Recommendation For Weight Distribution On 2011 Ford F-150 Towing a 10,400-Lb Trailer

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To determine which of the Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitches among the ones you mentioned would be right for your application, you will need to know the actual as-towed tongue weight of the trailer. This would encompass the weight of anything loaded on the trailer. Also, the weight of any gear stowed in your 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew, behind the rear axle would need to be considered as tongue weight.

On your 10,400-lb trailer with a tongue weight rating of 1,352 lbs, the closest Equal-i-zer weight distribution hitch for you would be the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System, part # EQ90-00-1400. This hitch is only rated for up to 1,400 lbs of tongue weight. This would only allow you an extra 48 lbs of weight to be added in the rear of the truck bed or the front of the trailer. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Equal-i-zer hitch.

I would recommend to use a larger weight distribution system like the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution, part # RP66130. This system has a tongue weight range of 800 to 1,500 lbs and a gross towing weight capacity of 15,000 lbs. This system will give you a higher maximum tongue weight capacity of 1,500 lbs, which would give you a little more flexibility if you would end up going over the 1,400-lb maximum tongue weight on the Equal-i-zer hitch.

When using the Reese weight distribution system you will also need the Reese Weight Distribution Shank, part # RP54970, and the Curt 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # C40041.

I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Reese weight distribution system and a link to a FAQ page on weight distribution.

expert reply by: Jeff D