โOct-04-2018 09:37 AM
โOct-09-2018 09:10 AM
BarneyS wrote:Grit dog wrote:
Snip... In fact 99% of the wdhs are hooked to RVs and the majority of trailers towed on the road do not use wdhs. It's sort of a rv industry thing.
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I suspect that the reason for that is because almost all RV trailers are a good bit heavier than the normal trailer you see being towed around and need a wdh to be towed safely and comfortably. In fact, I'm not sure I agree with your statement that the majority of the trailers on the road do not have them. It has been my experience that, except for the smaller utility trailers, almost all the non-rv trailers I have seen DO have a WD hitch when being towed by a pickup truck.
I admit that most landscape trailers, while carrying heavy loads around town, do not use one but they are not traveling high speeds or long distances. The large enclosed utility trailers and flat bed type trailers carrying cars or farm equipment that I have observed while traveling have been using a wd hitch in most cases. Often those being towed by class A motorhomes or RV transporters will not use one however they are not the majority. This is what I have observed in over 35 years of traveling via a RV.
Barney
โOct-09-2018 08:19 AM
โOct-09-2018 07:21 AM
Grit dog wrote:
Snip... In fact 99% of the wdhs are hooked to RVs and the majority of trailers towed on the road do not use wdhs. It's sort of a rv industry thing.
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โOct-08-2018 10:20 AM
โOct-05-2018 10:51 AM
โOct-05-2018 07:56 AM
1995brave wrote:
When in Houston go over to PPL Motorhomes 10777 Southwest Freeway, Houston Texas 77074
They have weight distribution hitches starting at $181 and they will also help you find the exact one needed for your trailer. You don't need anything fancy.
โOct-05-2018 07:55 AM
SpeakEasy wrote:
Yes; this is important. AND - setting it up properly will probably involve the use of a fairly hefty torque wrench. Will you be able to borrow one? Will you be able to meticulously follow the set-up instructions in the owner's manual? If not, get some expert help.
-Speak
โOct-05-2018 05:58 AM
KD4UPL wrote:
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Not only should you probably get a WDH, you need to (or have someone) set it up correctly. ....
โOct-05-2018 05:42 AM
โOct-04-2018 07:40 PM
โOct-04-2018 07:23 PM
WannaKatana wrote:
I know this is a tiresome question. I've been researching this off and on for days and each new post gets me more confused and unsure.
I've never towed before so I WANT to get a WDH but my bank account says no.
I need to tow my RV from Houston to Phoenix or I will keep incurring more lot rent fees and hotel costs (killing me!) but I'm a bit cash poor at the moment.
F150 towing capacity 7,900 if I'm reading the guide correctly. Tow package (not max tow though it has integrated trailer brake control). 5.0L, 3.55 gear ratio. GCWR 13,500.
Camper 4,500 dry/6,500 max. I don't have a lot of stuff and plan to empty all tanks. Tongue weight 540.
Can I get by with just sway bars? I won't tow often at least this year, just this one move.
Thanks,
Joel
โOct-04-2018 07:20 PM
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