I have another question, but not solar. I just purchased (on order) a new gulfstream vintage cruiser 19ft ERD, single axel. Weights about 3000lb. I have been told that I shouldn't use a weight disbursement hitch (it could bend the frame) but I should use a sway type hitch. But I was also told that the wt disbursement hitch is ok as long as you stay within the weight limits of the trailer...Confused

Jack1776 wrote:I have another question, but not solar. I just purchased (on order) a new gulfstream vintage cruiser 19ft ERD, single axel. Weights about 3000lb. I have been told that I shouldn't use a weight disbursement hitch (it could bend the frame) but I should use a sway type hitch. But I was also told that the wt disbursement hitch is ok as long as you stay within the weight limits of the trailer...Confusedfirst, it's called a Weight Distribution Hitch. 2nd, what are you towing with? 3rd, DON'T use fictional dry weights. that trailer will have a GVWR of nearly 5000lbs. So need to know what you're towing with.

Who told you the frame would bend?Have never heard that one before. I imagine that some King Kong fool could do it,but not when the hitch is installed set up and used properlyI am a big believer in the use of WDH.Even if not necessarily called for to restore front axle weight, they add a certain level of sway control, stability and rigidity to your unit, all good things

A bent "A" frame on some lightweight rv trailer and non rv trailers can be common when using a WD hitch. However most trailers that size don't need WD hitch depending on the tow vehicle. Without looking at the OPs 3000 lb single axle trailers A frame and main frame rails construction I wouldn't say yes or no.

Loaded and wet 4,500 pounds or so is a bunch of weight for a single axle trailer.

Maybe he is talking about bending the frame on the tv?

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bikendan
Explorer
Apr 13, 2021
Jack1776 wrote:
I have another question, but not solar. I just purchased (on order) a new gulfstream vintage cruiser 19ft ERD, single axel. Weights about 3000lb. I have been told that I shouldn't use a weight disbursement hitch (it could bend the frame) but I should use a sway type hitch. But I was also told that the wt disbursement hitch is ok as long as you stay within the weight limits of the trailer...Confused

first, it's called a Weight Distribution Hitch. 2nd, what are you towing with? 3rd, DON'T use fictional dry weights. that trailer will have a GVWR of nearly 5000lbs. So need to know what you're towing with.
pitch
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2021
Who told you the frame would bend?
Have never heard that one before. I imagine that some King Kong fool could do it,but not when the hitch is installed set up and used properly

I am a big believer in the use of WDH.Even if not necessarily called for to restore front axle weight, they add a certain level of sway control, stability and rigidity to your unit, all good things
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Apr 13, 2021
A bent "A" frame on some lightweight rv trailer and non rv trailers can be common when using a WD hitch. However most trailers that size don't need WD hitch depending on the tow vehicle.
Without looking at the OPs 3000 lb single axle trailers A frame and main frame rails construction I wouldn't say yes or no.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Apr 13, 2021
Loaded and wet 4,500 pounds or so is a bunch of weight for a single axle trailer.
QCMan
Nomad III
Apr 13, 2021
Maybe he is talking about bending the frame on the tv?
Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 13, 2021
Depends what you're towing it with and how it tows.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Apr 14, 2021
QCMan wrote:
Maybe he is talking about bending the frame on the tv?

Nope! Sorry.
Barney
Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 14, 2021
Lwiddis wrote:
Loaded and wet 4,500 pounds or so is a bunch of weight for a single axle trailer.

Your point?
Sjm9911
Explorer
Apr 14, 2021
Some of the lighter weight frames on the camper toungs will bend if you use a wdh. These are usally c channel type frames. You probably dont need a wdh with that weight, and depending on what your towing it with , might not be able to use it. The sway controll you need is a friction sway bar. Like 50$ on amazon. There all roughly the same. Your hotch will need a plate with a second smaller ball.
Lynnmor
Explorer
Apr 14, 2021
Sjm9911 wrote:
The sway controll you need is a friction sway bar. Like 50$ on amazon. There all roughly the same. Your hotch will need a plate with a second smaller ball.

Or get the one at Harbor Freight for $30.

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