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Re: Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics
Finally some updates. Today I installed the newly arrived equalizer WDH(Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control Hitch 1000LB). Driving on highway seems a bit better, but still not reach the comfortable towing experience. Can still feel a bit sway(especially when been passed, or sudden cross-wind), I had to concentrate on steering wheel when that happened. Also went to the CAT scale to get some numbers. I recall it was mentioned that the adjustments of the WDH(even equalizer one) also takes a few tries. In my first attempt, hitch head was on a higher side( coupler 23 1/8, head was 24), which caused a raise in the middle. (Also that measurement seems suggest over-adjust - front well was even lower after WD engaged). In the second attempt, I lower the head 1 bolt hole (also recalled BenK's suggestion above), removed one spacer washer, which made the head up/away from the TT a bit. Below are the results of my second attempt. Any further suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thank you Calculation was following this instruction. https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25928885/gotomsg/25929827.cfm#259298272.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics
I am actually very new to towing. Had a few rental experience of class-c . That's about it prior to towing a TT. Grit dog wrote: Back to the trailer, someone else mentioned it, but how much experience do you have towing? If you're new to towing, its possible that your comfort level or perception of how it "should" tow is not yet fully developed, so to speak. Finally got the all front struts(bilstein 6112) and rear shock(bilstein 5100) replaced yesterday. The garage who did the installation doesn't do alignment, have alignment scheduled next Monday. Gave a test drive, sadly, didn't change much, especially on the highway. (knowing I needed to do a bit adjustments since all measurements could change with the suspension replacement - but wanted to give it a try). Ordered Equal-i-zer 4 point with sway control, as the last resort.2.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics
This f150 was not bought new for me. It's a CPO(so called ford certified pre-own), there was 35K mileage on it. All I can tell is that it's bought for towing by the previous owner since there are a few optional packages added specifically for towing (backup pro assist, 36G fuel tank etc). Not sure about the history, probably got a lot of towing for that 35K miles. I used to be comfortable to buy CPO, might think differently for my next vehicle purchase. 2112 wrote: Did you try these adjustments and take measurements again? I find it hard to believe your front struts are bad after only 37000 miles in 4 years. I'm still on my original fronts after 135,000 miles and almost 11 years. I replaced my rears about 2 years ago.523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics
Glad to hear that - resale the f150 within 3 months is a waste of money, and will be the last resort. Yes - will hit CAT Scale as soon as I have the front struts fixed and applied adjustment from the manufacturer. Actually I forgot to mention earlier. I have purchased a etrailer Tongue Weight Scale (2,000-lb Capacity), the reading was about ~12%. But agreed CAT scale will give the most accurate numbers. wing_zealot wrote: That truck is perfectly capable of hauling that trailer unless you are carrying a cord of firewood in that back while you go camping. First off you need to determine what your tongue weight % is. Start weighing things, ideally, the 3 trips across the scales method of determining weights would be best. learn about weights and ratings here Clicky523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics
Haven't yet - wanted to rule out the VT first. Yes, the mechanic said the exactly same thing - he couldn't believe the struts could go bad on 37k mileage. But he found both of fronts are bad with leakage, see attached pictures.523Views0likes0CommentsRe: Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics
Appreciate your first hand experience with EZ WDH. Definitely will try a Equalizer E4 if the struts assembly fix won't help much, followed by other upgrades, i.e bilstein shock(and/or spring front and rear), Roadmaster active suspension, Mich Defender TL tires, and lastly upgrade to a f250 worst case. Yes - I believe the real payload is 18xx after listening to what you all said. As a newbie of TT towing, the biggest lesson learned so far is to buy/research the TT first, TV secondly. We did the opposite, hence get into a situation we might have to get rid of the half ton 2 months after the purchase :(. Will report back the results next week.523Views0likes0Comments
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