Do I need wt distribution and/or anti-sway bars?

I have a 2014 Expedition and two a 26 foot Flagstaff. Sounds like a very similar setup. I had a Propride hitch from a previous tow vehicle and put it on the Expedition. They both work very well together. I wouldn't dream of towing without some W/D and sway bars.

Deano

Your truck is plenty powerful enough but remember, your pulling a wall down the road.
I would use a WDH with antisway just for additional safety and peice of mind.

I've been towing too long and watched to many horrifying Youtube videos. Lol

While camping two weeks ago near the camp store and office, I was surprised how many TV-TT combos used a simple EZ Lift or similar WDH with no sway control or just a simple ball mount without even WD. I tow our 32.5’ overall TT with a Reese HP trunnion style WDH with no sway control with our F250 and it does fine. With a soft riding SUV on P rated tires, I would be using my Equalizer 4-point WDH that now resides in the tool shed.

debra567 wrote:
I used weight distribution bars with my previous tow vehicle. Will I need it with the Expedition?

Yes.

I tow a 20; trailer with a dually truck. Truck and trailer handle/rides better with a WD hitch, though it might seem unnecessary for that small of a trailer with a dually.

All the numbers except payload ??

debra567 wrote:
Thanks to everyone for your advise - we will definitely use both!

Very wise decesion.

Thanks to everyone for your advise - we will definitely use both!

Lynnmor wrote:
The anti-sway on the Expedition is something that kicks in after things are getting out of control. Anti-sway devices on hitches help to prevent sway in the first place. Apples & Oranges.

Yeah, after watching the videos of the 'anti-sway' system in action on a video from Mr. Truck I know I never want to experience it in real life. It was a horribly violent affair that I thought had as much chance of causing an accident as saving you from one, WAY better to stop it before it happens. Also at 7k pounds your almost for sure over what the receiver is rated for without weight distribution (generally 500# tongue weight)

The anti-sway on the Expedition is something that kicks in after things are getting out of control. Anti-sway devices on hitches help to prevent sway in the first place. Apples & Oranges.

Yes