Can Air Bags and a Weight Distribution Hitch be Used Together?

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I need to know if I can use rear air bags with a weight distribution hitch.

asked by: Dave

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It is possible to use a weight distribution system and air spring suspension enhancement together in a 2013 Ford F-250 or F-350 Super Duty, though if you are experiencing sag with a weight distribution system, it may not have the proper rating for the tongue weight of the trailer.

To choose a proper weight distribution system, the most important thing to know is the total tongue weight of your setup. Your total tongue weight is the loaded tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo loaded in your truck bed behind the rear axle. You will need a weight distribution system that can handle your total tongue weight. Air bags should not be used to compensate for sag from using a weight distribution system on your trailer.

As an example, if your trailer has a loaded, ready to tow tongue weight of 950 lbs and you have 100 lbs of cargo behind the rear axle of your truck, then a weight distribution system rated for 1,000 lbs tongue weight, like the Equal-I-Zer system, # EQ37100ET, would not be big enough for your setup. Instead, you should use a system rated for 1,200 lbs of tongue weight, like part # EQ37120ET.

If you can tell me your total tongue weight figure, I would be more than happy to recommend the best system for you. I have included a link to a help article on weight distribution systems for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Dj

6/6/2020

I have a 2020 Cadillac escalade rated at 8300 lbs towing. I went to buy s travel trailer weighing 6500 lbs dry. My tongue weight is rated at 600 lbs. 1000 distributed. Do I need sway bars w air suspension? Will it be too much to tow? I am getting so many conflicting opinions

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Chris R.

6/10/2020

If the hitch on your Escalade is rated for 600 pounds of tongue weight without a weight distribution system, you'll definitely need to add one to increase its capacity for the 6,500 pound camper. Its loaded tongue weight will certainly exceed 600 pounds (but should be comfortably under 1,000 pounds). For a specific system I highly recommend the Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET.

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Answer 1

I recommend selecting one of our Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches. Equal-i-zer has earned the reputation of being one of the best systems available with their excellent quality and durability to last. You will need to select one of the hitch…

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I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37060ET for your 2023 Scamp 16 travel trailer. The Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches have been around for a long time and are the ones everyone else tries to compare themselves to.…

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We have the perfect option for a your lightweight Scamp 13 trailer for a weight distribution system with sway control that will also allow you to back up with the system connected, which is the following: - Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with 2-Point…

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Sometimes just use of new spring bars can update a weight distribution hitch to match the tongue weight (TW) of a new trailer, but in the case of your Equal-I-zer system, part #EQ37140ET, the highest-rated bars are the 1400-lb set #EQ90-01-1499 that…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. Measuring is not required if you just take a look at your coupler and see where it attaches to…

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I have a weight distribution recommendation for you, but the Reese Weight Distribution Hitch #66069 is obsolete and no longer available from Reese. If you are looking for a light duty weight distribution system, I recommend the Reese Light Duty…

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An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Great Question. Underslung couplers on trailers look like the trailer frame is sitting on top of the coupler. For an example of what one looks like check out the etrailer.com A-Frame Coupler Underslung #CA-5335-B. I attached a picture of one for you…

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Answer 9

The key to weight distribution is not to have an exact percentage of the weight transferred to either of the axles. The whole goal behind all of if it is to have your tow vehicle sit as level as possible so that it will brake and handle the best…

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We have just what you need. The Reese Strait Line part #RP66130. This system has a tongue weight range of 800 lbs - 1,500 lbs which will be perfect for your 2018 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS. This also features the only sway control system that…

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There is one weight distribution hitch option that is rated for the 2000lb tongue weight you mentioned, but it will require you to replace the trailer hitch receiver on your 2021 Ford F-350 Dual Rear Wheel. The TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight…

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The airbags that I recommend for your 2018 Ford F-250 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part #AL57399. These airbags will not interfere with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part #BWGNRK1116 as you can see…

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