weight distribution

[Danford50]

Looking at getting either aframe camper or a rpod according to THE SALE person neither one of the camper will required a weight distribution system, just would like to get those who own either one of those camper if they used a weight distribution on there camper, I am planning a long trip with one of those campers. and also looking to get a cd or book with a complete listing of all the rv parks , state park in north American, can I get a recommendation on what to get

[TomG2]

Don't carry a jug of water or any extra tools in the back of the F-150, as it might increase one's civil liability. Come on folks. Why even leave the house if it is unwise and unsafe to use a vehicle within its ratings and capabilities? A WD hitch when not needed is not needed.

[Hannibal]

Now you've got me worried. My F250 and Prius both have stabilizer bars on the front but none on the rear. If I crash and the lawyers find out about this, I could be in a world of stink!

[falconbrother]

If you don't have the WD hitch and get in a crash it might be a thing.. When I was pulling the toad behind the motorhome I read some about towing and civil liability. It never hurts to spend a little for some extra safety measures. It can save you a lot of hassle down the road. For me, a couple of hundred bucks for piece of mind is pretty affordable.

[TomG2]

Danford50 wrote:
tongue weight is 300 lbs and the dry weight is 2900 lbs my tv is a 2015 f150

If those numbers are close, you do not "Need" a weight distributing hitch with your F-150. Real world weights should be made to confirm those estimates, if that is what they are.

WD hitches were sold to us as necessary back when we towed with sedans and station wagons. They were "much" more necessary back then. A modern F-150 is not a 1958 Buick but they do a heck of a job selling WD hitches .

[RAMwoodworks]

Danford50 wrote:
tongue weight is 300 lbs and the dry weight is 2900 lbs my tv is a 2015 f150

I've towed an ultralite that has similar weights to yours with two different vehicles both with and without WD hitch. One TV was a 1500 PU and the other an Acadia (mid-large SUV).

For me the WD hitch provided a much better ride. Much less bounce when going down the road. Kind of like the difference when driving your truck empty vs having a heavy load in the bed. Keep in mind whatever your tongue weight is that will fluctuate up & down as you drive down the road hitting bumps & going through dips in the road. This fluctuating weight at the very back of your TV makes for a bouncier ride. The WD hitch smooths this out and provides a much better ride.

Is it necessary? Probably not but I have one and wouldn't want to be without it.

They are also not that much money and at least the Equal-i-zer that I have can be put on with basic tools except for the ball. You'll probably save a few dollars at Amazon but eTrailer will help you out if you have questions and to pick the right one.

Hitches on Amazon

https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Weight_Distribution.aspx

[RAMwoodworks]

steve-n-vicki wrote:
you can use a WD hitch on a C channel frame

+1

[Hannibal]

Tongue weight will likely remain less than 500 lbs. I would use a standard tri ball and go camping. I towed our 4400 lb weighed 21' TT with our '94 f150 without a WDH. Towed like a champ. Just my $.02.

[Danford50]

tongue weight is 300 lbs and the dry weight is 2900 lbs my tv is a 2015 f150

[steve-n-vicki]

you can use a WD hitch on a C channel frame

[Rustycamperpant]

If the camper you look at has an open/C channel frame for a tounge, I dont think you can use a WDH anyway. I believe the tounge needs to be a closed box frame to take the stress of a WDH. Even my heavy high wall Pup had an open frame and I would not be able to use a WDH.

[rexlion]

The trailer's hitch weight and your tow vehicle are the determining factors. Be aware that dry (advertised) hitch weight does not usually include LP bottles or battery. Water weighs 8.3 lbs per gallon; where is the fresh water tank located? Are you planning to tow with a full size pickup, or a small SUV or minivan, or something in between? FWD or RWD? The rear suspension and hitch receiver attachments have to be up to the task. You don't want to take too much weight off the front axle of a FWD vehicle, and you don't want your headlights in the tops of the trees. We need more info.

[DutchmenSport]

More than likely the Mini or the Sonic is so light weight, you won't need weight distribution. They are designed to be pulled by the family SUV. The question you need to ask yourself, does your tow vehicle have enough muscle to tow, especially up and down those mountains. More important, does your tow vehicle have enough braking power to stop both tow vehicle and trailer in the event of trailer brake failure.

See my signature line below for the best advise I can give you:

[falconbrother]

WD hitches can be affordable:

https://www.harborfreight.com/10000-lb-capacity-weight-distributing-hitch-61720.html

[WNYBob]

I have a 2011 Silverado 5.3, 3.73, and added Air Bags, Bilstien shocks, and E tires, My TT is a tandem axle GVWR of 5,300 (actual is -4,800) TW 530. No WDH or sway bars.

Airbags help in leveling, but I get a little sway, not white knuckle.

IMO you should be okay.