Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control for Ford F-150

Question:

I tow a 8,300 dry weight at with an 2018 F-150 GVWR 6,750#. The tt specs show hitch weight of 830 lbs. With 2 people in the cab, 36 gallons of gas, hitch, and luggage, we probably have about 900 lbs left for hitch weight. My question is: Does the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control reduce the amount of hitch weight on the truck?

asked by: Barry W

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches do reduce tongue weight by using a spring bar to move some of the tongue weight to your trailer axles, and some to your front truck axle. Probably just what you need to stop your truck from squatting down in the back also.

If your trailer dry weight is 8300 pounds then a tongue weight of 10 to 15% would be 830 to 1245 pounds. However nobody I have ever met actually tows a "dry" trailer. You should consider the weight of your trailer when heading to camp. Will you have water, coolers, bedding, tools, groceries, charcoal, and more? Your trailer weight will easily go up 500 pounds. Now your trailer weight is 8800 pounds with a tongue weight of 880 to 1320 pounds. While you might tow with a tongue weight of 830, the chances are you will get closer to 1000 pounds of tongue weight at some point.

The good news is that the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET is a tested fit for your pickup, will work well with the loads you mentioned, and give you very good sway control to boot! I have included a link to this product page and to a video review of the Equal-i-zer.

By the way, you should really consider a locking hitch pin like the Master Lock # 1480DAT.

expert reply by: Les D