Just curious if anyone uses or recommends w/d hitch for a 3/4 ton. My tonhgue weights is just around 900lbs give or take (havent weighed fully loaded just yet) Im coming from a tundra and used w/d on my previous trailer and loved it. I got a bigger trailer so stepped up to a 2500hd. I need to order hitch parts either way I just dont want to spend the money on a standard hitch setup if im going to want w/d after the first tow. But also dont want to spend $500 if its not needed. Truck has classv reciever rated for 1500lb tongue weight.appreciate any input

I'm towing about that much tongue weight without a WDH, but I'm towing with a DRW F350 and air bags. If I had less truck I'd probably go with the WDH.

I would say yes to the WDH. Better yet, something with built in sway control.

Yes, I recommend you purchase and use a WD hitch with that truck and that trailer.Barney

1st, what does the receiver say? 2nd, I would personally do it.

Receiver is rated for 1500lb tongue weight but I can't recall if it said anything about w/d like my tundras hitch did. Second concern is my trailer is aluminum frame. Any good setups that don't require drilling?

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bid_time
Nomad III
May 23, 2014
MM49 wrote:
bid_time wrote:
KD4UPL wrote:
You don't need one. Your tongue weight is below the hitch's rating. Save your money.
I tow up to 14,000 pounds without a WDH with my dually and the ride and handling are great. My hitch is rated for 1,700 pounds of tongue weight without a WDH.
Bad advice, just because you don't need one doesn't mean he doesn't need one. My 3/4 ton reciever is clearly labeled, 500 lbs max w/o WDH. The best advice he got was for him to read the label on his receiver. Much better than the "I don't need one so neither do you" advice.
Sorry KD4UPL is correct on this discussion. The weights he is describing would balance a DW truck about perfectly. WDH is very hard on a RV frame and suspension. I wouldn't run it unless it is needed, ie 1500 truck.
MM49
So your telling me even though my 3/4 ton truck's receiver is clearly labeled for max 500 lbs tongue weight w/o WDH I should NOT run a WDH anyways? You don't mind if I laugh and move on do you?
MM49
Explorer
May 22, 2014
bid_time wrote:
KD4UPL wrote:
You don't need one. Your tongue weight is below the hitch's rating. Save your money.
I tow up to 14,000 pounds without a WDH with my dually and the ride and handling are great. My hitch is rated for 1,700 pounds of tongue weight without a WDH.
Bad advice, just because you don't need one doesn't mean he doesn't need one. My 3/4 ton reciever is clearly labeled, 500 lbs max w/o WDH. The best advice he got was for him to read the label on his receiver. Much better than the "I don't need one so neither do you" advice.
Sorry KD4UPL is correct on this discussion. The weights he is describing would balance a DW truck about perfectly. WDH is very hard on a RV frame and suspension. I wouldn't run it unless it is needed, ie 1500 truck.
MM49
bid_time
Nomad III
May 22, 2014
KD4UPL wrote:
You don't need one. Your tongue weight is below the hitch's rating. Save your money.
I tow up to 14,000 pounds without a WDH with my dually and the ride and handling are great. My hitch is rated for 1,700 pounds of tongue weight without a WDH.
Bad advice, just because you don't need one doesn't mean he doesn't need one. My 3/4 ton reciever is clearly labeled, 500 lbs max w/o WDH. The best advice he got was for him to read the label on his receiver. Much better than the "I don't need one so neither do you" advice.
AH64ID
Explorer
May 19, 2014
Have you looked at the Equal-i-zer setups? They offer a 2.5" shank if you want a standard length shank.

I welded a reducing sleeve into my 2.5" receiver, so no rattle with reducers and I can run the extended length shank.
TommyC83
Explorer
May 19, 2014
Looks like the Reese dual cam is on back order for a couple months. Might try their sc series with the correct 2.5" shank and see how it goes. No drilling required so it'll be easy to switch out if it doesn't fit my needs.
AH64ID
Explorer
May 19, 2014
I love how people think a dually has an effect on the need/benefits of a WDH.... Thou it does seem isolated to this forum.

It does help with sway, but not weight distribution....
KD4UPL
Explorer II
May 19, 2014
You don't need one. Your tongue weight is below the hitch's rating. Save your money.
I tow up to 14,000 pounds without a WDH with my dually and the ride and handling are great. My hitch is rated for 1,700 pounds of tongue weight without a WDH.
autorot8
Explorer
May 19, 2014
BenK wrote:
Generally, OEM receivers are rated for MAXIMUM 500lbs tongue 'dead' weight

More if WD is used. Likely in the +1,000 lb range

There should be a label listing your receivers ratings on the receiver itself

Makes no matter what TV you have. The weak link in this food chain is the
receiver's ratings

Not so much anymore. No stickers on my 2014 with class V 2 1/2" receiver. The only thing I've found states 1750 lbs tongue weight w/ or w/o WDH.
BenK
Explorer
May 19, 2014
Generally, OEM receivers are rated for MAXIMUM 500lbs tongue 'dead' weight

More if WD is used. Likely in the +1,000 lb range

There should be a label listing your receivers ratings on the receiver itself

Makes no matter what TV you have. The weak link in this food chain is the
receiver's ratings
AH64ID
Explorer
May 19, 2014
I recommenced one, but you do not need it.

I have a 1 ton SRW and a 30' TT and use one, it tows MUCH better with it than without it. The truck is more stable and has less porpoising with it.

It's a significant improvement in towing, but is not required.

jmcgsd wrote:
I'm towing about that much tongue weight without a WDH, but I'm towing with a DRW F350 and air bags. If I had less truck I'd probably go with the WDH.

What does having a DRW or airbags have to do with transferring weight to the front axle? That is the purpose of a WDH.

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