Hi allI 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 diesel. Do I want/need a weight distribution hitch?Also other than the gross wt advantage do I want single or double axel?Thanks for any information as I have only towed a 5th wheel Kohana

I do not have a lot of experience but feel you do need the weight distribution and sway control. It will help prevent "chucking" of the trailer and give you a smoother ride, compared to a trailer on a ball and nothing more.Charles

As long as you don't exceed the weight rating of the hitch on the truck. Will the ride in the truck be improved with a WD hitch, yes. I did the same thing and have a large seasonal and bought a small 17 foot trailer to travel. I tow with a F-350 Diesel. My tongue weight is extremely heavy for a 17 foot trailer at 1250# and requires a WD hitch. You can try it without (as long as receiver weight is not exceeded) and see if it's satisfactory. I use a WD hitch with sway control and feel it's worth it for the improved ride on a long trip.

I run one with my short TH with a ~1000lb tongue. The WD helps with the porpoising when going over rough road such as bridge transitions or frost heaves. My '05 has a soft sprung rear axle. The rough spots in the road aren't a white knuckle experience, just bouncy, similar to having worn shocks.

You probably won’t need one, but I would.For that size trailer, look into an Andersen Hitch. More expensive than standard bars but worth it down the road.

General rule is you should have a WDH if the TT weighs 50% or more of the TV. Double axles have lots of advantages. Easy tire changes are one.

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colliehauler
Explorer III
May 21, 2019
As long as you don't exceed the weight rating of the hitch on the truck. Will the ride in the truck be improved with a WD hitch, yes.

I did the same thing and have a large seasonal and bought a small 17 foot trailer to travel. I tow with a F-350 Diesel. My tongue weight is extremely heavy for a 17 foot trailer at 1250# and requires a WD hitch.

You can try it without (as long as receiver weight is not exceeded) and see if it's satisfactory. I use a WD hitch with sway control and feel it's worth it for the improved ride on a long trip.
CharlesinGA
Explorer
May 21, 2019
I do not have a lot of experience but feel you do need the weight distribution and sway control. It will help prevent "chucking" of the trailer and give you a smoother ride, compared to a trailer on a ball and nothing more.

Charles

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