Towing Set Up for a 2012 Ford F-150 Pulling a 2020 Coachmen 194BHS Apex Nano
Question:
I need help finding the correct hitch size. I dont have access to weigh the trailer or the tongue weight. Here are the specs: 2020 Coachmen 194BHS Apex Nano Dry Hitch Weight: 428 lb. GVWR: 4,800 lb. I am towing with a 2012 Ford F-150. I have a 7-way harness but no hitch.
asked by: Tommy B
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you find a hitch for your 2012 Ford F-150. Since your 2020 Coachmen 194BHS Apex Nano weighs over 2,500 lbs you will also need a brake controller. Since your F-150 did not come with a hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 13368. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your trucks frame with included hardware.
For your brake controller you will want the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90195. This is a proportional brake controller that activates your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action. It automatically adjusts the trailer's braking based on deceleration of your vehicle.
To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.
If you need a weight distribution system you will want the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round item # FA94-00-0800. This will match the tongue weight of your Coachmen Apex Nano perfectly.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
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- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
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- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
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- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
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