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OwenK


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Hi , I have a hayman reese wdh with the heavy bars (800lbs) 30", but the ball weight of my van is 260kg. Should I change to the lighter bars.

Thanks Owen. 



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OwenK wrote:

Hi , I have a hayman reese wdh with the heavy bars (800lbs) 30", but the ball weight of my van is 260kg. Should I change to the lighter bars.

Thanks Owen. 

No.  Guessing the van weight is around 3tonne, You are better off with the heavier bars & "load" them up to suit.

Mike.



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I agree. There's enough adjustment available to set the WDH up correctly.

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I agree with Explorer and Kevin C.

You have the best option ie you ease off the pressure.

Many find they could use more heavier bars.



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Thank you all for your opinions. I reckon you're right.
Cheers Owen.

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A lot depends upon the loaded weight of your van. If you reveal that you may get a better response. For starters what are the tare weight and ATM of your van?

HR guides indicate that the 800 lb kit is for ball weights over 275 kg ball weights. The stronger bars are going to apply more stress to your drawbar than the lighter ones. I would be more concerned about that.



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OwenK


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Thanks  Peter, I know what you mean, that's why I put the question forward. Perhaps I should  take the whole rig to Hayman-reese and have them check it out. 

Thanks Peter. 



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Ball Weight (kg) Appropriate system
   0 -   80 kgs  Mini
  80 - 135 kgs  Intermediate
135 - 275 kgs  600lb Kit
275 - 365 kgs  800lb Kit
365 - 545 kgs 1200lb Kit

The above table is from Hayman Reece Web sight. http://www.haymanreese.com.au/products/weight-distribution-systems

Regards John K



-- Edited by John Kay on Wednesday 10th of February 2016 08:04:52 PM

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