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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2018, 03:24 PM
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Posted By SouthernCamper
I see how TV can cause the need for WDH, although...

I see how TV can cause the need for WDH, although we're going to get it anyway, for peace of mind. How does the TV affect sway?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Very helpful, thank you. So IF we're going...

Very helpful, thank you.

So IF we're going to want sway control, we should get it integrated. If all else is equal, we would just go with the Fastway E2 through ETI.

It seems that many don't...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
My husband feels like he read something that with...

My husband feels like he read something that with the E2, you don't have a problem with backing up like with another sway bar?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
If you have the sway control, what's the reason...

If you have the sway control, what's the reason to leave it off? Is it just an extra step that if you don't need it you just avoid?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-24-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
The last few posts seal the deal. No power jack...

The last few posts seal the deal. No power jack for now. ETI does not prewire for one, I asked, but I've been comforted by stories of easily installing one in a 21' aftermarket.

I really...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Hm, must've been pretty undesirable if you got it...

Hm, must've been pretty undesirable if you got it changed after 3 trips. I wish I had an idea of just how long/how much hassle it is. Any way to estimate/describe the time difference btwn setup with...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Thanks for the correction. It was a really...

Thanks for the correction. It was a really surface intro non-technical article on WDH. Guess it was wrong :)
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Did you mean to say "absolutely not needed...

Did you mean to say "absolutely not needed because of WDH"? My husband does not want it, and if you say that you can do it with a 17', then we will probably not get it. Admittedly, a 21' weighs quite...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Does anyone know if this a solid alternative to...

Does anyone know if this a solid alternative to the Jack e up if we have a WDH? Does this affect stability?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
"either hitch can be hooked up without aid of the...

"either hitch can be hooked up without aid of the jack by a significant percentage of owners. Those without adequate arm and hand strength may prefer to use the hitch for physical advantage."
...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Do you and your friends have the power jack? Do...

Do you and your friends have the power jack? Do you find it necessary for your Anderson chain based WDH with sway control to have a power jack, or would manual work just as well?

I understand a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
[QUOTE=a602pmcc;234175]The Anderson uses chains...

[QUOTE=a602pmcc;234175]The Anderson uses chains instead of bars and does not require using the jack for adjustment. I would probably have selected the manual jack had I purchased new. QUOTE]

So if...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 12:54 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
I guess I was referring to using tongue weight to...

I guess I was referring to using tongue weight to estimate trailer weight. By spot on I mean you, or someone else, mentioned that tongue weight needs to start relatively stable once your WDH is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2018, 12:45 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
That seems reasonable considering the Tundra's...

That seems reasonable considering the Tundra's max tongue weight. I just read that tongue weight includes any cargo load behind the rear axle, which is good to keep in mind.

After reading a bit on...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
With the Jack-E-Up you completely remove the Jack...

With the Jack-E-Up you completely remove the Jack once hitched up? Could you carry the Jack e up and only remove the Jack if you need to lower the tailgate while hitched?

Which version do you have?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
To properly load, do you just estimate weight...

To properly load, do you just estimate weight distribution as you add items in, then check your tongue weight and try to stay within X lbs of when you leveled your WDH?

If you check tongue weight...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Great to know, thank you. I see a few numbers on...

Great to know, thank you. I see a few numbers on ETI's specs, but nothing that's obviously "tongue weight." What's the dry tongue weight on a 21', and how much weight is added when moderately loaded...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Thank you, Paul. We hope to do many nights on the...

Thank you, Paul. We hope to do many nights on the road while hitched. We won't necessarily be unloading the truck each time, but I'd like to have that option without hating the process! Not the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
also, I've just been educated that ETI sells ALL...

also, I've just been educated that ETI sells ALL weight distribution hitches. i wasn't aware that what they were calling equalizer hitches were WDHs. how do I choose between the Pro-Series 600 lb...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
alright, i won't disregard loading regardless of...

alright, i won't disregard loading regardless of what set-up we get. I'm pretty overwhelmed and was looking for a way to "set it and forget it," but it looks like either way we can't do that.

if...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
so you got the power jack? ideally we'd get this...

so you got the power jack? ideally we'd get this set-up, to fit into the ease of use theme. not having ever RV'd, I don't see tailgate interference as an issue. then again, i don't know any better. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
can you tell me more about these air bags? what...

can you tell me more about these air bags? what are they called?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
You're right, that's why my husband said yes...

You're right, that's why my husband said yes without hesitation to the WDH when he heard how much easier it makes the towing. No point saving money if we're not as safe as possible. We want to go...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
I only see one WDH option, the priciest hitch...

I only see one WDH option, the priciest hitch option on our build sheet at $625. Is that what you got? The other two options have equalizers, but I'm not sure how that's different.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-22-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,712
Posted By SouthernCamper
Good to know on both accounts, thank you. That...

Good to know on both accounts, thank you. That negates the worth of messing with it myself.
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