Not using WDH
Cargo Master
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From: Southeast MO
In my opinion and after many years of experience(I've owned an RV dealership for many years), I'll make a bold statement to say that "weight distribution hitches are for folks pulling trailers that are in reality too large for their truck".
I'll leave it at that.
Carry on.
I'll leave it at that.
Carry on.
Im guessing your the same guy selling 36' TT's to anyone with a 1/2 ton cause their "rated" to tow that much? Not derailing this conversation but your statement takes away any credibility you have in this conversation.
Mountain Pass
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Don't bother with another limp reply....I won't be reading it.
Cargo Master
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From: CA
Haven't come across an RV dealer yet that will actually inform a buyer that a trailer is too big for their TV.
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Cargo Master
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Guessing I will stick with my current setup. Was really interested in how effective the built-in anti-sway was on these pickups. Would love a lighter version of my hitch. I have a helper device that makes it easier to carry and stuff, But that hitch is a lot of concentrated weight.
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Cargo Master
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From: Ridgway, CO
I only ever tried a WDH once... way back when, hauling all my ex's worldly possessions from Minnesota to Colorado using my buddy's 28 ft enclosed car hauler. He had a WDH and told me I should use it. We hooked it up to my then new '06 Mega Cab Dodge and I made the first trip with it. I made the return trip empty without it and two more back and forth trips without it, never missed it. Last summer I road tripped to eastern Ohio with a friend to pick up doors and millwork for his new house. We pulled his 28 foot enclosed non stop for three days, unloaded there, loaded back without a WDH and never had a seconds desire to have one. I guess I have never felt the need for them unless, as mentioned, you have too much trailer for your truck. I am surprised at the number of SD owners that think they are a necessity for a camp trailer...
Mountain Pass
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From: Minocqua, WI
To me the WDH is more about the Sway control than it is weight distribution when it comes to pulling a TT. I started out with a Blue Ox Sway Pro pulling our 2003 Jayco Jayflight 32' TT. The sway control on that device was terrible but weight distribution was great when towing with my 2006 F350, especially with cross winds. Maybe it was the trailer as I see Youtubers using it on an Airstream with no problems. Upgraded to an equalizer 4 point-12k lb and the sway control of that WDH is much improved over the Blue Ox Sway Pro, and I can at least maintain my desired speeds.
Going with my first tow this coming weekend with the 2022 and the travel trailer. Already transferred the Equalizer over to the new truck, and just maintained the same ball height as the previous truck.
As a response to the gentleman above saying if you need a WDH for a trailer your truck is too small, must not have actually towed in heavy cross winds. The super duty's are plenty big to not need weight distribution with 1000lbs of tongue from a TT, but why do the majority of RV owners use one? It's the sway control man.
Going with my first tow this coming weekend with the 2022 and the travel trailer. Already transferred the Equalizer over to the new truck, and just maintained the same ball height as the previous truck.
As a response to the gentleman above saying if you need a WDH for a trailer your truck is too small, must not have actually towed in heavy cross winds. The super duty's are plenty big to not need weight distribution with 1000lbs of tongue from a TT, but why do the majority of RV owners use one? It's the sway control man.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2021
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From: Minocqua, WI
I only ever tried a WDH once... way back when, hauling all my ex's worldly possessions from Minnesota to Colorado using my buddy's 28 ft enclosed car hauler. He had a WDH and told me I should use it. We hooked it up to my then new '06 Mega Cab Dodge and I made the first trip with it. I made the return trip empty without it and two more back and forth trips without it, never missed it. Last summer I road tripped to eastern Ohio with a friend to pick up doors and millwork for his new house. We pulled his 28 foot enclosed non stop for three days, unloaded there, loaded back without a WDH and never had a seconds desire to have one. I guess I have never felt the need for them unless, as mentioned, you have too much trailer for your truck. I am surprised at the number of SD owners that think they are a necessity for a camp trailer...
Have you pulled a 32' "camp trailer"? It is not about weight distribution. The big old sail that is the side of the RV pushes these rigs all over.
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Cargo Master
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From: CA
To me the WDH is more about the Sway control than it is weight distribution when it comes to pulling a TT. I started out with a Blue Ox Sway Pro pulling our 2003 Jayco Jayflight 32' TT. The sway control on that device was terrible but weight distribution was great when towing with my 2006 F350, especially with cross winds. Maybe it was the trailer as I see Youtubers using it on an Airstream with no problems. Upgraded to an equalizer 4 point-12k lb and the sway control of that WDH is much improved over the Blue Ox Sway Pro, and I can at least maintain my desired speeds.
Going with my first tow this coming weekend with the 2022 and the travel trailer. Already transferred the Equalizer over to the new truck, and just maintained the same ball height as the previous truck.
As a response to the gentleman above saying if you need a WDH for a trailer your truck is too small, must not have actually towed in heavy cross winds. The super duty's are plenty big to not need weight distribution with 1000lbs of tongue from a TT, but why do the majority of RV owners use one? It's the sway control man.
Going with my first tow this coming weekend with the 2022 and the travel trailer. Already transferred the Equalizer over to the new truck, and just maintained the same ball height as the previous truck.
As a response to the gentleman above saying if you need a WDH for a trailer your truck is too small, must not have actually towed in heavy cross winds. The super duty's are plenty big to not need weight distribution with 1000lbs of tongue from a TT, but why do the majority of RV owners use one? It's the sway control man.
Cargo Master
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From: Ridgway, CO
It was damn windy coming back across Kansas last time (loaded). Running 80 mph the Cummins was getting about 8 mpg. Never had any issues with stability.
But no, I have never towed a 32' camp trailer and the ones I am considering are more like 25-28 ft. I do not intend to start with a WDH, I can always get one later if I find out towing without it scares me.
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If the wind blows too hard, I stop, but has to be pretty big wind before I do.
Laughing Gas
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Using a properly set up WDH, in addition to the vehicles built-in anti-sway features, is the best of both worlds and will normally result in the most pleasureable towing experience. I've tried it in every combination and that is what had the best stabilty, best ride, etc.
Mountain Pass
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The advantage to loading cargo type trailers is you control where the weight is placed and usually low. In the case of an RV, the manufacturers have different floor plans and placement of water and holding tanks. Where you load your groceries and stuff is predicated on the floor plan layout, plus coolers, cases of water and all the other stuff that gets thrown in after the fact. If you balance the load in a cargo trailer no matter the length, you can get away without a WDH. Just sayin !
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From: Baja California
Had WDH with my 2016 f-150, did not help with sway. Too much trailer not enough truck. Salesman said no proplem. Bought an f350, no WDH and it tows great. Now have 2022 f-250 tows great no WDH needed, don't miss it one bit.