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2freelife's avatar
2freelife
Explorer
Jan 11, 2018

Do I need an equilizer hitch?

I bought a great Vintage style 19ft Cruiser travel trailer. We used to be fulltime in a 5th wheel so we kept our 1 ton Ram diesel. The trailer is 3400lbs dry. I'm planning to do a cross country trip. Would it be a good idea to get an equalizer hitch? The dealer said I wouldn't need one, but experience has shown not to exactly believe what a dealer says.

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  • rexlion's avatar
    rexlion
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2018
    No WD hitch should be needed. But be sure to weigh your trailer tongue to make sure it's between 10% and 15% of the total TT weight; this is important for proper handling (avoiding dangerous sway).
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jan 11, 2018
    Maybe for once on here someone will not say you need WD.
    Why would you want to put more weight on the front axle that's heavier than the rear?
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer II
    Jan 11, 2018
    With that particular combination I think a weight distributing hitch would be a bad idea. You want all the tongue weight you can get on the back of that truck to soften the ride.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jan 11, 2018
    No, you don't need one and if you tried to install one, it would be very difficult to set up.
    Enjoy your new toy!

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