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We just upgraded our TV from an F-150 to an F-350 as we felt we were payload limited and wanted to bring more gear with us when camping. We now have just under 3100 lbs payload with the 6.7L diesel. It also has a Class V hitch and the sticker reads 21,000 lbs weight bearing and weight distributing. The trailer is a 2012 1885 which we bought used and it came with an old Eaz-lift WDH with the heavy round bars and a sway bar. I’m sure with the height of the F-350 we will need to change the shank/ball and am wondering if anyone could recommend a different hitch for this truck? I have read (on here) a lot about the Andersen which looks like it would be a good way to go but some of the others don’t look to bad either. The other question is would I need to worry about weight distribution since the trailers max loaded weight is 5700 lbs and really consider mostly the best option for sway control? Or is it always a good idea use weight distribution to make sure the trailer stays level and the tow vehicle as stable as possible? Thanks!!
We just upgraded our TV from an F-150 to an F-350 as we felt we were payload limited and wanted to bring more gear with us when camping. We now have just under 3100 lbs payload with the 6.7L diesel. It also has a Class V hitch and the sticker reads 21,000 lbs weight bearing and weight distributing. The trailer is a 2012 1885 which we bought used and it came with an old Eaz-lift WDH with the heavy round bars and a sway bar. I’m sure with the height of the F-350 we will need to change the shank/ball and am wondering if anyone could recommend a different hitch for this truck? I have read (on here) a lot about the Andersen which looks like it would be a good way to go but some of the others don’t look to bad either. The other question is would I need to worry about weight distribution since the trailers max loaded weight is 5700 lbs and really consider mostly the best option for sway control? Or is it always a good idea use weight distribution to make sure the trailer stays level and the tow vehicle as stable as possible? Thanks!!
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Hi -
We just upgraded our TV from an F-150 to an F-350 as we felt we were payload limited and wanted to bring more gear with us when camping. We now have just under 3100 lbs payload with the 6.7L diesel. It also has a Class V hitch and the sticker reads 21,000 lbs weight bearing and weight distributing. The trailer is a 2012 1885 which we bought used and it came with an old Eaz-lift WDH with the heavy round bars and a sway bar. I’m sure with the height of the F-350 we will need to change the shank/ball and am wondering if anyone could recommend a different hitch for this truck? I have read (on here) a lot about the Andersen which looks like it would be a good way to go but some of the others don’t look to bad either. The other question is would I need to worry about weight distribution since the trailers max loaded weight is 5700 lbs and really consider mostly the best option for sway control? Or is it always a good idea use weight distribution to make sure the trailer stays level and the tow vehicle as stable as possible? Thanks!!
We just upgraded our TV from an F-150 to an F-350 as we felt we were payload limited and wanted to bring more gear with us when camping. We now have just under 3100 lbs payload with the 6.7L diesel. It also has a Class V hitch and the sticker reads 21,000 lbs weight bearing and weight distributing. The trailer is a 2012 1885 which we bought used and it came with an old Eaz-lift WDH with the heavy round bars and a sway bar. I’m sure with the height of the F-350 we will need to change the shank/ball and am wondering if anyone could recommend a different hitch for this truck? I have read (on here) a lot about the Andersen which looks like it would be a good way to go but some of the others don’t look to bad either. The other question is would I need to worry about weight distribution since the trailers max loaded weight is 5700 lbs and really consider mostly the best option for sway control? Or is it always a good idea use weight distribution to make sure the trailer stays level and the tow vehicle as stable as possible? Thanks!!
I personally have a Reese SC which I like quite a bit. I do not like the Andersen very much because, if you think about the physics of it, as the tongue weight gets higher it proportionally loses its ability to transfer weight, thus defeating the point. I have also had a Blue Ox and Reese dual cam but I prefer the greater ground clearance of the Reese and have been very happy with it for 3 years now. Easy to hitch, easy to back up, no hassle.
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I tow a 27 ft toyhauler and use the Reese dual cam system.. takes a lil work to set it up right but once its dialed in you are good to go..its a good system..no complaints..I know alot of others use the equalizer also.
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The Equalizer is a little noisy, so we got the hard plastic pads for the L brackets and that helped a bunch. By far the best WDH we've used.
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I have the Andersen and it works well. My max tongue weight is bit over 1,400 lbs. I did a review that can be found here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ion-hitch.html
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A 5700 lb trailer behind an F350? I wouldn’t use weight distribution for that load. According to Ford you’re good up the max tongue weight of 1500lbs without a WDH. That’s a manufacturer statement so take it as though it came from the marketing dept but seriously, I think in the weight range you’re talking about, the use of a WDH is purely personal preference.
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A 5700 lb trailer behind an F350? I wouldn’t use weight distribution for that load. According to Ford you’re good up the max tongue weight of 1500lbs without a WDH. That’s a manufacturer statement so take it as though it came from the marketing dept but seriously, I think in the weight range you’re talking about, the use of a WDH is purely personal preference.
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With these trucks I think the sway can be controlled easily by how you distribute the weight and having the trailer set level or a tad lower in the front. I pulled a 11,000 lb., hitch mount trailer from WI to Seattle (about 2,400 miles) without a WDH. It pulled like a dream in the wind, the hills, and at 80 much of the way (Montana, South Dakota). No noticeable sway at all. The wife even drove a little and hardly knew it was behind her. I do have a F350 8' box so its long wheelbase. Years ago i pulled a 6,000 travel trailer with my 1977 Ford F-150. Scared the daylights out of me. Absolutely need a WDH for that setup.
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With these trucks I think the sway can be controlled easily by how you distribute the weight and having the trailer set level or a tad lower in the front. I pulled a 11,000 lb., hitch mount trailer from WI to Seattle (about 2,400 miles) without a WDH. It pulled like a dream in the wind, the hills, and at 80 much of the way (Montana, South Dakota). No noticeable sway at all. The wife even drove a little and hardly knew it was behind her. I do have a F350 8' box so its long wheelbase. Years ago i pulled a 6,000 travel trailer with my 1977 Ford F-150. Scared the daylights out of me. Absolutely need a WDH for that setup.
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