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1L243
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2016

Weight Distribution Hitch

I have always used a WDH mainly because I was towing heavy Toy Haulers. I let the last WDH go with the trailer. My new trailer is much smaller and lighter a 2016 Keystone Premier 19fbpr. When I set the trailer up, I skipped the WDH and went with sway control only. My F250 handles the TW fine. The 19fbpr is short but can gross out at 6500 lbs. 15% of that could equal a TW of 950#.. So, the question is, do I need to buy another WDH for my Itty Bitty Trailer?

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    lenr
    Explorer III
    Feb 07, 2016
    X2 because WD lets you return weight to the front axle which in turn results in better steering which in turn resists the tendency to sway. That said, you're not going to have "much" tendency to sway with that trailer. I ran WD with my 6500 lb 27' trailer behind an F-350 CCSB.

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