WD hitch bar size

[JMark]

Just wondering....I have a wd with bars which are stamped 600 pounds. Is this 600 each? my tonge weight can be as much as 1000 pounds. Are these bars OK for this? Thanks

[youroo]

Originally Posted by JMark

Just wondering....I have a wd with bars which are stamped 600 pounds. Is this 600 each? my tonge weight can be as much as 1000 pounds. Are these bars OK for this? Thanks

You need Bigger Bars=1000/1200! Youroo!!

[DougW]

No, it is not 600 each, it is 600 total tongue weight.

[mopwr4me2003]

Bigger bars are needed. Which hitch do you have? Would say if you get to 1000# of TW your going to want the 1200# or 1500# bars depending on which hitch setup you have. The weight numbers usually have a minimum weight and max weight rating. Like 750-1000# anything over the 1000# you would step up to to the next weight rating of bars.

[TheGerman]

I'd have to disagree with some aspects of the previous post. If the TW is ~1000 lbs the spring bars should be rated for 1000 lbs. Going to 1200 lbs or even 1400/1500 lbs spring bars makes the rear of the tow vehicle bounce down the road like a ricer with cut springs. It also causes the rear axle to unload a lot more which can cause loss of traction and/or adhesion.

More isn't better when it comes to spring bars

[mopwr4me2003]

Originally Posted by TheGerman

I'd have to disagree with some aspects of the previous post. If the TW is ~1000 lbs the spring bars should be rated for 1000 lbs. Going to 1200 lbs or even 1400/1500 lbs spring bars makes the rear of the tow vehicle bounce down the road like a ricer with cut springs. It also causes the rear axle to unload a lot more which can cause loss of traction and/or adhesion.



More isn't better when it comes to spring bars

You are right more is not always better which is why getting exact weights of your TT is a must. Like I said towards the bottom of the post most bars have a minimum and maximum rating. We do not know exactly what the TW is on the OP’s TT is or what brand WDH the OP even has. So getting the weight using a scale is the best way to know. I guess if I’m at say 995# TW or more me personally would probably go to the next size up depending on how the bars ratings work.

Some people on here would also argue the fact that you are to close to the max and you have no buffer and will cause the exact issue you are referring to as well. So really you have to do your research and if you have questions just call the manufacturer and tell them your situation and see what they recommend.

Tim

[davez]

Need larger rated bars rated to 1000 tongue weight. If Blue Ox system, need bars rated to 1000 lbs ( 3 dimples = 1000 lbs)

[rmanduch]

Even though your vehicle will support a tt with a tw of 1000 lbs, you must use spring bars that are rated for the tw of your trailer. Your current spring bars are rated for 600 lbs tw which may not be enough. The good news is you can always purchase spring bars alone to handle your tt tw.

[kandl]

Originally Posted by youroo

You need Bigger Bars=1000/1200! Youroo!!

Yep... at least 400 lbs bigger!

[JMark]

Thanks for all the info. TW checked at 1088# then I adjusted loading of TT and reduced it to under 900. Buying 1000# bars before next trip. Thanks.

[mopwr4me2003]

Originally Posted by JMark

Thanks for all the info. TW checked at 1088# then I adjusted loading of TT and reduced it to under 900. Buying 1000# bars before next trip. Thanks.

Just make sure you are not falling below that 10% tongue weight number if you are moving that much weight. Know your TT total weight before you do that if you have not already.

[Filterman]

Not to hijack this post but can anyone tell me if I want to upgrade my 1000lb Equalizer hitch, if I can just buy 1200lb bars? Are that the same diameter and will they do into my existing 1000lb head.
Thank you

[jhogue46140]

They will not fit. I bought the 1200 lb bars to upgrade mine and they didn't fit. I had to by a new head also.

[thebrakeman]

Originally Posted by TheGerman

I'd have to disagree with some aspects of the previous post. If the TW is ~1000 lbs the spring bars should be rated for 1000 lbs. Going to 1200 lbs or even 1400/1500 lbs spring bars makes the rear of the tow vehicle bounce down the road like a ricer with cut springs. It also causes the rear axle to unload a lot more which can cause loss of traction and/or adhesion.

More isn't better when it comes to spring bars

Well, I have to kindly disagree with you. It's actually the opposite that causes what I call "porpoising". If you are too close (or over) the TW rating, the spring bars act more like springs, and less like solid bars. It's the springiness and rebound that causes the bouncy "porpoising".
I always recommend staying at least 100 lb under the WDH rating. If you have 950 lbs TW, add 100 lbs (1050) and round up to the next kit (1200).

I have 750 lbs TW, and us a 1000 lbs kit, and the ride is great. No bouncing, and not harsh either.