Weight Distribution System Recommendation for Tongue Weight of 1,300 lbs

Question:

2016 Ford F250 Hitch is 12000lbs with a 2inch shank or 19000lbs with 2.5inch shank. My NEW Trailer is GVWR 8995lbs / UVW 7230lbs / Hitch Weight at UVW is 856lbs / CCC is 1725lbs. I suspect my tongue weight to go up with so much of the CCC near the front of the trailer. Using 15 TW of GVWR 8995lbs I would have 1350lbs TW ... maxed out. My Old Reese Hitch is a 12000lbs Shank at 2inch / Spring Round Bars are 10000 GTW and 750 TW going to the old style mounted with U Bolts Dual Cam Sway Control. Pulled old lighter Trailer very well. What would you suggest for my new trailer situation.

asked by: David M

Helpful Expert Reply:

Since your tongue weight is going to be 1,300 lbs when you go to tow and you already have a weight distribution shank from your old setup your best option is going to be the trunnion Strait Line system part # RP66130. This system has a tongue weight range of 800-1,500 lbs and has the only sway control setup available that works to prevent sway.

If you need a new hitch ball the part # 63840 has a 20k capacity and is 2-5/16 inch in diameter.

expert reply by: Jameson C