WDH tow ratings
I looked and didn't see this exact question. But, how important is the hitch weight rating on a friction WDH hitch like an E2 or Equalizer or any for that matter.
I bought an Aspen Trail 1700BH 21.5 foot 3200 UVW travel trailer with 435 hitch weight. The dealer was going to put an E2 92-00-0450 with a 450 lbs. hitch rating and max weight rating of 4,500 lbs.
I asked about the dry hitch weight of like 435 lbs noting that once I put the battery and propane and hitch "stuff" on, you were going to be over 500 lbs. So, I asked about the next size up and how much and they charged me 10 bucks more for the 94-00-0600 round bar with a 600 lbs. hitch weight rating and a 6,000 lbs. max rating.
I can see why they went with a Trunnion on the original as the trailer is very low from the factory. I flipped the axle and it raised about 6 to 8 inches. I'm OK with the round bar and only cuss a little bit putting them on or taking them off.
So, the core question is how important is the hitch weight rating in the overall equation? The dealer was putting one on that seemed a bit light??? I went safe and it didn't cost much.
I bought an Aspen Trail 1700BH 21.5 foot 3200 UVW travel trailer with 435 hitch weight. The dealer was going to put an E2 92-00-0450 with a 450 lbs. hitch rating and max weight rating of 4,500 lbs.
I asked about the dry hitch weight of like 435 lbs noting that once I put the battery and propane and hitch "stuff" on, you were going to be over 500 lbs. So, I asked about the next size up and how much and they charged me 10 bucks more for the 94-00-0600 round bar with a 600 lbs. hitch weight rating and a 6,000 lbs. max rating.
I can see why they went with a Trunnion on the original as the trailer is very low from the factory. I flipped the axle and it raised about 6 to 8 inches. I'm OK with the round bar and only cuss a little bit putting them on or taking them off.
So, the core question is how important is the hitch weight rating in the overall equation? The dealer was putting one on that seemed a bit light??? I went safe and it didn't cost much.
