At what point do I need a WD hitch?
I have a '13 Ford F150 "heavy half" I am having some issues when i tow and someone told me I should get a WD hitch. My question is, at what weight with a stock half ton do you need to think abou...
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Bounce could STILL be shocks, depending upon the brand and type you had installed. Another bounce, could be sidewall flex. Springs on 15 series rigs are softer than a 25 or 35 series too! SHorter Wheel base rigs will bounce more than those with longer wheel bases too! You may have some or all of these issues!
Another as I am typing. If the trailer is loaded a bit lite on the hitch, it could aggravate the bounce by trying to lift the hitch as it bounces, especially Single axel trailer vs dual axels.
I've found with my SW 35 series rigs, if I have more than 400 lbs removed from the FA, using a WD is very much needed etc. But a 6000 lb trailer with around 700 lbs of HW< usually only removes 60-100 lbs off the front. My 1500 lb HW equipment trailer does put an 8500 GRAWR rig at 300 off the front, and a typical 6400 lbs RA at or about 400 lbs. A WD was really nice on this rig.
My TT was not needed with said 60-100 lbs off the front. BUT< with that said.....a basic WD will help reduce the side wind, side to side rocking of the trailer. A dual cam helped even more! I would swag a hensley or equal even more so.
Another as I am typing. If the trailer is loaded a bit lite on the hitch, it could aggravate the bounce by trying to lift the hitch as it bounces, especially Single axel trailer vs dual axels.
I've found with my SW 35 series rigs, if I have more than 400 lbs removed from the FA, using a WD is very much needed etc. But a 6000 lb trailer with around 700 lbs of HW< usually only removes 60-100 lbs off the front. My 1500 lb HW equipment trailer does put an 8500 GRAWR rig at 300 off the front, and a typical 6400 lbs RA at or about 400 lbs. A WD was really nice on this rig.
My TT was not needed with said 60-100 lbs off the front. BUT< with that said.....a basic WD will help reduce the side wind, side to side rocking of the trailer. A dual cam helped even more! I would swag a hensley or equal even more so.
