Weight Distributing Hitch
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Mountain Pass
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From: Newcastle, CA
Weight Distributing Hitch
Hello,
I am looking for the best, no weld, weight distributing hitch setup. I am going to pick up a 32' triple axle trailer in the next few weeks, and I have never towed a bumper pull that big and heavy before. Empty weight for the trailer is 8500lbs, hitch weight is 900lbs. GVWR is 18,000lbs. Triple 6k axles are awesome. Anyhow, any info would be awesome. I appreciate it.
I am looking for the best, no weld, weight distributing hitch setup. I am going to pick up a 32' triple axle trailer in the next few weeks, and I have never towed a bumper pull that big and heavy before. Empty weight for the trailer is 8500lbs, hitch weight is 900lbs. GVWR is 18,000lbs. Triple 6k axles are awesome. Anyhow, any info would be awesome. I appreciate it.
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There should be no welding required as long as you have enough length on the tongue to install the snap-up brackets, but that's not guaranteed on an enclosed trailer. My first one was a 24' V-nose that had to have brackets welded on because of how far forward the "V" was. When I ordered this one I spec'd an extended tongue, and I use the regular snap-up brackets with this one.
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Mountain Pass
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The trailer I am looking at is just a flat front, extended tongue, 32' trailer. I would thing that would be enough room for a weight distributing hitch setup to be installed. The reason I wanted one in the first place was when I load this thing up it'll be very close to my 250's max. So I just wanted to make sure I would be riding level and not blind oncoming drivers at night. Thanks again!
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It has to do with more than just sitting level; your tongue weight levers weight off the front axle which can cause really goofy handling. WD hitches put that weight back on the front axle, and that's why they are necessary.
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I've been using the Equal-I-Zer hitch with my 31' Airstream for over 30,000 miles total and really like it. Easy on-off; the side rails need power from the truck or the trailer to get them set, otherwise it's a snap. I also have the Firestone air bags that help as well to stay level.
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Have I got a real for you :-) :-) :-)
How about a pro pride 3p hitch ?
You want the best ? This is it
Had never towed any rv of note and the first time behind my excursion it handled the trailer and the wind without a hiccup - I highly recommend it.
Will even let u try it out first !
How about a pro pride 3p hitch ?
You want the best ? This is it
Had never towed any rv of note and the first time behind my excursion it handled the trailer and the wind without a hiccup - I highly recommend it.
Will even let u try it out first !
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i have an equalizer hitch---31ft travel trailer 1050 lb. tongue weight---7800 lb. dry great hitch have pulled about 20000 miles no problem----the pro pride is a great hitch from what i hear but out of my price range now (~~$2500)
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Any of the weight distributing hitches with that combine distribution with sway control are generally superior to using the separate friction sway controllers. The Equalizer is one example, There are many.
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you need a hitch, and that tongue weight will and should only go up, that is at the min right now for that weight.
Been using this for 40,000 + miles, best combination of cost and easy of use.
Equal-i-zer® Hitch - The “American Original” with 4-Point Sway Control™ and Weight Distribution
Been using this for 40,000 + miles, best combination of cost and easy of use.
Equal-i-zer® Hitch - The “American Original” with 4-Point Sway Control™ and Weight Distribution
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