Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2014 Ford Flex Towing a 3,200 Pound Camper Trailer

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I need to know what I need to pull a 3200 lb trailer with a ford flex. Weight distrb and sway control. I want to buy a camper but I want to know what I need to pull it.

asked by: Mike T

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I suggest a weight distribution system that has sway control. To choose the correct system you'll need the tongue weight of your loaded and ready to tow trailer added to the amount of gear in the Ford Flex behind its rear axle. A trailer's tongue weight should fall within about 10 to 15 percent of its total weight. The best way to determine your trailer's tongue weight is to use a scale # e99044.

Since your trailer is 3,200 pounds empty and it's presumable that you will be adding to that when you're towing the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66558 may be a great choice. This system is rated for 600 pounds tongue weight and uses friction pads similar to automotive brake pads for sway control. The brackets clamp to your trailer's frame so no drilling is required for installation.

You also need a hitch ball. The Steadi-Flex uses a ball with a 1 inch shank like # 63845 for a 2 inch or for a 2-5/16 inch you can use # 63847.

If your Flex doesn't already have a trailer hitch receiver you can use the etrailer # e95KR with single exhaust or etrailer # e52AR with dual exhaust. Then for a trailer connector # 118472 or if you have the tow package # 74682.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

According to my research you can tow up to 4,500 lbs with your 2016 Ford Flex if you have the Class III Trailer Towing Package (which looks like it includes a 4/7 Way wiring harness, hitch receiver, trailer sway controller, and an engine oil…

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It's usually best to positively determine the trailer's as-towed tongue weight using a tongue weight scale like #e99044 before choosing a system, but because your travel trailer's specs are readily available, we can make a very good…

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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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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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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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 9

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 10

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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