W/D hitch

[Savage68]

I have posted an image (photo section-Argosy trailers) of a WD hitch which I think is a Reese. It's spec'd to 1000 tongue weight & 12K gross trailer weight, so my 22ft argosy is well within.
It's on Craigslist for $100. Is it worth my while?

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by Savage68

I have posted an image (photo section-Argosy trailers) of a WD hitch which I think is a Reese. It's spec'd to 1000 tongue weight & 12K gross trailer weight, so my 22ft argosy is well within.
It's on Craigslist for $100. Is it worth my while?

If it's the one I saw with the round bars, yes it will work, but is a little on the heavy duty side. That's a good price.

[Savage68]

Originally Posted by SteveH

If it's the one I saw with the round bars, yes it will work, but is a little on the heavy duty side. That's a good price.

Great thanks. I had 24 hrs to make up my mind. My research showed them at nearly $500 retail.

[HowieE]

If you have the time spend some of it reading this tread.
1,000 lbs. bar are overkill for you rig.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ead-92131.html

[Savage68]

Originally Posted by HowieE

If you have the time spend some of it reading this tread.
1,000 lbs. bar are overkill for you rig.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ead-92131.html

I understand they are overkill, but will they work or is the mismatch bad for the rig? I'm an admitted rookie to trailers of this size.

[HowieE]

If I am correct the only sway control offered with the Draw Tight round bar system is the Reese flat plate. It is a very poor mechanical design that requires you to unhook it before you back up. Lots of fun in the rain. Does the system you are looking at even have a sway control component?

If you are new do more homework.

[Ag&Au]

Originally Posted by Savage68

I understand they are overkill, but will they work or is the mismatch bad for the rig? I'm an admitted rookie to trailers of this size.

There is school of thought, with quite a few proponents, that says that the stiffness of the heavier bars will allow excess road shock to transfer to the trailer from the TV causing damage to the structure of the trailer. This has been said about Airstreams, but I do not know enough about Argosy construction to guess how well it carries over.

I tow a large Airstream with bars that are rated at 14,000 #, when the trailer GVW is 10,000 Lbs. The bars are round tapered like those in your photo. MY TV is a stiff suspension 3/4 ton pickup. I have not had any damage, but maybe I'm lucky.

Ken

[Savage68]

Originally Posted by HowieE

If I am correct the only sway control offered with the Draw Tight round bar system is the Reese flat plate. It is a very poor mechanical design that requires you to unhook it before you back up. Lots of fun in the rain. Does the system you are looking at even have a sway control component?

If you are new do more homework.

Thanks.

The same guy had an equalizer brand rated at 400lb tongue and 4000lb trailer.

That's a bit light for my argosy.

[Silverbee]

Upgrading from a Reese friction to dual cam. I keep hearing "if it's set up right". So that I can be sure the dealer does it right, what should I look for?