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camp-n-family
Feb 01, 2019Explorer
You’ll be well below the truck and hitch ratings so technically you don’t need one but you’ll probably want one. The key is that the trailer is properly balanced with sufficient tongue weight to prevent sway. This may be difficult with an empty trailer. Only way to know is to weigh it or go for a test drive. If it’s a 6 hour drive home and the test doesn’t go well then what are you going to do?
I have the same truck with a longer and slightly heavier tt. I have towed it several times without a wd hitch very comfortably and without sway. I still prefer to use a wd hitch since I had it anyways and it gives the extra safety in the event of an emergency maneuver.
I have the same truck with a longer and slightly heavier tt. I have towed it several times without a wd hitch very comfortably and without sway. I still prefer to use a wd hitch since I had it anyways and it gives the extra safety in the event of an emergency maneuver.
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