Decent WD hitch for around $300? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Armand · 04-15-2012, 06:48 PM

Im towing around 10k and would like to get a WD hitch, Ive done some online searching but there are sooooo many to choose from. I figure Reese or drawtite are decent companys to get one from? My budget is around 300 bucks, can anyone throw me a link to somthing decent?

Machinos · 04-15-2012, 07:37 PM

My generic round-bar hitch has worked great. There's a place online that sells them for $180 from time to time, posted in a thread on here but I can't find it.

YellowSub1962 · 04-15-2012, 10:08 PM

the nissan one was sold through PPL, but all the links are dead and it's not on their search anymore. I found the Curt for $225 (ball not included) though
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...izer-hitch.htm

Armand · 04-16-2012, 02:05 AM

ooooo thanks, I like the sway control kit as well.

Ed ke6bnl · 04-16-2012, 07:58 AM

This is a problem solver hitch
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...-zer-hitch.htm

I put one on my 32 foot trailer and all my issues went away not sway a great equallizer. there are a couple of others that work as well also, but I can attest to this one as great. I got mine on ebay for $200 and my boy was able to pick it up to save shipping.

RanchTruck · 04-16-2012, 10:48 AM

I got the nissan hitch from PPL when they were selling them for $115 shipped. It's a 10k/1k hitch.
Here's the same hitch for $150: http://infinitipartspeople.com/searc...tch+Ball+Mount

It's a decent unit, comes with all the brackets ect that you need. The only downside is you can't adjust it to have much drop. You can buy a drop shank for it but they are $90 just on their own. Here's the thread on here about the hitch: /forum/tow-rigs-trailers/930487-anybody-looking-10k-wd-hitch.html

It worked great with a 6k trailer behind a Tacoma loaded to 5k. Truck was slightly beyond its weight limits but with the wd hitch and good trailer brakes I let my sister drive shifts in it going cross country and she had never hauled a trailer before.

You may want a heavier duty one for your trailer.

Ed ke6bnl · 04-16-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed ke6bnl

This is a problem solver hitch
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...-zer-hitch.htm

I put one on my 32 foot trailer and all my issues went away not sway a great equallizer. there are a couple of others that work as well also, but I can attest to this one as great. I got mine on ebay for $200 and my boy was able to pick it up to save shipping.

This one is a 4 way sway control and weight distribution hitch not the same as a standard weight distribution alone hitch. ED

Gasman_XJ · 04-17-2012, 12:21 AM

Here's a 800lb TW one for $199 +$5 shipping. Or the 1k TW one is $269.

http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...g-hitches/7370

MattS · 04-17-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed ke6bnl

This one is a 4 way sway control and weight distribution hitch not the same as a standard weight distribution alone hitch. ED

This is the hitch I have and LOVE it. Try checking craigs list. There have been 2 of these on near me in the last 2 weeks for $250. I paid like $650.

ToughBowtieTruck · 04-18-2012, 02:42 PM

http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Weig...tribution.aspx

There's quite a selection with prices on their site.

I love this online site for all things towing. Bought a hub for my old car hauler that had the Ford bolt pattern. Cheapest I found, perfect fit, and came with all the bearings and lug nuts and such.

racer152 · 04-19-2012, 09:26 AM

I bought my 1200lb easy-lift round bar with sway cont of craigslist for $75.00...and I have seen them all the time for $125.00-$175.00

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Ed ke6bnl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22501 Location: Agua Dulce Posts: 275	This is a problem solver hitch http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...-zer-hitch.htm I put one on my 32 foot trailer and all my issues went away not sway a great equallizer. there are a couple of others that work as well also, but I can attest to this one as great. I got mine on ebay for $200 and my boy was able to pick it up to save shipping. __________________ 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins

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RanchTruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127650 Posts: 244	I got the nissan hitch from PPL when they were selling them for $115 shipped. It's a 10k/1k hitch. Here's the same hitch for $150: http://infinitipartspeople.com/searc...tch+Ball+Mount It's a decent unit, comes with all the brackets ect that you need. The only downside is you can't adjust it to have much drop. You can buy a drop shank for it but they are $90 just on their own. Here's the thread on here about the hitch: /forum/tow-rigs-trailers/930487-anybody-looking-10k-wd-hitch.html It worked great with a 6k trailer behind a Tacoma loaded to 5k. Truck was slightly beyond its weight limits but with the wd hitch and good trailer brakes I let my sister drive shifts in it going cross country and she had never hauled a trailer before. You may want a heavier duty one for your trailer. Last edited by RanchTruck; 04-16-2012 at 10:51 AM.

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04-15-2012, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Machinos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 132500 Posts: 868	My generic round-bar hitch has worked great. There's a place online that sells them for $180 from time to time, posted in a thread on here but I can't find it.

04-16-2012, 02:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Armand Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 147032 Posts: 176	ooooo thanks, I like the sway control kit as well.

04-17-2012, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gasman_XJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 26859 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35	Here's a 800lb TW one for $199 +$5 shipping. Or the 1k TW one is $269. http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...g-hitches/7370

04-18-2012, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
ToughBowtieTruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 143307 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 314	http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Weig...tribution.aspx There's quite a selection with prices on their site. I love this online site for all things towing. Bought a hub for my old car hauler that had the Ford bolt pattern. Cheapest I found, perfect fit, and came with all the bearings and lug nuts and such.

04-19-2012, 09:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
racer152 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163665 Location: Fernley,Nv Posts: 70	I bought my 1200lb easy-lift round bar with sway cont of craigslist for $75.00...and I have seen them all the time for $125.00-$175.00