When is weight distribution needed?
I'm not trying to stir the pot (well, ok - maybe a little) but my question is serious... In the old days the hitches/trucks required WD and Sway control for over 5k lbs... then we went to 2.5" hitch...
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You may not need WD to level out the rig given the capacity of the truck, but hitches like the Dual Cam use the spring bars to help control sway also. However, if the trailer is well-balanced with enough tongue weight, you may not benefit from added sway control either.
I would try it just on the ball and while you're out on the test trip, plan to stop at a scale and get some weights so you know what your tongue weight is. You can make better decisions when you have the numbers.
I remember bringing home our 2002 Sunnybrook 3310 4-bunk trailer with the Suburban just on the ball. I got on the highway and when I got to 45 mph I was in all 3 lanes at once. Drove home 35 mph with the flashers on, first thing I did was pick up the phone and order a Hensley Arrow.
I would try it just on the ball and while you're out on the test trip, plan to stop at a scale and get some weights so you know what your tongue weight is. You can make better decisions when you have the numbers.
I remember bringing home our 2002 Sunnybrook 3310 4-bunk trailer with the Suburban just on the ball. I got on the highway and when I got to 45 mph I was in all 3 lanes at once. Drove home 35 mph with the flashers on, first thing I did was pick up the phone and order a Hensley Arrow.
