Rixram
New Member
- May 28, 2013
- 96
- Boat Info
- '93 Monterey SEL 286
- Engines
- 2x 205 HP 4.3L V-6, Alpha-1 G-2
You cannot run this wd hitch setup until you have the braking you reference. It does not work with surge brakes. You still need to confirm your hitch is rated for your trailer weight with the wd system.
MM
Monaco, that is not correct. You cannot run a chain based WD hitch, but the equalizer is designed with solid bars on sliding attachment points. It permits the surge brakes to function as usual. Electric brakes are not needed (and IMO, not advisible, since one is dunking them in water).
I've been running the 12K lb Equalizer hitch since 2006, have studied the design closely before buying and I confirm that it works perfectly well with surge brakes, and DOES NOT compromised surge brake operation in any way.
Your statement applies ONLY to chain-based WD hitches (typically found on RVs).