Weight Distribution Recommendation for Trailer that Weighs 4,000 lbs
Question:
HI, I am setting my 2017 Ford Flex without the factory tow package to be able to pull a travel trailer..something like an Apex Nano..around 4000 lbs GVWR. Here is my shopping list, and I am looking for a recommendation on a weight distribution hitch with Sway Control. Can you look at my list and make sure I have the right stuff and a hitch suggestion? Product Detail Qty Total C51180Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional - C51180 Remove 1 Update C13110Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 - C13110 Remove 1 Update C56343Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56343 Remove 1 Update ETBC7L7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires - ETBC7L Remove 1 Update D15602Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter Multiple Threads - Class III - D15602 Remove 1 Update etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity e99044 Remove 1 Update Thanks,
asked by: Paul T
Expert Reply:
All of the components you mentioned will do a great job for a towing setup for your 2017 Ford Flex and they are all linked below for you to check out but to answer your main question about weight distribution the way to do it is to base off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup.
So since your trailer would be 4,000 lb you'd most likely have a tongue weight around 400 to 500 lbs so the system I would recommend is the Strait Line part # RP66082 which has a tongue weight range between 200-600 lbs and features a sway control that works to fight sway before it starts.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
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- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
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- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
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- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class III
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- 13W x 4-9/16T x 2D Inch
- With - 8 AN Inlets
- Derale
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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
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- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
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