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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Of course "blinding oncoming drivers" is an exaggeration. You're not going to hitch up and go out at night, then chase down and take a poll of those oncoming drivers to see if you "blinded" them with your lights. Even if your lights are aimed properly, you probably "blinded" half of them anyway.
Also, look at your truck's RECEIVER and see what it is rated for. Likely it is rated for up to 500lbs of tongue weight before it needs a WD hitch. Anything over 500lbs, you really should use a WD hitch.
You've got bigger problems if your trailer was fishtailing so bad it was crossing the center line of the road. Sway control is not the answer there.
Also, look at your truck's RECEIVER and see what it is rated for. Likely it is rated for up to 500lbs of tongue weight before it needs a WD hitch. Anything over 500lbs, you really should use a WD hitch.
You've got bigger problems if your trailer was fishtailing so bad it was crossing the center line of the road. Sway control is not the answer there.
