WD Hitch for 23ft Trailer?
11-30-2016, 11:05 AM
#1
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WD Hitch for 23ft Trailer?
Driving a 2007 F150 Lariat SuperCab w/tow package and 5.4 Triton. Picking up a 2013 Nash 23f travel trailer - 405 pound hitch weight and UVW of 4085.
Do I really need a WD Hitch to go pick it up? Since the trailer has a GVWR of 7000 I can understand maybe needing one if fully laden, but under 500/5000 I should be OK correct?
Thanks!
-Jon
Do I really need a WD Hitch to go pick it up? Since the trailer has a GVWR of 7000 I can understand maybe needing one if fully laden, but under 500/5000 I should be OK correct?
Thanks!
-Jon
Last edited by JonU; 11-30-2016 at 02:06 PM. Reason: Typo - 2007 F150
11-30-2016, 11:07 AM
#2
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Correct. As long as you don't exceed 500 pounds of tongue weight you would be fine.
However, note that most trailers are NOT 10% tongue weight, more like 13%.
Also, an empty trailer may have some sway because the tongue is light.
How far are you driving?
You will need a WDH long before it's fully laden though.
However, note that most trailers are NOT 10% tongue weight, more like 13%.
Also, an empty trailer may have some sway because the tongue is light.
How far are you driving?
You will need a WDH long before it's fully laden though.
11-30-2016, 12:20 PM
#3
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Thanks. Figured I would start looking at WD hitches once I got it home, but was hoping to hold off for the trip to get it. Will be driving it empty for about 900 miles. I'll see how it acts, and add some ballast to the front of the trailer if needed.
Of course, once home, I'm sure the wife will start filling it up with "stuff" quickly!
Of course, once home, I'm sure the wife will start filling it up with "stuff" quickly!
11-30-2016, 12:24 PM
#5
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Driving a 2013 F150 Lariat SuperCab w/tow package and 5.4 Triton. Picking up a Nash 23f travel trailer - 405 pound hitch weight and UVW of 4085.
Do I really need a WD Hitch to go pick it up? Since the trailer has a GVWR of 7000 I can understand maybe needing one if fully laden, but under 500/5000 I should be OK correct?
Thanks!
-Jon
Do I really need a WD Hitch to go pick it up? Since the trailer has a GVWR of 7000 I can understand maybe needing one if fully laden, but under 500/5000 I should be OK correct?
Thanks!
-Jon
11-30-2016, 12:45 PM
#7
Grumpy Old Man
No such animal. The last 5.4L was installed in 2010 model F-150s. So If he has a 2013, it's probably a 5.0L.
Average tongue weight for that trailer is 13% of gross trailer weight. So if the dry weight is actually 4,085, then dry tongue weight is probably over 500 pounds. So yes, you need a WD hitch for any tongue weight more than 500 pounds, else you would overload your receiver which probably has a weight-carrying (WC) rating of 500 pounds.
But don't settle for a cheap hitch that costs less than about $500. Get one of these:
Blue Ox SwayPro
Equal-I-Zer
Reese Strait-Line trunnion bar with shank (includes an HD version of the dual-cam sway control that feifel mentioned).
Originally Posted by JonU
...405 pound hitch weight and UVW of 4085.
Average tongue weight for that trailer is 13% of gross trailer weight. So if the dry weight is actually 4,085, then dry tongue weight is probably over 500 pounds. So yes, you need a WD hitch for any tongue weight more than 500 pounds, else you would overload your receiver which probably has a weight-carrying (WC) rating of 500 pounds.
But don't settle for a cheap hitch that costs less than about $500. Get one of these:
Blue Ox SwayPro
Equal-I-Zer
Reese Strait-Line trunnion bar with shank (includes an HD version of the dual-cam sway control that feifel mentioned).
Last edited by smokeywren; 11-30-2016 at 04:24 PM.
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11-30-2016, 09:49 PM
#10
No such animal. The last 5.4L was installed in 2010 model F-150s. So If he has a 2013, it's probably a 5.0L.
Average tongue weight for that trailer is 13% of gross trailer weight. So if the dry weight is actually 4,085, then dry tongue weight is probably over 500 pounds. So yes, you need a WD hitch for any tongue weight more than 500 pounds, else you would overload your receiver which probably has a weight-carrying (WC) rating of 500 pounds.
But don't settle for a cheap hitch that costs less than about $500. Get one of these:
Blue Ox SwayPro
Equal-I-Zer
Reese Strait-Line trunnion bar with shank (includes an HD version of the dual-cam sway control that feifel mentioned).
Average tongue weight for that trailer is 13% of gross trailer weight. So if the dry weight is actually 4,085, then dry tongue weight is probably over 500 pounds. So yes, you need a WD hitch for any tongue weight more than 500 pounds, else you would overload your receiver which probably has a weight-carrying (WC) rating of 500 pounds.
But don't settle for a cheap hitch that costs less than about $500. Get one of these:
Blue Ox SwayPro
Equal-I-Zer
Reese Strait-Line trunnion bar with shank (includes an HD version of the dual-cam sway control that feifel mentioned).
Not sure about the other two systems above but they sound like solid designs that offer a good experience.
