Weight Distribution System for Ford F-150 Towing Trailer with Dry Tongue Weight of 604 Pounds
Question:
I am looking for a WD hitch for a camper that has a dry tongue weight of 604 lbs and a dry gtw of 4680. This is going to go on a F150. What would you recommend?
asked by: Jonathan
Expert Reply:
To choose a weight distribution system you need the tongue weight of your loaded and ready to tow trailer added to the amount of weight you're carrying in the bed of your F-150 behind the rear axle. You'll want the total number to fall in the middle of the range of the system you choose. The best way to determine your trailer's tongue weight is to load it up as if you were towing it and weigh it using a tongue weight scale # e99044.
Once you have your truck and trailer loaded you'll likely need a system rated for 1,000 pounds tongue weight like the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66559. This system uses automotive style friction pads, very similar to vehicle brake pads, for sway control.
It doesn't include a hitch ball so you can use # A-90 for a 2 inch ball or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10K GTW, 1K TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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