Weight Distribution Hitch for 10-Foot Dump Trailer with a GVW of 11,000-lbs

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I am looking for a wd hitch for my dump trailer but the tongue weight varies due to loads but empty trailer tongue weight is 300# with the batter and pump for the dump. I am thinking this hitch would work when carrying a load around max weight for trailer? Thank you

asked by: Matt

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Weight distribution systems are meant to be "tuned" for a specific trailer tongue weight. This is because in order to do their job - pushing trailer tongue weight (TW) forward onto the truck's front axle - the system's spring bars have to have the correct stiffness. Systems too light for the TW load can't push the weight forward; systems too stiff will result in jumpy handling from the trailer.

Since your trailer TW will vary you'll need to choose a system rated correctly for your trailer's fully loaded maximum tongue weight. When you pull the empty trailer you'll just remove the spring bars to disengage the system.

You'll need to measure the fully-loaded trailer tongue weight to choose a system; see the linked artice. Your TW should fall into the range of 1100 - 1600-lbs (10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight) so a system like the Curt # C17333 would work fine. This system works with both electric and surge trailer brakes.

All you need to add is the hitch ball, either 2-inch # A-90 or 2-5/16-inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

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Answer 10

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 11

The correct Roadactive kit that fits your 2023 Ford F-150 is the part #RAS3611-YHD. I really like the RAS kits as they basically don't have any downsides. You get the adjustable support, an easy install, no maintenance, and actually improves…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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