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Re: Need hitch advice please.
Sjm9911 wrote: Im not understanding this whole thing. You can take the extention bar thing off and put the wdh on normally. Or if the wdh can be put in upside down( mine can) then unbolt it and move it up to get less drop. What am i missing here? I have the right height with the adapter. I don't get enough drop without the adapter no matter which way I put my wdh. I need to eliminate the adapter which means I have to buy a longer drop shank. I'm not sure if all drop shanks are universal in the spacing of the holes. Mine now are 1 1/4" apart.494Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need hitch advice please.
Tal/IL wrote: Looking at the photo, is the adapter upside down? Isn’t the reinforced adapter the tow receptacle and the one you are plugged in an accessory receptacle for things like a bike rack? Yes, it is upside down. I had it reinforced so I could use it as a drop with my old hitch. I do not want to use it with the weight distribution system.494Views0likes0CommentsRe: Valley weight distribution hitch?
mkirsch wrote: Hard to find information on Valley Industries online? https://www.etrailer.com/manufacturer-Valley.aspx It is a subsidiary of Thule. I did come across that but I mean its hard to find technical information about their products.691Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need hitch advice please.
KD4UPL wrote: The adapter, all adapters, have to go. I highly doubt they are designed for use with a WDH. You should be able to adjust the WDH head to get things level with no adapter. If not, you need a different hitch head. I still need 3 more inches of drop even if I lose the adapter and flip the WDH over.494Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need hitch advice please.
guidry wrote: You talked about sway then about your weight distribution; two different things. Get the trailer level and you want weight distributed to the front. Use sway control bars to control sway. You should have someone knowledgeable help you because if you get sway and there’s not enough weight to the front of your truck you’ll have problems. You’ll also need to know how to control the sway from your brake controller without losing control. Get someone from your local dealer to show you how to set everything up properly. I feel pretty confident in setting everything up. I bought the weight distribution hitch to help with the sway. I wasn't getting crazy amounts of sway when I towed it, just occasionally and when trailer trucks would pass me.494Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need hitch advice please.
Traver8 wrote: My first thought is to get rid of the drop adapter, turn the weight distribution shank over and then adjust the ball mount position as needed. Looks like you can get where you need to be withou a lot of trouble. Other than the torque on the bolts which is pretty high, don't remember the value though. I would still need about 3 inches of drop if I eliminated the adapter and flipped the WD.116Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need hitch advice please.
I guess I wasn't clear in my post. Without the WDH I just bought I needed the 6 inches of drop. Now with the WD I don't need that much because I get some of my drop out of the WD. Thats why its reversed on the WD because otherwise its to much drop. I'm wondering if I should purchase a 4 inch drop and flip my WD back over to get the exact drop I need. I just don't think the 6 inch drop I have now looks very safe. I haven't zeroed the whole thing in yet because I have to get the truck and trailer to flatter ground than what is in my yard.117Views0likes0CommentsNeed hitch advice please.
I recently purchased a 2003 25' Coachman TT. I just bought a WDH for it due to quite a bit of sway. The drop I needed before the WDH was about 6 1/2". With the WDH I could probably get away with a 4. The 6 1/2" drop just doesn't look safe to me with the WDH. Any thoughts on what I have now and what you guys use would be appreciated.5.1KViews0likes22CommentsValley weight distribution hitch?
I was looking to purchase a weight distribution hitch, however, funds are a little tight right now. I was considering the HF unit which is roughly $210 minus 20% with their coupon. It had good reviews but I was still leary about it. I purchased this Valley Industries hitch which came up on CL for $100. I figured I'd rather have a better brand used than a cheaper one used. Its hard to find info about Valley Industries online. Is this made by someone else or is there one I can compare it to?3.1KViews0likes7Comments
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