Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2020 Ford F-250 Towing Travel Trailer Jayco 31BHDS
Published 04/02/2020
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Thank you for the quick reply. Based off your feedback, I may simply replace my existing Reese hitch bar (54970) with a bar that has more drop and will work with the rest of my setup.
asked by: Tim
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You're in a situation where weight distribution won't be absolutely necessary but you would have a better overall towing experience with a system installed. They say (the "all knowing they") that any time your trailer weighs more than half the weight of the tow vehicle weight distribution is recommended. Even on a vehicle built for towing like your 2020 Ford F-250. If you were planning on towing quite a bit with that RV I think you'll be much happier with a WD system. You'll have reduced sag, better handling, a better ride, and better braking in the event of an emergency.
For the amount of tongue weight you mentioned having dry the best setup is the Reese Strait Line part # RP66084 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and features best sway control that works to fight sway before it starts.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.
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Reese Weight Distribution System - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- Trunnion Bar
- Shank Not Included
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Requires Disconnection
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
- 700 lbs
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Reese
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Tim
4/2/2020
Thank you for the quick reply. Based off your feedback, I may simply replace my existing Reese hitch bar (54970) with a bar that has more drop and will work with the rest of my setup.