WDH - anyone ever told by dealer not to use?
Has anyone ever been told not to use a WDH on their TT? If so do you remember why? Thanks!
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nevadanick wrote:
Geotex1, i could carry the weight of the Roo in the bed of my dually, wouldnt even need a hitch.
:B- Geotex1, i could carry the weight of the Roo in the bed of my dually, wouldnt even need a hitch.
- I am an experienced mover and have been told that. I think it's Baloney but .....
I have one, I own a 2006 Chevy 3/4 ton HD diesel too. I probably don't need one but it's nice to have and stops the swing when a big truck passes on Texas highways at 75 MPH and I'm doing 65. Why shouldn't it be used? May save your butt someday on slush or snow or?? - Some pop-up trailers have a "C"-channel frame and aren't strong enough for a WD hitch.
- The official instructions for installation and use of the trailer hitch on my TV say "do NOT use any weight distributing equipment" on that vehicle. So, I have not been TOLD not to use it, I've seen it in print.
But then my BMW X5 diesel has self-leveling rear suspension, into the bargain, my TT at a maximum gross weight of 5,000 lbs, is well below the hitch max of 6,000 lbs, and well below the vehicle's 7700 lbs. capacity. So strictly speaking, not needed.
But the question you didn't ask, but meant to ask is answered thusly: yes, indeed, there are vehicles/situations where a WDH should NOT be used. And you may just have one. - Thanks.
Sway - I have never had any sway pulling it without WDH but we have only used it a few times.
This is a 93 Coachmen about 20 feet. The original owner (bought it new) told me the dealer had told her that but she could not remember the reason.
TV = 2001 Ford F250 Superduty w/ 5.4 L engine.
Thanks again. handye9 wrote:
There are a few vehicles that are rated to tow a small camper, but, due to the frame and receiver mounting, the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend using a WDH.
This was one reason I was thinking of. The other could be that the TT has such a weak frame structure that they don't want a WDH on it.- There are a few vehicles that are rated to tow a small camper, but, due to the frame and receiver mounting, the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend using a WDH.
- What trailer was dealer referring too?
The only time a dealer hasn't recommended anything has been because that dealer didn't sell it :B - My first non pop-up camper was a Jayco Kiwi 17a. 17ft long and only 7ft wide. The dealer never mentioned anything about WD or sway control.
