Anti sway, wt distribution

intheburbs wrote:

TomG2 wrote:
Looks about right. How about with WD weights?

Um, yeah, about that....:o

Not using WD?

TomG2 wrote:
Looks about right. How about with WD weights?

Um, yeah, about that....:o

Looks about right. How about with WD weights?

This is what you get when you don't use weight distribution. Weigh slip with and without a trailer:



Notice the reduction off the front axle - 520 lbs.

The Husky Centerline performs very well. It doe require nearly straight TW/trailer conenctions which has been a deterrent for me. Equal-i-zer 4point or Reese Straight Line are my favorites.

Okay, "You Tube" is wonderful, I get it now. I'm looking at the Husky Center Line system, any thoughts on that?

You may understand the "How" better if you insert a five foot long pry bar into your hitch receiver and lift on the outer end. The front of the tow vehicle will go down and the rear go up. Not that complicated. The WD bars are the pry bar in my example. Given enough strength, one could lift the rear wheels clear off the ground, which is what Reese did "Back in the day" when they removed the rear wheels entirely and towed with a front wheel drive car.

Thanks everyone for all your information. I understand the "why" of WD and "what" it does, but I still can't figure out "how" it works. Like Jake said, I hooked this thing up at a dealer and drove it 150 miles home.

LarryJM wrote:

jake2250 wrote:
Hook it up and tow it home, That will tell you if you need WD, Can't see it from my front porch so I am not about to sell you on it! If you feel you got the truck for it than by all means its a waste of money to you!

IMO this is some of the WORST and bordering on potentially fatal information I have seen in a long time. Going by this "seat of the pants" especially for someone new is the last thing that any sane person would recommend.

In this particular case my first guess would be at these potential weights and with a lower end TV capability wise using a WDH with integral sway or a WDH system with the separate sway bar would be prudent and sure can't hurt. A WDH some sort of sway control system if IMO important when towing any full profile trailer since that is potentially a lot of "sail area" back there and there are a lot more considerations besides just weights to ensure a properly matched and stable towing combination.

Larry

Hey Larry,
Go back and re read what the OP wrote,,Read it slowly and try to understand what he asks?? He is sold on the fact that he has enough truck "got the tow package", WD to him is just smoke and mirrors! He has already towed it a couple of times,,(not sure with or with out WD)
But he has seen dealers tow with out WD and is convinced its not needed!!
To read your statement all I could think got absorbed by the OP was "Blah,Blah,Blah,Blah" It meant nothing and said nothing as to what he has already experienced!! If the OP wanted a lecture on the dynamics of towing a giant cinder block down the road that what he would have asked,,,Instead he wants to be re assured he doesn't need it!!!
Its already proven he can pull it with out issue!! Don't tell me about bad info when your Opinion is just that an Opinion!! And unless your and towing engineer then your opinion is just like the saying!!

Download, "2013 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual" and look under "Towing". BTW, I never said that a 6,000 pound trailer would remove 600 pounds from the front axle. Is that "Verifiable"? Is that "Towing guide" you referenced specifically for 1500 and 2500HD pickups? The Owners Manual is. If you want to stick with facts, great. If you want to resort to name calling and innuendo, go into politics.

The key word is "Optional" (left to one's choice; not required or mandatory.)