I'm totally loving every bit of it. Have fun and stay safe out there! Take more cool pics.
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pretty good overall, some cheaper woodwork in it for sure but seems like they paid attention to good quality windows, seals and appliancesHello, how do you find the fit and finish of your Prolite ?Thanks
Thanks for the heads up, I honestly did not realize that. I'll stick to pulling it with a normal receiver. I got an older distribution hitch from a family member, but i wont use it now based on what i read.caution: Weight distribution hitches are not recommended for UniBody vehicles. A quick search will provide plenty of details on why.
Please consult the owners manual. Many Ford unibody vehicles (ex: Explorer, and Flex) require a weight distribution hitch to achieve the tow rating. Also remember 90% of vans are unibody and most people use weight distribution hitches with them as wellcaution: Weight distribution hitches are not recommended for UniBody vehicles. A quick search will provide plenty of details on why.
Don't at all agree with this. It's more about percentage of trailer weight to vehicle weight than random vehicle and trailer weight numbers.Weight distribution hitch: good for 7500 lb. Trucks pulling 19,000 lb. Trailers.
I don't think they are warranted here.
It's about when you have a trailer much, much heavier than the tow vehicle and you have tremendous tongue weight...Don't at all agree with this. It's more about percentage of trailer weight to vehicle weight than random vehicle and trailer weight numbers.
Sorry, you're incorrect. It's not just for trailers that weigh more than a vehicle. It's generally for trailers that weight a certain percentage of the vehicle's weight or more.It's about when you have a trailer much, much heavier than the tow vehicle and you have tremendous tongue weight...
Which is why it does not apply here.
The main benefit I find with the weight distribution hitches, is breaking. When you get into a situation with a trailer that requires hard breaking. The leverage of the trailer pushed the rear of the vehicle down and therefore the front up. The front of the vehicle typically has about 70%. With a weight distribution hitch the force is applied ofer the entirety of the chassis front and rear.Sorry, you're incorrect. It's not just for trailers that weigh more than a vehicle. It's generally for trailers that weight a certain percentage of the vehicle's weight or more.
Agreed, I don't think that individual understands how a weight distribution hitch works and you can never be too safe on the road especially when towing.The main benefit I find with the weight distribution hitches, is breaking. When you get into a situation with a trailer that requires hard breaking. The leverage of the trailer pushed the rear of the vehicle down and therefore the front up. The front of the vehicle typically has about 70%. With a weight distribution hitch the force is applied ofer the entirety of the chassis front and rear.
My manual doesn't specify any type of hitch. I did a bunch of research on towing safety, hitch types, etc. expecting to confirm I should use the weight distribution hitch I had purchased expecting to use on my Maverick. Instead I learned they are not good for unibody because of twisting /rotational forces weakening points where rails are attached to the tub of the unibody. Pictures were provided showing extent of damage possible. I decided not to use weight distribution on my Maverick, but each individual needs to make their own decision on this.Please consult the owners manual. Many Ford unibody vehicles (ex: Explorer, and Flex) require a weight distribution hitch to achieve the tow rating. Also remember 90% of vans are unibody and most people use weight distribution hitches with them as well