Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2021 Ford Explorer Towing 2024 GeoPro 19FDS
Updated 07/26/2024 | Published 07/25/2024
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Looking for weight distribution system recommendation: Tow vehicle: 2021 Ford Explorer, 2.3 L with Eco Boost and T52 tow pkg 5300 lbs. max carrying weight, 560 lbs. max hitch weight Travel Trailer: GeoPro 19FDS, UVW 3506 lbs., Hitch weight 485 lbs., CCC 979
asked by: Pete H
Expert Reply:
Hello Pete; thank you for providing that information. The most important thing when choosing a weight distribution hitch is tongue weight. We know the dry hitch weight of your trailer is 485 lbs and the GVWR is 4,485. Since tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight you're looking at a max of roughly 673 lbs.
Based on this information I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0800 you were looking at. I really like the Fastway hitch since it is a high quality system at a reasonable price point. It is made by Equal-i-zer who is largely considered the best when it comes to weight distribution. The tongue weight range of this system is 400-800 lbs so you're covered when the trailer is empty or fully loaded.
You will also need # EQ91-00-6080 for a 2" ball or # EQ91-00-6140 for a 2-5/16" ball along with a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 for hitch ball installation.
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 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
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Pete
7/25/2024
Thanks! So I’m curious. Since the dry hitch weight of the trailer is 485 lbs., and the max tongue weight for my vehicle is 560, wouldn’t adding a weight distribution system that weighs about 100 lbs., put me over the max recommended tongue weight?