2008 Extreme Trailer

[maddog10]

Hi. We are going to be picking up a new to us 2008 22ve on an extreme tandem trailer with surge disc brakes. Should/can we add a weight distributing sway hitch? Thanks in advance.

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[freeheel4life]

It's been thrown around as there are adapters that will allow a WDH to be used on a pole tongue. Problem is that it then limits the surge brakes from functioning . Only workaround would then be converting surge brakes to electric over hydraulic brakes. Would then also need a brake controller for your vehicle if it's not equipped with one.
What is your tow vehicle??

[maddog10]

It's been thrown around as there are adapters that will allow a WDH to be used on a pole tongue. Problem is that it then limits the surge brakes from functioning . Only workaround would then be converting surge brakes to electric over hydraulic brakes. Would then also need a brake controller for your vehicle if it's not equipped with one.
What is your tow vehicle??

Thanks for your insight, using an 07 Chev Avalanche.

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[freeheel4life]

Thanks for your insight, using an 07 Chev Avalanche.

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Would have to verify on your door sticker, but a quick Google search said towing cap is 7000-7200 depending on how vehicle is equipped. Should be just fine. Boat trailer tongue weights are a lot lower than campers/travel trailers.

[maddog10]

Would have to verify on your door sticker, but a quick Google search said towing cap is 7000-7200 depending on how vehicle is equipped. Should be just fine. Boat trailer tongue weights are a lot lower than campers/travel trailers.

Yes the towing capacity of how ours is equipped is 8k. Any issues with sway control?

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[chpthril]

You should not need any of that as long as the trailer is set up correct for the boat.

[maddog10]

You should not need any of that as long as the trailer is set up correct for the boat.

Thank you kindly, thats great news.

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[Jetdriver]

I have the same trailer and boat, mine is an 07’ though. The extreme trailer is the nicest I’ve had out of the 4 boats I’ve owned. It pulls beautifully and is built solid. Just make sure your hitch has adequate drop or rise so the trailer sits level.

[maddog10]

I have the same trailer and boat, mine is an 07’ though. The extreme trailer is the nicest I’ve had out of the 4 boats I’ve owned. It pulls beautifully and is built solid. Just make sure your hitch has adequate drop or rise so the trailer sits level.

Appreciate the feedback, thank you.

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[NICKYPOO]

Once you start loading everything into that set up, it’s going to be a lot heavier and those 1500s aren’t exactly firm in the rear end. It’ll do the job but I would at least look at adding a set of airbags to the truck. They make a huge difference.

[freeheel4life]

Once you start loading everything into that set up, it’s going to be a lot heavier and those 1500s aren’t exactly firm in the rear end. It’ll do the job but I would at least look at adding a set of airbags to the truck. They make a huge difference.

This is going to sound nit picky AF, but isn't the Avalanche entirely different than a 1500?? Pretty sure the 1500 is a classic body on frame truck while the Avalanche was a Unibody construction. I would think that suspension would be changed a bit as well. I could be totally mistaken. Just thought that was what that ugly "sail" pillar was all about.
Now I am going to have to nerd out.

[chpthril]

Its a body on chassis half ton truck.

[freeheel4life]

Its a body on chassis half ton truck.

Thanks Mike. Googled it up and figured out my confusion. One piece body on frame, not a true Unibody. Feeling dumb

[bsreid]

I may be wrong but is the avalanche more of a suburban than a 1500 chev? Just a thought

[chpthril]

Its on the suburban chassis, but still in the half ton truck class. So in terms of towing, does not make as much of a difference as compared to a body on frame and uni-body.