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r686988
Explorer
Nov 13, 2017

Do I need a distribution hitch on a air ride diesel pusher

I have a 2005 35 ft. Winnebago Journey diesel pusher, 10,000# hitch with 1000# tongue weight rated. My question is do I need to use a weight distribution hitch, my enclosed trailer is 26 ft. and 7000#...
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mkirsch
Nomad II
Nov 15, 2017
Refer to the towing section in the owner's manual of your coach.

There, it will state Winnebago's policy on using the coach to tow, and whether a WDH should or should not be used.

Failing that, refer to the ratings on the receiver itself. Typical receivers have two ratings, one with WDH, and one without (weight-carrying or WC rating). If there is no mention of a WDH with the 1000/10000 rating, then the vehicle and receiver are rated to tow that full amount with no WDH required.

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