Fixing Front End Floating On 2003 Ford F-350 Towing Tiny Home Trailer
Question:
I have a 2003 Ford F350 super duty king cab looks like as a 6inch suspension lift one Interpol a custom built tiny home trailer the trailer height is much lower than conventional pull behind tongues We have the reese sway control system rated for 10000 pounds and above, Oversized tires 14inch hitch And at 55 miles per hour I felt the front end give way and pulled me to the right,is this recommended to travel highway speeds, Im A license CDL driver And nothing felt right about the test drive that I took I felt like I had no control over the front end and the steering. Are there any solutions?
asked by: Richard D
Expert Reply:
Even though your Reese sway control/weight distribution hitch is rated for 10000lbs, it is likely only rated for around 1000-1200lbs tongue weight.
Based on the issue you mentioned I would guess that the tongue weight of the trailer is pretty high, and is past the effective range of your system.
I recommend using a tongue weight scale like the etrailer # e99044 to get an accurate tongue weight measurement, and I would bet you will be surprised at the actual tongue weight.
Chances are you will need a weight distribution hitch with a higher tongue weight rating like the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # C17501 which works with tongue weights between 1000-1500lbs.
There is not a recommended speed you should drive, just go the speed that feels the most stable in your truck.
If you can let me know the tongue weight of the tiny home trailer, I would be happy to confirm the correct option for you.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
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- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
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- 1100 lbs
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- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
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