Do we need weight distribution hitch?
I have another new-bee question. We are about to buy our first travel trailer, a used Grand Design 2600RB (GVWR is approximately 8000 lbs) from dealer about 6 hours away from us, if all goes well w...
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As mentioned above, I would first call the dealer and see if he sells that particular hitch. If not, I would purchase it first and take it with me to have the dealer install it right there.
Even though the trailer will be empty for the drive home, the tongue weight will still be substantial enough to most likely exceed the receivers weight carrying rating. In addition, the ride home will be much more comfortable and safe.
I just traded in my 2016 Ram 2500 CTD and don't remember being able to find the receiver capabilities anywhere on the the hitch. I crawled around under the truck for some time looking for it. Without knowing the weight carrying capability I would definitely use the WD, even if you have to install it yourself in the dealers lot.
Barney
Even though the trailer will be empty for the drive home, the tongue weight will still be substantial enough to most likely exceed the receivers weight carrying rating. In addition, the ride home will be much more comfortable and safe.
I just traded in my 2016 Ram 2500 CTD and don't remember being able to find the receiver capabilities anywhere on the the hitch. I crawled around under the truck for some time looking for it. Without knowing the weight carrying capability I would definitely use the WD, even if you have to install it yourself in the dealers lot.
Barney
