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Golden_HVAC
Jul 27, 2014Explorer
Hi,
I would not change the weight around in the trailer, unless you had done extreme things to lessen the hitch weight to accommodate the F-150 cargo rating. You will not need to accommodate the 3500 truck.
You still need to use the WD bars, even if the weight is only 5,100 pounds, because most hitchs have a 5,000 pound weight rating without the WD bars, yet this increases to 10,000 or perhaps 12,000 pounds when you are using a WD system.
Have fun towing! And camping!
Fred.
I would not change the weight around in the trailer, unless you had done extreme things to lessen the hitch weight to accommodate the F-150 cargo rating. You will not need to accommodate the 3500 truck.
You still need to use the WD bars, even if the weight is only 5,100 pounds, because most hitchs have a 5,000 pound weight rating without the WD bars, yet this increases to 10,000 or perhaps 12,000 pounds when you are using a WD system.
Have fun towing! And camping!
Fred.
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