Given the pandemic, we found that camping was a great way to spend time together as a family. I also enjoyed seeing my boys outdoors and doing "other" activities. But I did NOT enjoy sleeping in a tent when it was 90 degrees until midnight. So, I picked up a 2020 2500 with intentions to rent travel trailers to see what we like. Then after 6 months to a year and we frequent camping, possibly pick up our own. BUT...next steps, I need to pick up a hitch so I can actually tow something.
Issues/Questions
1. I read about WDH and sway control. A friend tells me that I shouldn't need a WDH because I have a 2500 but I'm not sure about sway control. I thought I read that the truck has sway control built in (or perhaps it's just assistance). Given this, do I need WDH? Sway control? Neither and just get a drop hitch?
2. If I can do it with a drop hitch, what size drop should I be looking at? I'm a 6.4 CC SB. Stock suspension on stock tires. (Laramie night edition)
3. Can the WDH part be used minus the bars? Will that cause issue or damage to the hitch?
4. From what I understand, the WDH has to be set for each TT you tow. And if I'm renting for a bit, that means I would have to set it for each trailer I rent and tow (sounds like a pain). Is there an easier way to do this? Better stated, is there a more efficient way to do this?
I believe it's obvious I don't have experience in this field but I'm hoping to learn more and get recommendations based upon the conversation we can get going here.
To note, the trailer size will be in the range of 6k-8k. I can't imagine needing more than that (family of 6). I'm also looking forward to any feedback for a first time tower/renter.
Thanks.
Issues/Questions
1. I read about WDH and sway control. A friend tells me that I shouldn't need a WDH because I have a 2500 but I'm not sure about sway control. I thought I read that the truck has sway control built in (or perhaps it's just assistance). Given this, do I need WDH? Sway control? Neither and just get a drop hitch?
2. If I can do it with a drop hitch, what size drop should I be looking at? I'm a 6.4 CC SB. Stock suspension on stock tires. (Laramie night edition)
3. Can the WDH part be used minus the bars? Will that cause issue or damage to the hitch?
4. From what I understand, the WDH has to be set for each TT you tow. And if I'm renting for a bit, that means I would have to set it for each trailer I rent and tow (sounds like a pain). Is there an easier way to do this? Better stated, is there a more efficient way to do this?
I believe it's obvious I don't have experience in this field but I'm hoping to learn more and get recommendations based upon the conversation we can get going here.
To note, the trailer size will be in the range of 6k-8k. I can't imagine needing more than that (family of 6). I'm also looking forward to any feedback for a first time tower/renter.
Thanks.