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Old 07-08-2013, 12:18 PM   #1
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Exclamation Does brand of WDH matter?

I need to get a WDH installed very soon on my new 2010 Chevy Traverse so I can safely tow my new 2010 2720SD.

I called a local RV dealer and they only carry Husky brand.

Local Toys for Trucks dealer who installed my previous hitch only carries CURT Mfg brand.

Is there any real difference? Should I go with an RV dealer or the local Toys for Trucks?

Lucky me, I have to buy a new draw bar and ball just to tow the camper to wherever I decide to have WDH installed. The old drawbar is too large for the traverse.
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Old 07-08-2013, 12:23 PM   #2
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a MATTER OF PREFERENCE,

YOUR TRAVERSE SHOULD HAVE A 2" RECEIVER WITH TOW PACKAGE WHAT IS THE DRAW BAR YOU SAY IS TOO BIG ?
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Old 07-08-2013, 12:24 PM   #3
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I am not trying to start another fight about towing with a Traverse, but your comment about the drawbar concerns me. If the rear square hole in the Traverse receiver is less than 2 inches by 2 inches, it means you have a Class 1 or 2 receiver on the vehicle, which is undersized for towing a Trailmanor.

Is there a 2 inch receiver on the vehicle?
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Old 07-08-2013, 12:26 PM   #4
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2" is standard on traverse factory package .
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Old 07-08-2013, 12:36 PM   #5
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Sara,
A few thoughts occur to me:
1: Be sure you have a big enough receiver for the task at hand. 2" x 2" at least.
2: If the Traverse is front wheel drive, you probably will want a WDH, but it might be smart to drive the unit for a while to see if you really need it. I didn't think I would, turns out I do. Many forum members report no sway at all.
3. Reese is the most common brand, E-quil-izer 4 point is also popular and used a lot. I went with the Andersen No Sway, but had to order and will install myself (this weekend I hope). From my internet research, I would probably go with the E-quil-izer if I had not chosen Andersen.
Hope that helps.
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Old 07-08-2013, 01:12 PM   #6
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Default Traverse is 2" Square

The Traverse is 2" square. I think the one from my OLD vehicle is 2 1/2" don't have it with me and didn't measure it, but it doesn't fit into the Traverse.

I think the hitch they installed on my OLD VEHICLE was overkill because I couldn't tow that much anyway.
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Old 07-08-2013, 01:16 PM   #7
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Sara,
A few thoughts occur to me:
1: Be sure you have a big enough receiver for the task at hand. 2" x 2" at least.

Mark
Yes it is 2x2.


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Sara,
A few thoughts occur to me:

2: If the Traverse is front wheel drive, you probably will want a WDH, but it might be smart to drive the unit for a while to see if you really need it.
Mark
I am tempted to do so, but don't really want to take the chance. I will be towing in mostly flatlands, couple of hills, 180 miles each way.
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Old 07-08-2013, 01:39 PM   #8
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Default When trailer is level, what is height to ball?

Since I do have to buy a new drawbar before I can tow my 2720SD to get the WDH put on, does anyone have the height measurement when trailer is level, from ground to the ball?

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It would be helpful to have this so that I can get the right drop on the drawbar.
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Old 07-08-2013, 09:12 PM   #9
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Sara,
This may not be completely relevant to your situation, but I got a Reese 2 1/2 drop draw bar and put the ball in upside down. So the top of the ball is about 2 inches above the top of the coupler (with trailer level) when I back up to hitch. The weight of the trailer levels it out nearly perfectly on my rig. Your mileage may vary. Note with my new WDH, a whole new ball and adjustable draw bar is used. I will no longer use my old draw bar and ball. So maybe you could rent a draw bar and hitch ball from U-Haul until you get your WDH installed. Hope that helps.
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Old 07-09-2013, 05:11 PM   #10
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How high measured to top of ball?
19" with 14" tires and no lift kit.
21" with 14" tires and a lift kit.
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