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3:30 pm
May 10, 2011
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jbuff
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I could use some of your thoughts on my particular towing setup. I am considering purchasing a WDH But not sure if I need one. My tow vehicle is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3.7 V6 engine with tow package. I upgraded the rear shocks to Monroe Snsa-Trac Load Adjusting Shocks. Monroe claims They will assist in maintaining ride height when up to 1200 lbs. of additional weight is loaded. When hooking up the RB 14 prior to the upgrade the rear end would sag considerably and the front end was way up. Now when I hook up the trailer the rear end goes down 3/4″ and the front end goes up 3/8″. The trailer and Jeep are level and handle well. Although I have only been on the interstate for short distances everything seems to be stable. I am using one sway control device and of course trailer brakes with a Prodigy brake controller. The tongue weight of the TT is about 380# And I am estimating the loaded trailer at about 2500#.
It seems to me with the RB14 being as low as it is the trunnion bars of a WDH would be pretty close to the ground. Thought about the Reese mini 350 with sway control but the the tongue weight is over the recommended weight of the mini 350. If you are using a WDH what make and model are you using? Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks for your thoughts. JB
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8:02 pm
May 10, 2011
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wrenchist
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I am happy with this http://www.heavyhaulertrailers…..uctid=1754 . I used it on my pop up as well. I had to relocate my propane tank forward to fit the lever device.
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8:48 pm
May 10, 2011
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flygal6
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Just my humble opinion. I have had 2 RV dealers tell me they felt doing a wt distribution system for this size/ length of trailer was a bit overkill. Esp considering as you mentioned how low the bars would end up being. There also is the additional weight of this system to add in and around the tongue weight. You already have done more than I did by beefing up your shock system, this should really help. I too added a sway bar this year and has helped control the occasional fish tailing with high winds or too high speed. I personally think you will be fine just the way you are set up.
You can always give it a few trips and see how things go with the ride. One other thing I also changed was the receiver hitch. First I use mine reversed, meaning the ball rises vs drops. I use a 4″ rise. You might try even a 6″ rise receiver. Main thing is looking at the whole set up on level ground and see if you are fairly leval longitudinally front to back. No big sag at the hitch or peak. This will be a trial and error process and all comes down to the tongue wt and the effects it has on your TV rear end. (I need a 6″ rise with my boat, but only a 4″ rise with the trailer)
Carol
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5:54 am
May 12, 2011
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jbuff
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Thanks for your comments and recommendations. I have looked at the Draw Tite wdh. I didn't think of moving the propane bottle to accommodate the wdh, good idea. For the time being I will go without the WDH. Since the TV and TT looks level and I hate to add the extra weight. Thanks again for you thoughts on this.
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4:42 pm
May 12, 2011
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Mike Magee
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You should be fine. I own an Equal-i-zer brand WD hitch, but I don't use it with my E14RB.
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6:44 am
May 14, 2011
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pfidahospud
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jbuff-
A few months ago I was in a similar position as you trying to figure out if a WD hitch was necessary. Towing vehicle is a 2010 RAV4 and trailer is a 14RB. I ended up getting and installing the WDH after trying things out without it. I think the biggest benefit, I think, is that it helps the "wet-noodle" effect going over small bumps at high speeds. I'm sure it also helps keep the front end of the car from creeping up as well. I ended up going with the Valley 70270 trunnion type system. It has a bigger stated capacity than the Reese 350. The main drawback at installation was that the battery frame was in the way of the brackets that hold up the trunnion bars. The welding shop easily took care of that by notching around the box. Pics here probably tell a lot better than my words.
Happy camping!
Stephen
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Tow-er: 2010 RAV4 3.5L 269 hp V6 with Tow Pkg ~ Tow-ee: 2011 Sportsmen Classic 14RB ~ Director: The wife
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