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2Bargos's avatar
2Bargos
Explorer
Dec 26, 2016

Is there a good "cheap" WDH hitch on market

Over the past several years DW and I have owned TT'S, Fvers a motorhome and now I've come full circle back to a travel trailer.
I buy and rebuild campers and we use them until they are sold
Until purchase of coach a few years ago I owned and towed with a dually so a hitch was never a concern.
We recently sold the coach and purchased an 08 Forest River Cherokee 28 a+.DW said this one is not for sale so I do as I'm told
I'm towing with an 01 Ford F150 crew so with an empty trailer weight of 5400 once loaded I'm pushing recommended weights on truck.a Dually is in the future plans but I would like to use the camper for some local outings (less than 50 miles) until funds are available for a heavier truck.
Is there a good hitch on the market that won't break the bank because when I upgrade trucks probably won't use it anyway
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Dec 26, 2016
    We used an E2 WD hitch with our last TT and were quite happy with it. It was very reasonable on the price scale, too. It provided both weight distribution and anti-sway. Our first tow vehicle was an '08 Tahoe before we got the truck.

    Rob
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Dec 26, 2016
    I use an Eaz-Lift 48069 rated at 1200# to tow a Nash 26X 8,000+ pound TT behind my 2005 3/4T truck. I've only used it for one season to tow the trailer around Washington state and then up the AlaCan to Anchorage. It worked well on both pavement and gravel.

    $226 on Amazon with Prime delivery.

    Bill
  • rexlion's avatar
    rexlion
    Explorer
    Dec 26, 2016
    One option: keep an eye on your local Craigslist for a used Equal-i-zer brand hitch.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Dec 26, 2016
    Craigslist for deals, folks abandon their hitches when they sell the trailer.
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Dec 26, 2016
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    harbor frieght has one


    X2 Under $200 with coupon. Simple conventional WD system.
  • Rovito's avatar
    Rovito
    Explorer
    Dec 26, 2016
    The Harbor Freight one looks just like my Curt I ordered from Camping world. I don't believe it comes with the ball. The Curt we bought seems decent.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Dec 26, 2016
    I usually buy Curt hitches which is basically a copy of the Reese hitch.

    Agree with others a used hitch from Craigslist or Ebay might be purchased reasonably.
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Dec 26, 2016
    Don't go cheap on a WD hitch. A good WD hitch will only cost about $400! I wouldn't buy a hitch from Harbor Freight. I've bought some stuff from them I wouldn't trust a WD hitch from them!

    You can find them used all over Craigs List. In fact I would look for one with built in sway control
    Like the Reese Dual Cam. In fact I used to own a Cherokee 28A (no bunk slide). Towed it with my 97 Dodge comb van. That was the most stable setup I have owned!
  • nineoaks2004's avatar
    nineoaks2004
    Explorer
    Dec 26, 2016
    I bought and use the one from Harbor Freight and have had no problem. Same with the stabilizers and tongue electric jack.

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