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Originally Posted by rcase13
And finally am I correct in my thinking that a WDH could shift 100lbs off the hitch?
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The attached document gives a very good analysis of how a WDH re-distributes the load. It may be more than you ever wanted to know.
Surprisingly the WDH does not reduce the load on the hitch ball(it does reduce the load on the hitch receiver, but not the ball). It actually increases the ball load and for that reason it is really important to lube the ball periodically. The WDH uses the ball as a fulcrum to lift the back of the TV and push down on the TM frame.
Jerry
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2010 TM 3326 loaded for 3 day trip, 4955# GTW, 26 gal. water, 9.5 gal. LP, 530# Tongue Wt., 15" Dual Axle, TST Tire monitor, Hensley Cub Hitch
2004 Suburban 1500, 11,100# CGVW
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