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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I have the WD parts assembled on a 700 lb trailer (3500lb axles).
I do not always use it, not on short trips, but long ones I may. I also have a class V hitch (20,000 lb rating).
It is not only about total tongue weight. Handling can improve and is a safety thing also.
The trailer can be loaded front-heavy and when I bounce over bumps on interstate it bounces less with WD. It puts more weight on the front tires which puts more weight where the braking power is. Evens out tire wear slightly. I usually have a TC in the bed, so the truck is already overloaded also, so WD helps keep more weight on the trailer.
I have never noticed sway, not that I can see the trailer with the TC, but the WD will hinder trailer sway also. This is good if something happens to push the trailer sideways at speed and initiates sway. I do a lot of miles towing, so it is nice to have that assurance.
No, it is not necessary, but I can tell the ride is better with it.
I do not always use it, not on short trips, but long ones I may. I also have a class V hitch (20,000 lb rating).
It is not only about total tongue weight. Handling can improve and is a safety thing also.
The trailer can be loaded front-heavy and when I bounce over bumps on interstate it bounces less with WD. It puts more weight on the front tires which puts more weight where the braking power is. Evens out tire wear slightly. I usually have a TC in the bed, so the truck is already overloaded also, so WD helps keep more weight on the trailer.
I have never noticed sway, not that I can see the trailer with the TC, but the WD will hinder trailer sway also. This is good if something happens to push the trailer sideways at speed and initiates sway. I do a lot of miles towing, so it is nice to have that assurance.
No, it is not necessary, but I can tell the ride is better with it.
