boomer85

I'm in a simular situation installing a 6" lift on my 14 f150 with ecoboost and max tow next week and have a 24 ft TT about 6000 pounds so weight isnt an issue but do airbags help with the side winds swaying a TT? I'll be sitting level with the lift so I am looking into bags so I wouldn't blind anyone while towing, and for the price of a drop WDH its about the same to bag it. Another option I have is the add a leaf to get my stock rake back... It gets pretty windy at times where I live, but pulled my TT without a WDH at stock height just got a little loose when passing semis ect. Trying to decide the best route to take to tow safely thanks in advance

Roadmaster

I've been following this thread, I figured I would reply as there are several issues here that the Roadmaster Active Suspension is tailor made for!
1. RAS works great on lifted trucks, helps eliminate body roll and "diving" when cornering.......
2. once the tension is sit, works like a muscle to hold the leaf springs in an arched position, helping to eliminate rear squat.....
3. range of strength/tension adjustability, with ability to increase rear ride height if desired.....
4. greatly improved ride control overall and especially under high gusts of winds or passing semi's. The "active suspension" part of it, compensates for sudden weight transfers.(our product is very popular with Ford Excursion owners for this reason)
5. will not have negative affect on "stock ride"

I'd encourage you to search the site for reviews, many of them have been have been to help eliminate axle wrap/wheel hop but you will find some really good ones for towing/hauling applications as well which is what our product is primarily used for! As forum sponsors we are always running specials, let me know if you any questions!

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boomer85

Thanks for the response. The roadmaster looks like a good product, I do have a couple of questions as I would like to get the best product for my application. I like that's its adjustable but living up here in Minnesota everything corrods in the winter and gets rusty, which I'm assuming will hamper the adjustment process. So would I need to take it off in the winter (not a big deal as 95% of my towing is for work and its seasonal camper is parked once it gets cold). Also after watching the YouTube clips and doing a quick search of the forum I noticed it hooks to one end of the leaf spring how does that effect the lifespan of the leaf spring over time?

smokeywren

Don't bet on it. My F-150 SuperCrew 4x2 with EcoBoost engine is overloaded over the GVWR of the F-150 with my TT that grosses only 4,870 pounds when wet and loaded on the road. So weigh your rig, including trailer with adjusted WD hitch, on a CAT scale after filling up with gas. Add the weights on the front and rear axles of the pickup, and compare to the GVWR of the pickup.

Apples and oranges. Ford says a WD hitch is required for any tag trailer that weighs more than 5,000 pounds. Plus, your factory receiver is limited to 500 (maybe 600?) pounds tongue weight without a weight-distributing hitch. If your trailer grosses 6,000 pounds with the average 12.5% tongue weight, your tongue weight is going to be 750 pounds, which will overload your receiver if you don't use a WD hitch. So be sure you install and use a good WD hitch.


If you get a Reese Strait-Line dual-cam WD hitch, then you can replace the adjustable shank with one that has more drop. Or if you buy a new Strait-Line hitch, you can buy it without the shank, then buy the shank you need to get the right drop.


http://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distr...e/RP66073.html


And maybe this is the shank you need? Reese Weight Dist Shank - Drop Only - 11" Long - 7-5/8", 8-5/8" Drop - 1,400 lbs TW


http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-...se/RP3344.html


You'll know soon after you get on the road if you need air bags to bring the headlights back from the stars. With 750 pounds tongue weight, I'll bet you need air bags in addition to a properly-adjusted WD hitch.

boomer85

OK thanks I'll get it hooked up and on a scale as soon as the snow melts up here then get what I need great information guys thanks