Can a WDH be overrated for a TT?

Huntindog wrote:
The correct answer is yes. A WDH can be too strong for a TT.
My first new TT stated this in the manual.
It actually listed the different frames sizes they used, and how heavy a bar could be used with each size.

I agree on this, you want the bars flexing not the frame. Some of the lightweight trailers have rather light duty frames especially those with C-channel a-frames.

Hannibal wrote:
Are you sure it comes with 1700 lb bars. My Reese HP dual cam hitch is rated for up to 1700 lbs of tongue weight but the kit I bought was with 800 lb bars. One of the reasons I prefer the Reese. Sorry for the 2nd post in a row.

The Reese can be ordered with different weight bars as part of the kit.

Are you sure it comes with 1700 lb bars. My Reese HP dual cam hitch is rated for up to 1700 lbs of tongue weight but the kit I bought was with 800 lb bars. One of the reasons I prefer the Reese. Sorry for the 2nd post in a row.

The only difference is the bars. If you can swap them out with a set of 800 lb bars, you'd be good to go. The heavy bars would work but may over stress the trailer tongue as well as your lower back.

My concern is with the weight rating of the bars, the dual sway cam, and the weight of the trailer all put together. There has to be a match-up with those three to allow the sway control to work properly. I would put this question to the people a www.etrailer.com to see what they say. They know this stuff very well and answer questions from customers quickly. They may advise you to go to something more like 1000# or less bars. Switching bars is not a problem, a local dealer may work a trade for you.

I'll try this again today. How dos the trailer pull getting it home? Pull it with your Silverado? What ill trailer behaviour are you trying to correct with the wdh?
Yes, even if you need a wdh that one will be awful stiff for such a light trailer.

downtheroad wrote:
There is some "wiggle" room, but for a 4800 lb dry trailer, the 1700 lb. Reece bars are going to be just too stiff.

Yeah, just found another thread with the same info. Thanks for the reply.

There is some "wiggle" room, but for a 4800 lb dry trailer, the 1700 lb. Reece bars are going to be just too stiff.