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Weight Dist Hitch/Sway Control necessary on 1500 Mega Cab 26ft trailer?

Old Aug 30, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Default Weight Dist Hitch/Sway Control necessary on 1500 Mega Cab 26ft trailer?

I'm getting a different trailer here soon and it's a little longer than my old one. 26ft trailer (28.8 overall length) about 7600# loaded.

Do you think I'm going to need anti-sway or weight distribution hitch on a 1500 Mega Cab? Might as well get it before I drive away from the dealer if I'm going to need it.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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My hitch says 5000lb max... But I also don't know much about towing. I'm assuming you've considered this. Sorry I can't be of more help.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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If you have the tow package and the class4 hitch then no.....however utilizing/using a WD hitch with a antisway bar will make your towing WAY!!!!!!!! better. IMO having towed anything and everything up to around 11K I always used a WD hitch. It made it seem like night and day. I would recommend using one just for that.


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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by emcanurse
If you have the tow package and the class4 hitch then no.....however utilizing/using a WD hitch with a antisway bar will make your towing WAY!!!!!!!! better. IMO having towed anything and everything up to around 11K I always used a WD hitch. It made it seem like night and day. I would recommend using one just for that.


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I have the tow package/class 4 hitch. I should have put that in.

Gotcha on the advice. I guess I'll just throw that on as long as I'm in such a rampant-consumerism mood.
 
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