Weight Distribution System For Towing A Grand Design Imagine XLS23LDE With A Ford F-250

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We have a Grand Design Imagine XLS23LDE. Our tow vehicle is a stock Ford F250. Would you recommend the Andersen AN33VR for this set up?

asked by: Belinda P

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Welcome back Belinda!

The Andersen Weight Distribution Hitch w Sway Control - 4" Drop/Rise - 16K GTW, 1.6K TW # AN33VR may work for towing your Grand Design Imagine XLS23LDE with your F-250. However, when we tested it a while back, we didn't find it to do much in the weight distribution side of things. It seems to handle sway pretty well though, so if that's all you are needing this for, then it will work for you. This system also have the added benefit of being one of the quietest systems on the market.

That said, if you are wanting this for weight distribution as well as sway control, I would go for the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # FA92-00-0800. Your Grand Design Imagine XLS23LDE looks to have a loaded tongue weight of 690 pounds (according to what I found online) and this would be the perfect capacity system. You want your loaded tongue weight to be as close to the middle of the systems capacities as possible and with this one having a tongue weight range of 400 pounds to 800 pounds, you are right there. It's one of the better systems on the market and the one I typically recommend. Just keep in mind it does not include the ball, so you will need to get one of those with it. Something like the Shocker 2-5/16" Hitch Ball with 1-1/4" Shank- 20K # SHK66ZR.

Where are you planning on taking your camper next? If it's in the mountains anywhere, you will definitely notice the difference with one of these installed.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Belinda P.

5/16/2026

Yes, we are primarily looking for sway control. We're both seniors and not as strong as we once were, so the lighter weight of the Andersen is particularly appealing. Thanks.

Lazer S.

5/18/2026

@BelindaP That makes sense. The Andersen is one of the easiest ones to set up I have dealt with in my now over a decade of doing this, so it really is pretty simple. I think you will be very pleased with it! ^___^ Have fun out there and just let me know if there is anything else I can help with!

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