Wheelbase and weight distributing hitches
We have a F350 short bed, crew cab TV. Our trailer is a 7,000 lb (loaded), 1000 lb tongue weight 27ft Kodiak (30 ft back to ball). I have read in several threads that wheelbase is a factor in weight d...
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Easiest way to set it up. With the trailer unhooked. Measure the front and rear, from the wheel wells to the top of the tire. Then drop the trailer onto the ball. Measure again. (write all the measurements down) Then attach, and adjust the WDH bars until you have returned the front wheel well to remove at least 1/2 of the height it gained when you dropped the TT onto the ball. Personally. I return the front to the unhooked measurement.
Doing this will return lost weight to the front steering axle, and in so doing. Return steering control, and help prevent sway. A raised front end, is a light front end, and a light front end reduces control. In other words. It will wobble all over the road.
Word of caution. NEVER raise the rear wheel well HIGHER than it was before you dropped the trailer onto it.
Doing this will return lost weight to the front steering axle, and in so doing. Return steering control, and help prevent sway. A raised front end, is a light front end, and a light front end reduces control. In other words. It will wobble all over the road.
Word of caution. NEVER raise the rear wheel well HIGHER than it was before you dropped the trailer onto it.
