eprovenzano
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I'm in the market for a Weight Distribution Hitch. I'm trying to educate myself as to their use... I understand the setup for both the TV and camper, but I'm confused on the anti- sway use. Does a chain style WDH with a friction anti-sway fight the TV when making sharp turns? I'm also confused at to the procedure required when backing the camper onto a site.
Rarely am I lucky enough to find a campsite that's pull through. Most of the campsites I seem to frequent require a bit of finagling to get the camper onto the site. Can someone please educate me a little about the use of the WDH, particularly when at the camp site and the what's required when backing onto a site that at times requires some 90 degree angles.
From what I've read... If the WDH has a separate anti-sway unit, it must be released prior to backing up (that's completely understandable). My question (as I've never used one before) does the weight distribution need to be released as well before backing onto a site. I ask as I'm looking at two different models of WDH, One is the chain style which I'd add a friction anti-sway attachment, and a E2 Equalizer WDH with built in anti-sway. The E2 is a bar style and does not use chains.
Like I stated, I understand the need to release the friction anti-sway prior to backing up, although the E2 is designed to backup without any intervention. Again when using a chain style WDH, do you need to release WD portion of the hitch prior to backing up considering some of the severe angles I need at times to get onto a camp site. From what I've read, the E2 does not require anything and can be used like a regular bumper pull hitch.
Of course there's a sizable price difference between them... Currently I'm leaning towards going with the E2, but being a cheap SOB, I don't like to spend money I don't need to... What's the forum's thoughts...
Rarely am I lucky enough to find a campsite that's pull through. Most of the campsites I seem to frequent require a bit of finagling to get the camper onto the site. Can someone please educate me a little about the use of the WDH, particularly when at the camp site and the what's required when backing onto a site that at times requires some 90 degree angles.
From what I've read... If the WDH has a separate anti-sway unit, it must be released prior to backing up (that's completely understandable). My question (as I've never used one before) does the weight distribution need to be released as well before backing onto a site. I ask as I'm looking at two different models of WDH, One is the chain style which I'd add a friction anti-sway attachment, and a E2 Equalizer WDH with built in anti-sway. The E2 is a bar style and does not use chains.
Like I stated, I understand the need to release the friction anti-sway prior to backing up, although the E2 is designed to backup without any intervention. Again when using a chain style WDH, do you need to release WD portion of the hitch prior to backing up considering some of the severe angles I need at times to get onto a camp site. From what I've read, the E2 does not require anything and can be used like a regular bumper pull hitch.
Of course there's a sizable price difference between them... Currently I'm leaning towards going with the E2, but being a cheap SOB, I don't like to spend money I don't need to... What's the forum's thoughts...