Edwin,
We also just got a 2500rl, I am towing with a Nissan Aramada and although heavy in the tounge I am not as heavy as you.
We went to CAT Scales today and here is my info
TV - 2013 NIssan Armada, GVWR 7300, Max Tow Rated at 9000, GAWR frt 3699, GAWR rear 4299
TT 2017 2500RL, GVWR 7700, GVAR 3500 per axle
CAT Scale info
TV disconnected, full feul, hitch installed, wife and dogs and all equipment we carry in truck
Steer axle @ 3160, Rear axle @ 3200 Gross weight 6360
TV & TT with WD at 8 links per dealer
steer axle 2900, drive axle @ 4260, Trailer axle @ 4940, gross weight for all 12100
TV & TT WD disconnected(bars on but not linked up)
Steer axle @2700, drive axle @ 4540, trailer axle @ 4860
using this info
Loaded TT weight (TV+TT gross weight) - (TV gross) 12100-6360=5740
Loaded tounge weight (TV axle weight Front + Rear)( WD disconneted form TT) - (TV gross weight) (2700+4540)-(6360)=880
so my data comes in like this
TV Gross = 6360
TT gross = 5740
Tounge Weight = 880
Hitch Blue Ox 750 lb bars
With dealer set up at 8 links the trailer was pushing me around like you, but the sclaes showed I was way light on my front axle. I made a change to 9 links and got much better WD numbers but still not where I want to be. I am going back to my dealer and getting 1000lb bars and then do this all again.
We are only 2 weeks since we picked up so they should give me the correct bar for the tounge. After my change the trailer tows with much less porpose and pushing, but I do notice slightly more sway, I think the new bars at the correct setting should fix that. I thikn the 1500 lb bars are way to heavy for the trailer. I agree that the TT is a heavy tounge but the 1000lb bars should be the correct fit and get the feel were we need it.
I hope I did not bore you with numbers but it heped me
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Dave, Jane, Volt and Casey
Nissan Armada TV, 2500RL TT
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