Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch for a Ford F150 Towing a Jayco Jayflight Baja Trailer

Question:

I have a Jayco Jayflight 154 BH Baja trailer and want to get a weight distribution hitch for it. Unloaded Vehicle Weight lbs 2,400 Dry Hitch Weight lbs 280 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating lbs 3,200 Cargo Carrying Capacity lbs 800 The 20 gallon water tank is in the front right behind the tongue under the forward dinette. Tow vehicle is a Ford f150 super crew pu. Is this the one I want? Pro Series RB3 Weight Distribution System with Shank - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW Thanks

asked by: JC

Expert Reply:

To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

The Pro Series weight distribution hitch # PS49583 you referenced will be more of an overkill because the tongue weight won't be high enough on a 3,200 pound trailer.

The two I recommend are the Pro Series # PS49581 (550 pound tongue weight) or # PS49582 (750 pound tongue weight).

In order to complete the setup, you will need a hitch ball. I recommend # A-90 for 2-inch or # 19286 for 2-5/16 hitch ball.

I included a couple helpful articles for you to look at too.

expert reply by: Chris B