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stillwater

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Posted: 08/03/08 02:46pm

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Picking up the Classic Cruiser on Monday, the dealer is "throwing in" an EQ hitch on the deal..My ? is do I need one for my set up..I have an 01 Ford SD F250 SC SB 4x4 that has air bags to level out the pickup when I load the 2 atv's on the bed rack..The TT has a GVWR of 4200 lbs with a hitch weight of 240, which could be more or less depending on loading..Should I keep the EQ or trade it for something else?..Thanks..

bkbajb

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Posted: 08/03/08 03:09pm

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I would keep it. The hitch will help with stability.

Alan, Brenda, Kyle
Queen Creek, AZ
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trnfla

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Posted: 08/03/08 03:11pm

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I would 2nd keeping and using it.

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Chuck&Gail

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If you load to GVWR of 4500#, your hitch weight should be 13% of 4500, or 585#. Sounds perfect for the 600# bar Equalizer. Purpuse of WD hitch is to keep weight on front wheels of TV from decreasing when trailer attached so no trouble steering. Air bags do not help that at all.

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