10 K Equalizer for Light Weight Trailer?
I am contemplating purchasing an equalizer hitch for my 2008 FunFinder 189FBS. My tow vehicle is a 2010 F-150 4X4, 6-speed, 5.4 V8 long 3:55 gear ratio, long wheelbase pickup. My trailer has a GVWR o...
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Chuck&Gail wrote:WDH selection should be based on tongue weight consistent with trailer length and the actual loaded weight when known, or on a reasonable estimate when actual is not known.
GVWR = 5855#. Desired tongue weight is 13% to 15% of TT GVWR, thus 761# to 878#. The 600# bars are TOO SMALL! Get the 1000# bars (10k hitch).
The OP wrote:For a trailer of that length, a tongue weight of 625# (5200*12%) is plenty.
---Full loaded with water and supplies it weighs in at 5,200 lbs.---
IMO, a 600# WDH is a better match than a 1000# WDH.
Ron
