Recommending a Weight Distribution System with Sway Control for a 2016 Ford Edge
Question:
Need a weight distribution system with sway control for a 2016 Ford Edge. Car weight is 4401, and will be pulling a travel trailer, 2650 dry. GVWR is 3700.
asked by: Ken
Expert Reply:
In order to determine the proper weight distribution system for your 2016 Ford Edge, there are a number of considerations you need to make. The most important of those is your total tongue weight, which includes your trailer's tongue weight and should be 10-15% of your gross trailer weight, plus the weight of any cargo loaded behind the rear axle of your Ford Edge.
According to Ford's trailer towing guide, the maximum tongue weight for your 2016 Edge is 350 lbs, but any cargo you may store in the vehicle behind the rear axle will add to the weight distribution system's tongue weight, so I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control, # EQ37060ET. It has a tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs, and is designed to fit 2" trailer hitch receivers which are rated for use with weight distribution systems.
The Equal-i-zer manages sway via friction that is applied to the spring bars, limiting side-to-side movement of your trailer. I have included a link to a video review of this product for you, as well as a pair of articles, one about weight distribution systems, and the other about how you can determine trailer tongue weight.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs 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
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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