Weight Distribution Hitch For 2013 F150

Sprinklerman · Mar 13, 2016

look up the pro pride weight distribution hitch . I have one its great

downsizingnow48 · Mar 13, 2016

I used an equalizer hitch. Their site has a chart that boils down to, get the next size larger if you are close to the limit. Equalizer worked very well.

Diamondpilot · Mar 13, 2016

Doesn't look bad but you are slightly over your rear axle rating. And hitches rating without a WD setup. I have almost the identical F150. They handle the trailer tongue weight better than other 1/2 tons hands down.

Chris

deere5105 · Mar 14, 2016

Called local RV dealership to check prices. The salesperson in parts described a "4-Point" hitch. Said it was good for most all travel trailers. Price for hitch installed...$1200.00.

I think the one I am looking at, Curt Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 14, lbs GTW, 1,4 lbs TW Curt Weight Distribution C1757 , on Etrailer.com will be more than what I would ever pull or put on the hitch. Is there ANY reason NOT to go with the heavy duty hitch versus the standard duty? Seems a no-brainer, but having never fooled with this type hitch want to make sure I am not overlooking anything. Watched the video on the website by the manufacturer and seems easy enough to set up....especially compared to the $1200.00 price given for the other installed.

Sprinklerman · Mar 14, 2016

Shame you arent closer . I have an equalizer hitch I took off my rv when I installed a propride hitch

Snowback · Mar 14, 2016

deere5105 said:
Called local RV dealership to check prices. The salesperson in parts described a "4-Point" hitch. Said it was good for most all travel trailers. Price for hitch installed...$1200.00.

Another option for +/- $500 Equal-i-Zer Weight Distribution Equalizer Hitch 14# - $485.89 Sway bar jacket pads and balls at the bottom of the page.

Here's a link describing similar situations. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...zer-weight-distribution-hitch-worthwhile.html

My Ram benefits greatly from this equalizer WDH and it would help out the F-150 as well, especially as you approach payload and towing limits. Took me 30 minutes to install and setup.

deere5105 · Mar 14, 2016

Seems the Equalizer is a good hitch, but for my once or twice a year use the Curt unit with hitch ball for less than $250 should do the trick and be rated for more than my intended use. Should last me a long time no more than will be used. Thanks for all suggestions and opinions.

gtrippleb · Mar 15, 2016

deere5105 said:
Here is scales ticket for this load. (Having trouble trying to post multiple pictures at one time.)

If I understand the Ford 2013 RV Trailer Towing Guide, even if you got the WD hitch you're still over the GCWR of the highest rated packaged 2013 F-150 by 120 lb. I'm in a similar situation with my 2013 F-150 (7700 GVWR and Max Tow Package) which is why I'm looking at a different tow vehicle.

lennyzx11 · Mar 15, 2016

I pull a 29' travel trailer with my 2011 4wd Super Crew. I work on the road and move it 5-6 times a year cross country. I'm right at my max allowance on tongue weight and gross weight.
I worked my way through each of the following improvements a little at a time as I wasn't happy with each one by their self.

The Curt hitch works great for me. I connect the ball on, latch it, then raise the power jack as high as possible without being stupid and then put the bars on. I got the one that has the optional sway bar ball ends on each side.

2nd. I got the air spring kit that replaces the overload bumpers on the rear axle of the truck. This was a 100% improvement.

3rd. I got the two sway bars that go on the side of the WD hitch and mounted them. This made crosswinds not quite so exciting!
I can pull at highway speeds comfortably now. I usually run about 65 as between 55-65 is the Ecoboost sweet spot with a tuner program installed for towing.

This all came from Amazon Prime through the last two years and installed in various RV parks with hand tools and cordless drill.

deere5105 · Mar 23, 2016

Placed order online at etrailers.com and received hitch and ball in four days at my door step. No complaints on service. Was able to make time this evening to put it together and adjust for my trailer. Instructions straight forward enough and product seemed well made. Next and final step is to test with load on trailer to fine tune the chain adjustments for the spring bars. Thanks for comments and input.