WD hitch on a F150

[riven1950]

F150 2013 CC Ecoboost

I have been towing my 4200lb ( loaded ) 18' TT with a single friction bar, no problems.

Getting ready to buy a new TT. Will be between 4200-4500 lbs dry plus about 1000lbs of stuff, so 5200 to 6000lbs loaded.

Questions:

1- Do I need a wd hitch? Never used one, don't want to scrimp on safety.

2-Anyone tow with this TV that can give me a recommendation on WD hitches that work well with the F150? Or can anyone else suggest a good / great hitch that will not break the bank that would work well?

Thanks

[dockmasterdave]

Mvander wrote:
You will need a wdh or you will be over on the weight carrying capacity of the stock receiver.

I use a basic curt wd hitch with a single sway bar to pull a simillar size tt with good results. With proper set up of the hitch you should be good with any of the brands of wdh.

X2

[fla-gypsy]

samsontdog wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
You are looking at +- 700 lbs. of tongue weight when fully loaded.
I would be using a WD hitch.
Might as well get one that incorporates sway control also.

Very popular and both are a good choice:
> Equal-i-zer brand.
>and my preference - Reese Dual Cam Strait-line.

That is also what I use. Would make a great choice

X3, either will work, I prefer the Reese

[samsontdog]

downtheroad wrote:
You are looking at +- 700 lbs. of tongue weight when fully loaded.
I would be using a WD hitch.
Might as well get one that incorporates sway control also.

Very popular and both are a good choice:
> Equal-i-zer brand.
>and my preference - Reese Dual Cam Strait-line.

That is also what I use. Would make a great choice

[Mvander]

You will need a wdh or you will be over on the weight carrying capacity of the stock receiver.

I use a basic curt wd hitch with a single sway bar to pull a simillar size tt with good results. With proper set up of the hitch you should be good with any of the brands of wdh.

[burnmark]

equal-i-zer

Better price than Hensley. Head and shoulders beyond WDH and friction sway. Buy to keep, not sell with your trailer.

[downtheroad]

You are looking at +- 700 lbs. of tongue weight when fully loaded.
I would be using a WD hitch.
Might as well get one that incorporates sway control also.

Very popular and both are a good choice:
> Equal-i-zer brand.
>and my preference - Reese Dual Cam Strait-line.

[K_Charles]

If set up right, any WD hitch will work. Know the tongue weight and get the right bars.