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Weight Distributing Hitch
« on: May 01, 2009, 08:53:41 PM »
If someone has one lying around, I am in the market for one... I will only buy one complete with bars, I do need one that is adjustable height...
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2009, 09:34:11 PM »
Do temptest search (Craig's helper)

http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?Region=na&statesel=&citysel=&statecodes=&citycodes=&catname=all+sale%2Fwanted&citySelect=zip&majorsPrc=20&majorsOnly=0&maxDist=50&zip=30680&showeb=1&category=8&subcat1=ccc&subcat2=eee&subcat3=ggg&subcat4=hhh&subcat5=jjj&subcat6=ppp&subcat7=res&subcat8=sss&subcat9=bbb&minAsk4=min&maxAsk4=max&bedrooms=&minAsk6=min&maxAsk6=max&minAsk8=min&maxAsk8=max&doa=&search_string=hitch+weight+distribution&keytype=all&search_string_neg=


Results as follows:

Reese WD Hitch - $120 (Sptbg)
Reply to: sale-fev9g-1132306430@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-04-21, 6:45AM EDT


This is a complete Reese hitch,10,000 lb adjustable draw bar with 2 5/16 ball, 600 lb weight distribution bars and Reese Dual Cam Sway Control. 864-680-2031 Donald





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Weight Distribution Hitch
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Date: 2009-04-07, 4:10PM EDT


I have a "Curt" Weight Distribution Hitch and sway control that I want to sell. It cost around $500 new but I don't want it setting around collecting dust so I'm taking best offers. It' only been used one time. e-mail me or call 478-394-0330 if I don't answer I'll call you back.
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2009, 05:54:09 AM »
Thanks Yum Yum!! I found one local, would just rather give my cash to a member if they need it :) I likley will buy this one local next week if no one else has one...
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2009, 07:08:08 PM »
Well i guess i am going to buy a new one, what is better, round bar, or trunion style?
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2009, 09:50:22 PM »
I have a round bar. Works well, just keep the bars greassed in the hitch. Round bar units seem to cost less to buy. Either one will make a huge differnce. Takes alot of the pogo stick effect away.
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2009, 09:55:00 PM »
Will it also stabilize a light tongue trailer?  I found a reese used local tonight, with sway control, Reese seems to be top dog and top price, He wants 3 bills for it, I offered 2 so well see... Has all the pieces for the trailer etc as well, I can get a curt on ebay for about 2 bills delivered with no sway control...
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 10:42:42 AM »
Unless you have too much tongue weight I'd stay away from th eWD hitches all together.Just my .02 from many thousands of towing with and without a WD hitch.No it will not help if the tongue weight is inadequate to start with. A WD hitch just transfers some of the weight on the hitch to the front of the tow vehicle. Now a sway control may help you out a bunch! The sway control can be used with or without the WD bars in use.
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2009, 10:59:18 AM »
I Dont have dually pickup, Just a little half ton van.. ;D
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2009, 11:02:23 AM »
I didn't either for many years.I pulled with a 1/2 ton suburban for much of the time a 14K#'s trailer.
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2009, 11:14:00 AM »
If you are tongue light a WD hitch will make it worse. I actually lifts up the back of your tow rig and that in turn move weight off your rear tires on to the front. Have you tried tractor supply. I got mine there years ago for about $250. No sway control and I believe it is a valley hitch. I still have it, still use it. Has to be going on 6 years. The bars come in different weight capacities as well. So you probably do not need a real heavy hitch if you are not pulling a large camper or super heavy load. 
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2009, 11:14:31 AM »
www.etrailer.com I have had good luck here.
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2009, 11:19:44 AM »
Quote from: Dunebound69 on May 12, 2009, 11:14:00 AM
If you are tongue light a WD hitch will make it worse. I actually lifts up the back of your tow rig and that in turn move weight off your rear tires on to the front. Have you tried tractor supply. I got mine there years ago for about $250. No sway control and I believe it is a valley hitch. I still have it, still use it. Has to be going on 6 years. The bars come in different weight capacities as well. So you probably do not need a real heavy hitch if you are not pulling a large camper or super heavy load. 
Ditto and if you use too large a capacity bar you won't like it either.Personally If I were you I'd buy a set of airbags for the rear and the sway control. Likely not need or want the WD hitch.
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Re: Weight Distributing Hitch
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2009, 11:26:37 AM »
I like air bags. Hell I better I am surrounded by them  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2009, 11:27:38 AM »
With my new trailer I am looking at air bags for my 3/4 ton.
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