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07-10-2013, 02:12 PM
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2017 F350 Lariat CCSB, SRW, 4x4, 6.7 PS
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07-10-2013, 04:03 PM
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That lightweight Reese is what I have on my A126. Works great with my 2-door wrangler.
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2011 FR Rockwood Premiere A126 Hard Side
TV=2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2 Dr
Reese 66065 WDH, Curt WDH Shank #17120
Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, Mopar 7-pin Harness
B&M Transmission Cooler (#70268)
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07-10-2013, 09:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmullen
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that's WAY overkill for a popup like yours!!! 
might even damage the A-frame of the popup.
go with the one Mtn. Guy suggested. but you may not even need one.
but since you didn't post what you'll be towing with, it's hard to say for sure.
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Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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07-11-2013, 07:59 AM
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What are you going to be towing this with? Is a weight distribution and sway control really needed for a camper like this for your tow vehicle?
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Camper - 2015 Saber 322BHTS
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07-11-2013, 09:41 AM
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Sorry about leaving that information out. I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 double cab that already has a class IV hitch installed.
Flagstaff 246D specs...
249 Dry Hitch Weight
2115 Axle Weight
2364 Unloaded Vehicle Weight
3249 GVWR
866 Cargo Carrying Capacity
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07-11-2013, 09:46 AM
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check your Taco's owner's manual.
should be a trailer/hitch weight number that will require you to use a WDH.
if you're under that, you shouldn't need one.
an anti-sway bar though, might be a good choice.
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Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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07-11-2013, 09:49 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
check your Taco's owner's manual.
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 sorry seen it before but made me chuckle this morning. ....
Thanks, turbs
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07-11-2013, 09:55 AM
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Have you already hitched this rig up? Do you feel you need a weight distributing hitch or are you just investigating? I'm not sure that you really need it... Would it be a good idea... yeah probably... at least some sway control... personally I would suggest one that has the combo, sway and w/d in the bars.
https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Dist...0-00-0600.html
that would be the style I would suggest! I also highly recommend Etrailer! They have just about everything and very quick shipping... free over $150... sorry for the commercial!
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TV- 2015 Ram 2500 CCLB 6.7 Cummins 3.42 gears
Camper - 2015 Saber 322BHTS
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07-11-2013, 09:57 AM
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I'm just confused on why you would even need a wd hitch for a pop up? I guess I'm just used to 30+ footers or extremely heavy pipe trailers so a wd hitch for a pop up seems way over kill to me but that's just my personal opinion
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07-11-2013, 10:06 AM
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I do not have the pop up yet, just investigating what I will need. I thought it was always a good idea to go with a WDH for anything over 3000 pounds. Also the battery and propane tank on the front of the trailer looks like it will interfere with a normal dual bar WDH.
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07-11-2013, 10:22 AM
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07-11-2013, 10:32 AM
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Correct it would be a good idea. But personally with that rig I personally don't feel you will need it. I show the GVWR of the camper is only 2365LBS... I would suggest pulling it home with a standard hitch first. I'd keep the $500 from the hitch and invest it in brakes and brake controller if anything... if of course your not already (looks like there is a break away cable there already so probably has brakes). I don't feel the tacoma should have any trouble with that. My brother pulls a similar camper with his wife's jeep compass with a 4cyl... no w/d or sway and not a lick of trouble...
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TV- 2015 Ram 2500 CCLB 6.7 Cummins 3.42 gears
Camper - 2015 Saber 322BHTS
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07-11-2013, 10:43 AM
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Flagstaff 246D specs...
249 Dry Hitch Weight
2115 Axle Weight
2364 Unloaded Vehicle Weight
3249 GVWR
866 Cargo Carrying Capacity
Still good?
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07-11-2013, 10:49 AM
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Sorry... The site i was looking at showed the 2364 as the GVWR... But yes I still think you would be fine... I would hook up to it first and see how it does. The only major benefit for you will be the leveling affect of the w/d hitch. If the truck squats too much for your liking then I would suggest it. I dont feel that you will have too much squat. A quick test would be to have 300LBS of people stand on the bumper of the truck and see what happens... if it hits the ground then buy the hitch!!!
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TV- 2015 Ram 2500 CCLB 6.7 Cummins 3.42 gears
Camper - 2015 Saber 322BHTS
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07-11-2013, 11:38 AM
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Good idea! Thanks for the information, much appreciated.
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07-11-2013, 06:01 PM
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I don't think you'll need one. Tow it first without a WDH. If it doesn't sag a lot, you're good to go!
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2012 Coachmen Clipper 126 - Don't even have a TV anymore.
I don't know when we'll be able to go camping again... 
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07-11-2013, 06:48 PM
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I have a 265d that I was towing for years w/o a WD hitch. However, towing with a Toyota Highlander (loaded) the TV would sag 2" or more measured at the rear wheel well when towing. I recently added a WD hitch and towing is a much better experience (has built in sway control as well). Still, I echo that you should try without first, measuring drop at front and rear wheel wells of your loaded vehicle with and without the loaded trailer. Tongue weight should also be measured.
I did have to cut slots into the battery tray to allow the drop brackets for the torsion bars to bolt to the trailer frame.
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