Re: [SilverStreak] WD hitch

[<waymark1@xxxxxxxx>]

"The WD hitch is set to transfer some of the weight to the front axle which does 
improve the ride and the steering."

Tongue weight transfer to the front axle of the tow vehicle is inherent to the WD 
system. It also removes weight from the rear axle of the tow vehicle and adds 
weight to the trailer axle(s).
Because the WD system loads the hitch coupler socket and ball much greater than 
with a simple weight carrying hitch, 2 5/16" ball and proper lubrication is essential, 
though many years ago it was done with a 2" ball.
Al

-- Keneth Wilson <ke5dfr@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

I also tow my SS with a WD sytems.  I use a Reese Dual Cam HP which is both sway control 
and weight distributing.  The truck can well handle the relative light load on the hitch.  
My truck has an 11,500# GVWR and actual weight is about 8000#, so it can carry 3500# in 
the back.

The WD hitch is set to transfer some of the weight to the front axle which does improve 
the ride and the steering.

I am an engineer and like to make sure we have everything SAFE.  With a well balanced 
trailer, you can never say that it will never sway.  You never know when you will get hit 
by the sudden gust of wind from a passing vehicle, over a river or such.  The sway control 
is cheap insurance for that one time that you might need it.
 
Ken Wilson 
KE5DFR@sbcglobal.net 
Cypress, Texas