How to Set Up a WDH
Hi, I got a wdh hitch from a friend it is a 14,000 lb max system. I am trying to figure out how to set it up, I am assuming the hex spacer with numbers is the angle of the hitch head? Does anyone ha...
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NCMODELA wrote:
One question, how do you know how much you are putting on the tounge with changing the angles, I want to be around 12%. Is taking it to the scales the only way?
I think so.
After filling with gas, I get on the CAT scale 3 times and get Drive, Steer and Trailer weights each time:
1) Fully loaded truck+trailer+WDH,bars normal
2) Fully loaded truck+trailer+WDH,bars slacked
3) Fully loaded truck+WDH, no trailer
Using runs 2 and 3, you can calculate the trailer's GVW and Tongue Weight. Run 1 lets you see what the WDH is doing and whether you are over any of your GAWRs or GVWRs.
CAT scales are cheap for multiple runs. Usually only 1$ or 2$ per extra run. So you can try different WDH settings and see what happens pretty quickly.
EDIT: 1400# bars might be too strong for your trailer. You will be at the limit of their adjustment, and will not be able to fine tune as well.
