How to Pick Out a Weight Distribution System for 2015 Ford F-250 Towing Travel Trailer  

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If the trailer loaded will weigh more than 50 percent of the towing capacity for the vehicle or the rear of the vehicle is sagging noticeably a weight distribution system is recommended.

You are right at the borderline for whether or not you would need weight distribution. I'll help you pick a system out for if you decide to go with one, but I would probably try towing first to see how it does before you decide. I will say that even if it doesn't seem like you would need one you will have a better overall towing experience with a WD system. The setup will handle and brake better.

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 a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.

Once you know your tongue weight you will want to check out the link I attached that has all of the weight distribution systems we carry. You will be able to select your tongue weight from the filters to see what would be rated for your setup.

I really like the Strait-Line systems as they have the only sway control on the market designed to fight sway before it starts. Most likely the part # RP66083 would be what you would need. This system has a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs.

For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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