Weight Distribution Hitch with F350?

I think I'm going to use the WD. It won't hurt.

According to Jayco, the 29BHS has a tongue weight of 755 pounds. Best thing to do is weigh the thing. Not sure how it could remove 400-450 pounds from the front axle, but CAT scales are more accurate than any of us on here.---

According to Jayco, the 2011 29BHS has a Dry Hitch Weight of 715#.
But, assuming the OP isn't going to be towing an empty trailer, it might be better to consider the potential loaded TW instead of the published Dry Hitch Weight.

The 2011 29BHS has a published UVW of 5475# and GVWR of 7700#.
IMO, it's not at all unreasonable to think that the OP's 29BHS might have a loaded TW around 1000#.
For example -- 7000# GVW and 14% TW% gives TW = 980#.

The OP can choose what he wants to do.
One choice is to follow what Ford says,
and Ford's specifications are pretty clear.

Ron

I'm kinda in the same boat as you, OP. Just got a ram 3500 dually and I'm pretty sure I'm still going to use my WD hitch, while I know I can probably get away with the 500lbs tounge weight better safe than sorry, probably won't crank it down as much though as I did with my ram 1500.

I'm going to go out this weekend, hitch up, and see how it handles with and w/O the WD though.

According to Jayco, the 29BHS has a tongue weight of 755 pounds. Best thing to do is weigh the thing. Not sure how it could remove 400-450 pounds from the front axle, but CAT scales are more accurate than any of us on here. I am a little surprised that GM rates their recent hitches at more than double those of Ford.

According to 2014 Ford Towing Guide on page 25:

The maximum allowable tongue weight for an F-350 ranges from 600-850# for a weight-carrying hitch.
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the maximum allowable tongue weight ranges from 1250-1850#.

When using a weight-distributing hitch, the Ford 2015 SUPER DUTY Owner's Manual specifies the WDH should be adjusted to eliminate about one-half of the front-end rise -- regardless of gasoline or diesel engine.

Depending on TV wheelbase and rear-overhang, a 1000# tongue weight might remove 400-450# from the front axle.
For a 1000# TW, Ford's WDH-adjustment spec implies the WDH should be adjusted to restore about 200-225# to the front axle.

Ron

I have a Dodge 3500, and 1100lb hitch weight on my trailer. i use the WDH if i am towing more than say 10-15 miles. I like how it rides with the WD hitch. I also have airbags on the back and that made a huge difference in ride quality !!

have fun pulling with a Diesel, you'll never pull again with a gasser

Thanks everyone

TomG2 wrote:
A F-350 diesel has plenty of front end weight and can stand to lose some. The front end stays on the ground with gasoline powered pickups, doesn't it? If the weight of Uncle Bob on or off the front axle makes it unsafe, you should have purchased a Chevy. Sway control is a whole different story and if you have a swayer, you need help.

Bingo.

TomG2 wrote:

ScottG wrote:
...snip.... We're talking about nearly half a ton and what the trucks manufacturer says it needs.
Think about it, a truck is not designed to carry all its load on the back bumper. It's built to carry most of the load in the bed where both axles play a part.

GM says that their 2500 and 3500 series pickups are good with a thousand pounds on the rear hitch and my experience confirms this. How much does that remove from the front axle? Not enough to notice. It "might" be a factor on half ton or smaller pickups, but that is not what the OP purchased.

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ScottG wrote:
...snip.... We're talking about nearly half a ton and what the trucks manufacturer says it needs.
Think about it, a truck is not designed to carry all its load on the back bumper. It's built to carry most of the load in the bed where both axles play a part.

GM says that their 2500 and 3500 series pickups are good with a thousand pounds on the rear hitch and my experience confirms this. How much does that remove from the front axle? Not enough to notice. It "might" be a factor on half ton or smaller pickups, but that is not what the OP purchased.