Expert Answers about Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty

• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 22 Ft Hi-Lo Trailer Towed by a 1997 Ford F-150
• The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the limit that the overall weight of your trailer, including a full load, should not exceed. As a general rule the tongue weight of your trailer is going to be about 10 to 15 percent of your gross trailer weight. It is important that you know the gross trailer weight and tongue weight of your trailer before choosing a weight distribution system. You will want a weight distribution system that is rated higher than the dry tongue weight of your trailer....
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• Which Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver Should I Get For My 1999 Ford F-150 Pickup?
• The only differences in the 3 Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers # 13355, # C13038 and # 13359 for your 1999 Ford F-150 XL Flairside, is the construction and shape of the receiver cross tube and mounting plates. Of these 3 I would choose the Receiver # C13038. The reason I prefer the Receiver # C13038 is its basic design. The cross tube is straight steel square tubing, this is much stronger than tubing that has a bend in it and the welding area of the square tubing is more than the same outer...
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• Comparing the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Ball Mount To Other Cushioned Ball Mounts
• The Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount part # CAB-UM is indeed an excellent option that will help improve the overall towing experience by decreasing the felt road shock in the tow vehicle. The Convert-A-Ball in particular as you mentioned provides both up and down as well as side to side support via the polyurethane core. The advantage of the polyurethane core over other products which use rubber like the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount part # 325-GH-12005 or...
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