Help With Porpoising When Towing 30 Foot Travel Trailer With 2022 Ford F-250

Question:

I tow a 30 foot trailer with a 22 f250 I get a lot of porpoising when traveling what can I do to correct this. Thanks

asked by: Marshall M

Expert Reply:

The best thing you can do to help with the porpoising you are experiencing when towing your travel trailer with your 2022 Ford F-250 is use a weight distribution hitch because porpoising is generally caused by having uneven weight distributed or the trailer not being level.

For this you'll need to determine your total tongue weight of your loaded trailer and pick the right system based off that. It's likely pretty heavy so a good option for this is is the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # RP66074.

This is for total tongue weights between 600 lbs - 1,200 lbs which is a good range you are likely to fall into. It doesn't come with a shank so you likely have a 2-1/2 inch hitch and will want one with the correct rise/drop you need, like the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Rise, 4" Drop # EQ90-02-4800.

The other thing you will need with the Strait-Line is Hitch Ball # C40030.

I have added links below to our selection of weight distribution hitches as well as shanks for you if you need different capacities.