Weight Distribution Hitch

[wavery]

I assume so, my '07 is rated for 4000 lbs but with a GCWR of 9000. Subtract the 3900lb it weighed a week old and I get 5100 lbs (They pulled the 4k out of the air!).

The newer models are rated to tow 5,500 with the I-5 (L5) and 6000 with the 5.3L V-8

It certainly is adaquate for your use. I was just a little puzzled why the Colorado has such a low tow rating compared to....say...an F150 or even my little S10. That's not like GM....they usually stretch all of their ratings to the max.

I really like the looks of the Colorado.

[kampingkoge]

Why airbags and airshocks?   Wouldnt air bags be sufficient?

[surffishjimmy]

I had wanted to get a WDH when I got my camper but after speaking to the manufacturer of my camper they said that a WDH could put to much strain on the trailer frame and bend it.     And I thought I was playing it safe : )

[hoppy]

I had wanted to get a WDH when I got my camper but after speaking to the manufacturer of my camper they said that a WDH could put to much strain on the trailer frame and bend it.     And I thought I was playing it safe : )

 FWIW...I have read on numerous occassions that this is a true statement.

 PU's with "C" channel frames should avoid installing WDH's for this very reason. It does not seem to be a problem with "box" type frames like Coleman / Fleetwood.

[coach]

It certainly is adaquate for your use. I was just a little puzzled why the Colorado has such a low tow rating compared to....say...an F150 or even my little S10. That's not like GM....they usually stretch all of their ratings to the max.

I really like the looks of the Colorado.

I recently read at a Colorado forum that the pre '09 versions where de-rated due to very lean mixture to meet EPA guidelines and the 3 year bubmper to bumper warranty. The claim was the computer had been adjusted and the tow rating went from 4000 to 5500 lbs.

Have you towed much with the WD bars? Still like em? Worth the effort?

[wavery]

Have you towed much with the WD bars? Still like em? Worth the effort?

I've only towed with the WDH a few times. It makes a difference in the "Feel" of the vehicle. It feels more solid.

I haven't had to do any hard stopping with it yet (I hope that I never do) but I "Feel" like the front-end has more weight on it now and should perform better in hard braking situations................more to follow......:sombraro: