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Roro88's avatar
Roro88
Explorer
Jul 08, 2017

Weight Distributing Hitch for 2010 Ford Expedition EL

We have a 2017 Aerolite 242BHSL travel trailer and want to tow with our 2010 Ford Expedition EL. Does anyone know what brand and type of Weight Distributing Hitch we should use?

Hitch Weight on trailer is 720 lbs
Dry Weight of trailer is 5510 lbs
Cargo weight is 1090 lbs.

Our Expedition has 600 lb hitch weight and can only tow 6000 lbs. Was told by Ford we needed the weight distribution receiver hitch.

Any help would be greatly appreciated
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Jul 10, 2017
    You need a WDH for sure. You also should upgrade the transmission cooler if you do not have the HD towing package.
  • Hannibal's avatar
    Hannibal
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2017
    I just went from a Reese HP wdh with no sway control to an Equalizer 4 Pt 10k hitch. Works great! For noise, keep the sockets lubed as per Equalizer's instructions. I use marine grease. I went against heaven above and put some grease on the spring bars and L brackets, then wiped off with a rag. Nice and quiet while still offering good sway control "in my humble opinion". We didn't have a sway problem before but it still prevents waggle from passing trucks.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jul 08, 2017
    For your trailer....

    Equal-i-zer brand hitch
    Reece Dual Cam HP hitch
    Blue Ox SwayPro

    All good.....probably look for 800-1000 lb. bars. This should cover your loaded, trip ready tongue weight.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jul 08, 2017
    Yes, a WDH would be necessary IMO. I'm happy with my Equal-i-zer. Others are good too. Not only "need" it, you will want it to shift weight back to the TT wheels and forward to the TV's front wheels.

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