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Old 07-21-2008, 09:02 PM
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Wdh

I am looking for a weight distributing hitch for my 24 ft car hauler.

It is a V front trailer. The V is about 2 ft. But this makes the tongue only about 35 inches long. Is this long enough for a WDH?

Steve
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Old 07-21-2008, 11:46 PM
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here is a link

http://www.reese-hitches.com/product...tribution_kits
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Old 07-22-2008, 01:16 PM
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I have the Reese Straight-Line and really like it.
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Old 07-22-2008, 01:16 PM
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The reason I was asking was I already had a Equalizer on order. I just hope it fits.
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Old 07-22-2008, 04:19 PM
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The reason I was asking was I already had a Equalizer on order. I just hope it fits.
If I remember correctly the brackets on the equalizer are mounted at ~26". You will be fine there. Only problem may be when you turn. The end of the bar may come into contact with the side. I would mount the hitch in any position (not important) and attach the bars to the hitch. Don't worry about attaching the bracket to the trailer. Then turn slowly or with someone watching to see what happens. The bars will be about parrallel to the frame of the trailer (in real mounted position). If it looks like it will be ok then setup everything the right way and mount the brackets on the trailer. Reason I say don't mount the brackets to the trailer initially is you will probably scuff them up a bit in mounting and turning then may not be able to return if its not going to work. Hope that makes sense.

You could also call Equalizer and ask them..
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Old 07-22-2008, 05:34 PM
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If I remember correctly the brackets on the equalizer are mounted at ~26". You will be fine there. Only problem may be when you turn. The end of the bar may come into contact with the side. I would mount the hitch in any position (not important) and attach the bars to the hitch. Don't worry about attaching the bracket to the trailer. Then turn slowly or with someone watching to see what happens. The bars will be about parrallel to the frame of the trailer (in real mounted position). If it looks like it will be ok then setup everything the right way and mount the brackets on the trailer. Reason I say don't mount the brackets to the trailer initially is you will probably scuff them up a bit in mounting and turning then may not be able to return if its not going to work. Hope that makes sense.
Thanks. Thats a good idea.
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Old 09-13-2008, 06:50 PM
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Well last week I finally got around to having the Equalizer hitch and Atwood power jack installed. I cannot believe what a difference it made. The one thing I do not like is all the different pieces you have to pin together when hitching up. Other than that it's great.

Changed the trailer so the lights would work even when it is not hooked up and the jack works also. I had them put two large deep cycle batteries. Quite a bit of weight, but I believe it was worth it.

Thanks for the help on this and other things.

Steve
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Old 09-14-2008, 11:47 AM
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Another happy Equal-i-zer WDH customer. Our TT is 6,000 loaded and we use the 1,000/10,000 unit. Works like a champ.

You mentioned a power jack. While not a necessity with the Equal-i-zer, it sure makes the job easier. Especially when you have been driving all day and when you get to your destination its hot out... ah yes, power jack.
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