Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 6,500 Pound Trailer and 2008 Ford F-350

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Is this the correct hitch for a 6500 LB 26 foot trailer towed by a 2008 Ford F350?

asked by: Bob E

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When choosing weight distribution you will need to go by the total tongue weight. This is calculated by first determining the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow. Then to that you would add the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. So for example lets say that your gross trailer weight is 6,500 pounds and nothing is loaded behind the rear axle of the truck. The tongue weight would be 650 to 975 pounds. Going with a system rated for 800 to 1,000 pounds like # C17322 could work unless you are at the low end of the tongue weight.

What I recommend is a system with a wider range, 400 to 800 pounds, to better cover the probable tongue weight of the trailer like the Reese system # RP67509. It includes the shank but does not include a ball or sway control.

For a ball use # A-90 for a 2 inch or # 19286 for a 2-5/16 inch. And for sway control you can use # 83660. However for a trailer weighing over 6,000 pounds I recommend going with 2 of the sway control bars. I have included some links on weight distribution for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Thank you for providing a photo of your trailer coupler. Trailers should always be level when hitched. If a trailer is out of level when towed it will tend to have more sway. I notice you have weight distribution (WD) lift brackets on your trailer…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he had a way for you to release the ball from the underside of the hitch. From underneath of the vehicle the customer will have to remove the cover/plug on the bottom of the ball if there is one. This will reveal…

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Answer 3

For your stuck Curt gooseneck ball #C60692 on your 2019 Ford F-350, there truly isn't really much more you can do other than using lubricant, tapping it with a mallet, and old-fashioned elbow grease. You might try and apply some heat to the base,…

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Answer 4

I have seen this with all of the Goose Neck Ball Kits like the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit part #BWGNXA2061 when the are left permanently installed and subjected to the elements. Not only is it common with these but also all of the goose neck…

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Answer 5

The B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 is going to be the kit I recommend. This kit includes a 2-5/16" hitch ball that is rated for 30,000lbs. The reason I prefer this kit is that it has the folding handle that is used to lock the…

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While this is not a super common issue, this has happened before in the past and we do have a couple of solutions you can try to free up your stuck Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches #C60601. If the hitch ball has…

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Answer 7

Your Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches - 2-5/16" Diameter Ball #C60601 lifts the pin when that lever is lifted. Because that lever is broken off you will need to lift that pin and turn it 90 degrees to release…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Curt who told me that there is an access hole at the bottom of the OEM gooseneck hitch on your 2016 Ram. You are going to look for an aluminum or plastic plug that once removed will allow you to retract the locking…

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Answer 9

The round or trunnion bars refers to the end of the spring bars. Round bars are typically designed for lighter applications, are a bit harder to install and are usually priced lower than trunnion bars. Trunnion bars are typically designed to be used…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 12

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 6,500 Pound Trailer and 2008 Ford F-350

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