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First Time with WD hitch - Is it set up ok

Discussion in 'Towing' started by joe54tacoma, Nov 2, 2013.

  1. Nov 2, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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    joe54tacoma

    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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    Camper seems heavy but rides ok. What do you think of the stance?


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  2. Nov 2, 2013 at 3:59 PM
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    joe54tacoma

    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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  3. Nov 4, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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    Looks about right.

    Have you measured the distance from the wheel well to the ground on the front to see if the distance is relatively the same when the hitch is loaded and unloaded?

    If the distance is about the same when loaded and unloaded, then the hitch is working correctly.
     
  4. Nov 4, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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    can you post close up pictures of the hitch set up. does your truck have the rear leaf tsb done? or does it have just the factory 3 leaf on each side.
    It does look a little lifted up in the front.
     
  5. Nov 4, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Looks fine to me. Even if its a WD hitch there is always going to be some tongue weight on there.
     
  6. Nov 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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    Mine had the 4 leafs from the factory.
     
  7. Nov 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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    about the same
     
  8. Nov 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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    It looks ok. When I had my reese straight line the directions wanted measurements front and rear to confirm the trailer was level and then the same for the truck
     
  9. Nov 4, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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    At some point I will need to buy one for my vehicle ..... so thank you for your post. Hope to buy a trailer next October when they lower prices to get them off the lots for winter.

    How much does the trailer weigh (dry weight)? How much was the WD hitch and what kind is it?

    Awesome trailer and vehicle!! Looks like a great time just waiting to happen.

    Ponchosportal
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2013 at 3:47 PM
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    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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    trailer 3700 dry weight
    hitch pro series from etrailor trunion style 800lb tw 10,000gtw
     
  11. Nov 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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    Thanks for the reply.

    Nice dry weight! I tried to blow your photo up to see who makes the trailer but it is to blurry for me to read when I do ........ so (if you don't mind) who makes the trailer?

    Once again nice setup and thank you.
     
  12. Nov 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    holy crap, you only need a class 4 hitch... thats whats factory equipment on my truck
     
  13. Nov 4, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    Is it a toy hauler?
     
  14. Nov 4, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    Hope you don't expect to tow that much with your taco. That's way too much weight. 650 tongue and 6500 total weight.
     
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    Looks fine.
     
  16. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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  17. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:27 AM
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    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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    Will never tow that much. There's not a huge selection of choices. I would rather have an over kill on the hitch than too light.
     
  18. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:29 AM
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    joe54tacoma [OP] Joe in Indiana

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    I tried with just the factory hitch. Adding the WD Hitch made a big difference in the ride quality.
     

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