Do I need a weight distribution hitch?
Hey everyone. First post here. My wife and I are considering getting off the ground and trading the old tent in for a hybrid travel trailer. We are looking at the 23' Rockwood Roo. My tow vehicle is a...
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KD4UPL wrote:
According to the sticker on the hitch you need it. According to the reality of pulling that trailer with that truck there's no way you need one.
I would simply change out the factory hitch for one that is rated to carry more tongue weight without a WDH. Then you will be within all the ratings, have a stronger hitch, and not have to deal withe the big heavy WDH.
I wouldn't even go that far for that little trailer. Low profile, what, 6klb or so dressed out? Diesel anchoring the front end, keeping the tires on the pavement, lol.
IMO WD hitches are needed when you need to remove weight from the rear axle. If the rear ain't even close to overloaded then the front isn't too light. Goes hand in hand.
Sway control, which is part and parcel to most wd hitches is a nice feature, especially for those with less experience towing, but heck the newer trucks have built in sway control that will pull your trailer back in line. Pretty sweet actually, tried it out a coupe times to see how well it works.
CAN you put all this on and tow rock solid straight like you're on train tracks? Absolutely. Do you need it to be safe in your situation? Not really.
Ever notice that pretty much only RVs have wd hitches? Wonder why? It's called salesmen and a larger percentage of inexperiencd drivers. If that's you, then get a sway control wd hitch. It's not bad belt and suspenders, just not necessary.
