Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 8,800 lbs Trailer

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Need an anti sway and weight distribution hitch with a 2 5/16 ball. Trailer GVWR is 8800 lbs. My ford F150 diesel is rated at 12000 pounds. Tongue weight is 770 lbs. What system do you recommend? The trailer does come with a braking system that is applied when I hit the brakes in the truck and can be adjusted as to how much of the trailer brake is applied when I hit the brake pedal Thanks

asked by: David T

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Hey David thanks for the information! I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control item # EQ37120ET. This system has a tongue weight range of 800 lbs - 1,200 lbs so you'll be covered if you load your trailer up with more weight. The built-in 4-point sway control will keep your trailer in line with your F-150 when you're going down the road and make a sudden move or get passed by a semi.

I really like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Hitches like item # EQ37120ET because of the companies long history in the towing business and this being their specialty. Their only product is weight distribution hitches and they're pretty good at it.

The Equal-i-zer item # EQ37120ET includes a 2-5/16" hitch ball and a 2" shank. I have linked a review video below so you can see the features of this weight distribution hitch demonstrated.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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David T.

12/1/2024

BTW - my ford has a 500lb standard tongue weight but with a weight distributing hitch, it increases to 1170 lbs. I'll look at the link too Thanks Dave

David T.

12/2/2024

One other question.. On the $4000 propride hitch, warranty is voided if you "route the chains wrong"... I had one fail. and the chains were so long I had to use a bungee cord to keep them from dragging. Are there any such warnings that void the warranty on this hitch?

Jerred H.

12/2/2024

@DavidT No, nothing silly like that at all. Just the standard lifetime warranty against defects and if you overload it and it breaks they're not responsible for any damages.

Answer 1

Hey Rex! Those are some great questions. A weight distribution hitch (WDH) isn't always needed but in your case you will want one. Typically if the weight of your trailer is more than 50% of the weight of your vehicle it is a good idea to use a…

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Answer 2

While I have never seen them made of rubber there are the Sway Bracket Jackets #EQ95-01-5150 made of plastic. These were designed for those who found the noise to be excessive between the metal brackets and spring bars. They are made by Equal-i-zer…

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The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. You will…

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If you have a Curt Weight Distribution System with chains such as #C17063, there should not be grinding noises when turning coming from the chains and this can be adjusted by switching the links in the lift chains. You can adjust the head tilt for…

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Answer 5

Hey Dan, I attached a picture that has all of the dimensions of a similar shank that comes with the Andersen Weight Distribution System part #AN28VR that you referenced. Let me know if you will have enough clearance, are you running your current…

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Hey Chris, normally I am not one to recommend the Andersen weight distribution systems because they don't work awesome at higher tongue weights but based on the towing capacity of your 2025 Hyundai Palisade and fact you want a lighter weight…

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Hey there Layla! There are a few different forms of weight distribution hitches, but the majority of the systems that have sway control use friction bars, which work similar to brake pads on your vehicle. This works really well, but it can sometimes…

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Answer 8

Hey there Michelle! While weight distribution systems are supposed to get the truck and trailer as level as possible, they are not complete miracle workers and won't make both 100% level in all situations. In fact, Andersen has a section of the…

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Answer 9

Weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) systems need to be tuned to your trailer tongue weight in order to work properly. A system rated too low for your actual tongue weight (TW) will not have the stiffness needed to shift trailer TW forward to the…

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Answer 10

So with the Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger #34275013 as the primary source, what you will do is wire the shore power to Input 2 and the Inverter to Input 1 on the Furrion Automatic Transfer Switch - 50 Amp #F50ATS.

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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