Weight Distrubution and Sway Control for boat trailer
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05-31-2019, 08:22 AM
#16
As mentioned before...it makes a world of difference on a big load like a toy hauler. I wouldn't tow without it for that application.
But I couldn't imagine using it on my boat. It tracks very well. My guess is if a WD hitch is feeling necessary, you may have too much boat for your truck or a trailer issue.
I could see this being a lot of the guys who have a 2500/250 diesel who thinks he can tow anything because it's a diesel and those guys with 3500/350s are unnecessary fools.
But I couldn't imagine using it on my boat. It tracks very well. My guess is if a WD hitch is feeling necessary, you may have too much boat for your truck or a trailer issue.
I could see this being a lot of the guys who have a 2500/250 diesel who thinks he can tow anything because it's a diesel and those guys with 3500/350s are unnecessary fools.
05-31-2019, 12:39 PM
#17
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Yes on a previous boat/trailer with surge brakes.
There are different models for surge versus elec/hydraulic and they improve ride and control in every application, but most importantly they will make you legal. The big number most truck manufacturers advertise always has an asterisk* next to it, so you need to do your homework on what your particular vehicle is rated for conventional towing versus weight distribution. Mine had bars and that was the only negative about the set up. You cannot make tight turns with the bars attached. Easy enough to remove and install but still aggravating sometimes.
There are different models for surge versus elec/hydraulic and they improve ride and control in every application, but most importantly they will make you legal. The big number most truck manufacturers advertise always has an asterisk* next to it, so you need to do your homework on what your particular vehicle is rated for conventional towing versus weight distribution. Mine had bars and that was the only negative about the set up. You cannot make tight turns with the bars attached. Easy enough to remove and install but still aggravating sometimes.
06-01-2019, 12:53 PM
#18
Back when I used a full WD hitch setup on my 2500 Avalanche and 37' Active Thunder, I used a full trunnion bar setup on an aluminum I-beam trailer. It definitely affected the Surge Brakes but it was manageable.
Now, there is a WD hitch setup called the Andersen Hitch, which is all/only chains, no bars. I used it on my Toy Hauler now, and love it.
Again, I would not use it on a Surge Brake trailer setup, ONLY Electric Over Hydraulic. But the EoH brake setup is MILES ahead on performance and safety over the Surge Brake setup anyhow. (Many other threads on this topic.)
https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/...tion-kits.aspx
Now, there is a WD hitch setup called the Andersen Hitch, which is all/only chains, no bars. I used it on my Toy Hauler now, and love it.
Again, I would not use it on a Surge Brake trailer setup, ONLY Electric Over Hydraulic. But the EoH brake setup is MILES ahead on performance and safety over the Surge Brake setup anyhow. (Many other threads on this topic.)
https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/...tion-kits.aspx
06-02-2019, 06:19 AM
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Nearly all trucks require WD setups to get closer to the maximum tow ratings. 5th wheel required for absolute Max. I rarely see any boat trailers properly equipped while nearly all campers are.
We custom welded WD mounts to our last Myco and it towed really well. Boat and trailer weighed 16,800lbs, triple axle with EOH brakes.
If you don't have a WD hitch at least get rear air bags to level it out and prevent bounce or shooting your headlights in the sky like some morons.
We custom welded WD mounts to our last Myco and it towed really well. Boat and trailer weighed 16,800lbs, triple axle with EOH brakes.
If you don't have a WD hitch at least get rear air bags to level it out and prevent bounce or shooting your headlights in the sky like some morons.
Last edited by StillCrazy J&M; 06-02-2019 at 06:22 AM.
06-04-2019, 10:17 AM
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I use a WD setup for our audio/lighting equipment enclosed trailer. But that is because we load for the "pack" and not for weight distribution. ...which causes tongue weight to increase substantially.
I can't see it being much help on a boat trailer (low tongue weight relatively speaking) if the truck is rated appropriately for the load.
I can't see it being much help on a boat trailer (low tongue weight relatively speaking) if the truck is rated appropriately for the load.
