Weight Distributing Hitches
We upgraded from a 24 foot travel trailer to a 33 foot travel trailer this summer. We are towing with a Ford F150 with Eco Boost engine. The truck is rated to tow up to 9600 and our TT is 6500 so we...
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colliehauler wrote:TriciaR1970 wrote:To light of tire the back of the truck will feel like driving on jello, sidewall flex.newman fulltimer wrote:
I would invest in a stronger ply tire on the truck and try that.upgrade the shocks for more control then get a dif hitch
Truck had HD towing package standard from factory. Not sure how tires and shocks will prevent sway? Curious can you elaborate?
LT tires tow 100% better than P tires. Less flex of sidewalls.
Old shocks can lead to serious bouncing (Porpoising) on minor bumps.
Worn shocks can lead to sway problems.
For some unknown reason some Ford 150s come with P rated tires.
Makes for a better ride. BAD FOR TOWING...
I just bought a 2012 EB with Max tow and the HD package, but it had the P rated tires. I can feel the flex in curves.
I'm buying Michelin LT tires ASAP. I don't want my truck to drive like a car... It's a truck.
My truck is set up with the Equalizer Hitch.
My trailer is a 30' weighing about 8500#. Tow's great with the EB.
Truck tow's well in mountains.
