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sncraig's avatar
sncraig
Explorer
Jul 20, 2015

WD hitch or not

I am looking into buying a new TT and can't decide if I need a WD hitch. We have had two 35'+ 5th wheels over the past few years and pull with 2011 F250 diesel with rear air bags I added. So my question is now that I am moving back to a TT that will be 37', 1200# tongue weight and 10000#+ GVW do I need a WD Hitch or not. I know I can level the ride out using my bags very easy and the truck can pull and stop this unit nicely. Is there a need to use a WD hitch. Is anyone towing a set up like this.

Looking to buy a 2016 Grand Design 313RLTS.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jul 20, 2015
    MM49 wrote:
    You probably don't need a WD hitch. I'm pulling a 30' TT with 1204lb TW. I also have electronic sway control. You should have few problems with the rear suspension. Give it a try.
    MM49


    You should know that your "electronic sway control" does nothing while your driving down the road unless you have a sway situation that is so bad that the computer thinks your going to crash. And then the only action it takes is to fully stop the truck - not make minor adjustments to maintain control. It's not an active system that replaces a WDH (though the way it's marketed certainly leads one to assume so).
    BTW, you would be shocked how much nicer towing is with a WDH.
  • MM49's avatar
    MM49
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    You probably don't need a WD hitch. I'm pulling a 30' TT with 1204lb TW. I also have electronic sway control. You should have few problems with the rear suspension. Give it a try.
    MM49
  • Dog_Trainer's avatar
    Dog_Trainer
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    you need one for the purpose of sway control look at the new Anderson chain sway control hitch

    I would not even consider the Anderson for that size trailer.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    um.... no brainer! For that size camper ... yes!

    I've got WD on my 3500 towing an 8000 pound trailer! Won't leave home without it! I don't care what brand of truck it is, get the WDH with a trailer that long and tongue weight that heavy.
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    Doesn't Ford "require" one with those weights? Check your Owner's Manual, I imagine they do.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2015
    And you need one because your receiver is probably not rated to carry 1200 lbs without WD.
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Jul 20, 2015
    you need one for the purpose of sway control look at the new Anderson chain sway control hitch

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