Recommended Weight Distribution System for 3 Axle Boat Trailer On 2018 Ford F150 3.5 EcoBoost

Published 11/10/2017

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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17K GTW, 1,700 lbs TW

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1-7/8" 12pt Shallow Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW

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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs

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Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise - 1,500 lbs TW

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Pro Series Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 4-3/4" or 6-1/2" Drop - 1.5K TW

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Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15K GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

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Question:

Have 2018 Ford F-150 with 3.5 eccoboost max trailer tow 157 wheel base .pulling venture boat trailer tongue weight 450 lbs total gross weight of trailer 10500 lbs .trailer has surge brakes also is that enough tongue weight? What is the right equilizer hitch

asked by: John G

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 1400 lb tongue weight on your 3 axle Venture boat trailer, I recommend the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 17,000 lbs GTW, 1,700 lbs TW # RP66075. This weight distribution hitch will require a separate 2-1/2 inch shank like the Reese Titan Weight Dist Shank # RP54976 or # RP54977 for a deeper drop.

Your truck is rated for up to 13,200 lbs towing according to Ford, so it can handle this towing capacity.

If you truck has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, then I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # RP66130 which will put you at the top of your capacity and will only allow you to load up to 100 lbs behind the rear axle of your truck before completely maxing out your system. This system can use # RP54970 or # RP63971.

expert reply by: Jason S

Kari G.

11/10/2017

Jason S.

11/10/2017

The 450 lb tongue weight makes a little more sense with the 3 axle trailer and the Reese system previously recommended will not work with surge brakes. For your 450 lb tongue weight, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # EQ37060ET. This weight distribution system will work well with your surge brakes and will work well for your 450 lb tongue weight. Just remember that the total tongue weight for this system is 600 lbs max and any cargo behind the rear axle of your truck counts toward that tongue weight. There is not an Equal-I-zer system compatible with just a slightly higher tongue weight, There is a jump to a minimum total tongue weight of 600 lbs with the # EQ37100ET. Let me know if you have further questions. You will want the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs # EQ91-00-6100 as well as a deep well socket for installation like # ALL643216