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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 12:30 PM
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Hi. I have a 2010 F150, GVWR 7350 lb, with payload capacity of 1540 lbs. I currently am pulling a 2003 jayco 272 camper, dry weight 6710 lbs, hitch weight of 1120 lbs.
I know my camper is way to heavy for my truck, I plan on getting a different one in the future, but for right now it’s what I have. When loaded with weight distribution hitch, I still have a really good squat, maybe 2-2.5 inches. I’ve been researching Roadmaster Active Suspension, SuperSprings, and even SumoSprings to help battle the squat and make my towing safer on the road.

Any suggestions on what might be best for my current situation? Thanks!
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 01:52 PM
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The RAS definitely helps, but also Your tongue weight is on the heavy side at 16+ %. I would look into managing that tongue weight.
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullfighter
The RAS definitely helps, but also Your tongue weight is on the heavy side at 16+ %. I would look into managing that tongue weight.
do you have any suggestions on doing so? My weight distraction hitch is haul master 67649, 10,000 GVWR, 1,000 tongue weight

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do you have any suggestions on doing so?
I don’t know your trailer, but for starters, are the propane tanks in the tongue? Batteries? Do you have, like most, a cargo compartment in the front of the TT?, if yes, unload it and move all that cargo closer or behind the axles. I would look at everything from the axles to the front and see if it can be repositioned, even if it is just during transportation.
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 02:07 PM
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Also, how heavy is your haul master WD? I use the Anderson WD which I believe is the lightest and works extremely well.
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullfighter
I don’t know your trailer, but for starters, are the propane tanks in the tongue? Batteries? Do you have, like most, a cargo compartment in the front of the TT?, if yes, unload it and move all that cargo closer or behind the axles. I would look at everything from the axles to the front and see if it can be repositioned, even if it is just during transportation.
my layout is kitchen in the front and super slide is also in the front. So really not a lot I can really do about that. Cargo hatch is in the rear of the camper, but I do have two propane tanks in the front, but they are empty, and 1 battery in the front.
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 03:20 PM
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Also, how heavy is your haul master WD? I use the Anderson WD which I believe is the lightest and works extremely well.
my wdh is a Haul Master 67649. Rated for a maximum 10,000 lbs and 1,000 lbs of hitch weight. The specs says it weighs 78.5 lbs
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lane1124
Hi. I have a 2010 F150, GVWR 7350 lb, with payload capacity of 1540 lbs. I currently am pulling a 2003 jayco 272 camper, dry weight 6710 lbs, hitch weight of 1120 lbs.
I know my camper is way to heavy for my truck, I plan on getting a different one in the future, but for right now it’s what I have. When loaded with weight distribution hitch, I still have a really good squat, maybe 2-2.5 inches. I’ve been researching Roadmaster Active Suspension, SuperSprings, and even SumoSprings to help battle the squat and make my towing safer on the road.

Any suggestions on what might be best for my current situation? Thanks!
It sounds to me like the WHD isn't properly set up if the rear of the truck is squatting more than the front by any significant amount. If it's set up properly, the whole truck should sit level.
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Originally Posted by lane1124
my wdh is a Haul Master 67649. Rated for a maximum 10,000 lbs and 1,000 lbs of hitch weight. The specs says it weighs 78.5 lbs
you are exceeding your 1,000 lbs tongue weight. The haul master is letting your truck squat more than it should. If you cannot reduce tongue weight, upgrade the WDS.
This is what I have and weights about 50lbs ANDERSEN HITCHES | Weight Distribution Hitch RV Accessories | Universal Hitch Towing System | Easy Trailer Control | 4" Drop/Rise, 2" Ball/2" Shank, 10k GTWR, 1400 Tongue Weight | 3324
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Old Sep 21, 2023 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lane1124
Hi. I have a 2010 F150, GVWR 7350 lb, with payload capacity of 1540 lbs. I currently am pulling a 2003 jayco 272 camper, dry weight 6710 lbs, hitch weight of 1120 lbs.
I know my camper is way to heavy for my truck, I plan on getting a different one in the future, but for right now it’s what I have. When loaded with weight distribution hitch, I still have a really good squat, maybe 2-2.5 inches. I’ve been researching Roadmaster Active Suspension, SuperSprings, and even SumoSprings to help battle the squat and make my towing safer on the road.

Any suggestions on what might be best for my current situation? Thanks!
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Timbrens are simple and easy to install and work pretty good, I use them on my 2008 sierra RCSB and on my 17 f150 RCSB for a nice level ride wile loaded up and or towing.
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