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**Bill** · 05-22-2004, 07:21 AM

This question seems to come up every month or two. Ray's answer, or the equivalent is always given, sometimes with sketches to ensure it is really really clear. Despite that, the question comes up again.

TM recommends a WD hitch. Most trailer magazines and reference sites recommend a WD hitch. Most vehicle owner's manuals recommend a WD hitch for anything heavier than a small utility trailer. And yet the question continues to come up, safety and handling be damned.

I don't understand the resistance to weight-distributing hitches. Can anyone clue me in? They are not particularly expensive, given that you have to have a hitch receiver either way. They are not hard to use. They are almost universally recommended. So what's up? This is a serious question.

Bill

05-22-2004, 07:21 AM	#15
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,109	Re:Need a WD hitch with a Ford Expedition? This question seems to come up every month or two. Ray's answer, or the equivalent is always given, sometimes with sketches to ensure it is really really clear. Despite that, the question comes up again. TM recommends a WD hitch. Most trailer magazines and reference sites recommend a WD hitch. Most vehicle owner's manuals recommend a WD hitch for anything heavier than a small utility trailer. And yet the question continues to come up, safety and handling be damned. I don't understand the resistance to weight-distributing hitches. Can anyone clue me in? They are not particularly expensive, given that you have to have a hitch receiver either way. They are not hard to use. They are almost universally recommended. So what's up? This is a serious question. Bill