WD Hitch or not?

That maximum tongue weight isn’t impressive.

There should be a ratings label on the reciever that will have a 'dead weight rating' and a 'WD weight rating'

Found this image below on rv.net



Dead weight or weight carrying = no WD system

BurbMan wrote:
The easy answer is....it depends. Assuming you don't pack the truck with heavy stuff, the tongue weight of the trailer by itself is probably not enough to make the truck sag. WD hitches also provide some level of sway control, so there's benefit there even if you don't need it to level the rig.

If you're towing without a WD hitch now and not having any issues, then there's your answer. If you are having issues, then there's your other answer....

Thanks for the input. I have only towed it once: 3 hours home from the dealer. The trailer was completely empty as was the truck. With this trailer having a rear kitchen, I was concerned it might sway due to low tongue weight.

On the trip home, I used a standard WD hitch with 1200 pound bars and no sway control. The tow was great with no sway at all.

The easy answer is....it depends. Assuming you don't pack the truck with heavy stuff, the tongue weight of the trailer by itself is probably not enough to make the truck sag. WD hitches also provide some level of sway control, so there's benefit there even if you don't need it to level the rig.

If you're towing without a WD hitch now and not having any issues, then there's your answer. If you are having issues, then there's your other answer....