New trailer: WDH, Generator
I'll be picking up a new Rockwood Geo Pro 16BH in May. Dealer said I should try without a WDH. Also said solar panels can keep batteries topped up. Trailer is 3000 pounds dry. Towing with 2014 ...
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Tow it home without the WDH. Full size pickup with towing package has no probs with 3K# towed. See how it feels. My overall opinion is get a WDH.
SWAY is another matter, especially from winds.
Just bought my first real TT, similar to what you are getting, about 3100# dry weight. Have cargo trailers 3.5K# and had a tent camper before.
I was on the fence on getting a WDH. Dealer strongly recommended one and had a used one from somebody upgrading their TT and needing a stronger WDH. Got it installed for $250, Husky WDH rated for 400 to 600 tongue weight and 4K-6K tow weight. After driving the 150 miles home, I am SOLD on using a WDH. This type has the solid brackets on the trailer A frame vice chains so it is also anti-sway. The tow vehicle stays leveled out. Overall, except for my tow vehicle's power, it was a dream towing. No sway, stable ride, no bouncing, trailers brakes worked super. Driving down the interstate, you only knew you were towing was the blockage in the rear view mirror and slowing down (a lot ;( on hills. My tow vehicle is a 2008 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 with factory tow package. I hope to get a year or two towing with this.
SWAY is another matter, especially from winds.
Just bought my first real TT, similar to what you are getting, about 3100# dry weight. Have cargo trailers 3.5K# and had a tent camper before.
I was on the fence on getting a WDH. Dealer strongly recommended one and had a used one from somebody upgrading their TT and needing a stronger WDH. Got it installed for $250, Husky WDH rated for 400 to 600 tongue weight and 4K-6K tow weight. After driving the 150 miles home, I am SOLD on using a WDH. This type has the solid brackets on the trailer A frame vice chains so it is also anti-sway. The tow vehicle stays leveled out. Overall, except for my tow vehicle's power, it was a dream towing. No sway, stable ride, no bouncing, trailers brakes worked super. Driving down the interstate, you only knew you were towing was the blockage in the rear view mirror and slowing down (a lot ;( on hills. My tow vehicle is a 2008 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 with factory tow package. I hope to get a year or two towing with this.
