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Originally Posted by friday
So, I bought a small (16') travel trailer, it weighs 2000lbs and I don't expect much trouble with my 06 Dcab Taco. But, back when I bought it, the web-site advertised the tow package as having a 6500lb towing capacity, and included a weight-distributing hitch.
Now that I am actually looking at whether I need a WD hitch, it got me wondering... is the hitch on the Tacoma really a WD hitch? What would make it so? All of the WD hitches I have seen involve some type of spring bar between the trailer and the WD hitch... Is there something with the way the factory Tacoma hitch is mounted to the frame that gives it WD?
For purely safety reasons, I want to know if adding a 'cheap' single bar Reese would really do anything, or if I should look at a more complicated link-type (propride or hensley). Does anyone make a simple link-type hitch without WD? I don't think the weight is going to be an issue, but the sway control features are interesting...
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No, you have 6500lb tow capacity WITH A WDH added. Without is much less. A WD hitch is a large hitch with bars on it that distribute the weight to the front wheels of the truck, thus making the tow much safer.
No, the hitch on the truck has nothing to do with a WDH, but it will accept one. Only once you have a WDH will your tacoma's hitch have WD.
With only a 2klb trailer, you are on the border of even needing a WDH. If it was mine, i probably wouldn't bother with one but TOMHOLE on this site can help you better than I.
The only thing is if you don't get one, you'll need to be sure and load the trailer a little tongue heavy in order to be somewhat safe.
But again, ask Tomhole on this site and he can help you better. I only tow 5th wheels.