hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me.
I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with.
I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford
they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit.
guess what it doesnt fit the ford tow bar the shaft on the h.r unit is far to long so I contact h.r to see if they have a hitch shaft to suit and they tell me I probably
should not be using weight distribution on the ford tow bar.ford cant tell me yes or no so I was wondering if anyone could help
perhaps someone with weight distribution on there ranger thanks
Dougwe said
09:13 AM Dec 4, 2021
Sorry John I have missed this post, so welcome to the gang, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I have a Colorado and was told the same thing, not to use WDH on a Holden tow bar. I have heard similar to the Ford and even Nissan.
I had an extra leaf fitted to both rear leaf springs that raised the rear of Collie 2". As I connect the aluminium tent it drops nearly 2" and all is nice and level for towing. All has worked well for me for 7 years now with no sway etc.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Possum3 said
04:38 PM Dec 4, 2021
Welcome to GN's Sarjon, Cant help with WDH advice unfortunately.
Sarjon said
10:02 AM Dec 6, 2021
Thanks for your reply.
i have been towing with a wdh with the ford brand stamped on the plate for ten years
with no problems. The main concern is insurance but to clarify the only solution is to change the tow bar
to Hayman Reece as well costly exercise.
thanks again safe travels.
yobarr said
05:36 PM Dec 8, 2021
Sarjon wrote:
hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me.
I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with.
I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford
they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit.
guess what it doesnt fit the ford tow bar the shaft on the h.r unit is far to long so I contact h.r to see if they have a hitch shaft to suit and they tell me I probably
should not be using weight distribution on the ford tow bar.ford cant tell me yes or no so I was wondering if anyone could help
perhaps someone with weight distribution on there ranger thanks
Hi John.Hopefully you have not yet wasted your money on a WDH? If you could supply your van's details,ATM,length,tare etc I can sort it for you. WDH are a mostly unneeded but totally misunderstood bit of gear.Cheers
hi everyone. I have just joined so please be easy on me.
I have a 2014 ranger that I have been towing a silverline with.
I have decided to replace the wdh so as the one I have is a ford unit I went back to ford
they say that the unit is no longer a part they have so I bought a Hayman Reece complete unit.
guess what it doesnt fit the ford tow bar the shaft on the h.r unit is far to long so I contact h.r to see if they have a hitch shaft to suit and they tell me I probably
should not be using weight distribution on the ford tow bar.ford cant tell me yes or no so I was wondering if anyone could help
perhaps someone with weight distribution on there ranger thanks
I have a Colorado and was told the same thing, not to use WDH on a Holden tow bar. I have heard similar to the Ford and even Nissan.
I had an extra leaf fitted to both rear leaf springs that raised the rear of Collie 2". As I connect the aluminium tent it drops nearly 2" and all is nice and level for towing. All has worked well for me for 7 years now with no sway etc.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Thanks for your reply.
i have been towing with a wdh with the ford brand stamped on the plate for ten years
with no problems. The main concern is insurance but to clarify the only solution is to change the tow bar
to Hayman Reece as well costly exercise.
thanks again safe travels.
Hi John.Hopefully you have not yet wasted your money on a WDH? If you could supply your van's details,ATM,length,tare etc I can sort it for you. WDH are a mostly unneeded but totally misunderstood bit of gear.Cheers