Recommended Weight Distribution System With Sway Control For Towing Travel Trailer W/8546-lb GVWR
Question:
Hi, I am a first-time RV owner, and I want to invest in a weight distro/sway control hitch. Tow Vehicle = 2012 F150 Curb Weight 6,000 GVWR 7,200 GCVWR 15,500 Payload Capacity 1,520 Towing Capacity 9,600 Travel Trailer UVW 6,646 GVWR 8,546 Hitch Weight 804 I want to be sure I solve this with the right hitch. Can you please provide your guidance and recommendations? Thanks.
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
In order to get the right Weight Distribution (WD) system for your 2012 Ford F-150 towing setup, you will need to know your actual Tongue Weight (TW) when fully loaded and ready to tow. You will also need to include any weight from behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. An easy way to find your tongue weight is to use something like the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale, Item # e99044. As you determine this weight, keep in mind that the TW is 10% to 15% of the total loaded weight of your trailer.
After you have that Tongue Weight (TW) figured out, your ideal WD system will be one where the total TW of your towing setup falls in the middle of the TW range of the WD system.
If the TW of your loaded trailer is 800-lbs to 900-lbs then the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control, Item # EQ37100ET, will work well for you because it has a TW range of 600-lbs to 1,000-lbs with a maximum gross towing weight of 10,000-lbs.
However, if your fully loaded and ready to tow TW is between 900-lbs to 1,100-lbs then you will need to step up to the Equal-i-zer system, Item # EQ37120ET. Item # EQ37120ET has a TW range of 800-lbs to 1,200-lbs with a maximum gross towing weight of 12,000-lbs.
Both systems include an adjustable head assembly, 2-5/16 inch hitch ball, adjustable shank, and all the hardware needed to install and use the WD system. To make installation of the hitch ball easier, I recommend getting the Vanadium steel 1-7/8 inch 12pt Socket, Item # ALL643216.
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 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
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 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
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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