When do you actually need a WDH?
I normally pull my 5'r and that's what I'm set up for. Now, our friend has a Trail-Lite TT I move for her now and then in and out of storage at the campground. She does not have a TV at this time. ...
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If moving from one side of town to the other or just a short distance I would not worry about it. If going a long way with lots of highway driving I would try to find a WD hitch to borrow or have your friend purchase one for tows like this - especially if it is going to be a regular occurance.
As you said, you are probably right on the weight carrying limit of the receiver and I, for one, would not risk it on a long drive.
I am sure the truck itself will do fine. It is the receiver limits that will get you on this one.
As far as sway goes, if the trailer has adequate tongue weight compared to its' overall weight then you should not have a sway problem with that truck/trailer combo. I would make sure there is not any heavy stuff loaded in the rear of the trailer. If you find that it does have a tendency to sway, just slow down until it does not and drive at that speed or lower.
Barney
As you said, you are probably right on the weight carrying limit of the receiver and I, for one, would not risk it on a long drive.
I am sure the truck itself will do fine. It is the receiver limits that will get you on this one.
As far as sway goes, if the trailer has adequate tongue weight compared to its' overall weight then you should not have a sway problem with that truck/trailer combo. I would make sure there is not any heavy stuff loaded in the rear of the trailer. If you find that it does have a tendency to sway, just slow down until it does not and drive at that speed or lower.
Barney
