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02-12-2010, 10:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Hitch Help????
I am new to pulling tt. I have ordered a signature ultra lite 8317rkss, with a hitch weight of 912 lbs, and dry weight of 6270 lbs. Loaded I'm thinking more like 7200 ish lbs. I will be towing with a 2004 dodge 2500 short box crew cab diesel. I am wonder what type of hitch would work best with this set up.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks everyone.
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2011 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8317rkss to come
2011 Ford F350 6.7 Diesel
2004 Honda VFR 800
2005 Brute Force 750 
And most importantly, a loving wife, 2 year old son and a NEW BABY GIRL NOV.30 (I do it all for them!)
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02-12-2010, 10:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Elk Grove, CA.
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I would go with something like this from Reese: (just copy and paste the link if it not a active link.)
http://hitchsales.com/Merchant2/merc...roduct_Count=0
I would also buy a sway bar.
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Bill
2020 GMC Duramax-3500HD 4x4 CrewCab
B&W Companion 25K Fifth Wheel Hitch
2010 Wildcat 28RKBS (West Coast Model)
56 Gallon Titan Tank
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02-12-2010, 11:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Mexico
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That is heavy. You will need a weight distributing hitch. I would get the one with spring bars rated for 1000 lbs - you may wisely decide you want the 1200 lbs spring bars. Your load would easily flex the lighter bars and transmit little force to the driver seat. But if you take a lot of gear and load the front properly, you may get better performance with 1200 lbs spring bars. I prefer the square trunnion style bars because the joint mounts into the platform of the hitch at two very strong points. Round bars drop into a socket. Anyone would have a hard time arguing which is better and why.
You will need a brake controller. It is strongly recommended you install the sway control also.
Be sure to take the time to level the trailer, adjust the shank height, adjust the ball mount angle, and recheck the level on the trailer. It will pull better, safer, and reduce forces that will ruin the trailer tires quickly. This has been discussed ad nauseum on this forum. Try some searches here. I just want to emphasize a level trailer puts the weight on five points - not on three.
Get some rest Dad. Take care of that baby!
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02-13-2010, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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I've been looking at the equalizer 10,000lb or 12,000lb units. equalizer seems to be slightly cheaper. Is there any pros or cons between the two that make the decision easier?
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2011 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8317rkss to come
2011 Ford F350 6.7 Diesel
2004 Honda VFR 800
2005 Brute Force 750
And most importantly, a loving wife, 2 year old son and a NEW BABY GIRL NOV.30 (I do it all for them!)
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02-13-2010, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Hudson Valley NY
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Im pulling a 2009 Flagstaff 831FKBSS, tounge weight around 900 lbs and loaded at around 7200 lbs with a 2008 Dodge 2500 6.7 litre Diesel Crew cab and long bed. I opted for the Reese Dual cam with the 1,200lb bars. The set up tows very well and never has given me any problems, even in high winds and hilly terrain. Good luck!
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02-13-2010, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin
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My trailer is pretty much the same and I've had no problems with my Equalizer hitch.
Either Equalizer or Reese is a good choice
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2010 Rockwood 8317ss
2007 GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L
Prodigy Brake Controller
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02-25-2010, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Carmel, Indiana
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I use an Equal-I-Zer hitch. I have had no problems with it. One thing to know about it that it makes all kinds of noise when you turn. This is normal. Keeping it greased helps but when you first use it it makes you wonder what is going on. If nothing else its a head turner when you pull into gas stations. You only notice the noise at low speeds. Over all I am happy with it.
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kz08h5
2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax Crewcab
Jeep Commander - sold
Flagstaff V-Lite WRB26
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02-25-2010, 06:19 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kz08h5
I use an Equal-I-Zer hitch. I have had no problems with it. One thing to know about it that it makes all kinds of noise when you turn. This is normal. Keeping it greased helps but when you first use it it makes you wonder what is going on. If nothing else its a head turner when you pull into gas stations. You only notice the noise at low speeds. Over all I am happy with it.
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The Reese is no quieter. It clunks, creaks, and makes all kinds of noises. It gets the attention of all non WDH owners.
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2017 F350 Lariat CCSB, SRW, 4x4, 6.7 PS
2017 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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