WDH or no WDH???

The Hensley (what we now have) has a lot going for it which it should. Not only does it remove the primary cause of sway (the truck can turn the trailer, but the trailer can't turn the truck), but it also offers WD. The Hensley Cub (with the jack screws) is easy to use. I tried the Swift Cub (with chains and snap-up lever and less expensive than the jack screws) but found that too difficult for me with my arthritis. One big down side though is the WD bars are low. I wish they would redesign it to have bars like the trunion bars that plug into sockets like the Equal-i-zer. That would make for better ground clearance.

As for air bags, I opted for SumoSprings, which are urethane springs that replace the bump stop on our Frontier. The leaf springs are well worn and soft so the SumoSprings improve the ride and keep the truck from bottoming out when we hit bumps. Even with WD, it was not the best ride before I installed the SumoSprings. I still need the WD of the Hensley Cub, but think they would be great with a different WD hitch also. The WD is still needed to transfer weight to the front axle for steering, even if it isn't needed to lift the back end as much. With this combination, I find I am no longer bottoming out when I exit or back into my driveway.

I started with the blue (1000 lbs) springs but switched to the black (1500 lb) springs. I have been quite pleased with the performance of the SumoSprings. The yellow (2000 lb, I think) springs would have been too much. The advantage of the urethane springs is that they are not subject to punctures and loss of air. For us, they really improved the ride also.

I've always felt I have no need for WD except to raise the Taco to level when towing. Same can be done with quality air bags. 

Now yes, WD does sends weight forward. I never gone through how much actually makes it to the front tires. My understanding is 2/3'rds forward and 1/3rd back on the trailer. With that said, how is that additional weight is effecting the A hitch/tongue frame? I believe quite a bit.

I'll also say that this would not be a option for many out their towing with lighter vehicles. 

It's interesting Stephen that you have both..  

You're a pretty smart dude and appreciate your input. So here's the question..

A WDH sends weight forward, I get that. What I don't get is how it's different from upping the rear suspension. Your transferring weight onto the TV frame through the hitch. The frame now has additional weight, no? In my mind, as you adjust the hitch, you're adjusting that weigh forward/back to balance the TV. It also seems to me you actually place more stress upon the tongue frame to do so.

I'm just a simple person that tries to understand these things and I'll tell ya... This WDH confuses the heck out out me.. 

My pickup with myself and all gear aboard (and the topper) weighs about 7200 pounds....and the r-pod weighs about 3000 or so....give or take on both. 

That is probably the reason I don't feel the need for a wdh or sway control. The pickup has 'authority' over the r-pod at all times when towing. Never a hint of sway.