New guy with towing question

[RamMan]

I just picked up a 2012 power wagon and was wondering how they handle the hitch weight. I will be towing a 26' toy hauler with a hitch weight of approximately 1000lb, and gvwr or 10000lb. I was thinking I might need to get some airbags to keep it level, anybody have any experience towing with that much hitch weight? Thanks' in advance for your help.

[cell4soul]

Probably going to want to use a weight distribution bar.

[dogcar3]

Get the Firestone bags and the Daystar cradles.

[FirerescuePW]

Both of the above. PW rear leaves flex quite a bit under load.

I use Timbrens and a WD hitch towing a 30 ft TT. The ends of the shorter leaves are starting to curl ever so slightly. I didn't use Timbrens the first few years and I think that may be one of the causes.

I'll let others comment on their experience with helper springs.

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[RamMan]

Those Timbrens look great and won't affect the travel of the suspension. I was concerned a regular air bag might not stretch enough when the suspension flexes. I forgot to mention I will have the weight distribution hitch.

[FirerescuePW]

If you use Daystar cradles the bottom of the airbag isn't connected to the axle. It just sits in the cradle, so it doesn't limit down travel. The axle will drop away if necessary.

Timbrens will limit up travel. I remove them for wheeling.

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[TwinStick]

I tow at 10,500 lb toyhauler. Hitch weight is 1250 empty. Mine is never empty: 2-30lb propane tanks, 2 deep cyc batt's, & a 2' x 4' x 7' storage space jammed packed with stuff.
Use what ever you want as far as spring help. Air or helper springs, your choice.

I chose http://www.suspensionconnection.com/352 ... -3500.html They work great for me. Install once. Want full flex-remove outer 2 u-bolts on each end. Easy peasy with an elec impact gun & 3/4" deep well socket from HF. With them on & fully bolted, i loose about 6" of rear articulation.

[TrueCowboy426]

If you have the coin, Carli long travel air bags are worth the money in my opinion. I've had mine ~2yrs (I think), and they have been great and do not limit my articulation at all (when aired down or course).

[JBM Power Wagon]

I tow at 10,500 lb toyhauler. Hitch weight is 1250 empty. Mine is never empty: 2-30lb propane tanks, 2 deep cyc batt's, & a 2' x 4' x 7' storage space jammed packed with stuff.
Use what ever you want as far as spring help. Air or helper springs, your choice.

I chose http://www.suspensionconnection.com/352 ... -3500.html They work great for me. Install once. Want full flex-remove outer 2 u-bolts on each end. Easy peasy with an elec impact gun & 3/4" deep well socket from HF. With them on & fully bolted, i loose about 6" of rear articulation.

I used this same setup on my 2011 and was very happy with it.

[RamMan]

Thanks for all the good options, I like the Carli air bags and I might get those at some point. I think I will run with the Timbrens for now and get the Carli's when I do my lift.