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WD Hitch
I'm fairly certain this may have been covered, however I want to know for sure my options. I am currently towing a Jayco Eagle 314BHDS with a weight of around 9500lbs. As the new truck (F-350 Platinum) will not work with my current hitch setup, I'm wondering what the best options are available on the market. Anyone else currently looking to replace the WD/ Sway Control setup? Also any idea of 3" receiver options for a WD hitch coming?
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
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Not a stupid question at all. The current setup will not work due to the height difference of the truck. My current truck is a 2016 F-150 and as you can see from a below thread its a big difference in required ball drop. By the way my current WD is a Reese 12,000lb.
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You are correct. I have checked a few places locally here in Calgary and haven't been able to find a supplier that stocks them. Also I haven't been very happy with this setup to be honest. It's wicked loud, so I guess any reason to replace it with something "better" I will jump all over it.
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The 'Helsley' is regarded as the best anywhere I have read over the years.
Reese shanks shouldn't be hard to find. I know Grandwest out of Saskatoon is a supplier for them. I'd be surprised if they didn't have stock.
But I understand completely. I have never been overly impressed with anything from Reese.
Reese shanks shouldn't be hard to find. I know Grandwest out of Saskatoon is a supplier for them. I'd be surprised if they didn't have stock.
But I understand completely. I have never been overly impressed with anything from Reese.
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I have heard of that hitch. Seems like a pricey replacement, but well worth it. Any idea who sells it here in Canada?
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Yes the Hensley is wonderful, and wonderfully expensive, I had one in the past great sway control. Also check on Pro pride, same type of hitch as Hensley, but a little less money. They are both also Heavy hitches 100 lbs or more.
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Personally, I have a propride and it is by far the best hitch I have ever owned. I don't think it will be necessary on my new 2017 F350 but I will most likely tow with it anyway. Certainly worth a look, but for me a 70K truck, and 20k trailer, a 2k hitch was just a drop in the bucket.
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With the hitches integrated into the frame, you don't need weight distribution. Sway control is completely separate, and depending on the trailer, you may still need it.