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anthem76
Explorer
May 08, 2013

WDH/equalizer and hitch receiver advice for newbie

We're about to purchase our first TT, an Outback 230rs. It' a toy hauler, however we're not planning on taking any motorized toys. The heaviest thing in the front "garage" will be clothes/food and o...
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BarneyS
Explorer III
May 08, 2013
I agree with the post above by APT. When selecting your hitch, I would pick one with bars rated for about 200-300lbs above what the actual loaded, ready to camp hitch weight is. If you have no way of getting that number before purchasing the hitch I would add 300lbs to the brochure advertised weight and purchase a hitch rated 200-300lbs above that number. After looking up your trailer, I also agree that 1000lb bars would be appropriate.
Barney

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