Weight Distribution for a 2006 Ford F-250 and 9,900 Pound Trailer

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I have a 2006 Ford F250 with a tow package and an electric brake controller. Im considering buying a travel trailer with an unladen weight of 6800lbs and a gvwr of 9900lbs. Not sure what weight distribution/sway control system I need. Please help.

asked by: Sean P

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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.

For a trailer that maxes out at 9.900 pound gross trailer weight the tongue weight would be 990 to 1,485 pounds. If you determine the total tongue weight to be in that range then I recommend a system rated for 800 to 1,500 pounds tongue weight # RP66130 for a system that comes with dual-cam sway control or # RP66131 that does not include sway control.

System # RP66131 also does not come with a shank so you would need to add one. I have linked the shanks that will work. And for any of the systems you will need a properly sized ball, # C40086 for a 2-5/16 inch.

If your tongue weight ends up being between 600 and 1,200 pounds then I recommend # RP66084 for a dual-cam system, # RP66560 for a friction system, or # RP66542 for no sway control. For these systems you would just need a ball # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch.

I have included some help links on weight distribution and determining tongue weight for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I…

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A WD system is recommended when the trailer weighs more than half of the weight of the tow vehicle. If this is the case for your trailer and your 2012 Ford F-250 then I do recommend using a WD system as it will distribute the Tongue Weight (TW) of…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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Before deciding on a weight distribution system, I recommend determining the tongue weight of your trailer. I am including an article which may be of help to you. The Reese Distribution System, #RP66074, that you mentioned has a 12,000 pound gross…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you to…

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Hi Robin, Yes, you can absolutely use the 2" Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank #EQ90-02-4600 with the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BXW2000. The hole spacing on the Equal-i-zer shank is the same as the Blue Ox shank which is why they…

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