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Gambit80's avatar
Gambit80
Explorer
May 16, 2017

WDH Question

We upgraded from our original TT, a 20' Keystone Hideout to a 26' Salem TBUD last year and have decided to upgrade our WDH. I currently have the original round bar WDH with friction sway control bar.

Am currently looking at various 4 point sway control types, but I want to be sure I looking at correct WDH bars.

Gross weight of RV: 7800 lbs
7800 x .13 = 1014 lbs

Weight in truck bed: 200 lbs
1014+200 = 1214 lbs

So I would be looking at a WDH with 1200 lb bars, correct?

Thanks!
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  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    May 16, 2017
    Don't rule out Blue Ox SwayPro either.
    Much quieter (silent), much easier to set up, superior sway control.

    Lots of bar weight choices.

    But, to answer your question: yes, 1200 lb. bars for your rig.
  • Gambit80's avatar
    Gambit80
    Explorer
    May 16, 2017
    Thanks, downtheroad.

    Blue Ox is on the list, as well. Just trying to weight all the factors out.

    Thanks for the check on the numbers.
  • fireman41's avatar
    fireman41
    Explorer
    May 16, 2017
    I've been using the Anderson no sway hitch, and so far I like it.
    With your truck and trailer you wouldn't need to move A lot of weight foward so I think it would be a good candidate.
  • Tvov's avatar
    Tvov
    Explorer II
    May 17, 2017
    You've got a good truck and your existing hitch might work just fine - right near the top, but should work. Have you tried towing with it? If you are not happy with the original hitch, certainly get a new one!
  • Gambit80's avatar
    Gambit80
    Explorer
    May 17, 2017
    I have been towing with it for over a year and I can tell it is not quite right and have adjusted it two or three times.

    We are going on a cross country trip from Florida to Yellowstone later this year and I want to have the most correct setup, which is why I am looking at upgrading.

    I am looking for better sway control than just a friction bar for a 29' TT.

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