Weight Distribution hitch

Contacting the dealer is my next step, i was just confirming I even need a WD hitch to begin with.
Im sure the 9%tw can become 12% very quickily when adding consumables and such.

cuda567 wrote:
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 advance

The problem I am having is I will be driving to Indiana to pick the trailer up at a dealer and wanted to actually measure the trailer and my truck to see how much drop I would need for the hitch, the Ram sits so high in the rear I think I may need a large drop hitch but dont know for sure, also I can get a cheaper one on ebay and save a couple bucks if I knew what I needed.

According to RAM, it is okay to tow without a WDH if the tongue weight is less than 500# and the TT weight is less than 5000#.

However, if you're towing an empty trailer with 440# TW and 4880# total weight, the TW% will be 9.0%.
RAM recommends the tongue weight be at least 10%.

I would not tow a 28' TT with a TW% less than 12%.
And, I would not tow a 28' TT without some type of sway control.

Have you contacted the manufacturer or dealer to find out what the coupler height is for the 24BHDS?
If you know that, and if you know your truck's receiver height, you should be able to calculate how much drop you need.

Ron

The problem I am having is I will be driving to Indiana to pick the trailer up at a dealer and wanted to actually measure the trailer and my truck to see how much drop I would need for the hitch, the Ram sits so high in the rear I think I may need a large drop hitch but dont know for sure, also I can get a cheaper one on ebay and save a couple bucks if I knew what I needed.

To tow a 4800lb trailer with only 400lbs tongue weight, NO, you do not need a weight-distributing hitch on an F250.

Be aware that is the EMPTY weight of the trailer. Add two tanks of propane, batteries, air conditioner, television, a tank of water, your clothes, food, bedding, pots, pans, silverware, dishes, toys, games... It will get much heavier.

When the trailer is all loaded up, you MAY need a weight-distributing hitch. This will depend on the ratings of the truck's receiver vs. the actual tongue weight of the trailer.

You may WANT a weight-distributing hitch, even if you don't NEED one, for other reasons. Many weight-distributing hitches also incorporate sway control that is much better than the old-fashioned friction bars. Even if you don't feel you need weight-distribution or sway control, it doesn't hurt to have them.

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

My 18' hybrid, no slides, weighed 4400 with 600 Tongue. I would double check those numbers.

Seems really light for 28 ft. Loaded my little 20ft is over 500 on the tongue.

Where did your numbers come from?

IMO yes, you'll need something. Not enough tongue weight