setup a
> lot a miles over the past year and had not had sway such as this. The sway
> was not drastic, but did when it occurred, cause me some anxious moments. It
> only happened when there was a cross wind.
>
> I have been saving my money for a Hensley Arrow hitch, but is there anything
> else that I can do in the meantime to stop the sway during crosswind
> situations.
>
> Don Hardman
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