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Old 05-12-2005, 02:28 PM   #1
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Default Taking some good advice from you TM owners

I am looking at ordering me a WDH. I am looking at the Reese R67509. Any advice? Pros-Cons? Dave
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Old 05-12-2005, 03:29 PM   #2
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Before I got the heavier duty TV, that is what I used, worked well.
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Old 05-12-2005, 08:42 PM   #3
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I am looking at ordering me a WDH. I am looking at the Reese R67509. Any advice? Pros-Cons? Dave
Good decision to use a WDH. The R67509 has 750 lb bars which should have sufficient strength for a 3326's tongue weight. This hitch is also of the round bar type which also is a good choice for TM towing since TMs don't (or shouldn't) need sway control.

Depending on how much "stuff" you plan to cram into your TM (especially in the front of the trailer), it would not be overkill to get the model 61009 with 1000 lb spring bars. I'm using the 750 lb bars with my 2720SL which presumably has a lighter tongue weight and I'm just about at the limits of adjustability on the chains. However, I also travel with quite a bit of stuff stowed in the front of my TM (kitchen overhead cabinet, microwave, 2 additional wood cabinets, etc.).
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Old 05-13-2005, 09:04 AM   #4
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I think i will upgrade to the one for 1,000 pounds. Its the same price. Dave
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Old 05-13-2005, 09:27 AM   #5
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We used the Equal-i-zer that took 1000 becuase the dealer did not have the lighter one. THese hitch things are all understood and remembered by the physicist hubby. So, if my commment does not help, please disregard. We are very glad we got what we got. Queeniereads aka Judi
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Old 05-16-2005, 06:33 AM   #6
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Well I didn't follow your advice. Instead I went out and bought an 05 Ram 2500 with the Cummins diesel. I know its way more truck then I need for a 3326 however wow hat a nice truck!!
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Old 05-16-2005, 06:48 AM   #7
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Wow! Congrats! That would have been my real choice too. A friend recently said, "Go out owing everybody." LOL Happy towing! Queeniereads aka Judi
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Old 05-16-2005, 07:07 AM   #8
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Good show. My current TV is an '05 F-250 diesel. I've only had it two weeks but have found that what they say is true. "Once you go diesel you will never go back!" Cannot believe the power and greatly improved MPG. Wish I had done this 30+ years ago.
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