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alberta

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Posted: 08/20/08 12:58pm

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Do I need sway control or a wd hitch for a 31 foot trailer behind a hd Dodge truck? GVW of trailer is around 7000 and tounge weight is approx 800

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Posted: 08/20/08 01:00pm

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Yes.

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Bearnkat

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Posted: 08/20/08 01:05pm

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Most definitely!

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Posted: 08/20/08 01:11pm

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yes on both

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alberta

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Posted: 08/20/08 01:11pm

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That was what Some guy at the fuel station said aswell

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Posted: 08/20/08 01:30pm

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yes to both.

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Posted: 08/20/08 02:19pm

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UM! yes. both actually!

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mooreadventures

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Posted: 08/20/08 02:52pm

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Yes... Both.

I recommend the Equalizer or the Reece Dual Cam... either will do a wonderful job for you.

Mark & Tammy
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Posted: 08/20/08 03:12pm

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Both!

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