Difficulty Reducing Tongue Weight
Hello! I joined today because I have been unable to solve my towing issues and would like to see if anyone can give me ideas to help. Tow rig: 2018 F150 Lariat Crew 4x4, 3.5L max tow Camper: 200...
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Another note...since your coupler to trailer axle centerline is farther/longer than most, leveling or slightly nose down will have a higher effect on towing than those with trailer axles farther forward
Don't have time to re-read and figure out what your weights indicate, but if the loaded and WD'd TV actual weight vs your recent post of 4,050 is really close to that 4,050, then the slightest upset/change will have the TV's rear suspension managing at it's limits
Why next higher class TV's will have a min GRAWR of 6,000 lbs or more
Lowest cost to date is to drop your WD hitch head one hole on the shank and drop the trailer's tongue/frame lower. Then take a test tow to check out if that helps or solves your issue(s)
{edit}....another thing to try that won't cost other than time...if your WD hitch head has 'tilt' adjustment, then adjust it to tilt backwards a bit or more.
This will allow more WD spring bars more 'purchase' and/or 'travel'. Therefore, more spring rate...up to their rated value
Don't have time to re-read and figure out what your weights indicate, but if the loaded and WD'd TV actual weight vs your recent post of 4,050 is really close to that 4,050, then the slightest upset/change will have the TV's rear suspension managing at it's limits
Why next higher class TV's will have a min GRAWR of 6,000 lbs or more
Lowest cost to date is to drop your WD hitch head one hole on the shank and drop the trailer's tongue/frame lower. Then take a test tow to check out if that helps or solves your issue(s)
{edit}....another thing to try that won't cost other than time...if your WD hitch head has 'tilt' adjustment, then adjust it to tilt backwards a bit or more.
This will allow more WD spring bars more 'purchase' and/or 'travel'. Therefore, more spring rate...up to their rated value
