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Titania
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May 13, 2015

Weight distribution hitch needed?

We pick up our first TT this Saturday! We've bought a 2015 Palomini 179 BHS (3839 GVWR) and will tow it with a Toyota Tundra SR5 truck (tows 10,000 lbs). The dealer says no weight distribution hitch or sway bar for our truck/camper combo. I'm inclined to believe him since they sell both. It's hard to fathom a salesman who doesn't want that extra bit of money.

What do you think? Are we crazy if we don't get a weight distribution hitch or sway bar? Or would they just be overkill?

Thanks for any input!
  • What's the tongue weight of your trailer?

    What's the weight fully loaded?

    What year is your Tundra?

    Never be inclined to believe anyone without doing your homework.

    What a vehicle will tow and what it will tow easily and comfortably are two different things.

    What else are you loading in the truck? Wife? Kids?