Weight Distribution Hitch Questions???

[SID297]

I'm in the market for a weight distribution hitch. It's going on the Bronco Raptor, so it will probably have to have some drop adjustment built in. Is there a particular style or brand I should be shopping? I'm thinking one with trunnion bars, but I don't know about the differences between chain and bracket mounts for the springs???

Anyone have advice on these things?

This is the one I've been eyeing:

https://amzn.to/3BX5vJ3

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[SVTXTC]

I'm in the market for a weight distribution hitch. It's going on the Bronco Raptor, so it will probably have to have some drop adjustment built in. Is there a particular style or brand I should be shopping? I'm thinking one with trunnion bars, but I don't know about the differences between chain and bracket mounts for the springs???

Anyone have advice on these things?

This is the one I've been eyeing:

https://amzn.to/3BX5vJ3

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I would recommend contacting etrailer.com - have sent a lot of customers there. They are very responsive as of two years ago and are very knowledgeable. They will not steer you wrong including liability with weight on individual makes and models.

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

I really love the weigh-safe setup's.. They're badass and have so much adjustability compared to the older style weight distribution hitches.

 

[ur bittn]

The Blue Ox Pro Track is a good one because it allows you to backup. A lot of them don’t.

 

[patc84]

blue ox is good, we sold those at the RV dealer i used to work at.

 

[AustinSN]

I don't know about for that size vehicle, but I have the ReCurve R3 on my truck and it's a dream. Quiet, easy to install, easy to attach.

It was also one of the cheaper options after searching around. I use mine mostly with the hitch extension on my truck/camper/trailer setup.

 

[SID297]

I ended up with a Blue Ox one like this:

Amazon.com: Blue Ox BXW0850 TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch - 8,000 GTW/800 TW : Automotive

Buy Blue Ox BXW0850 TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch - 8,000 GTW/800 TW: Weight Distributing Hitches - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

amzn.to

I've had other products from them, and so far this setup seems pretty good. I need to work on adjusting it more.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

I ended up with a Blue Ox one like this:

Amazon.com: Blue Ox BXW0850 TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch - 8,000 GTW/800 TW : Automotive

Buy Blue Ox BXW0850 TrackPro Weight Distribution Hitch - 8,000 GTW/800 TW: Weight Distributing Hitches - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

amzn.to

I've had other products from them, and so far this setup seems pretty good. I need to work on adjusting it more.

Setup:
Measure front fender height on the bronco unhitched.

Hook up and engage spring bars. Tighten bars until the hitched front fender height is the same as the unhitched front fender height.

After that, you then adjust the level of the trailer. It needs to be perfectly level or slightly nose down. Height adjustment of the shank on the hitch does not affect weight distribution unless you have extreme nose up or nose down on trailer.

Not sure how heavy you are hauling, but only two points of sway reduction can be a problem with heavier loads. DO NOT lubricate the sway reduction points, no matter how much noise they make. When they make noise, they are reducing sway.

 

[HuntFishCobra]

Heard good things on blue ox. Curious to see how you like it.

I have a 10k rated fastway e2 and have been very happy with it.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

If you'd like to check out the best, with zero sway:

ProPride, Inc. | Leading Jim Hensley Anti-Sway Hitch

The ProPride 3P® Jim Hensley Hitch. Towing stability and safety unmatched by any other hitch available. The upgrade from the Hensley Arrow®

www.propridehitch.com

Yes, it's expensive. It also allows a bumper pull trailer to literally track and feel like a fifth wheel and no sway.

Yes, I have one, towing a 10,300# travel trailer, 38' long.

 

[SID297]

Heard good things on blue ox. Curious to see how you like it.

I have a 10k rated fastway e2 and have been very happy with it.

So far so good. I need to do more adjustment, but it made it 200 miles yesterday with no issues. The BRaptor springs are pretty soft.

Anyone interested will be able to see the setup at Ford Fest in Bowling Green and Mod Nats.

 

[01yellercobra]

The Blue Ox Pro Track is a good one because it allows you to backup. A lot of them don’t.

Why can't you back up with them? Does it twist them up?

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Why can't you back up with them? Does it twist them up?

As far as I know, the only ones you can't back up with are those with the add-on friction slider sway bar. Those can bind up if backing up sharp enough and turn into a pretzel.

 

[01yellercobra]

As far as I know, the only ones you can't back up with are those with the add-on friction slider sway bar. Those can bind up if backing up sharp enough and turn into a pretzel.

That's good to know. A friend of mine has a set up like that and we didn't know you shouldn't back up with it.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

That's good to know. A friend of mine has a set up like that and we didn't know you shouldn't back up with it.

It doesn't matter, till it matters LOL. I've seen many of them hit. The mounting ear on the hitch will start trying to go under the trailer tongue when turned to the right sharply. When the friction slider is mounted on the ear, it will hit on the tongue and bends very easily. It generally happens when backing because people tend to turn sharper when backing.