Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2019 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 8 264BH
Updated 03/05/2019 | Published 03/04/2019
Question:
Which weight distribution hitch would you suggest for a 2013 F150 crewcab 4x4 3.5L ecoboost hauling a 2019 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 8 264BH travel trailer? Unloaded vehicle weight is 4590lbs, dry hitch weight 470lbs, GVWR 6000lbs, and cargo carrying capacity of 1410lbs. Thanks
asked by: Lance
Expert Reply:
For your 2019 Jayco Jay Flight SLX Travel Trailer that's being pulled by your Ford F-150 I highly recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET. This is a fantastic system that uses integrated 4-point sway control to greatly reduce any side-to-side movement, chromoly steel spring bars for superior dexterity, and clamp-on brackets that eliminate the need to drill into your trailer frame.
When picking out a properly rated weight distribution system the most important factor to consider is the total tongue weight of your setup. This includes both the loaded tongue weight of the trailer along with any added cargo weight coming from behind the rear axle of your F-150. Ideally this number falls comfortably within the operating range of the weight distribution system.
Since your Jayco Jay Flight has a GVWR of 6,000 pounds (which refers to the most it can weigh when fully loaded) we can estimate a loaded tongue weight of around 600 to 900 pounds. This is because a trailer's tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of its total weight.
The Equal-i-zer System # EQ37100ET mentioned above features a tongue weight capacity of 600-1,000 pounds, matching your potential total tongue weight range perfectly. This will allow the system to provide full benefit to your setup with regards to both sway control and keeping your truck level by evenly distributing weight over the axles of your F-150 and trailer.
I have attached a short video demonstration that you can check out as well.
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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