Suggestions for new WD set-up

[DB_Cooper]

I just replaced my old TV 2002 F250 with a 2017 F250 Crew Cab with the 6.7l diesel. Since the receiver is now 2.5 inch I decided to get rid of my Husky WD set up with friction bars.

The trailer is a 30 ft TH and the loaded weights from the scale are:

4350 Steering Axle
5200 Drive Axle
1350 Hitch Weight
6850 Trailer Axles

I've towed it a couple times on short trips with just a heavy duty ball mount, and the truck squats down to about level. It tows a lot better (even when windy) than my old set up without any WD bars.

I would appreciate any suggestions before I buy and new hitch. Thank you.

[campigloo]

If everything works well without the wd and sway control take a look at a Gen-Y. It removes the solid connection between the truck and trailer. You think it pulls good now? Ha! Try this thing!
I just finished my first decent length trip with mine; about 3000 miles. I was amazed. I really think my ram 2500 handles better and it definitely rides smoother towing than it does solo. Worth every bit of the 500 I paid for it. It also works with any wd system.

[DB_Cooper]

drsteve wrote:
How much does the front of the truck rise when you drop the trailer on the ball?

That’s something I didn’t think to measure. I did put a level on the side of the bed and it is almost perfectly level. The new Ford sits really high in the back without a load.

[drsteve]

How much does the front of the truck rise when you drop the trailer on the ball?

[DB_Cooper]

DutchmenSport wrote:
I think some kind of sway control is always needed, regardless of how big or small a trailer anyone is towing with whatever kind of tow vehicle they are using.

But, about the WD it self? As long as your truck handles well, there's no need for the WD system.

Question? Did you already get rid of your Husky system? It would be interesting if you just inserted the reducer sleeve in your receiver hitch on the new truck and could try the Husky with the new truck and see if it makes any difference in handling performance. However, if you already got rid of it, then you'll never be able to compare. In which case, test the waters a little more with shorter, slower drives towing with the new truck, increasing your experiences and confidence in the total rig a little at a time. If you reach the point where things just don't feel right, then consider a new WD system.

Here again, as long as it seems OK and your headlights are not pointing in the trees, it's your call.

(I personally would use WD on your set up, but I'm a chicken **** driver anyway. 😉 )

I did get rid of the Husky system. It had a bunch of miles on it and started to seem a little sloppy. I also considered not running a WD system at all. It doesn't porpoise much especially when the trailer is loaded. With no wind if feels like it is on rails. In wind gusts, I could feel it moving around a little but nothing like before. I probably just have low standards after towing with my old set up for so long. Thanks.

[DutchmenSport]

I think some kind of sway control is always needed, regardless of how big or small a trailer anyone is towing with whatever kind of tow vehicle they are using.

But, about the WD it self? As long as your truck handles well, there's no need for the WD system.

Question? Did you already get rid of your Husky system? It would be interesting if you just inserted the reducer sleeve in your receiver hitch on the new truck and could try the Husky with the new truck and see if it makes any difference in handling performance. However, if you already got rid of it, then you'll never be able to compare. In which case, test the waters a little more with shorter, slower drives towing with the new truck, increasing your experiences and confidence in the total rig a little at a time. If you reach the point where things just don't feel right, then consider a new WD system.

Here again, as long as it seems OK and your headlights are not pointing in the trees, it's your call.

(I personally would use WD on your set up, but I'm a chicken **** driver anyway. 😉 )