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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Terryallan wrote:Terryallan is correct.
---The only change is that now. The just tell you to return at least half of what you took off. Before it was all, or more.
The OP has a 2014 F-350 diesel. For that vehicle, Ford requires a WDH for tongue weight in excess of 850#.
And, when using a WDH, Ford specifies:
When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always use the following procedure:
1. Park the loaded vehicle, without the trailer, on a level surface.
2. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the fender. This is H1.
3. Attach the loaded trailer to your vehicle without the weight-distributing bars connected.
4. Measure the height to the top of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the fender a second time. This is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars so that the height of your vehicle's front wheel opening on the fender is approximately halfway between H1 and H2.
6. Check that the trailer is level or slightly nose down toward your vehicle. If not, adjust the ball height accordingly and repeat Steps 2-6.
I assume the OP will want to follow Ford's specifications rather than those of GM.
Ron
