marc515
Well-known member
We picked up our MPG-181 this weekend, and are not sure if we really need a WDH.
The MPG-181 is 19' long, and has a loaded a GVWR of 3,800 Lbs, but don't think we'll get that heavy.
Our TV is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder with a V6, which has a tow capacity of 6,000 Lbs. Nissan recommends a WDH for towing over 5,000 Lbs.
When we picked up the 181, it was basically empty with the weight somewhere in the range of 2,900 Lbs.
I measured the TV before and after we hooked up the 181, and the rear end dropped 1-1/2", and the front end raised 1/2". I imagine those numbers will increase slightly when I load up the 181, and the back of the Pathfinder with extra stuff.
The 130 mile ride home was pretty comfortable with the simple riser and ball, and I did not notice excessive sway except there was some when a tractor trailer or large bus passed, but it was not uncontrollable. The riser was not the correct one and the tongue of the 181 was about 1" to 2" lower than it should have been.
So, I was wondering if I could get by with a simple sway control bar, or do I really need something like an "E2" or "Equalizer" WDH installed.
What advantages and improvements I will see with a WDH?
Thank you in advance for the insight!
The MPG-181 is 19' long, and has a loaded a GVWR of 3,800 Lbs, but don't think we'll get that heavy.
Our TV is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder with a V6, which has a tow capacity of 6,000 Lbs. Nissan recommends a WDH for towing over 5,000 Lbs.
When we picked up the 181, it was basically empty with the weight somewhere in the range of 2,900 Lbs.
I measured the TV before and after we hooked up the 181, and the rear end dropped 1-1/2", and the front end raised 1/2". I imagine those numbers will increase slightly when I load up the 181, and the back of the Pathfinder with extra stuff.
The 130 mile ride home was pretty comfortable with the simple riser and ball, and I did not notice excessive sway except there was some when a tractor trailer or large bus passed, but it was not uncontrollable. The riser was not the correct one and the tongue of the 181 was about 1" to 2" lower than it should have been.
So, I was wondering if I could get by with a simple sway control bar, or do I really need something like an "E2" or "Equalizer" WDH installed.
What advantages and improvements I will see with a WDH?
Thank you in advance for the insight!