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Flapper
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Feb 06, 2017

Lightest WDH's?

This is also posted in the Jayco forums, but I thought I'd solicit opinions here too!

Getting a first time TT (had to replace the fifth in the signature). In sum, between the Equalizer WDH the dealer recommends, an extra battery, and a tongue mounted bike rack (and bikes) I'm getting close to the max rating of the trucks class 4 receiver. Which means I'm limiting how much stuff I can load in to the trailer (assuming 15% of it ends up on the tongue). So, I'm looking at what I can lighten, will have to move around, or just not have.

The Equalizer lists out to be 117 lbs. Estimating that I will need 1K bars on it.
Yes, it is supposed to be a great hitch and easy to use. But...anyone have recommendations as to other brands (with sway included) that are significantly lighter?

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  • From looking at the capacity of the truck in your sig, and considering how many pounds you can likely save with a lighter weight WD system that could still handle that kind of load ...... I'd question if this is the best place to save weight. I'd also guess you could effectively use more than 1,000 bars at the load I am assuming you expect, but you have the numbers so....
  • Captain_Happy wrote:
    You might want to look into a Andersen WDH, there're a lot lighter then a Reese.


    Yes, I do believe the Andersen's are lighter, but they are not designed for heavier trailers. I think the max tongue weight is something like 600 or 700 pounds (can't remember right off), but not good for a heavier trailer. (something to think about).

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