Towing/hitch questions

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

jabroni619

FRF Addict
Joined
Jun 13, 2017
Posts
2,057
Reaction score
1,418
Never towed before and looking to buy a 4 seater side by side sometime in the near future. Is it recommended to get a WD or sway control with the loads I'll be pulling? For reference, a Polaris RZR XP 4 is about 1600lbs dry.
 

brettmess24

Full Access Member
Joined
Dec 13, 2014
Posts
978
Reaction score
381
No you don’t need a WD hitch. Load it on your trailer properly and your golden.

Pick up an adjustable aluminum hitch on amazon and your set. 6” drop should give you all the adjustment you need.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Last edited:

Dane

FRF Addict
Joined
Sep 20, 2011
Posts
2,201
Reaction score
777
Location
Littleton, CO
That's too light (trailer included) to worry about a WD hitch. You'll have no problems at all. I frequently tow a TJ Wrangler on a flatbed trailer with no WD. I only use my WD for my camper which is 6-7,000 pounds. The TJ tows great.

I'm a Gen 1, but still, close enough. You'll be golden. All you need is a basic trailer big enough for the RZR. Trailer brakes would be a plus, but you'll be ok without them at that weight.
 
OP
OP
J

jabroni619

FRF Addict
Joined
Jun 13, 2017
Posts
2,057
Reaction score
1,418
Thanks guys. I do intend on getting a trailer with brakes. Chances are anytime I'm trailering the RZR (or whatever I decide to get) I'll also have a truck full of people and some cargo in the bed.
 

KDCane

Member
Joined
Feb 4, 2018
Posts
19
Reaction score
6
Location
Delray Beach, FL
Thanks guys. I do intend on getting a trailer with brakes. Chances are anytime I'm trailering the RZR (or whatever I decide to get) I'll also have a truck full of people and some cargo in the bed.

Dude. You don’t need brakes on a trailer that light. Legally depends on the state but most have a 3500lb trailer weight for brakes. It’s just added cost and complication.
 

Jspeers89

Full Access Member
Joined
Aug 5, 2017
Posts
115
Reaction score
44
I tow an xp4 on a14 foot trailer using a 6 inch adjustable Curt channel hitch. So light a wd is not needed. Tows like nothing is back there. Much difference experience than when I was towing the same load with my Jeep Rubicon.
 

xxaarraa

Full Access Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2017
Posts
858
Reaction score
465
Location
Southlake, TX
I have about 10k miles towing a 7x14 (~5500 lb loaded) dual axle with my 17 gen 2 including a cross country trip towing 3 superbikes and luggage, generator, tools etc.

Add-a-leaf in the back and it tows like trailer isn't even there. LOVE the pro trailer backup assist. A great tow car contrary to what the peanut gallery says.

EqeyIkegeEZQr2ra7NKfoF3-s4CCtmaQmqfE8g4hvgWc=w2400.jpg
 

TXRaptor

FRF Addict
Joined
Sep 15, 2010
Posts
1,851
Reaction score
1,044
I have about 10k miles towing a 7x14 (~5500 lb loaded) dual axle with my 17 gen 2 including a cross country trip towing 3 superbikes and luggage, generator, tools etc.

Add-a-leaf in the back and it tows like trailer isn't even there. LOVE the pro trailer backup assist. A great tow car contrary to what the peanut gallery says.

EqeyIkegeEZQr2ra7NKfoF3-s4CCtmaQmqfE8g4hvgWc=w2400.jpg

I have been to that track south of Houston! :cheers:
 

Birel22

Active Member
Joined
Jun 6, 2012
Posts
53
Reaction score
5
Tremendous picture.... Raptor will have no problem towing your toys. They just dont like tongue heavy trailers/loads.
 

xxaarraa

Full Access Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2017
Posts
858
Reaction score
465
Location
Southlake, TX
Just did 1000 miles moving someone with trailer loaded to the brim. Raptor did the job like the trailer wasn't even there. Don't let the peanut gallery fool you, with a little bit of work (add a leaf or bump stop kit for the rear) the raptor makes an excellent tow vehicle. I have over 10k miles towing out of 30k miles total on the truck.

fc3050ed4f3b16ffaf215f1f674b4095.jpg935f68b0070d1fafc3603abd06fe1c15.jpg45a330c359b7a35c384cc0f918a8b503.jpg
 
Top