WD hitch on a F150

Thanks so much for the info. New territory for me and I want to get it right. Equal-i-zer looks like a good choice. Hopefully the dealer can size it properly and install it when I get to that point.

I used an F150 CC EB to tow a 8,300 lb trailer and used the Equal-i-zer with no problems. Moved up to a Ram 2500 , adjusted the Equal-i-zer and am even happier with the hitch.

As stated above, without WDH, you will exceed load carrying rating on the stock hitch. Look at the numbers stamped (or on a label) on the hitch receiver. It will show one number for load carrying (without WDH), and a higher number with WDH.

Pretty much, any WDH will do the job, one with add-on friction sway control will do it better, and one with built in sway control, will do it better, easier, and possibly, much cleaner.

Here are some with built in sway control

Andersen
BlueOx Swaypro
Equalizer
Hensley
Propride
Reese DC Strait Line

riven1950 wrote:


Questions:

1- don't want to scrimp on safety.

2- Or can anyone else suggest a good / great hitch that will not break the bank that would work well?

Thanks

If Safety is your first concern, then of course your best bet would be to get a Hensley Arrow or Pro Pride.

If not "breaking the bank" is you second concern, then I suggest that you search the interweb for a "used" Hensley Arrow or Pro Pride.

As you said, you don't want to scrimp on safety.

Ron

Mvander wrote:
You will need a wdh or you will be over on the weight carrying capacity of the stock receiver.

I use a basic curt wd hitch with a single sway bar to pull a simillar size tt with good results. With proper set up of the hitch you should be good with any of the brands of wdh.

X2

samsontdog wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
You are looking at +- 700 lbs. of tongue weight when fully loaded.
I would be using a WD hitch.
Might as well get one that incorporates sway control also.

Very popular and both are a good choice:
> Equal-i-zer brand.
>and my preference - Reese Dual Cam Strait-line.

That is also what I use. Would make a great choice

X3, either will work, I prefer the Reese

downtheroad wrote:
You are looking at +- 700 lbs. of tongue weight when fully loaded.
I would be using a WD hitch.
Might as well get one that incorporates sway control also.

Very popular and both are a good choice:
> Equal-i-zer brand.
>and my preference - Reese Dual Cam Strait-line.

That is also what I use. Would make a great choice

You will need a wdh or you will be over on the weight carrying capacity of the stock receiver.

I use a basic curt wd hitch with a single sway bar to pull a simillar size tt with good results. With proper set up of the hitch you should be good with any of the brands of wdh.

equal-i-zer

Better price than Hensley. Head and shoulders beyond WDH and friction sway. Buy to keep, not sell with your trailer.

You are looking at +- 700 lbs. of tongue weight when fully loaded.
I would be using a WD hitch.
Might as well get one that incorporates sway control also.

Very popular and both are a good choice:
> Equal-i-zer brand.
>and my preference - Reese Dual Cam Strait-line.