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Old 09-17-2006, 01:02 AM   #6
fcatwo
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Jeff

I looked your Sedona up in Consumers Reports and it weighs 4725lbs and the weight distribution is 57% front axle and 43% rear axle. Removing the three seats adds to that inbalance and means you are probably 700lbs heavier on your front axle than the rear before you hitch up. IMO, you need to put both bottles and the battery back and set your WDH up for better weight distribution. You need enough weight on your rear axle so the TM doesn't push you around when you are descending a hill with transmission braking in lower gears. The things you are experiencing while towing seem wild enough that it will be worth your while to find public scales to use for setting your WDH. IMO Equal weight on both axles would be ideal so long as your front axle is no lighter than before you hitch. If you still get uncomfortable bounce after being properly hitched, a set of AirLift bags in your rear coil springs will solve it.
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