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Old 08-17-2018, 02:25 PM   #1
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which wdh needed

Anyone towing Eagle 324bhs with a 2016 Ram 2500. Wanting to buy this trailer but worried about towing. Advice appreciated.
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Your are sufficient for truck and I would install a WDH with 1400 lbs. bars.
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Old 08-17-2018, 04:03 PM   #3
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I am very partial to the Equalizer WDH - I have one for my current camper and I have had 2 in the past for other enclosed auto trailers. Works well, you can back up easily with the bars still attached and the 4 point sway controls definitely helps.
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Like Marcm157, I'm partial to the Equalizer brand WDH, too. But I've had just the one I bought new in 2006 and have towed ~200,000mi with it.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking between the Equalizer and the Blue Ox Sway Pro.
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Old 08-17-2018, 08:49 PM   #6
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I run an Equalizer 14k / 1400lb bars. Its a good setup, tows nice.
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I have a Husky Center Line, and I've only towed this season with it, but it's been through rain, winds, construction, trucks on the highway, and no problems at all. I can also easily reverse with it. I'd buy it again.
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Old 08-17-2018, 09:30 PM   #8
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Welcome to JOF

The Eagle HT 324BHTS has a GVWR of 10,950lbs, thus can produce a heavy tongue weight when loaded with the recommend 13% - 15% of gross weight for a heavy/long TT.

The 324BHTS "as-shipped" UVW will come in around 9,000lbs (yellow sticker)...., so a modestly loaded 324BHTS could weigh (no fluids included): UVW 9,000lbs + Cargo 1,000lbs + Dealer 75lbs = 10,075lbs loaded weight. Your actual gross weight depends on your personal loading habits/requirements.

If you normally travel with a full fresh water tank add another 630lbs, and tank location can influence impact on tongue weight.

Loaded tongue weight @10,075lbs gross weight = 1,310lbs - 1,511lbs (13% - 15%). The heavier and longer TT's average closer to 15% (enhanced TV handling). Loaded to the TT's 10,950lb GVWR = 1,424lbs - 1,643lbs (13% - 15%).

IMO a WDH with a spring bar rating in the 1,500lb - 1,700lb range would be ideal (i.e.: Reese Strait-line 1,700lb model #66075).

I would recommend taking your RAM 2500 under loaded conditions (full fuel, passengers, etc.) to a CAT scale and weigh it (3 minutes & $9). Subtract the CAT weight from your RAM's specified GVWR and you will have your RAM's remaining "available" cargo capacity (to support loaded tongue weight and WDH weight). Great data to know when shopping for a TT or FW.

Just food for thought.

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I have been using an eaz lift for about 6 years and roughly 20,00 towing miles and it has done well. I like the Blue Ox and have considered changing to it a couple of times, I just can't justify the cost when my eaz lift gets the job done. The grease on the load bars, prying the chains in place and no built-in sway control are the things I don't like about the eaz lift. If I ever get a bigger TT I will get a better hitch, probably the Blue Ox.

I am pleased with the way my 2500 pulls my TT at ~7000 lbs. The truck is capable of MUCH more.
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