Use WD hitch or not?
I have an 18' TT with dry weight of 3700 lbs and tongue weight of 500 lbs, and a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 to tow it with (120" wheelbase). I did get an e2 WD hitch with the trailer but wonder if I really n...
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fx2tom wrote:
Wyoming law only says that you must be able to stop from 20 MPH in under 40 feet.
My rule of thumb = if a brake controller is required to stop the trailer it should have a WDH
Tom,
That's a pretty good rule of thumb I would say, from a safety standpoint.
Good rigging between a tow vehicle and trailer is what makes these setups safe and pleasant to tow, and that certainly includes good trailer brakes, a well functioning brake controller, and anyone who has towed with a properly setup WD hitch will attest to it's effectiveness.
Good post. Safety first.
