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Old 08-23-2011, 02:59 PM   #31
Sliver
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Originally Posted by Ironhorse View Post
There is no way a 3,900 lb "dry" trailer wouldn't use a WD hitch on anything other than a 1 ton truck. Tongue weight is probably around 600+ lbs. You need a class 4 (2") receiver to do a WD hitch (without WD, a class 4 is only good to 500lbs), and I don't think a unibody van like the Montana can even support a WD setup - I'm pretty sure you need a frame for that.

I think the OP is better off looking for a good sized tent trailer with his current setup.
Why do you think your vehicle needs to have a frame for a WD hitch? I've never heard of that and I've been towing my tent trailer with my minivan and a WD hitch for four years.

A WD hitch distributes the weight to all trailer and towing vehicle axles, increases braking and steering capability, and reduces sway from crosswinds.

Why you and old-fart keep telling us it doesn't make a bad situation better is baffling.
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