CarnationSailor wrote:
wing_zealot wrote:
trailernovice wrote:
Getting a repair or replacement can't happen until after our return leg later this week
Really??
What if your drawbar breaks because you've exceeded its rating? Just speculating on what the other side of the coin looks like.
Not sure, but I think the forces on a drawbar are about the same with or without a WDH. That is, I don't think the purpose of a WDH is to reduce the force on the drawbar.
It is not the same force. IF you were to look on your receiver. you should see 2 weights listed. One for WDH, and one for weight carrying (no WDH). the weight carrying will be about 500lbs. the WDH could be for 1,000 lb. depending on what your TV is rated to tow. In reality. You very well could break the receiver by towing with out a WDH.
OP. I would suggest you get a new WDh before towing home. With out the WDH, there is a good chance your TV won't like towing the trailer, and will be all over the road..
your choice. Pay about 450 dollars or take a chance on putting it in the ditch. there is a reason you need one.
