What Weight Distribution System for 1996 Ford F-250 4x4 7.3L Diesel Towing 7900 Lb Keystone Trailer  

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You will need to determine the fully-loaded, ready-to-tow tongue weight of your Sprinter before selecting a weight distribution/sway control system. With your trailer in a road-ready condition (full propane and water tanks, all gear, supplies and provisions loaded exactly as they will be when you are on the road) verify your trailer actual tongue weight as outlined in the attached articles. Bear in mind that anything in the back of your F-250 that sits behind the rear axle (an ATV or generator, for example) will add to the total tongue weight.

It is important to know your actual working tongue weight so that you can select a WD system that offers the correct capacity. The ideal choice of WD system will be one where your loaded trailer tongue weight (TW) falls near the middle of the systems usable range. A WD system that is too low in capacity will not provide the necessary stabilization; and one rated too high will be too stiff and result in erratic performance. If the trailer TW exceeds the capacity of the system, the spring bars could be damaged. If the WD system chosen is rated too high for the trailer TW then the spring bars will not flex enough, and the trailers ride quality will suffer. For purposes of giving you an example, we will assume your loaded tongue weight is about 1000 lbs.

The Reese Weight Distribution System dual-cam Sway Control, part # RP66084, has a working TW range of 600 - 1200 lbs, is compatible with both electric and surge braking systems and includes the shank. For a 2-5/16 inch ball use # 19286.

I have also included a link to our WD product page where you can review systems based on the tongue weight of your trailer. If you wish you can let me know your actual TW and I will be happy to make a recommendation based on this actual figure.

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