Grit dog wrote:
Nice post nickthehunter! Sooo encouraging.
Question in general to all that are saying a wdh is required.
What is that going to do for the situation in general? Yes I understand hitch weight capacities and how a wdh fits "in the numbers game", but we are talking a max of 1000lb tongue weight here, possibly way less depending how the weight in the camper is distributed. On a big heavily sprung truck.
And you almost never see wdhs on anything but campers. Usually only if someone is pulling a big cargo trailer with a half ton.
What does a wdh do that inherently makes the camper better to tow than without, assuming a combo similar to the OPs?
Is it something TT owners get brainwashed into by RV salesmen and websites like this?
Admittedly, I've only towed 1 TT in my life. 26' Jayco sumthinorother. Hooked it to the back of the ole Dodge and took off. Owner had the wdh with him on another truck. Took it a couple hundred miles. Flyin down the freeway, 50-60 mph on curvy state roads. Felt the same as any other trailer.
A WD hitch will move some of the tongue weight back to the front axle which will increase stability. The ones I see with out them are Cargo trailers on 3/4 ton and up. the rear bumper is dragging and you can see its all over the road. It`s the mentality that "I have a 3/4 ton truck and I don`t need anything extra" it makes them feel like more of a "man" by not having it! It sounds crazy, but is very true! even a dually needs a WD hitch.
And as was mentioned, the receiver has a weight carrying rating and a WD rating. neither of which should be exceeded.