Weight Distribution Hitch For 2013 F150

[deere5105]

Am in the process of evaluating weight distribution hitches for a F150. Here is picture of previous tow vehicle with trailer and tractor with no rear mounted implements.

 

[deere5105]

Here is scales ticket for this load. (Having trouble trying to post multiple pictures at one time.)

 

[deere5105]

Here is door sticker on new tow vehicle.

 

[deere5105]

Here are the two hitches am considering. This will be for occasional moving tractor 30-40 miles a couple times a year. All input, warnings or suggestions welcome.

 

[deere5105]

Second hitch.

 

[George2615]

I'd get the heavier WD hitch for the few dollars difference. My 22' tilt trailer has an empty tongue weight of 1105 lb. I have an older Reese WD hitch with 1500 lb. round bars but mainly use it hauling my dump trailer. They tongue weight of that can get pretty heavy depending on how its loaded. I can switch it to the tilt bed but usually don't need it.
What is the max trailer weight and max tongue weight rating for your truck? It should be in the owners manual.

 

[downsizingnow48]

If you scoot under your truck hitch and look up you will probably see a data plate with allowable weights for the hitch. At least that plate is on my 2012 F150. 1050 lbs tongue weight and 10500 lbs total.

 

[George2615]

The factory truck hitches seem to be on the edge or under for limits. I replaced my factory truck hitch with a Curt XD because of this since my empty trailer tongue weight was just under the limit by 12 lb. at 1088 lb. Here's my specs old hitch and new.

Factory hitch:
Max trailer weight / tongue weight W/O WD hitch - 5,000 lb / 600 lb.
Max trailer weight / tongue weight W/ WD hitch - 10,500 lb / 1100 lb.

New Curt XD hitch:
Max trailer weight / tongue weight W/O WD hitch - 16,000 lb / 2400 lb.
Max trailer weight / tongue weight W/ WD hitch - 17,000 lb / 2400 lb.

I also have added Hellwig 2500 lb. helper springs to my truck.

 

[downsizingnow48]

When I was setting up my weight distributing hitch I found a useful thread on the Airstream website. In post #69 of the thread below, there is a downloadable spreadsheet that can be used to calculate loads on front axle, rear axle etc when using a weight distributing hitch.

Load distribution hitches-an analysis - Page 5 - Airstream Forums

 

[deere5105]

Loaded with implement it will be at limits or little above. Was curious if opinion was to go with heavier hitch for little difference in price. Have pulled this set up with several different half ton pickups without weight distributing hitch for several years without any noticeable issue. Figured adding the wdh would be a step in the right direction.