lsc13
Newbie RV’er
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Post by lsc13 on May 8, 2017 19:12:08 GMT -5
We recently picked up our new 191bh and had the dealer install a weight distribution hitch & sway bars. We had them install them for use with my husband's Toyota 4Runner. We are thinking we may want to pull more often with my Chevy Tahoe but on occasion still use the 4Runner. What would we need to alter to switch back & forth between vehicles, if anything? We're very, very new to this and would have to admit that both of us aren't very mechanically inclined. So, break it down kindergarten style for me. :😁
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Post by jetzen on May 8, 2017 20:26:17 GMT -5
lsc13,
Not knowing what you already have I will assume that the 4runner is set up and ready to tow your trailer. You will need to duplicate everything for your Tahoe. Receiver hitch, 7 pin wiring harness and a brake controller should be all you need. The draw bar (the thing with the chrome ball on the end) will easily swap between hitches. If you are uneasy buying any of the equipment by yourself the dealer who sold you the trailer and towing equipment initially will be able to sell you and install the needed equipment for the Tahoe. |
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lsc13
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Post by lsc13 on May 8, 2017 20:39:33 GMT -5
Thanks so much! My Tahoe has the wiring harness & the receiver already on from the factory so it sounds as if I'd just need to get a brake control installed (which I need anyway as I'll be towing our third vehicle on a trailer this summer anyway.)
I guess I'm wondering if I'd need to alter anything for a difference in height of the tow vehicles? I haven't measured but I think the Tahoe rides higher than the 4Runner. Because you want the trailer to ride level, yes?
I know with a regular hitch you just need to change the drop or rise but is that easy with the w/d hitch? Honestly, I haven't much looked at the hitch itself to see wether it has different positions or whatnot.
I probably should do the proper thing and actually read the manual that came with everything. It tends to just boggle my mind when I have no real world application or experience to draw from.
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Post by jetzen on May 8, 2017 21:17:23 GMT -5
You are correct, the trailer should be relatively level when hitched The draw bar "should" be adjustable for height, but I would hitch them up and actually see what it looks like. What is the difference between vehicles. It may be easier to play around with the weight distribution torsion bars to load the hitch differently (shorten or lengthen the chains on the bars). And I am assuming you do know about applying the torsion on the bars (setting the chain length) before you let all the weight onto the hitch ball. This will make it much easier than trying to overcome the full weight of the tongue once the tongue jack is off the ground.
Sound to me like you know more that you think. |
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