weighed my new rig, full loaded.

This is us loaded up at around 23K total. About 7K miles a year on this setup.

Bedlam wrote:

Plenty of TC hauling trucks tow some weight behind them. This is my 3/4t SRW F250 with a 4000 lb TC and 7000 lb trailer on a 4500 mile trip from the Pacific Coast to the Mississippi River and back. 19K lbs GCW, 12.5k lb GVW, 8k lb RAW and 4.5k lb FAW. Yes, the trailer is using a WDH on an extension and the world did not come to end nor were there any mechanical complications on any of the 25k+ miles with this combination. On dry camp trips, the trailer will typically be provisioned 1000 lbs heavier once I add extra supplies and 84 additional gallons of fresh water...

I did not say it is not doable, just you are getting close to safe balance.
If your 7000 lb trailer had 10,000lb axles and WD transfer 1000 of truck weight on the trailer, you are safe.
But if your trailer had only 7000 axles and you adjusted the bars to transfer 1500 lb, you are asking for troubles.
That is why I advise to weight everything.

seriously I had over 25,000 miles towing with this set up, no trailer issues at all. Trailer gets a full service once a year, brakes axles, lights, tires, corrosion inspection, every year since 2003

Kayteg1 wrote:

Buzzcut1 wrote:
5 years of hauling the horses with the same extension, weight distribution hitch and tc on an F350 SRW. Methinks we are good

I don't know your old setup, but WD bars transfer the weight from pickup rear wheels onto trailer wheels.
So while your pickup will do just fine, your trailer might get screw up pretty bad.
Once you have it all hooked up, check the trailer axles weights.

Plenty of TC hauling trucks tow some weight behind them. This is my 3/4t SRW F250 with a 4000 lb TC and 7000 lb trailer on a 4500 mile trip from the Pacific Coast to the Mississippi River and back. 19K lbs GCW, 12.5k lb GVW, 8k lb RAW and 4.5k lb FAW. Yes, the trailer is using a WDH on an extension and the world did not come to end nor were there any mechanical complications on any of the 25k+ miles with this combination. On dry camp trips, the trailer will typically be provisioned 1000 lbs heavier once I add extra supplies and 84 additional gallons of fresh water...

13,540

Buzzcut1, what was your total weight? My last time was 14400 with my F450 coming back from Yellowstone.

Personally, I had no problem with your previous setup. That said, it is you that must be comfortable with your rug. I think comfort level is very important. I am sure that overtime, you will make the upgrades to satisfy your comfort level. I have had SRW and DRW with campers and trailers. Each have their own advantages and disadvantages. I have no obsessions either way.

Wayne

Buzzcut1 wrote:
5 years of hauling the horses with the same extension, weight distribution hitch and tc on an F350 SRW. Methinks we are good

I don't know your old setup, but WD bars transfer the weight from pickup rear wheels onto trailer wheels.
So while your pickup will do just fine, your trailer might get screw up pretty bad.
Once you have it all hooked up, check the trailer axles weights.

Kayteg1 wrote:
Rear Axle has 1400 lb to spare and they can take overload.'
Rear tires have 3500lb to spare.
Those are really good numbers, but I would not plan on putting 1000lb tongue on long stinger.

I guess you just have to stop hauling the horses. tell Ruth you are sorry but you can't add that tongue weight. I'm sure she will understand.:E

Congrats!! I would say the upgrade was well worth it.

5 years of hauling the horses with the same extension, weight distribution hitch and tc on an F350 SRW. Methinks we are good