Storeman

I tried A WDH one time on a half ton gmc with a car hauler trailer. I could not tell any difference except that I hated hooking it up.
But most of my towing is less than 10 miles one way. Anyway just like I thought everyone said what is the difference of a WDH and just backing up your load a foot . This takes weight of the rear too. I prefer air bags to WDH if I need to level here out.
I am just not convinced that WD works in every situation regardless of the trailer weight. I have been towing tractors and jeeps for 30 years and have developed a pretty good eye for a properly loaded truck and trailer. I am sure there is a place for WDH
But I don't think you can just say 5000 yes 4900 no.

Turbobird

I will be hauling my car on a 2600+ mile roundtrip in my enclosed 24' trailer later this summer. Total loaded trailer weight should be right around 8000lbs. Like I mentioned earlier the WDH made a big difference when hooked to my F150.
That being said, a buddy of mine said I could borrow his truck for this trip if I wanted to. His is a 2008 F350 4x4 powerstroke crew cab. I used his truck when I originally picked up the trailer and it pulled it effortlessly when empty (4800lb empty weight).
If I use his, I shouldn't need any WDH stuff, correct?

atwowheelguy

An 8000 lb. trailer will likely apply 960 lbs. or more weight to the rear of the truck. Ford says any tongue weight over 600 lbs. on a SRW gasoline engine 350 or 850 lbs. on a diesel engine 350 should have a WDH. The heavier diesel engine puts more weight on the front and thus can counterbalance a heavier weight applied to the rear of the truck. A weight applied on the truck behind the rear axle will tend to lift the front end and reduce steering response and braking effect. Do you want to be able to steer and stop?