Towing new trailer home with out WD
I'm getting a new travel trailer, 31' Forest River Wildwood X-lite towing with 2008 Suburban. I will be installing a Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System but only after I get it home. Dealer w...
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When I bought my first travel trailer, a 30' Jayco, I was convinced from this forum that a Hensley Arrow was absolutely necessary to safely tow. Being short of funds, I towed with just a WD hitch and sway bar for a year or so and had no problems what so ever. After a year, I decided to try and tow just on the ball and never hooked my WD bars up again. Towed many years without any WD bars and never had any issues what so ever.
I do have a dually pick up, hitch and draw bar are properly sized for the weight I'm towing.
You don't want to overload the rear of the vehicle, as this can seriously affect your steering geometry, braking, and stability of the tow vehicle. If your vehicle squats significantly when you place weight on the bumper, you need a WD hitch period.
I do have a dually pick up, hitch and draw bar are properly sized for the weight I'm towing.
You don't want to overload the rear of the vehicle, as this can seriously affect your steering geometry, braking, and stability of the tow vehicle. If your vehicle squats significantly when you place weight on the bumper, you need a WD hitch period.
