Ok to drive home from dealer without a Wdh?
Just purchased a Keystone passport 2670we that the dealer is prepping before I can tow it home. I have ordered a equal-i-zer-hitch that is still being shipped. Long story short. Can I tow the TT home ...
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PnrFab wrote:
wow, lots of replies now.
the reason i was asking (again new to this) my hitch (v5) states max tongue is 500 lbs but 1050 lbs with a WDH. but my understanding is the WDH helps even the load out over the length of the truck but that does not decrease the tongue weight. so since i would be traveling short distance, back roads, no load in truck or trailer i was wondering if i could tow it home without WDH. and to answer other questions. yes i do have a drop hitch with the proper 2-5/16 ball id use, im more than capable to install this hitch and have the proper tools (including 1-7/8" socket), my truck has the tow pkg including integrated brake control and wiring out back. salesman did offer to sell me a WDH (not a equalizer) at a discounted rate and would toss in installation. but stuff like this i do myself to know its done right (already watched few youtube videos)
FYI. I have had three different EQUALIZERS. Not sure on the model you are getting, but all of mine took a special thin walled socket as the nut is recessed into the hitch head.... A standard socket would not work.
As for your decision.... It is totally up to you. Those that say no big deal, go for it, as they did... Well none of them had your truck, and your TT and were driving the roads that you will... They also will not be much help to you if something goes wrong, either on this trip, or if the stress from this trip causes a failure on a subsequent trip.
What ever the "risk" of a problem is..... It is not zero. The ratings are what they are for a reason. What is the "harm" in waiting? Zero.
