Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendations for a 2006 Ford F-150 and Jayco Jayfeather
Question:
I have a 2006 ford F-150, and a jayco jayfeather 197, GWT 4750,Dry Hitch weight is 455, What would you reccomend for a weight distribution system, and would you recomend sway control?
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
When choosing a weight distribution system, you will want to calculate the tongue weight of the trailer when it is loaded and ready to tow. Then you have to add in the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle to the tongue weight of the trailer.
Once you have the total tongue weight calculated, you will want to choose a system that has a tongue weight capacity range that puts your calculated total right in the middle of the range.
For example, if the loaded weight of the trailer is 500 pounds and you are carrying 100 pounds of gear behind he rear axle in your Ford F-150, that would make the tongue weight 600 pounds. In this scenario I recommend a system rated for 400 to 800 pounds tongue weight like # RP66541.
This system comes with the shank so you will just need a properly sized ball such as # A-90 for a 2 inch diameter, or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch diameter.
This system does not come with sway control but I do recommend it. However, with this system, you can try it out without the sway control and if you decide you want it, you can add it later using # RP26002 for dual cam sway control.
I have included some links to instructions, and FAQ, and a video for you to view.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 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
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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Reese Dual Cam High-Performance Sway Control for Steel Trailer Frames
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Reese
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Reese Weight Distribution System w/ Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- No Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Reese
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 11000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1100 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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