Recommendation For Weight Distribution On 2011 Ford F-150 Towing a 10,400-Lb Trailer
Question:
Have a 10400lb GVW trailer with a tongue rating of 13 which makes it 1352. Unloaded the trailer is 3550lbs. Im guessing the EQ 1200 is the right choice as opposed to the 1000. What do you experts suggest? Ill be towing with a 2011 F150 Platinum 5.0 V8 SuperCrew. Thank you
asked by: Vito T
Expert Reply:
To determine which of the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches among the ones you mentioned would be right for your application, you will need to know the actual as-towed tongue weight of the trailer. This would encompass the weight of anything loaded on the trailer. Also, the weight of any gear stowed in your 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew, behind the rear axle would need to be considered as tongue weight.
I would recommend to use a larger weight distribution system like the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution, part # RP66130. This system has a tongue weight range of 800 to 1,500 lbs and a gross towing weight capacity of 15,000 lbs. This system will give you a higher maximum tongue weight capacity of 1,500 lbs, which would give you a little more flexibility if you would end up going over the 1,400-lb maximum tongue weight on the Equal-i-zer hitch.
When using the Reese weight distribution system you will also need the Reese Weight Distribution Shank, part # RP54970, and the Curt 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 63840.
I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Reese weight distribution system and a link to a FAQ page on weight distribution.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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