Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch for 2021 Ford F-350 Pulling 9,000 Pound Trailer.
Question:
I have a thirty foot trailer 9000 lbs GVWR ,pulling with Ford Expedition all within specs. Problem: Lot of sway on the road over 60 MPH, trucks passing either direction or windy conditions. Spoke with hitch manufacturer , all new tires on SUV, heavy duty vented rotors and pads, suspension seems in good condition. A good suggestion would be appreciated . Thank you
asked by: Sean O
Expert Reply:
The best way to reduce the sway you are experiencing while towing your trailer would be to add a weight distribution hitch with sway control. When choosing a WDH you want to base it on the loaded tongue weight of your trailer. This can be found using a scale like the # e99044.
With a GVWR of 9,000 lbs we can take a guess since the tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight. This would put your tongue weight at 900-1,350 lbs. Based on that a good option would be the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # RP66130.
This WDH will keep you level while towing and also significantly reduce the sway you are experiencing. It has a tongue weight range of 800-1,500 lbs. This would also require a shank so you would need the # RP54970. If you find that your tongue weight is a little less then the # RP66084 might be a better option with a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs.
I have attached some review videos along with some helpful articles for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
- Analog Scale
- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 1 Inch Drop
- Round - 5 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Shank Not Included
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- Reese
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Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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