Weight distributing hitch ratings
What would be a properly rated weight distributing hitch for the 24T trailer I just bought? The owners manual says that it has a 400# tongue weight. I've seen hitches with arms rated at 500, 600, 800, and 1000 #s.
Thanks, Bill |
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While I agree that bigger is not always better, the WD hitch DOES need to be rated to transfer the largest hitch load the trailer can produce.
In my opinion, the trailer weights for HiLo as shown on the "specs" are a bit lower than you actually see in practice. I would use the trailer's max gross weight and multiply it by 0.15 to get an estimate of the tongue weight the WD hitch has to handle. So, if your trailer has a MAX gross weight of 6000# (what I just found it could be for 24Ts in the sales brochure I have for the 2006 models), it might have a tongue weight of 900# when fully loaded. I would use a WD hitch rated at 1000#. My 1707T actually had a tongue weight of 630# with a full fresh water tank and full propane tanks. And, the trailer itself was about 3820# in this configuration (almost at MAX gross weight). So, MY tongue weight was actually 16.5% of the total weight of the trailer. I had the axle moved forward 3 inches to bring the tongue weight more in line with what it should be. And, I have a 600# WD hitch, so it was potentially overloaded in the "factory" configuration. - Jack |
How much pressure on WDH?
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To unhitch, reverse the procedure. Lift the hitch and back of the tow vehicle until you can pull the chains off, then retract the jack so you can release the ball from the tongue. - Jack |
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Sounds great. I'll do that.
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WDH Setup
Boater454,
Setting up the hitch should be done using the proper procedure. First you need to fine a hard and level surface for doing the setup. Next, use the prescribed method for your particular hitch. I looked up the instructions for a Reese trunnion type hitch to use as an example: https://reeseproducts.com/content/dow...ion/N66541.pdf You have to pay attention to the hitch height, the ball mount angle, and the tow vehicle front and rear heights. Doing this on the level surface is a must in order to get your measurements and adjustments done correctly. It may take a few tries before you get it right. |
Thanks RichR, I didn't get any instructions with my hitch. Good to know about lubricating every time also.
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https://sitepro12.sitepro.com/masterl..._17302_INS.pdf |
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