Difference of Air Bags over WD hitch?
Other than price, is it better to use air bags or a WD hitch if you need to handle squat in a TV? I've been eyeing some adjustable air spring kits. Seems like a much nicer idea to have an adjustable ...
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As has already been mentioned, airbags will help combat the squat... But that's ALL they will do.
A WDH will redistribute some portion of the tongue weight from the rear axle to the front and trailer axles. As a result, it will affect the rear end squat of the TV, but that is NOT its primary purpose.
Some combinations of tow vehicle and trailer can benefit from both. Most do not need both IMHO. Don't worry about how much the rear end squats. Worry about the loads on the axles.
A WDH will redistribute some portion of the tongue weight from the rear axle to the front and trailer axles. As a result, it will affect the rear end squat of the TV, but that is NOT its primary purpose.
Some combinations of tow vehicle and trailer can benefit from both. Most do not need both IMHO. Don't worry about how much the rear end squats. Worry about the loads on the axles.
