when is weight distribution hitch required
How do I decide when I need a weight distribution hitch?
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When we bought our first travel trailer in '94, a 21' Aljo with advertised 450 lb tongue weight, towed with our '94 F150, the dealer set us up with WD hitch with a long draw bar. The ride was stiff and steering was squirly. I tried different links on the chains, a shorter draw bar, and finally a standard ball mount with no WD. It towed like a champ and I sold the WD hitch.
Four 5th wheels later we're back to a TT. The reciever on our F250 is rated for 650 lb non WD. Tongue weight on our new TT is advertised at 700 lbs. Probably 850~lbs loaded to go. I bought a Reese HP trunion style hitch to satisfy the rating of the receiver more than anything. If I had an F350 with it's 850 lb rated for non WD tongue weight. I would have tried the standard ball mount first like the truck used that delivered it to the dealership.
So receiver ratings first, then if you feel it needs a little lift.
Four 5th wheels later we're back to a TT. The reciever on our F250 is rated for 650 lb non WD. Tongue weight on our new TT is advertised at 700 lbs. Probably 850~lbs loaded to go. I bought a Reese HP trunion style hitch to satisfy the rating of the receiver more than anything. If I had an F350 with it's 850 lb rated for non WD tongue weight. I would have tried the standard ball mount first like the truck used that delivered it to the dealership.
So receiver ratings first, then if you feel it needs a little lift.
