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Re: [A/S] Weight distribution bar adjustments




> This "bounce" seems to be a function of the distance between your axles.  I 
> pulled across I-20 a couple of years ago with an extended cab, short box GMC 
> pickup and my 28 ft. Airstream.  The bounce was so bad that I reduced my 
> speed to way under the speed limit to reduce the bounce.  I was over this same
> stretch earlier this year with my new tow rig, GMC extended  cab, long box, and
> bounce was not a problem.  The extra 18 inches or so on the wheelbase seemed 
> to address the problem.
>  
> Sam

> WBCCI 12557

Sam, That's good to hear, cuz I have a '99 Chev 2500 long bed.
So, you made no adjustments to the bars?

Bob