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Jun 7, 2019 | 07:29 AM

doyall

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Why do I need a WDH ...

(other than my receiver says 5000# max with weight carrying hitch and the boat/trailer weighs 6000#)?

Jun 7, 2019 | 01:03 PM

EDC8008

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You probably don't need a weight distribution hitch but you should upgrade your hitch if you are over weight rating. 1000 pounds is significant.

Jun 7, 2019 | 06:20 PM

Chuck's First Ford

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WHERE is your Safety Factor ????? you have NONE

1,000 over on the hitch.. what about the Ball ?....

what about trailer sway.... ????

Jun 7, 2019 | 07:34 PM

doyall

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Originally Posted by Chuck's First Ford

WHERE is your Safety Factor ????? you have NONE

1,000 over on the hitch.. what about the Ball ?....

what about trailer sway.... ????

I presume you jest, but if the receiver is rated for a longitudinal (pulling) force of 10000# with WDH, 6000# should pose no problems. Longitudinal force is longitudinal force with or without a WDH, no?

Ball weight of 420# is within non-WDH specs.

Rear suspension has been supplemented with air bags (Air Lift 2000 run with just 10# pressure to keep things level), Bilstein 4600 shocks and Hellwig sway/roll bar. Given the long and low trailer, the tow is now very steady.