Weight distribution system
Hello all, I'm new to the forum, it looks very helpful. I have a question about pulling with a F-250. We shopped today for a new rv, thinking about a 32ft bumper pull. The dealership is trying to s...
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thomasmnile wrote:Westsidebob wrote:
Hello all, I'm new to the forum, it looks very helpful. I have a question about pulling with a F-250. We shopped today for a new rv, thinking about a 32ft bumper pull. The dealership is trying to sell us a weight distribution system and a sway bar. Do I need a weight distribution system? Do I need a sway bar? The trailer is 7765 pounds unloaded, and a dry hitch weight of 780lbs. I'm thinking I don't need the weight distribution, but maybe a sway bar? Thanks for any help!
Check your F-250's owners' manual and see if it is addressed in the section on towing. On my 2005 Ram 3500, the owners' manual stated a weight distributing hitch with sway control should be used in any Class IV/Class V towing application, or if the weight of what you are towing exceeds 60% of the truck's GVW.
My 2011 F250 manual says to adjust the weight distribution till it brings the front height back to 1/2 of what it changed. Problem is that the rear squats too much because of soft springs. So with the weight distributed correctly I may have to go with air bags to tow a trailer with 820 lbs hitch weight and maybe 300 to 500 lbs in the bed. If I bring it up to level, the tires spin freely when starting out.
