WDH - how much does it reduce tongue weight?
We've been told that a good load distribution hitch will redistribute as much as 30% of the tongue weight. The vehicle we want can tow 7500# but is limited to a tongue weight of 600#. If what we...
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MargaretB wrote:Campfire Time wrote:MargaretB wrote:sch911 wrote:
Tongue weight is tongue weight. 100% is still on the tow vehicle. With a WDH it just get's distributed toward the front wheels better. Size your tow vehicle for the full amount and a safety margin.
Thanks. The service manager told us that the WDH would reduce the weight to below acceptable levels. That's why I asked here, to confirm or refute.
WOW! That service manager needs to get into a different line of work!
Well, he's been at it for 30 years. And we've already bought the trailer, so he has nothing to gain by lying. Is it possible that he just doesn't know the difference between "reduce" and "redistribute"?
Think of how many other lies hs might have told in 30 years.
