Weight Distribution hitch
I have a 2015 ram 2500 4x4 and wanted some opinions if i need a wd hitch, the trailer i am purchasing is a 2015 radiance 28' with a total weight of 4800lbs. and tongue of approx 400lbs. Thanks in adv...
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cuda567 wrote:
Thanks guys,
the specs show 4880lbs dry and hitch weight as 440lbs.
link below
http://www.cruiserrv.com/products-2015/radiance-2/floor-plans-radiance/item/r-24bhds-2015
Dry weight is a fictional number. That's the weight of the trailer with no options, things like awning, AC, grill, anything else that's listed as an option and not standard equipment. No one tows the dry weight when loaded and ready to camp. Out the door the shipped weight from the factory will be more like 5500#-6000#. That trailer has a 2,560# CC, making the GCVWR 7440#, potentially giving you a nearly 1000# hitch weight. Assuming you load it to the hilt of course. But for a certainty your trailer will be over 6000# loaded.
Of course this is a piece of cake for your truck but I just wanted you to understand that using dry weight as a guide can be misleading at best.
That said you might need a WD hitch, you might not. I'd try it without for a short trip. If you feel that you are losing some steering control then you need one. If the truck feels the same then you don't need it. I would recommend sway control though.
