Weight Distribution System for a 2006 Ford F-350 and 14,000 Pound Work and Play 34 WRS Trailer

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Tow Vehicle: 2006 Ford F350 Super Duty Dual and is equipped with Air Bags Trailer: Work and Play 34WRS 40foot total length 14000 GTWR but weighs in closer to 13200 fully loaded with our belongings. Currently using air bags and single sway control bar but getting a lot of road walking. What WD system would you recommend? Also in using a WD system would you keep the air bags empty?

asked by: Brandi D

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A single sway control bar is only good for trailers up to 6,000 pounds and up to 25 foot, 11 inch long trailers so that is at least part of the problem you are having. But not to worry because it is a problem that is easily remedied with the proper weight distribution system.

To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

It looks like the tongue weight of your Work and Play 34WRS is upwards of around 1,700 pounds, possibly more. That is something you will want to confirm. I have included a link to a help article on determining tongue weight. We also have tongue weight scale # e99044 which maxes out at 2,000 pounds.

There aren't a whole lot of systems that are rated for this much tongue weight, but we do have some options. Blue Ox SwayPro system # BXW2003 is rated for up to 2,000 pounds tongue weight. It was designed for bottom mount couplers but could still be used. The included shank fits a 2-1/2 inch receiver opening. It has built in sway control as well. For a compatible ball use # 63840.

We also have the TorkLift Everest system # TLWD1000 which is an absolute beast. It is rated for 1,500 to 3,000 pounds tongue weight. But it only works with TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum dual-receiver trailer hitches which for your 2006 Ford F-350 is # TLF1002-30. If you happen to have this hitch or want to install it then you would need shank # TLM9010 or # TLM9011. And you would need ball # C40085.

When using weight distribution with a vehicle that has air bag helper springs you don't have to run the bags at the minimum psi. You can couple the trailer, engage the weight distribution spring bars, and then add air as needed to the air springs.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

For a hitch weight of 1,700 lbs you'd need a higher rated system than a Straitline with a 1,700 lb max tongue weight. You'd need a system like the Blue Ox part #BXW2003 which has a tongue weight range of 1,500 to 2,000 lbs since you…

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Answer 2

The Blue Ox weight distribution system part #BXW2003 would work great for the tongue weight you listed but this kit is for trailers that have the coupler attach to the bottom of the trailer frame. This is referred to as a underslung coupler. If you…

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Answer 3

All of the Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution systems come with the shank. To add a 2-1/2 inch shank that will work with the SwayPro system I recommend #EQ90-02-4900 which will work very well. Or you could use SwayPro system #BXW2003 which comes…

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The difference is that the Blue Ox Swaypro part #BXW2000 is for standard couplers on trailer frames that attach to the top of the trailer frame and the #BXW2003 is for underslung couplers which attach to the bottom of the frame. Now the specific…

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Answer 5

For that much tongue weight the best option for a weight distribution system would be the Blue Ox SwayPro part #BXW2003. This has a tongue weight range of 1,500-2,000 lbs and has built in sway control within the head of the system where it holds…

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Answer 6

1,800 lbs of tongue weight is quite a bit which is why the only solutions require the use of the heavier duty 2-1/2 inch hitches. The Blue Ox WD system part #BXW2000 that you referenced is going to be your best solution but it does require a 2-1/2…

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Answer 7

A vehicle equipped with a tow/haul button does not necessarily have a factory transmission cooler. The tow/haul button is used to change the shift points of your transmission for optional performance while towing. Almost all vehicles nowadays have an…

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Answer 8

My technical contact at Derale advised that the hoses supplied in their Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit #D15960 have a burst pressure of 300-psi and a guaranteed pressure rating of 250-psi. They have no reported issues with these…

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Answer 9

There is not a pole tongue adapter compatible with a system rated for 1,700 lbs. The largest option is the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW #RP58393, which will work only if your total tongue…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

You're welcome Chris! Sounds like you've more then got the hitch covered. I can not think of a better option then the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch item #TL74FR. You will be able to pull anything and everything with this hitch and…

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Answer 12

No, I am sorry Chris it can not. The TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System item #TLWD1000 can only be used with the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitches, like item #TL74FR that fits your 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500. It is because…

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