2020 TaB 400 Weight Distribution / Sway Hitch

gregtipton19_ · October 2019

I'm buying a 2020 Tab 400 BD Lite next week. I want to put a wd/s hitch on it but with all the stuff on the front of the lp tanks, it doesn't look like there is enough room along the tongue rails to get a hitch on there. Anyone already got a hitch on? Love to hear from you. Greg

Sharon_is_SAM · October 2019

This may help.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/6219/tab-400-weight-distribution-hitch-not-recommended-due-to-c-channel-construction/p1

rh5555 · October 2019

Hi Greg, I wouldn't be in a hurry to get a weight distribution hitch for your TAB 400's; the 2020's are considerably lighter on the tongue than previous models. We tow ours with a Jeep Cherokee and have never, ever had any sway issues. What may have helped us is that we shortened up the hitch to minimize the lever arm between the tow ball and our rear axle:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021717/uploads/editor/2i/lqalkrayfwez.jpg

This is a very cheap mod. You can always add w/d and sway later if you find you really need it.

jimcenname · October 2019

I agree to wait and drive it for awhile. I bought mine 450 miles away, the drive home was perfect on the freeway at 60mph. subsequent 150 miles equally good. Trucks passing no issue. I have not yet driven on a windy day.

grsiepka · October 2019

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/8289/best-weight-distribution-hitch-for-t-b-400

This thread has lots of info. I installed the Fastway E2 WD hitch based on info from that. Wasn't too hard to install and decent price for piece of mind. Last couple posts in there are my experience with the install. Any questions feel free to ask.

gregtipton19_ · October 2019

thanks all,

gspdx · October 2019

Hey Greg,

I installed the Andersen WDH on my 2019 T@B BDL. I really like it. There have been a number of people concerned about the clamping mechanism on a C channel frame but Andersen gives instructions for installing on a C channel frame. The installation did require drilling a small hole through the frame on each side - not a big deal. It just fit in front of the tub at the shortest chain length Andersen recommends.

I like the fact that it is lightweight, no spring bars, and easy to install.

https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/andersen-nosway-weight-distribution-hitch.aspx

Anyway - good luck with your decision.

2020 TaB 400 Weight Distribution / Sway Hitch

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