Correct Weight Distribution System For A 2020 Outdoors RV 24RLS Being Pulled By A 2017 Ford F-150
Updated 01/17/2022 | Published 01/15/2022
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I want to set up my trailer/truck to tow safety, 2017 f 150 6 1/2 foot bed supercrew 3.5 eco boost and 2020 outdoors Rv 24rls #6789lb dry weight. The trailer coupler top is at 31 1/4 when level, the shank and ball is 29” when maxed after flipping the shank. I put airbag’s on to raise the truck 50 lbs I’m using a curt bar and chain wd hitch. I get it level because of the air bags, some sway. I just want to be safe. Wrong wd hitch? Please tell me your thoughts. Thank you
asked by: Mark D
Expert Reply:
I will start by saying that you should measure to the bottom of the trailer's coupler and then the inside top of the receiver hitch to find the rise or drop needed to stay level. This could explain the sway you are getting.
With that being said, not knowing which model Curt weight distribution system you currently have, I cannot say if it is the correct one for your set up. From the weights you listed, I would have recommended the Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System # 17302 or Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar # C17052 as both of these are rated for 800 pounds of tongue weight at the minimum and 1,000 pounds of tongue weight at the maximum. If you have one of these, or if your system has a similar weight range, than you definitely have the correct weight distribution system.
I will also say that is you do have a system like this, you may want to add the Curt Friction Sway Control System # 17200 if you do not already have one. These do help with sway, but you will need to make sure the head of your system can accept this style of sway control.
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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 9-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K 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
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- Blue Ox
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