equalizer hitch needed?
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From: Loveland, CO
equalizer hitch needed?
Hi all,
We have been towing an enclosed car hauler, and using an Equalizer weight distribution hitch (10K) with our '17, F150, with Ford max trailer tow package.
We have decided not to drag cars around anymore, but going to us a cargo trailer for winter time get away's. The new trailer will be around 4K in total weight. Our truck with me in it, and full tank weighs 5432 lbs
The question then is: do I need to use the equalizer hitch for towing the new trailer?
I would appreciate your advise and thoughts.
THANKS, dave
We have been towing an enclosed car hauler, and using an Equalizer weight distribution hitch (10K) with our '17, F150, with Ford max trailer tow package.
We have decided not to drag cars around anymore, but going to us a cargo trailer for winter time get away's. The new trailer will be around 4K in total weight. Our truck with me in it, and full tank weighs 5432 lbs
The question then is: do I need to use the equalizer hitch for towing the new trailer?
I would appreciate your advise and thoughts.
THANKS, dave
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no you don’t need it, but when using it it does make the ride more comfortable. When using it you don’t get the bounce or flex bounce between the truck and the trailer. If you have it just get a couple of extra mounting brackets so you can use it on both trailers, it only take a couple of minutes to hook it up. The added bonus it make the wife happy because you have a smoother ride, and you don’t get as tired driving if you a comfortable
Smokeploe
no you don’t need it, but when using it it does make the ride more comfortable. When using it you don’t get the bounce or flex bounce between the truck and the trailer. If you have it just get a couple of extra mounting brackets so you can use it on both trailers, it only take a couple of minutes to hook it up. The added bonus it make the wife happy because you have a smoother ride, and you don’t get as tired driving if you a comfortable
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Should you take the trailer up to Wyoming, you may appreciate the WDH as long as it also has sway control. The I-80 corridor is notorious for wind. OK, that describes most of Wyoming, but I-80 is bad.
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THANKS for the replies & advice, I appreciate it.
Our new trailer is gonna be a tandem axle, so I think it will be more stable than a single axle unit. I will keep the WDH for a while & see how the new trailer does.
Thanks again
Our new trailer is gonna be a tandem axle, so I think it will be more stable than a single axle unit. I will keep the WDH for a while & see how the new trailer does.
Thanks again
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Great advise above. Dual axle will tow better, but decent tongue weight is the key to reducing sway.
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WHD can really improve handling by putting more weight back on the steering tires. Probably not "required" for your combination, but if you own it already, why not use it? No downside.
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Try towing the new trailer with and without the WDH, see which one works best for your combo.
I towed on unloaded dual axle flatbed from Everett WA to San Jose CA a few years ago to pick up a car. I found that using the WDH helped quite a bit with the unloaded trailer, made the southbound tow down I-5 almost enjoyable. Without WDH the empty trailer seemed twitchy.
I towed on unloaded dual axle flatbed from Everett WA to San Jose CA a few years ago to pick up a car. I found that using the WDH helped quite a bit with the unloaded trailer, made the southbound tow down I-5 almost enjoyable. Without WDH the empty trailer seemed twitchy.
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