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Codyb74
Explorer
Jun 06, 2017

My first travel trailer

so I have purchased my first TT although I am no stranger to towing 10,000+ lb goosenecks I have never towed a camper and I don't know if I need a WD hitch.
My truck is 2010 chevy 2500hd crew cab long bed and TT is 28ft long weighing 6300lb empty. Do you guys think I need a WD hitch or will it be just fine on a regular hitch as long as the trailer sit close to level? I know this has probably been talked to death but I wanted to know you guys opinion on my exact truck and trailer thanks in advance

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  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    If it's a diesel, then no as the amount of weight taken off of the front axle with a crew cab and long bed is not very much. I would take it to a set of scales and find out what your axle weights are and then decide if you need to shift some weight to the front axle and the trailer axles. A PU will handle better with 1200 lbs in the bed or hooked to the rear.

    A 5er does not "track better" than a TT but it is less likely to cause sway as the pin weight is closer to 20 percent than 10 and it's over the rear axle.

    If you find you need to shift a little weight, then 1000 lb bars will be enough and they will help with porpoising (not that likely with a truck as long as yours) but have no effect on sway which is caused by not enough tongue weight.
  • I have a Curt with tension bars I like it a lot. It is quieter and I like the bars better than the chains.
    Probably personal preference. My trailer weighs gwhst yours does and I have 10 k bars.
    Jesseannie
  • WD hitches come in all price ranges.I use a standard Reese and it works fine. Spring bars are based on what your tongue weight is. The manufacturers will provide sizing.
  • Think you for yalls input do you have any suggestions on brand and the weight bars I need
  • Goosenecks, like fifth wheels, track better than a regular travel trailer. When we had a travel trailer, I used a WD hitch with built-in anti-sway. It really helped keep things more stable. It wasn't about the tongue weight.

    Rob
  • yes, I use one for my TT. helps keep the weight on the front tires not just the rear axle, they also help with sway