New Tow vehicle- need WDH?

[BML]

Moving up from 1500 Chevy to 2024 Chevy 2500 HD … diesel with tow package, the works. Towing 2024 28’ A/S.. complete overkill with the new TV I know, but leaving room to grow . I’ve used Blue Ox WDH with my 1500, thought I would with new TV, but this community has the best advice/ suggestions etc., I wanted to get opinions.

[BML]

The new TV is the High Country Edition -

[Bobbo]

You may not need a WD hitch, but you definitely still need sway control of some kind. When I moved up from an F-150 and 23 foot trailer to an F-350 and 28 foot trailer, I kept using my Reese Strait-Line w/Dual Cam for the sway control. Heaven knows that I don't need it for WD now.

[BML]

New TV does have sway control feature, with the Electronic Stability Control. Sounds like a lot of stuff the fix down the road, but what the h*ll, this baby is loaded.

[Bobbo]

The truck's sway control is reactive. It doesn't kick in until you already have noticeable sway. What I am talking about is proactive sway control. It doesn't stop already noticeable sway, it PREVENTS sway. You need both.

[BML]

Thanks, and understood. I’m def going WDH … always good on this site

[Andy543]

Originally Posted by BML

Moving up from 1500 Chevy to 2024 Chevy 2500 HD … diesel with tow package, the works. Towing 2024 28’ A/S.. complete overkill with the new TV I know, but leaving room to grow . I’ve used Blue Ox WDH with my 1500, thought I would with new TV, but this community has the best advice/ suggestions etc., I wanted to get opinions.

A 2500 is the proper tow vehicle for a 28' Airstream. It is not overkill. You do not need a weight distribution or sway control hitch with this truck.

[FLCoast]

Congrats on the new Chevy. I also appreciate the input from this forum, but verify what is provided. Chevy had a truck’s trailering guide that I used to make my decision. Google for it for your year. It was helpful. Enjoy your new ride

[gypsydad]

I have a 28' AS FCTwin model, and F250 3/4T King Ranch 4x4. I use the BO with Sway Pro, last 7 years; love the combination. Once you dial in the links showing to 4.5 or 3.5 links showing, I think you will be happy if you choose Blue Ox system. Personally, I believe in using the WDH with Sway Control. Unless perhaps you have a "dully". Some folks here are "anti" WDH as you no doubt will see comment. I have driven with mine and without for short distances on highway; I personally believe in the Blue Ox or I would have stopped using it; it has saved us a couple times in emergency manuver situation while at speed. Your decision of course. By the way: Congratulations!

[Andy543]

If you use a WD/sway control hitch you need to be aware that these hitches will diminish your tow vehicles handling characteristics, in particular, its ability to go around a turn. Here are some estimates of road holding g-force before losing control:

truck alone without trailer: 0.7g
truck towing trailer with simple ball mount: 0.5g
truck towing trailer with wd/sway control hitch: 0.3g

[Life is a Highway]

Call Shocker Hitch was that truck you do not need weight distribution it only harms the trailer. Get the shocker hits with sway control arms no WD

[waninae39]

https://www.canamrv.ca/blog/category/hitch-hints/If you use a WD/sway control hitch, you will get better handling characteristics

it is very important for hiway speeds ie a large truck passes you will not feel the sway compared to without Sway control
on any speed, it will ensure your TV is balance ie. equal weight front and rear.

without WD, you may end up with too much tail weight and lose steering ability
as well you may bottom out the rear load capacity


go to a trusted dealer such as CAMRV to set up your TV vehicle to match yur trailer

here is some towing info from their site

[SilvaStreama]

I have to comment on the trucks' ability to control sway. I have a 2024 F450 for my 33' classic. I was driving in a construction zone recently where there were groves in the road for various reasons. My dual wheels got caught in them and I had no where to go because of traffic on both sides of me. We were only going about 40-50. The second my wheels hit those groves and my truck started swaying, the auto sway control took over within a second of the movement. I understand the Propride or the Hensley might have prevented it, but I still feel safe knowing the truck is much quicker than I was in controlling the motion, and I don't have to deal with the heavy hitch, the stinger that i could never seem to get right the first time, and all the extra stuff to check. I am using a Curt Rebellion XD and I love the freedom.

[Mikebrady62]

You certainly do not NEED WDH hitch or something to control sway before it happens. BUT you WILL get a better ride with both. I know I can tell the difference with my 2500 with and without.

[JJTX]

Your truck manual will specify as well as hitch stickers

[BML]

Originally Posted by gypsydad

I have a 28' AS FCTwin model, and F250 3/4T King Ranch 4x4. I use the BO with Sway Pro, last 7 years; love the combination. Once you dial in the links showing to 4.5 or 3.5 links showing, I think you will be happy if you choose Blue Ox system. Personally, I believe in using the WDH with Sway Control. Unless perhaps you have a "dully". Some folks here are "anti" WDH as you no doubt will see comment. I have driven with mine and without for short distances on highway; I personally believe in the Blue Ox or I would have stopped using it; it has saved us a couple times in emergency manuver situation while at speed. Your decision of course. By the way: Congratulations!

good stuff, I love the BO and will def use it. Safe travels.

[Bill M.]

I have never used a Blue Ox hitch. But...it sure seems like a good hitch and since you already know it well, why not? I have been happy with my Reese straight line hitch for the last 17 years but they are sorta out of vogue now. It does tow well, though.

[uncle_bob]

Hi

You very much do need a WD / AS hitch if you are going to do normal camping things with your trailer and TV. Your rig will handle better driving down the road with that sort of setup and you will be more safe.

Which one you get is very much up to you. There are a number of choices. Indeed, you can go pretty crazy if you decide to.

I've had both a F250 and a F350 on our 30'. They both could go "unstable" with the AS disabled. As noted above the truck's built in AS setup is not at all pleasant to activate. In both cases the WD was needed with our typical loading.

Bob

[Daquenzer]

Your manual will state whether you need a WDH based upon the tongue weight. And remember your tongue weight when loaded could exceed 1000lbs. You will definitely need sway control.

The Blue Ox Sway Pro would probably be adequate. If your old hitch is anti-sway see no reason you can’t use it. Will have to recalibrate the ball height etc, and you will probably need different bars.

[Bobbo]

Originally Posted by Andy543

A 2500 is the proper tow vehicle for a 28' Airstream. It is not overkill. You do not need a weight distribution or sway control hitch with this truck.

OP, please note that this is absolute rubbish. You may or may not need a WD hitch, but EVERYBODY needs sway control. Any trailer can sway under the right conditions, and sway is dangerous. Sway can make your tow vehicle unstable, or even roll it over. That is also not to mention the possibility of a swaying trailer hitting a car in the next lane over.

Originally Posted by Andy543

If you use a WD/sway control hitch you need to be aware that these hitches will diminish your tow vehicles handling characteristics, in particular, its ability to go around a turn. Here are some estimates of road holding g-force before losing control:

truck alone without trailer: 0.7g
truck towing trailer with simple ball mount: 0.5g
truck towing trailer with wd/sway control hitch: 0.3g

OP, please note that this is absolute rubbish. No WD hitch makes it difficult to go around a curve. If there is a problem going around a curve, it is because you are driving too fast. The WD hitch has zero to do with that.