Weight Distribution Hitches

2510Paul · Dec 4, 2011

I have a 10,000 lb. deckover bumper pull trailer. I would like to put a weight Distribution Hitch on it. Are there any recommendations as to a good choice or Mfg? Paul

Welding man · Dec 4, 2011

Reese High Performance with adjustable hitch bar. I would go with the 12000 #model.Good for 1200# Tongue weight. You didn't say how much you intended to haul or what your tow vehicle was. Both of those factors makes a difference.

2510Paul · Dec 4, 2011

The heaviest item I would haul is a JD 2510 tractor. My current two vehicle is a Half ton crew cab Silverado. It is a little light for this trailer and I may have to upgrade to a 3/4 ton. Any comments would be welcome. Paul.

jddriver · Dec 4, 2011

I have had reese, easy lift and all the others the best one by far is equalizer just google it

bobs old iron · Dec 4, 2011

you are starting to think the better/safer way for hauling, 3/4 ton or 1 ton is always safer, to have better/biger brakes, handle more weight,now the trailer is another thing to think about for depending on what you want/need to haul...

S2710 · Dec 4, 2011

Try adding these to your pickup. They make a big difference and when you are not hauling anything they ride like you don't even have them on the truck.

Bob
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mkirsch · Dec 6, 2011

Weight-distributing hitches do more than just keep the rear from sagging.

They transfer weight back to the front wheels so you can steer and stop.

Most 1/2 tons only have receivers rated for 500lbs tongue/5000lbs trailer without a weight-distributing hitch. You NEED a weight-distributing hitch to tow the full 10,000lbs, if you don't want to tear the receiver off your truck.

geoff gwisdala · Dec 10, 2011

to 2510 paul. i have a dodge 2500hd. i was hauling a 2010 with a loader. i didnt have the tractor weight enough on the tounge and the trailer started to sway at 70 mph. big oh crap moment. i used 3 lanes on the expressway and both shoulders and got the rig stopped with no damage. fortunately 3/4 ton trucks have 8 ply tires, the 4 ply tires on most 1/2 tons would have rolled under causing the bead to break and you can about guess what would happen next at 70 mph. at least upgrade to stiffer sidewalls on your 1/2 ton

S2710 · Dec 11, 2011

If you knew you didn't have enought weight on the truck why would you drive 70 MPH. That is about as unsafe of a thing that anyone can do.

Bob

VicS · Dec 12, 2011

I usted to pull my tractors on a 16 ft bumper trailer and my horses in a 16 ft stock trailer, with a 89 Ford Bronco. I used a reese equalizer hitch. In 03 I got a superduty Ford F250 gas. Didn't need equalizer hitch on either trailer. In 05 I got a 20 and 5 deckover gooseneck. Just went 850 mi one way to Harrisburg Pa. then 400 mi to Tunica Ms. Hauled 2 tractors to Tunica plus wheel weights. The dog wags the tail with this rig not the tail wagging the dog. Eventually you will get a gooseneck, I think a heavy 1/2 would be ok. But not great! Vic

jose bagge · Dec 22, 2011

Get a reese with the "king pin" style (square stock) bars- don't fall for the inexpensive round stock bars. In my experience they won't hold the angle at the bend, and the fabricated hitch is not nearly as strong as the (i'm assuming) forged pieces on the king pin style.

dansuper27 · Dec 31, 2011

The receiver hitch on the truck has to be heavy duty enough to handle the stress the equalizer hitch is going to place on it. If you go the equalizer hitch route find out what class truck hitch is needed to handle it.

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