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04-04-2020, 07:29 PM
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Location: Ketchikan
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Weight distribution
So here is what I have, 2018 Jayco 24MBH and I am towing it with a 2016 ram 2500 with 4:10 gears and towing capacity of 14k lbs. I am wondering will I need a weight distribution system/ sway control or just a sway control bar, or will I even need either? I live in a small town in Alaska so I can’t tow it far as of now, but I will be making about a 6k mile journey in a few months through Alaska and across the United States. It tows fine as of now but I haven’t had it above 50mph and no winds or anything. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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04-04-2020, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: kingston
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I would get a wdh so your prepared for just about anything traveling can throw at you. Check out a anderson wdh hitch with anti sway or maybe a equalizer 4 point hitch. I've got the anderson works good for me. Any good wdh hitch is better than none. My humble opinion anyways.
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04-04-2020, 07:46 PM
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A wdh will make the trip more enjoyable, especially if you realize you need one partway into the trip. An Equalizer brand, or one of a similar design will take care of sway and weight distribution, all in one hitch.
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04-04-2020, 07:52 PM
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Another vote for the Andersen. I have a similar sized trailer and it is a perfect combination with my Cummins Ram and the Andersen.
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04-05-2020, 12:01 AM
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We, too, have a 3/4 ton pickup, and our TT is more than 1,000 pounds lighter than yours. But I’ve never second-guessed getting a WDH. When you encounter those 40 mph crosswinds unexpectedly, it’s great comfort. We have an Andersen and love it.
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04-05-2020, 10:34 AM
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Location: Mapleton
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I have a smaller rv and tow vehicle and the Andersen works great for me and everyone I have seen who wrote in about it.
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04-05-2020, 11:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Ketchikan
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The people with the Anderson brand, is it the ones with the chains that you tighten down?
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04-05-2020, 12:04 PM
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Location: Nor Cal
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jewhawk
The people with the Anderson brand, is it the ones with the chains that you tighten down?
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Yes. That provides the force to distribute weight to the front.
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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
😁 "If a man says he’ll fix something, he will. There’s no need to remind him every 6 months.
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04-05-2020, 12:06 PM
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Location: Mapleton
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Yes, you can tighten the chains, but I found that if I use the electric tongue jack and pre-set my chain tightness I often don't have to change it every time I hitch up.
I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland which has air shocks that allow me to raise and lower the whole jeep.
Some campsites are just to far off level and I have to work with the chains.
Buy a 24 inch or longer bar and socket and it is no work at all compared to popping on some of those bars.
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Andersen WDH hitch, Renogy 100 AH Lithium &
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04-05-2020, 12:06 PM
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