Equalizer WD problems due to new tow vehicle
I recently upgraded my TV to a 3/4 ton chevy 4x4. I tow a 29ft TT with a max weight of 7K lbs. The TV is a perfect fit but it sits much higher off the ground then my old 1/2 ton. I have the WDH on th...
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lawrosa wrote:CAUTION!!! You CANNOT use a WD hitch with a reducer that also gives you length!!
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Reese/RP54977.html
You may be best off with a reducer to get you the length.. Then stay 2"..
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapters/Brophy/HR26.html?feed=npn&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh_DTBRCTARIsABlT9MavQ3qKBNx-Fz-SPcQDhq2zlsOBNJXWBc6vjzEZKsxrhR2SZ6xDj4MaAmQBEALw_wcB
They are not nearly strong enough.
The OP is on the right track.
A longer drawbar with more drop is what he needs.
I have an EQUALIZER 18" long one made of chromolly steel. It is a 2" but is rated the same as the 2.5" ones. I recommend staying with 2" and using the reducer. Since there is no strength advantage in the 2.5"one.
If you go with the 2.5 and your TT ever needs to be towed by another "backup" TV in a pinch, the 2" one has a better chance of fitting in the receiver of the Backup.
