Weight Distribution and Sway Control System Recommendation for Trailer that Weighs 7,500 lbs

Question:

I have 04 Ford f350 V10 crew cab p/u that Im utilizing to tow a 35foot passport ultra light travel trailer GTVW 7500. Im looking for the best weight distribution/sway bar hitch to utilize w the proper weights for the two vehicles

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

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.

Your trailer tongue weight is most likely going to be 750 lbs to 1,125 lbs so the Strait Line system part # RP66084 would be the best option as it has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and features the only sway control on the market 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C