Weight distribution hitch
Hi all I am thinking on putting my 5th wheel on a permanent summer site and getting a small TT to still be able to travel some. I’m thinking on a 18-21 foot rig. I will tow it with my 3/4tn Ram dies...
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At the very least, receivers usually have a 500 lb max rating without a WDH. Maybe you *could* get away without one but may find it tows better and driving is more comfortable with one. A basic round bar WDH doesn't cost much and isn't hard to set up and unhook/hook up.
Our first TT was 20' and had dual axles and weighed 5,000 lbs fully loaded. I wouldn't get a single axle trailer unless you were weight restricted and towed with a small SUV. Note that factory dry weights should be ignored and when shopping, go by the GVWR and use 12-13% for tongue wt. Then take it to a scale after you own it.
Our first TT was 20' and had dual axles and weighed 5,000 lbs fully loaded. I wouldn't get a single axle trailer unless you were weight restricted and towed with a small SUV. Note that factory dry weights should be ignored and when shopping, go by the GVWR and use 12-13% for tongue wt. Then take it to a scale after you own it.
