Weight Distribution System for Trailer with Covered A-Frame

Published 04/10/2018

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Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW

(70)

$145.24

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs

(2620)

$31.38

Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW

(840)

$697.22

Reese Weight Distribution Shank - 16,000 lbs

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$198.96

Chain Hangers for Reese Weight Distribution Systems - Bolt On

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$95.12

Question:

First: my truck 2018 F-150 Raptor has a 2inch hitch. Second: I measured the length of the tongue that extends out from the tip of the A-frame which is covered by the trailer after i got home Fri. night and it is 27inch exactly. Third and last would be that i would rather not drill holes in through the if I didnt have to.

asked by: Jim

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems part # EQ95-01-5950 is designed to be used on straight-tongue trailers and would not work with your a-frame trailer. Since you said that the tongue of your a-frame is covered by the nose of the trailer you will want to consider a system that uses chains and attaches directly to the sides of the frame rails rather than clamping around them.

For this, I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control part # RP66075. In order to use this system on your trailer you will need a shank part # RP54998, frame brackets part # RP58305, and hitch ball part # 63840. If you can send me a photo of the tongue on your trailer, I would be happy to clarify compatibility but this will be the best option we have for you if the nose of the trailer is indeed covering the a-frame.

expert reply by: Conner L

Jim

4/10/2018

Conner L.

4/10/2018

The Reese Weight Distribution Shank part # RP54998 has a 2" stinger and will allow you to use the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control part # RP66075 on your 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor. However, like you said this option will require drilling into the trailer frame. Since you have mentioned that you have space available on the frame 27" back from the center coupler, then you can use a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System. As long as the tongue weight of your towing setup does not exceed 1,400 lbs then part # EQ37140ET is what I recommend for you. This system will not require drilling holes into the trailer frame.