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jrrichar
Explorer
Feb 04, 2017

Weight Distributing Hitch has anyone not used one

I USE a WDH for my trailer when it is towed with my 1/2 ton (payload 1803, GAWR reduces it to 1440). HOWEVER, it looks like I will be ordering a 2017 F350 Diesel Lariat 4x4 (3094 payload) for reas...
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jmtandem
Explorer II
Feb 04, 2017
I believe the Ford manual would be the best authority on the subject. Not everything "heard/read on the internet" is accurate. I would think the manufacturer knows best.


No argument about what the manual says; however, the OP is asking for real world experience from users on this forum. And my experience is that I have towed approximately 8000 pounds trailer weight with WDH and without WHD and basically cannot tell the difference in towing. My ride is a 3500 Ram/Cummins.

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