Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 8,800 lbs Trailer

Updated 12/02/2024 | Published 11/30/2024

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Curt Round Bar Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - 14K GTW, 1.4K TW

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$367.24

Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW

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$900.00

Question:

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

Expert Reply:

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

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.