Weight distribution or no?
Recently bought a new trailer (18ft Retro 177) and I don't know if I need a weight distribution hitch for it? I have a Blue Ox Sway Pro from my old 30ft trailer but the 1000# bars are way to much. The...
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A properly built trailer, towed with a properly set up tow vehicle, with proper tires on both, that is properly loaded with 12 to 15% of the GVW on the tongue, should not sway. If a "sway control" gadget will make the driver feel better, then one should be installed.
As for a WD hitch, if the front of the tow rig does not rise to the point where the headlights are blinding oncoming drivers when on low beam, it is not needed. If the headlights ARE blinding oncoming drivers, then the WD hitch is absolutely necessary!
The WD hitch is also necessary if the weight of the trailer takes too much weight off of the tow vehicle steering. I have read of that happening, although I have never experienced it.
As for a WD hitch, if the front of the tow rig does not rise to the point where the headlights are blinding oncoming drivers when on low beam, it is not needed. If the headlights ARE blinding oncoming drivers, then the WD hitch is absolutely necessary!
The WD hitch is also necessary if the weight of the trailer takes too much weight off of the tow vehicle steering. I have read of that happening, although I have never experienced it.
