WD hitch
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:23 pm
I apologize in advance if my search has missed finding an "easy" answer to this question.
so the day is set for us to get our new to us Avion. It is an 85, 25H. no renovations or changes that would affect the dry weight rating. We will tow with a low milage Ford F 150 with a 5.4 V8 triton. It has a factory HD tow package and according to the owners manual rated to tow 8500#. The information stamped on the bumper above the factory installed hitch says with WD hitch, the rating limit is 9500# and tongue weight of 990#. So I know we need a WD hitch. My question I'm trying to research what kind to get. We would like to use the simplest to install with the best ground clearance.
I know this post is probably an eye-roller, but we have not had to use a WD hitch before. our previous tow vehicle didn't have a beefy enough hitch to use one and our trailer was light enough to get by with just anti-sway bars. Sometimes I go camping by myself if you husband has other obligations, and I'd like to be sure I can handle hitching the Avion up. I know there will be a learning curve, but hoping it isn't too steep!
thanks!
so the day is set for us to get our new to us Avion. It is an 85, 25H. no renovations or changes that would affect the dry weight rating. We will tow with a low milage Ford F 150 with a 5.4 V8 triton. It has a factory HD tow package and according to the owners manual rated to tow 8500#. The information stamped on the bumper above the factory installed hitch says with WD hitch, the rating limit is 9500# and tongue weight of 990#. So I know we need a WD hitch. My question I'm trying to research what kind to get. We would like to use the simplest to install with the best ground clearance.
I know this post is probably an eye-roller, but we have not had to use a WD hitch before. our previous tow vehicle didn't have a beefy enough hitch to use one and our trailer was light enough to get by with just anti-sway bars. Sometimes I go camping by myself if you husband has other obligations, and I'd like to be sure I can handle hitching the Avion up. I know there will be a learning curve, but hoping it isn't too steep!
thanks!