Short Arm Weight Distribution System Needed for 10,000 lb Trailer Towed by a 2005 Ford F-250/F-350
Question:
I am looking for the correct weight distribution system with sway control for a short tongue 26 enclosed car hauler with a 1000lb tongue weight and 10,000lb gross trailer weight. It takes a 2-5/16inch ball. The shortest i have been able to find is 28-1/2inch inches. Still too long for my trailer. Do you have anything that will fit my trailer?
asked by: Christopher N
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution to help with the sag in your tow vehicle as well as with sway control for your enclosed car hauler, but unfortunately 28-1/2" arms on a Weight Distribution (WD) system is the shortest that we have to offer.
Most people like to use a sway control like the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 which can be used without a WD system. You will just need a way to mount the small hitch ball. You can use the Reese Sway-Control Bracket # RP26003 if you have a 2" receiver or a Weld-On Sway Control Tab # C45822 to accomplish this.
Another option that does not require you to make changes to both your trailer frame and your ball mount system is the Tuson # 335TSC-1000. This connects directly to your 7-Way on your truck and limits the side-to-side movement of your trailer by activating the trailer's brakes.
Installing some helper springs (air bags) on your 2005 Ford F-250/F-350 can help to take the sag out of your towing setup. Typically a WD system is preferred, but for your situation this is what you will want to use.
If your F-250/F-350 is a 2WD then you can use the Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs # F4160, but if it is a 4WD then you will want to use the Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2400 instead. Some of these combinations are not compatible if you have a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch installed as well so let me know if that is the case and I can confirm a fit.
To make inflating the air bags and monitoring them easy you can also install the Air Command I # F2158 which is a single function system. If you would rather control the air bags apart from each other you will want the Air Command II # F2219 instead.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tuson Asymmetric Sway Control - 1 to 4 Axles
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Only
- Severe Sway
- Tuson RV Brakes
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
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- Analog Display
- 100 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Dual Path
- Air Suspension Compressor Kit
- Wired Control
- Dual Path
- Analog Display
- 150 psi
- Firestone
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Front Axle
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- Firestone
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Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts - Class III and IV
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- Weight Distribution Hitch
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- Reese
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Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch
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