Towing Questions?

[dkhummerh2]

Yeah, my trailer is an 07 and has the brake controller on the trailer. The brakes are activated through the light hookup. Works great.
thanks
dk

[dkhummerh2]

I hooked the H2 today, pulled great. I always keep an extra truck for business purposes, so I went ahead and got an 06 Ford F 150 Long Bed with the heavy duty towing package. I would not have a problem towing it with my H2, but with the supercharger on it, I just don't feel comfortable using it for work. When I pull for pleasure, I will use it. By my weekly work I will use the new truck! Thanks for the input,
dk

[Dug]

Someone said you could damage your airbags by over loading them. Where did this theory come from ?

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Dennis our brother from across the northern border.

I try not to forget that it was you Dennis who brought it to all our attention that the tow/haul button actually was a hidden and unwritten about secret supercharger. If it had not been for Dennis being a visionary that many H2 owners would still have been in the dark and spending the $6500 to $7500 to buy the Magnuson supercharger. It was mentioned to me several times by Dennis that for each supercharger kit bought that Dennis should be getting at least a $250 R@D fee for figuring out this little known fact about the tow/haul button. It has been one of the very best industrial secrets maintained in spite of the NAFTA agreement. If you have uncovered any more pearls of wisdow please share them with those of us who you have come to be able to trust.

Dennis I have not forgotten and continue to try and get You your deserved R@D fee you so honestly earned after spending a total of about 30 minutes working with the button and it's implications to the Hummer nation.

I will continue to fight for your way past due monetary gains for the visionary qualities that you posess in discovering this little known factory bonus on the H2. Oh, also I have still not received from You the marketing pay scale you mentioned that you would be placing in effect to those of us who work with you in an affiliate marketing capacity.

Thanks Dennis,

TAZ

[ROX]

Originally Posted by Dug

Someone said you could damage your airbags by over loading them. Where did this theory come from ?

Section 4-67 in the Owners Manual. Take it or leave it.

Overload and Overheat Protection

Overload protection is designed to protect the air
suspension system and is an indication to the driver that
the vehicle is overloaded.
If the rear suspension remains at a low height, the rear
axle load has exceeded GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating). When the overload protection mode is activated,
the compressor operates for about 30 seconds to one
minute without raising the vehicle depending on the
amount of overload. This will continue each time
the ignition is turned on until the rear axle load is
reduced below GAWR.
If the total rear GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is
reached, the suspension may be slightly less than level.
This is normal and does not mean there is a problem
with the air suspension.
If the system overheats, it will shut down and stop all
leveling functions until the system cools down.
During this time the SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION
message will appear in the DIC. See

Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-43 for more information.

[timgco]

SO, rear coil spring H2 I had a 6" drop hitch and it sat level.

now that I do have air susp. the bags would adjust and sat to high in teh rear. The 8" drop fixed that problem. I only have about 2K lbs back there, but it was the way to go for the proper height on the hitch.

[Dash]

Originally Posted by timgco

SO, rear coil spring H2 I had a 6" drop hitch and it sat level.

now that I do have air susp. the bags would adjust and sat to high in teh rear. The 8" drop fixed that problem. I only have about 2K lbs back there, but it was the way to go for the proper height on the hitch.

agree'd, I went with a 7 3/4" drop and all is pretty much dead level!!!

[dkhummerh2]

Originally Posted by Dash

agree'd, I went with a 7 3/4" drop and all is pretty much dead level!!!

thanks for the input guys.
dk