Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 7,400 lbs Trailer and a 3,000 lbs Trailer

Updated 09/10/2023 | Published 09/09/2023

Products Featured in This Question

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(3870)

$21.40

Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set - 3 Balls - 1" Shank - Stainless

(339)

$119.15

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs

(3870)

$25.11

Equal-i-zer Wt Distribution Shank - 12" - 13" Rise, 9" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW

(490)

$203.32

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

(25)

$250.83

Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank - Trunnion Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

(62)

$660.62

Question:

I have a 2016 Ford F150 and I need assistance in finding a hitch with weight distribution. I am going to tow a 7400 lbs camper with 761 lbs of hitch weight. with a 2 5/16 ball, and also a small Runabout boat, no more than 3000 lbs with a 2 inch ball. My truck is a F150, with the 5.0 V8, 4x4, 3.55 geared and a Supercrew cab. It also has a 6 inch lift.

asked by: Wesley P

Expert Reply:

With that wide of a range of tongue weight and the lift of your F-150, I recommend the Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank item # RP66021. This system works with trailer's weighing up to 8,000 lbs and tongue weights within the range of 400 lbs - 800 lbs. This might be a little stiff with your boat trailer but any lower on the bottom end will put you below the effective range for your camper.

For a shank that will work with your truck's 6" lift you will need the 9" Drop Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank item # EQ90-02-4400. This shank is compatible with the Reese system and will get your trailer level with your lifted truck.

This system does not include a hitch ball. Since you have two trailer's with different sized hitch balls you will need both a 2" Hitch Ball item # A-90 and a 2-5/16" hitch ball item # C40030. The convertible hitch balls like item # 902B will not work with weight distribution systems so you will have to swap out the ball every time you pull a different trailer.

To use a weight distribution system on a boat trailer you will most likely need the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems item # RP58393. This mounts to the straight-tongue of your boat trailer and provides mounting points for the chain hangers.

I recommend verifying with your boat trailer's manufacturer that you can use a weight distribution system with the trailer.