Question about WDH hitches for your TCers
OK I have a question for all of you that pull enclosed trailers behind your TCers. Let me describe what I've got. I have a Road Force 7X14 ramp 7000# enclosed trailer. Originally I was only going t...
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Hi,
The supertruss is the right hitch to use in that situation! I am happy to see that those hitches have become more popular, with well educated truck owners who are concerned about safety and are willing to spend the money to buy something really strong.
The weight distribution hitch equipment will help by moving some of the trailer hitch weight from the truck to the trailer axles, with the bars pulling upward on the hitch head and downward on the front of the trailer A-frame where the spring bars attach. At the same time, it will twist the hitch head at the truck end forward, applying some weight to the front axle of the truck. In your case, you really don't "Need" weight transferred from the rear axle to the front one. However it has been discovered that a WD hitch can help with ride stability and in windy conditions. Also some hitches are only rated at 5,000 pounds without WD hitch, while are rated at 10,000 pounds trailer weight while using a WD hitch set up. Your supertruss is rated much higher than a typical hitch, due to it's heavy construction. Still I would guess it has a higher rating while using WD bars?
I would suggest using WD bars while you carry the car. It probably will tow smoother while you carry the heavy bike with the bars on too.
Have fun camping!
Fred.
The supertruss is the right hitch to use in that situation! I am happy to see that those hitches have become more popular, with well educated truck owners who are concerned about safety and are willing to spend the money to buy something really strong.
The weight distribution hitch equipment will help by moving some of the trailer hitch weight from the truck to the trailer axles, with the bars pulling upward on the hitch head and downward on the front of the trailer A-frame where the spring bars attach. At the same time, it will twist the hitch head at the truck end forward, applying some weight to the front axle of the truck. In your case, you really don't "Need" weight transferred from the rear axle to the front one. However it has been discovered that a WD hitch can help with ride stability and in windy conditions. Also some hitches are only rated at 5,000 pounds without WD hitch, while are rated at 10,000 pounds trailer weight while using a WD hitch set up. Your supertruss is rated much higher than a typical hitch, due to it's heavy construction. Still I would guess it has a higher rating while using WD bars?
I would suggest using WD bars while you carry the car. It probably will tow smoother while you carry the heavy bike with the bars on too.
Have fun camping!
Fred.
