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Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2,700 lb Trailer Towed by Ford Flex  

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Was wondering what hitch I should use. I will be towing a 2700 lb trailer with a Ford Flex.

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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 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.

Since the tongue weight of a trailer is between 10 and 15 percent of the total weight of the trailer your tongue weight is most likely going to be between 270 lbs and 400 lbs.

For a weight distribution system perfect for that tongue weight range you would want the Reese Strait Line part # RP66082 as it has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and features the only sway control that works to fight sway before it starts.

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

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