Troubleshooting Ford F-250 Not Sitting Level W/ Curt MV Weight Distribution Hitch C17062 Installed

Updated 05/13/2021 | Published 05/12/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Round Bar Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - 10K GTW, 1K TW

(475)

$383.02

Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW

(58)

$166.40

Question:

I purchased this Weight dist. Hitch for a 2014 Expedition. I dont have the Expedition anymore and I am pulling our RV with a 2004 F250 Powerstroke. I am using the 17062 Weight Dist Hitch with my truck to pull our RV, but the Truck doesnt sit level. Can I adjust the Weight Dist Hitch with my F250 or do I need to change Hitched? I dont want to do this as a 5th maybe in our future.

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Expert Reply:

The Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW # C17062 will still work with your 2004 Ford F-250, but since you mentioned the trailer is not level you will need a shank with more drop/rise.

You can confirm this by measuring from the ground to the top inside edge of the trailer hitch receiver on your F-250, and then with your trailer measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. The difference in these numbers is the rise/drop you will need to tow the trailer level.

Since the shank that comes with the # C17062 only has 2-1/2" drop you could use the Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 5" or 7" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW # C17122 which will give you up to 7-1/2" of drop and up to 11-3/4" of rise which should be more than enough to get your trailer level.

If you can let me know the exact amount of drop/rise you need I would be happy to confirm the correct replacement shank.

I included videos for both of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.