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<blockquote data-quote="Supergumby5000" data-source="post: 1360520" data-attributes="member: 29956"><p>I see that it's definitely recommended/necessary to get a weight distributing hitch, but I don't know anything about them. I believe I want 10-15% of total weight for the tongue weight, so depending on the model and loading, I'll have a tongue weight around 600-800lbs. I'm assuming I can get a WDH that's built for that range, right? Other than being able to get them in different sizes, they have a pretty universal fit, correct? Any recommendations on a good (but also cost effective) option for the WDH?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">As long as you are going with a reputable name, any weight distribution hitch you find will work just fine. You arent towing a lot of weight. All WDH tensioner bars are adjustable to fit whatever tongue weight you are trying to achieve, and that shouldnt be a problem with such a small trailer.</span></p><p></p><p>I was looking at Andersen WDHs, and I see they come with different drop/rise amounts. How do I figure out what one I need before I drive hundreds of miles to go pick up a trailer (there aren't any local to me)? I need the WDH before I can tow it, but won't know the height of the trailer when level until I get to the trailer, right? I can't seem to find that spec anywhere online...</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">Measure your hitch height. Have the trailer dealer measure the tongue height. Do the math. Account for a couple inches of sag.</span></p><p></p><p>When looking at certain WDH info, I saw something about surge brakes...what are surge brakes? It seems to be something built into the trailer (or maybe something you can add on later), but is that something that's compatible with the Raptor? Again, I don't know what I'm talking about here...</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">The WDH has nothing to do with the braking capability of the trailer. That is all truck/trailer dependent. Some trailers have a braking system built into the tongue of the trailer by way of reading pressure created while braking. This is trailer specific though, and will not impact your WDH selection.</span></p><p></p><p>I've seen some info online about bump stops, and/or bump stop kits. Is that something I'd need to look into? Again, any good (and cost effective) options there?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">I wouldnt worry about bump stops if you are using a WDH. You can get them if you want to I guess. Timbren bump stops would be the most affordable.</span></p><p></p><p>Are the stock springs going to be sufficient?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">That depends. Your truck has a tow rating. Dont exceed it and you wont have issues. A WDH will help reduce spring fatigue.</span></p><p></p><p>Is there a way to do an air bag setup with the Raptor? Or is that not even possible, or a bad idea, etc? I don't know anything about air bag suspensions, other than knowing that I have a couple friends with trucks (not Raptors) that have air bags for hauling/towing.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">Cant help you here. I'm sure there is a way to get an airbag set up on a raptor, it just might not be off the shelf. I think this is overkill for occasionally towing a small toy hauler, especially when you are planning on using a WDH</span></p><p></p><p>Anything else I am missing out on that I'll need to do in order to tow a toy hauler?</p><p></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000">Ask about tongue weight. Some toy haulers have a LOT of tongue weight, some dont. Pay attention to the layout of the trailer tanks and storage capacity. Many toy haulers have their water tanks behind the axles, thus, the tongue weight is typically greatest when the trailer is empty (the tank and your toys will put weight behind or on top of the axles). Some toy haulers are more 1/2-ton truck friendly, regardless of the trailers maximum weight ratings (apples to apples when loaded, a 5000lb trailer could have greater tongue weight than a 7000lb trailer, for example).</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Supergumby5000, post: 1360520, member: 29956"] I see that it's definitely recommended/necessary to get a weight distributing hitch, but I don't know anything about them. I believe I want 10-15% of total weight for the tongue weight, so depending on the model and loading, I'll have a tongue weight around 600-800lbs. I'm assuming I can get a WDH that's built for that range, right? Other than being able to get them in different sizes, they have a pretty universal fit, correct? Any recommendations on a good (but also cost effective) option for the WDH? [COLOR=#ff0000]As long as you are going with a reputable name, any weight distribution hitch you find will work just fine. You arent towing a lot of weight. All WDH tensioner bars are adjustable to fit whatever tongue weight you are trying to achieve, and that shouldnt be a problem with such a small trailer.[/COLOR] I was looking at Andersen WDHs, and I see they come with different drop/rise amounts. How do I figure out what one I need before I drive hundreds of miles to go pick up a trailer (there aren't any local to me)? I need the WDH before I can tow it, but won't know the height of the trailer when level until I get to the trailer, right? I can't seem to find that spec anywhere online... [COLOR=#ff0000]Measure your hitch height. Have the trailer dealer measure the tongue height. Do the math. Account for a couple inches of sag.[/COLOR] When looking at certain WDH info, I saw something about surge brakes...what are surge brakes? It seems to be something built into the trailer (or maybe something you can add on later), but is that something that's compatible with the Raptor? Again, I don't know what I'm talking about here... [COLOR=#ff0000]The WDH has nothing to do with the braking capability of the trailer. That is all truck/trailer dependent. Some trailers have a braking system built into the tongue of the trailer by way of reading pressure created while braking. This is trailer specific though, and will not impact your WDH selection.[/COLOR] I've seen some info online about bump stops, and/or bump stop kits. Is that something I'd need to look into? Again, any good (and cost effective) options there? [COLOR=#ff0000]I wouldnt worry about bump stops if you are using a WDH. You can get them if you want to I guess. Timbren bump stops would be the most affordable.[/COLOR] Are the stock springs going to be sufficient? [COLOR=#ff0000]That depends. Your truck has a tow rating. Dont exceed it and you wont have issues. A WDH will help reduce spring fatigue.[/COLOR] Is there a way to do an air bag setup with the Raptor? Or is that not even possible, or a bad idea, etc? I don't know anything about air bag suspensions, other than knowing that I have a couple friends with trucks (not Raptors) that have air bags for hauling/towing. [COLOR=#ff0000]Cant help you here. I'm sure there is a way to get an airbag set up on a raptor, it just might not be off the shelf. I think this is overkill for occasionally towing a small toy hauler, especially when you are planning on using a WDH[/COLOR] Anything else I am missing out on that I'll need to do in order to tow a toy hauler? [COLOR=#ff0000]Ask about tongue weight. Some toy haulers have a LOT of tongue weight, some dont. Pay attention to the layout of the trailer tanks and storage capacity. Many toy haulers have their water tanks behind the axles, thus, the tongue weight is typically greatest when the trailer is empty (the tank and your toys will put weight behind or on top of the axles). Some toy haulers are more 1/2-ton truck friendly, regardless of the trailers maximum weight ratings (apples to apples when loaded, a 5000lb trailer could have greater tongue weight than a 7000lb trailer, for example).[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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