What weight distribution do you use?

[gtc6452]

I have a 30' international , I was towing with a 1/2 ton, I was set up at the dealer with 1200 lb bars, now I just bought a new 3/4 ton and want to know what bars to go to. thanks.

[AirHeadsRus]

1/2 ton Hensley hitch 1,000 bars.

[RLS]

Reese dual cam w/ 800 lb. bars. Roughly 900 - 1050 lb. tongue weight.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by RLS

Reese dual cam w/ 800 lb. bars. Roughly 900 - 1050 lb. tongue weight.

Ditto, unless you want to spend the $$ for a Hensley or ProPride.

[gtc6452]

really want to make sure I do not over do the bars with a 3/4 ton truck. I think the 1200 was to much for the 1/2 ton, was wondering what others with 3/4 ton use.

[dznf0g]

800# was perfect last season with a Silverado 2500, 4WD.

[Airtandem]

does anyone know anything about the Andersen WD hitch? It is noted as WD and "no sway". MSRP $449.00

[Eric 28]

Use Reese dual cam with 800lbs bars. 2500 2011 Ram and 2003 Safari 28SO with tongue wt.1250lbs.

[Ridgerunner3]

Reese dual cam with 600# bars for a 25' Safari with an 800# tongue weight. Trailer gross weight is 6300#. Tow vehicle is a 2010 Chevy 2500HD crew cab. Followed Andy from Inland's advice on this setup and have been very happy with it.

[Secguru]

I took a look at the Andersen Hitch website (below). It's pretty interesting technology and very reasonably priced. Anybody used this hitch yet?

Andersen 'No-Sway' Weight Distribution Hitch

[polarlyse]

I like this also. Will be interested to follow up and hear some actual user comments.

[gtc6452]

great advice, Andy also recommended the 600lb to me also , sounds like it works or you, I will give that a try. thanks all for your help.

[Mikethefixit]

I would take Andys advice. I had 1000 lb bars that came with the AS. I used them to get the AS home and immediately sold them. I have a 1ton F350 long bed and Im not sure what bars I have,either 550 or 600 they are very close in size. My hitch is a REESE Dual cam straightline. We get a very good ride. I really feel 500 to 600lb bars are the correct ones to use with your truck.

[Ridgerunner3]

Originally Posted by Secguru

I took a look at the Andersen Hitch website (below). It's pretty interesting technology and very reasonably priced. Anybody used this hitch yet?

Andersen 'No-Sway' Weight Distribution Hitch

Here is a link on the Forest River Forum about the Anderson hitch. A representative from Anderson is involved in the discussion. The hitch is unusual but I doubt that it works as well as a Reese Dual Cam or an Equalizer. It will be interesting to see a user report on this hitch by a user who has experience with other well made wd sway preventing hitches.

Andersen Hitches - Forest River Forums

[ROBERT CROSS]

Not sure what comparison you are trying to make....

Too many variables..

Hensley Arrow
1000lb bars

Bob

[Gene]

There are numerous threads about hitches. There are also numerous disagreements.

Here's a link to a recent one about Equalizers with some interesting discussion about whether the bar ratings really matter and how the hitch actually works: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f464...ort-86138.html

We have an Equalizer. The dealer put on heavier bars than needed. It works fine.

Gene

[barts]

Our 71 Tradewind has about 450 lbs of tongue weight; I use Ride Rite air springs to level the ride of our F250 4x4 crew cab (perhaps 1.5" of lift if otherwise empty). This has worked well, and provides a very supple ride over most roads. Heavier trailers would need a weight distributing hitch, but I continue to think that Ride Rites are a good way of dealing with changes in load conditions. With long wheelbase trucks, a lot of force is required to move significant amounts of weight forward.

- Bart

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by Airtandem

does anyone know anything about the Andersen WD hitch? It is noted as WD and "no sway". MSRP $449.00

New and unknown. A current thread on RV.net discussing it at length and depth.

[jspafford]

Here's another good thread:
Suddenly totally baffled by hitches .. clock ticking - Airstream Forums

Inland Andy has extensive experience with this, and a gazillion posts on the importance of keeping your wd proportionate to your tv: the more heavily sprung the tv, the more flexible (low rating) the bars. He responds to personal messages.

Reese Dual Cam, 600# bars, Chevy van 3500 (1 ton,) 25' Safari, and a smooth ride.

[gtc6452]

thanks for all the help, Inland Andy seem to know. I am going with his recommendation.