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Explorer

Dec 01, 2018

Towing without load level bars or sway control

I'm looking at new jayco jay feather trailers and in specific the 24rlsw model. Weight is about 5200lbs dry 7000lbs gross. I'd be pulling it with my 2017 f250 super duty with the diesel. Debating if I should even use load leveling or sway control. Ford says there's no need. My truck also has a built in sway control. Ive read of people towing much more without load leveling hitches with this truck and it's almost thr same weight as my boat. ..im more concerned if not having a weight distribution hitch will be a big issue if I ever go sell it. Looking for opinions

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AJR
Explorer
Dec 01, 2018
I had a 2002 F250 Super Duty PSD 4x4. I pulled an Arctic Fox 22H. The Fox was about the same weights of the 24rlsw. I used Reese WD & friction sway bar.

Even with WD & sway bar the tail did wag the dog several times in the rain. It was not a pleasant experience. The rest of the time the combo was rock solid on the road. Never worried about big trucks or wind.

Yes, you should have both.
All_I_could_aff
Explorer
Dec 01, 2018
X2 try it without first... try to notice how much the truck squats when u attach the trailer. Remember it’s not just about making it look fairly level, it’s the safety issue of taking weight off your front axle critical to braking and safe steering control
romore
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2018
Try it withut the extras and see how it handles, you can add them later if necessary. It won't make a lot of difference on value when selling.